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New Year’s Resolutions For the Senior Horse Owner

January 9, 2018 Comments Off

“When it comes to feed and supplements, you can’t expect your horse will need and/or eat the same way they did at 15- now that they’re older,” she said. “In my experience with our older senior horses, they get pickier with their hay. They also tend to sift supplements or NSAIDs from their grain rations.”

Keeping Your Horses Safe in a Natural Disaster

January 9, 2018 Comments Off

Decide on a safe place to keep your livestock before disaster strikes. Think about whether you’ll be able to access your livestock after the event – particularly if it’s prone to flooding

Deadline For Stalls and Entries For 2018 Sun Circuit is Jan. 19th

January 9, 2018 Comments Off

The 2018 Arizona Sun Circuit is scheduled to take place March 3-11 at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Below are a few important dates to remember:

Trump’s New Tax Law to Have Impact on Horse Industry

January 9, 2018 Comments Off

Estate Tax: The final law ultimately preserves the estate tax, but doubles the current exemptions of $5.49 million for individuals and $10.98 million for married couples. Raising the statutory threshold will reduce the number of farms and family businesses subject to the tax. It will also spare many family-run businesses from jumping over accounting hurdles to avoid the tax altogether.

Register and Book Hotel Now For 2018 AQHA Convention

January 9, 2018 Comments Off

Register for convention by January 31 to avoid late fees. Attendees also have the option to purchase tickets for the Hall of Fame Induction and Foundation in Paradise, featuring The Bellamy Brothers, hosted by the American Quarter Horse Foundation. View the tentative convention schedule at www.aqha.com/convention.

Behind-the-Scenes at 2018 Florida Gulf Coast

January 8, 2018 Comments Off

Special thanks to Cody Parmenter Photography for sharing some fun photos from behind the scenes at the 2018 Florida Gulf Coast Quarter Horse Show that recently concluded in Tampa, Florida. If you’d like to see your show’s photos and results on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

2017-2018 Copper Country Ultimate Champions, High Point Winners, and More Photos

January 8, 2018 Comments Off

The 2017-2018 Arizona Copper Country Paint-O-Rama recently took place December 29-January 3rd at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona. Click here to view results from each day of the show. Click here to view Ultimate Champions and High Point winners. Scroll below to view fun photos, courtesy of Delores Kuhlwein. If you’d like your show results and […]

Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit/NSBA Fun In The Sun FUN SOCIAL Events!

January 8, 2018 Comments Off

The 2018 Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit and NSBA Fun In The Sun Extravaganza is underway in Venice, FL. and G-Man is onsite! As if that wasn’t enough to guarantee good times, plenty of laughs, and smiles all around, the show has a host of social events coming up this week.

Complete Results From 2018 Florida Gulf Coast

January 8, 2018 Comments Off

Coming off the heels of a highly successful Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show over the New Year in Tampa, Florida, the Florida Gulf Coast Quarter Horse Show did not disappoint, turning in big numbers, especially in leveled classes. Although the weather was less than ideal, with unseasonably cold temperatures for this part of the country, competitors came out in droves to rack up large entry totals in classes like Horsemanship, Showmanship, and Trail, especially.

AQHA Accepting Location Bids For 2019, 2020, and 2021 Select World Show

January 8, 2018 Comments Off

The qualifying period for the Adequan® Select World is June 1 – May 31 each year, and the show traditionally has been held the last week of August, ending on the Saturday of Labor Day. It is AQHA’s preference that the Adequan® Select World Championship Show keep these same qualifying and event dates.