2018 | Equine Chronicle

AQHA Releases Tentative Dates for 2018 AQHA Regional Championships

March 12, 2018 Comments Off

“Exhibitors can compete at any of the four Regional Championships; however, competitors can only compete in one Regional Championships each year,” said Charlie Hemphill, AQHA director of shows and new events. “These shows are the best way for exhibitors to get their feet wet in AQHA championship shows.”

Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Director Emeritus, Frederick “Fritz” Wampfler

March 12, 2018 Comments Off

He raised, showed and bred American Quarter Horses, was an AQHA director emeritus and a member of the AQHA Horseback Riding Program. He was past president and honorary vice president of the Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Association, and was inducted in the Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in December 2015. He is a member emeritus of the Pikes Peak Range Riders and a member of the Southern Colorado Cutting Horse Association.

Around the Rings at the 2018 Sun Country Show, Mar 10 with the G-Man

March 11, 2018 Comments Off

NSBA Summer Breakout Show Coming to Cloverdale- June 22-24

March 10, 2018 Comments Off

We have just received the showbill for the 2018 NSBA Summer Breakout Show that will take place at the C Bar C Expo in Cloverdale, Indiana June 22-24, 2018. In addition to plenty of leveled classes and added money events, look for fun classes like Pony Pleasure on the schedule this year!

Cathy Hanson is AQHA 2017 Merle Wood Humanitarian Award Recipient

March 10, 2018 Comments Off

Hanson grew up with horses her entire life, learning from her father, Don Blazer. She competed as a youth and fell in love with the American Quarter Horse. She was drawn to their athleticism and heart. Hanson showed in the open division as a youth, and earned the title of AQHA reserve world champion in western riding in 1988 aboard the mare Lo Lindo.

Around the Rings at the 2018 Sun Country Show, Mar 9 with the G-Man

March 9, 2018 Comments Off

Our Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Stallion, Heza Secret Agent

March 9, 2018 Comments Off

The 2009 AQHA stallion by The Top Secret and out of Just Georgina was not only a World Champion, multiple Reserve World Champion, and Congress Champion, in his own right; he was also a multiple World Champion and Congress Champion producing sire.

EC Photo of the Day: When You’ve Been Waiting For Your Foal So Long It’s Born With a Saddle On!

March 9, 2018 Comments Off

Today’s The Equine Chronicle Photo of the Day comes from Rachel Weiner whose new APHA filly was born with some very interesting markings. “Muffin” is by Kids College Fund (TD Kid) and out of Soiree (Goodnite Parteesover).

Achieving the Unimaginable, While Keeping Everything in Perspective- 4 High Point Titles For 1 Horse- Classic Circle

March 9, 2018 Comments Off

“The funny thing is we decided not to obsess about the rankings. We all made a pact to do our thing and focus on our own personal best at every show. None of us wanted the pressure of point chasing. That takes the fun out of why we really enjoy showing. In fact, my mom and Virginia didn’t even let me know that I was leading until after the Congress. That’s when we all sat down and looked at the points and said, ‘Wow, this might happen.'”

Mare Obesity Impacts Foal Health and Osteochondrosis

March 9, 2018 Comments Off

European researchers recently explored how mare obesity at time of artificial insemination impacted foals up to 18 months of age.