2018 | Equine Chronicle

Mare Owners Can Buy Breeding to 360 Stallions This Week

January 24, 2018 Comments Off

“BIDDING WILL CLOSE on three Stallion Service Auctions this week, featuring breedings to 360 Top Halter and Pleasure Stallions registered with AQHA, APHA, ApHC and Color Breeds,” says Mike Jennings, of Professional Auction Services, LLC. “Many World Champions and World Champion Sires are offered in these auctions.”

PtHA Exhibitor of the Month- Lucy Lewis

January 24, 2018 Comments Off

What is the funniest thing your Pinto has done? “Two years ago, at the Color Breed Congress, Axle had a double stall, so I hung a hammock in his stall, and he laid his head over me and we took naps,” Lucy said.

Shift in Understanding Equine Laminitis

January 24, 2018 Comments Off

For many years, grass fructan and “hind-gut acidosis” were considered the primary risk factor for horses who developed laminitis while grazing pasture. The ECIR Group believes that this confusion distracts from the most important strategy to prevent insulin-induced laminitis: exercise, limiting intake of simple sugars and starch and, in the case of concurrent Pars Pituitary Intermedia Disease (PPID), treatment with pergolide.

The Tragic Side of Foaling Season

January 24, 2018 Comments Off

“What I thought was going to be such a happy, exciting moment quickly turned to my worst nightmare. Knowing this mare and how easy labor normally is for her, after 20 minutes, I knew something was terribly wrong.”

EC Photo of the Day- Horseback Snowball Fight!

January 23, 2018 Comments Off

Annika Hanson and friend mounted their horses for a bareback snowball fight for today’s The Equine Chronicle Photo of the Day! If you have a great Snow Day shot, email it to B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured on our website or social media accounts.

Introducing the Appaloosa Breeders’ Halter Futurity!

January 23, 2018 Comments Off

In order to maintain the momentum and excitement for this program, we would like to commence the classes at the 2018 World Show for foals that are sired by nominated stallions in 2018, including both weanling classes at the 2018 World Show and yearling classes at the 2019 World Show.

In Loving Memory of Be Won RV Machine

January 23, 2018 Comments Off

Bud was a 7-year-old AQHA gelding by Machine Made and out of I’ll Be Dun Won It, a product of the successful Ronnie and Vickie Kent breeding program.

In Search of a Quality Used Show Saddle? Check Out Harris Leather’s Website

January 23, 2018 Comments Off

-All are certified pre-owned Saddles by Harris Leather and Silverworks
-Professionally cleaned leather and silver
-Thoroughly inspected for any damage or problem areas

Catherine Zeta-Jones Decked Out in Equestrian Fashion For Cover Shoot

January 23, 2018 Comments Off

This winter, Fabbri’s Italian elegance made its way from the show ring to the world of mainstream fashion, as actress Catherine Zeta-Jones chose the handcrafted Fabbri Pro Boots to serve as her footwear during a lifestyle feature in Gio’s Journal. A publication touted as a visual guide to finer things, the Zeta-Jones spread showcases the star of the stage and silver screen in everything from evening gowns and summer dresses to equestrian show attire, and is part of her January 2018 exclusive for the magazine.

Young Equestrian Honored During Memorial Horse Show

January 23, 2018 Comments Off

“She was a vibrant, smart, and beautiful lady. She has been barrel racing since she was old enough to sit on a horse, which was her true passion all throughout her life,” Ahearn’s family stated. Ahearn was known for her fierce bravery around the barrels, strong heart, and determined mind. In addition to racing barrels, she competed in track and weightlifting. She was a senior at Baker County High School at the time of the accident.