Does the Mane Matter? – The Trend of Long Manes in Pattern Classes
May 27, 2020 Comments Off on Does the Mane Matter? – The Trend of Long Manes in Pattern Classes
A horse’s long, flowing mane is the stuff dreams are made of. There was a time, not so long ago, when a long mane would never have been found in the all-around pen – particularly not in a pattern class like Horsemanship or Trail. As short, banded manes gained in popularity for their ability to show off a horse’s neck and reflect a precise, polished look, they became a standard in most all-around classes.
Continue reading …Photos and Results From Swing into Spring
May 27, 2020 Comments Off on Photos and Results From Swing into Spring
We had a great turnout to our Swing into Spring APHA 4-judge POR show in Statesboro, GA. This show was originally scheduled to take place in Florida at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center in Tampa, FL. Due to the COVID 19 closures, the show was cancelled at the last minute. However, the Georgia and Florida Paint Horse Clubs were able to pull off this last minute venue change. We are so thankful to our support staff at APHA, especially our Executive Director Billy Smith, Dave Dellin and the APHA Board of Directors as they assisted in helping this last minute venue change become a reality.
Continue reading …More Around the Ring Photos- OPHC Welcome Back to the World
May 27, 2020 Comments Off on More Around the Ring Photos- OPHC Welcome Back to the World
Thanks to Cody Parmenter Photography for more great photos from the OPHC Welcome Back to the World Show that took place over Memorial Day weekend in Oklahoma City. If you’d like to share photos and results from a show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …APHA Board of Directors Modifies Trail Obstacle Requirements
May 27, 2020 Comments Off on APHA Board of Directors Modifies Trail Obstacle Requirements
Due to COVID-19 and the reopening of equine events in many states, the APHA Board of Directors has immediately approved the temporary removal of touch-point obstacles in all APHA trail classes; these obstacles include rope drags, gates or carrying an obstacle.
Continue reading …We’re Baaack! Find Out What Happened at the First Horse Show to Resume Since the COVID-19 Outbreak
May 27, 2020 Comments Off on We’re Baaack! Find Out What Happened at the First Horse Show to Resume Since the COVID-19 Outbreak
“We did limit the number of horses to only 20 in the show arena. If there were more, the class was split. Trail was held outdoors and people loved that. We did not allow spectators that weren’t horse-related, meaning a direct connection like a grandparent or uncle.”
Continue reading …Horse Shows are Coming Back! Keep Calm and be Patient
May 26, 2020 Comments Off on Horse Shows are Coming Back! Keep Calm and be Patient
Many facilities, due to governmental guidelines, are going require you to act or do things differently. Is that requiring a mask? Likely! Is that requiring you not to stand at the gate and socialize? Absolutely! But here comes the big question. How bad do you want to go to a show?
Continue reading …More Around the Rings- OPHC Welcome Back to the World
May 26, 2020 Comments Off on More Around the Rings- OPHC Welcome Back to the World
Thanks to Deanna Rippeon and Tonya Sherry Gralla for sharing some photos from around the rings at the OPHC Welcome to the World show that recently took place over Memorial Day weekend in Oklahoma City. Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com for results from the show. If you’d like to share photos or results from a show […]
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Needing a little motivation? This little guy knows how to be creative when life presents you with an obstacle. Thanks to Amber Pierce for sharing this adorable video of Easton and Penny. If you have a great video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com. EC TV- Monday Motivation! Needing a little Monday motivation? This little guy […]
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EC Photo of the Day- “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” – Desmond Tutu.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Heza Stemwinder
May 26, 2020 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Heza Stemwinder
With great sadness, we relay the news that the World Champion, World Champion Sire, and Congress Grand Champion, Heza Stemwinder, was recently euthanized after a short illness. All of us that love our horses dream of having that one horse that can be a true champion. He was ours.
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