Animal Rights Activists Storm the Arena. Could You See This Happening at a Horse Show?…
March 21, 2018 Comments Off on Animal Rights Activists Storm the Arena. Could You See This Happening at a Horse Show?…
With the canine competition world a close sibling of the equine show industry, many are beginning to wonder how long it will take before we might see similar demonstrations at an arena near you…
Continue reading …APHA Announces 2018 Team USA Roster
March 20, 2018 Comments Off on APHA Announces 2018 Team USA Roster
Gianna Pozzi – Hunt-Seat Equitation
A freshman from Spring Valley, Illinois, Gianna Pozzi will represent Team USA in hunt-seat equitation. She has an impressive riding resume including multiple APHA world and reserve world championships. She has held various leadership positions within Illinois Paint Horse Club and Wisconsin Paint Horse Club, and she is also an AjPHA national director. Gianna is very involved at school as a three-sport freshman athlete in volleyball, basketball and softball in addition to involvement in the Spanish club, pep club and volunteering at her local food pantry.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Shedding Time!
March 20, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Shedding Time!
Today’s Equine Chronicle Photo of the Day comes from Vickie Van Ells, who wanted to share this photo of “Piper,” a 2018 filly by Righteous Invitation and out of a Hot N Blazing mare, who’s shedding out in a very interesting manner.
What do you think she looks like? Zorro? A raccoon?
This filly is proudly owned by The Appendix Connection- Lynn Egan and Vickie Van Ells.
Photo Credit: Megan Thelan
If you have a photo that could be our EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Why is Tall Fescue Problematic For Pregnant Mares?
March 20, 2018 Comments Off on Why is Tall Fescue Problematic For Pregnant Mares?
Pregnant mares consuming endophyte-infected tall fescue can suffer an array of problems, including:
-Prolonged gestation and subsequent birthing difficulties:
-Abortion or stillbirth;
-Premature separation of the placenta, known as red bag;
-Thickened or retained placenta; and
-Decreased or absent milk production, including colostrum.
OSU Equestrian, Skyhawk Equestrian, UTM Equestrian, and Sweet Briar Score NCEA Wins Over Weekend
March 20, 2018 Comments Off on OSU Equestrian, Skyhawk Equestrian, UTM Equestrian, and Sweet Briar Score NCEA Wins Over Weekend
The No. 3 Oklahoma State equestrian team remained undefeated in Big 12 play for the first time in school history when it took down No. 7 Baylor, 14-6, on Saturday at the Willis Family Equestrian Center.
Continue reading …2018 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Concludes in Spectacular Style
March 20, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Concludes in Spectacular Style
RODEOHOUSTON Super Series athletes competed for a share of $1,748,000 in prize money. Each event champion rode out of NRG Stadium with $50,000, plus winnings from the preliminary rounds.
Continue reading …Last Call to Enter 2 March Pro Horse Services Auctions
March 20, 2018 Comments Off on Last Call to Enter 2 March Pro Horse Services Auctions
Pleasure and All Around entries include Lot 49 – The Ultimate Gift, a 2007 AQHA gelding by These Irons Are Hot, RESERVE CONGRESS CHAMPION 2 year old Masters Hunter Under Saddle, points in Open, Novice Youth, Youth, Novice Amateur, and Amateur HUS, NSBA money earner of over $15,000; Lot 50 – The Double Standard (APHA /AQHA/PtHA) a 2016 overo mare by Double Up Investment, Double Registered. Won $2,500, 2017 Virginia Bred Paint, Virginia Bred QH & DelMarVa Paint Longe Line Champion, VA Bred Champion Open Yearling Filly; Lot 32 – No Doubt Im Smooth, a 2015 AQHA Palomino mare by No Doubt Im Lazy that is a pretty mover and is almost ready to show now. Other entries include more top AQHA and APHA show horses and prospects
Continue reading …Final NSBA Riders’ Cup and Sun Circuit Horsemanship Results
March 20, 2018 Comments Off on Final NSBA Riders’ Cup and Sun Circuit Horsemanship Results
Click on the links below to view final results from the NSBA Riders’ Cup and the Sun Circuit Horsemanship Challenge. Non Pro Horsemanship Award NSBA Riders Cup Final
Continue reading …Achieving the Perfect Set-Up with John Shepard
March 20, 2018 Comments Off on Achieving the Perfect Set-Up with John Shepard
In the center of the arena, a horse stands at attention like a statue. Your eye is drawn to the powerful animal as you take in its exquisite profile. Short, fox-like ears are pointed forward on an alert, expressive head. Power and poise are captured like roped lightning at the end of a lead rope, and yet the animal is statue-still and elegant, with muscles taut.
Continue reading …Results from 2018 Love Circuit- Fox Lea Farm
March 19, 2018 Comments Off on Results from 2018 Love Circuit- Fox Lea Farm
Thanks to An Equine Production we have results to share from The Love Circuit that took place March 15-16 at Fox Lea Farm in Venice, Florida. Judges included Clay Cavinder, Judd Paul, Tom Robertson, Sissy Anderson, Paula Pray, and Anne Pennington. Click here to view SE results. Click here to view S/C results. High Point Winners: […]
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