2018 | Equine Chronicle

NSBA News- 2018 Rulebook, Riders’ Cup, World Show Qualifying, Boot Camp, Riders’ List and More

January 9, 2018 Comments Off

The NSBA Riders Cup will be held March 6 & 7, 2018 at the Arizona Sun Circuit. With and estimated purse of over $50,000, you will not want to miss this event. Trainers are the key to entering and participation. Details available now. Make sure you are eligible by purchasing your trainer from the NSBA Trainer Sale. Riders Cup Schedule and Sun Circuit information online now.

Equestrians Travel Halfway Around the World to Help Those in the Poorest Part of Haiti

January 9, 2018 Comments Off

“In some of the villages, there will be a 200 square foot, one room house with 15 people living in it, and that house has a tarp roof and dirt floors. Sanitation and clean water are another issue, but that’s something my trip is trying to fix.”

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.

Ellexxah Maxwell & Zips Bossy Chip Break the Record!

January 9, 2018 Comments Off

In 1987, AQHA Hall of Fame gelding Van Decka cemented his place in the record books by earning more youth points than any other horse in AQHA history.

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 […]