TPHC at Ft Worth Stock Show- Results and Photos
February 6, 2020 Comments Off on TPHC at Ft Worth Stock Show- Results and Photos
The APHA show at the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show took place January 30th through February 2nd. According to the Stock Show, there were over 1,100 entries prior to the start of the show. The Texas Paint Horse Club sponsors the High Point buckles and an exhibitor hospitality suite during this show along with our […]
Continue reading …There is Still Time! March/April Deadline Extended to Feb. 13th
February 6, 2020 Comments Off on There is Still Time! March/April Deadline Extended to Feb. 13th
Good news! As a special Valentine’s treat, we are extending the ad deadline for the March/April edition of The Equine Chronicle to February 13th.
Continue reading …Celebration of Life For Tom Chown- Feb. 25th
February 5, 2020 Comments Off on Celebration of Life For Tom Chown- Feb. 25th
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Tom Chown’s name to the NSBA Trainers Crisis Fund. Donations can be made online at https://www.nsba.com/trainers-crisis-fund or mailed to the NSBA Foundation- 1391 St Paul Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031.
Continue reading …Splashed White 5 Testing Available from APHA Partner Labs
February 5, 2020 Comments Off on Splashed White 5 Testing Available from APHA Partner Labs
“There are many different white-spotting phenotypes in horses,” said equine genetics researcher Tosso Leeb, Ph.D., of the University of Bern in Switzerland. “Often the exact genotype cannot be solely determined by looking at the phenotype of a horse and/or the genotypes of the parents, so breeders need to know whether a horse carries SW5 or not.”
Continue reading …Feeling Ranchy? Qualify For AQHA VRH World by Feb. 29th
February 5, 2020 Comments Off on Feeling Ranchy? Qualify For AQHA VRH World by Feb. 29th
At the 2019 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships, AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, AQHA Level 1 Cattle Championships and National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance National Championship Show, more than 2,300 entries and 350 exhibitors from 30 states and Costa Rica competed for:
Continue reading …When Everything Goes Wrong- Dystocia Dilemma
February 5, 2020 Comments Off on When Everything Goes Wrong- Dystocia Dilemma
She gets up and paces a few anxious circles before settling down again. But something is wrong. Instead of seeing two, front feet followed by a tiny nose, one hoof is missing. It’s time to call in the experts.
Continue reading …Stalls Reserved For Shamrock Shuffle
February 5, 2020 Comments Off on Stalls Reserved For Shamrock Shuffle
Feeling lucky? The Shamrock Shuffle is coming to Cloverdale, IN. March 4-8. Judges for the show are Buddy Fisher, Eric Petersen, Jeffrey Pait, Nancy-Sue Ryan, GiGi Bailey, Glenn Wells, and Manita Defoor.
Continue reading …See How Your Horse Compares to Others in Trainability, Breed-Typical Personality Types, and More
February 4, 2020 Comments Off on See How Your Horse Compares to Others in Trainability, Breed-Typical Personality Types, and More
The horse-lore that has accumulated over the centuries is a rich mix of both useful practice (approaching horses from their left side, making them slightly less reactive) and unsubstantiated myth, such as the one that chestnut horses are especially difficult to deal with.
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The 2020 AQHA Convention is rolling into Las Vegas, March 13-16 at the South Point Hotel & Casino. The convention is a chance for breeders, trainers, owners and horse lovers of all kinds to talk about issues affecting the industry and discuss proposed changes to the way AQHA does business.
Continue reading …Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships
February 4, 2020 Comments Off on Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships
The Nutrena Central, West and East AQHA Level 1 Championships are three pinnacle events for Level 1, Rookie and walk-trot competitors around the world. The Nutrena Level 1 Championships offer a variety of events and activities for competitors, friends, family and spectators to take part in throughout the show, including free Ride the Pattern clinics taught by AQHA Professional Horsemen and the AQHA Level 1 Championships Educational Series. The purpose of these levels of AQHA competition is for everyone from the minimally accomplished to beginner AQHA competitors to get in the arena and gain experience.
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