Couture Blue Genes – NSBA Horse of the Year
July 24, 2019 Comments Off on Couture Blue Genes – NSBA Horse of the Year
As the owner of Winning Couture, Debbie Hodde was busy working her booth at the Arizona Sun Circuit this winter while her trainer, Beth Case, was frantically trying to reach her by phone. After four missed calls, Case took it upon herself to run to Hodde’s booth and share the exciting news. Hodde’s horse, Couture Blue Genes, had been named the NSBA Horse of the Year.
Continue reading …AQHA Youth World Show Patterns Online
July 24, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Youth World Show Patterns Online
There are some doozies… Bushes in Showmanship; square counter canter in Horsemanship; flying lead change, through the hand gallop, in two point, in Equitation…
Continue reading …Appaloosa Youth World Show and Nationals Will Move From Ft Worth to Indianapolis in 2021
July 24, 2019 Comments Off on Appaloosa Youth World Show and Nationals Will Move From Ft Worth to Indianapolis in 2021
In the Summary of Minutes from the July 15th ApHC Board of Directors Special Meeting of the Appaloosa Horse Club, it was determined that the Appaloosa Youth World Show and Nationals will move from Fort Worth to Indianapolis for 2021. The motion also included entering in a contract for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 shows.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- Terry Bradshaw/Fossil Gate Farms Sale
July 24, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings- Terry Bradshaw/Fossil Gate Farms Sale
Thanks to Mimsi and Thomas Coon for sharing some fun photos from their recent trip to the Terry Bradshaw/Fossil Gate Farms Horse Sale, which took place June 29th in Texas. 74 head of horses were sold through the auction, which included AQHA futurity weanlings, prospects, three-in-one packages, and under saddle horses. In addition, visitors were […]
Continue reading …Confusing Horse Hoof Anatomy Explained
July 24, 2019 Comments Off on Confusing Horse Hoof Anatomy Explained
The P3 is one of four bones in the toe (if you will) of the horse. Its function is to serve as part of the team which enables shock absorption in the entire hoof during weight bearing and while in motion. It is meant to drop down, like a trampoline to accommodate the weight. For this to happen, the heels spread apart to provide space for the coffin bone and sole of the hoof to descend.
Continue reading …Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Congress Super Sale- New Purses and Requirements
July 24, 2019 Comments Off on Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Congress Super Sale- New Purses and Requirements
$89,500 is the purse for the third annual Western Pleasure Sale Stakes class, which includes $10,000 for limited riders added by OQHA. There will be Open and Non Pro divisions with the purse being prorated based on the number of entries showing. The 2019 entries will compete for the purse money, titles, and their place on the Vic Clark Perpetual trophies.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- East Coast Color Rama
July 23, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings- East Coast Color Rama
Thanks to Steven Pelzer for some around the ring photos from the East Coast Color Rama and Southeast Paint Horse Championship that took place July 20–21, 2019 in Williamston, North Carolina. If you’d like to share your photos with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Video- Baby Shark Sighting at Little Buckeye
July 23, 2019 Comments Off on EC Video- Baby Shark Sighting at Little Buckeye
Check out what happened during this adorable Leadline class at the Little Buckeye… EC Video- Baby Shark Sighting at Little Buckeye Check out what happened during this adorable Leadline class at the Little Buckeye!#TheEquineChronicle#BabySharkOnABabyHorsewww.EquineChronicle.com Posted by The Equine Chronicle on Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Continue reading …Photos and Results From PQHA Mid Summer Madness
July 23, 2019 Comments Off on Photos and Results From PQHA Mid Summer Madness
Winning the Amateur All-Around at the show was Sarah Lebsock with Version Of Goodbar. The Reserve Champion was Adam Parks with The RockNRoll Cowboy. Open All Around was Rickie Bryner with with Let’s Ride. The Select High Point was Kimberly Best with Check This Machine. The Reserve Champion was Jennifer Michaels with PSU Willy Be Krymsun.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Lending a Helping Hand
July 23, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Lending a Helping Hand
Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes courtesy of the Massachusetts State Police, who snapped this shot of State Trooper, John Areche, helping stranded horse owners change a flat tire on their horse trailer.
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