APHA Professional Horsemen Expand Into Europe
March 21, 2019 Comments Off on APHA Professional Horsemen Expand Into Europe
From Queensland, Australia, Leanne Bartlett of Bartlett Training Stables has 35 years of experience as a horse trainer, riding instructor and breeder. In 2018, she became one of the first Australian judges to earn her APHA judging card; she also holds judging credentials with AQHA, NRHA and FEI.
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The American Quarter Horse Association has an exciting line-up of events planned for this spring, summer and fall. Mark your calendars today with these tentative dates.
Continue reading …Pattern Practice Ahead of the Horse Show
March 20, 2019 Comments Off on Pattern Practice Ahead of the Horse Show
Every competitor has experienced that dreaded moment when the pressure is on and, for some unknown reason, their mind takes a holiday. What pattern? Extend the trot where? What are logs doing here? Which side of the cone am I supposed to be on? In the past, show nerves were exacerbated by the pressure of having to memorize patterns with little prep time before an event. Trainers and competitors juggling the excitement and energy of time crunch at the horse show found it difficult to do their best under those circumstances when only given a few minutes to learn a complicated series of maneuvers.
Continue reading …Updated Schedule For 2019 AQHA Select World
March 20, 2019 Comments Off on Updated Schedule For 2019 AQHA Select World
After receiving member requests to modify the tentative schedule, AQHA revised the Adequan® Select World schedule to better suit exhibitors’ needs and added time estimates based on the previous year’s entry numbers so exhibitors and trainers will understand the expected length of the show days.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- Virginia Maiden 3-Year-Old and Over Western Pleasure
March 20, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings- Virginia Maiden 3-Year-Old and Over Western Pleasure
Scroll below for some photos from the Virginia Maiden 3-Year-Old and Over Western Pleasure that took place at the recent VQHA Spring Breakout Show, March 15-17 in Lexington, VA. Photos courtesy of Natalia Zvanya. If you’d like to see your horse show photos featured on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Randy Wilson/Extra Dirty Martini Win Virginia Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure
March 20, 2019 Comments Off on Randy Wilson/Extra Dirty Martini Win Virginia Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure
The main event during the VQHA Spring Breakout show, March 15-17 in Lexington, VA. was undoubtedly the Virginia Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure class. With a total purse of $33,810, the Virginia Maiden saw a number of talented, young Western Pleasure prospects compete for their share of the prize money and some great awards.
Continue reading …Fine Points for Equine Leases – How to Avoid Legal Battles
March 19, 2019 Comments Off on Fine Points for Equine Leases – How to Avoid Legal Battles
To begin, lease agreements involve terms that can be unfamiliar. The “lessor” in a lease is the one who owns the horse at issue and has the ability to temporarily transfer possession, custody and/or use to another. The other person in the lease transaction who receives use of the horse under the terms of the agreement is the “lessee.”
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NSBA News The National Snaffle Bit Association has named honorees for its Hall of Fame award winners for 2019. The association will recognize individuals and horses from the industry at its annual awards banquet during the 2019 NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity in August in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hall of Fame, Individual […]
Continue reading …Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in Horses’ Environment Linked to EMS
March 19, 2019 Comments Off on Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in Horses’ Environment Linked to EMS
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals usually are man-made substances, found in products such as pesticides, plastics and personal care products. They are heavily prevalent in the environment and can mimic a body’s hormones, blocking real ones from doing their jobs. Because of this, they are known to produce harmful effects in humans and wildlife. Horses likely come into contact with EDCs through their food.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- Gordyville/ILQHA Spring Fling
March 19, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings- Gordyville/ILQHA Spring Fling
Thanks to Hannah Draughan Photography for some fun photos from the Gordyville/ILQHA Spring Fling that recently took place this past weekend and will continue through this weekend in Gifford, IL. If you’d like for your show photos to be featured on EquineChornicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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