Equine Chronicle | Archive | August

EC Photo of the Day- Hope in the Darkness

August 22, 2020 Comments Off

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.”- Desmond Tutu Thanks to Fox Trot Photography for sharing this beautiful shot of “Hope,” owned by Devin Flowers. If you have a great EC Photo of the Day to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

Stay Onsite During AZ Fall Championship

August 22, 2020 Comments Off

AZ Fall Championship You have a few choices for staying onsite at the upcoming Arizona Fall Championship in Scottsdale, AZ. RV Reservations Enjoy the convenience of staying on the show grounds. You can bring your own RV, or rent a Class A or Travel Trailer from Going Places RV Rentals. Call WestWorld today at 480-312-6802 […]

APHA World Show Hotel Reservations

August 22, 2020 Comments Off

APHA has partnered with several area hotels to save you time and money while at the World Show! Be sure to stay at one of our host hotels for the best rates and to support the properties that benefit our association. Reserve as soon as possible to ensure availability and be sure to request the […]

EC Photo of the Day- A Little Love

August 21, 2020 Comments Off

Thanks to Abigail Maas for sharing this sweet shot of Coralie giving Renegade a little love. If you have a great EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com to share.

AQHA Region Five Championships Set for August 26th

August 21, 2020 Comments Off

AQHA Region Five exhibitors are preparing for the 2020 AQHA Region Five Championships, which is August 26 at the Gloucester County Dream Park in Logan Township, New Jersey. The AQHA Regional Championships provide American Quarter Horse enthusiasts a chance to test their horse-showing skills.

Behind the Scenes- 2020 NSBA World

August 21, 2020 Comments Off

Thanks to Beth Foster-Hattan for sharing a selection of photos from the recent 2020 NSBA World Show. If you’d like to share your horse show photos with us, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

Put Your Judging Skills to the Test at 2020 APHA World

August 21, 2020 Comments Off

Are you ready to put your judging knowledge to the test? If so, the APHA World Championship Show is the perfect opportunity! APHA will host the 2020 horseIQ World Championship Judging Contest on September 23, taking place in conjunction with the APHA World Show in Fort Worth, Texas.

Arizona Fall Championship to Fill Void With Futurities

August 21, 2020 Comments Off

The Arizona Fall Championship is working diligently to produce a complete set of Futurity classes in the wake of the Congress’s cancellation. There will be Western Pleasure, Hunt Seat, and Trail futurities for multiple ages and divisions with generous added money.

Getting Back in the Game

August 21, 2020 Comments Off

It is no stretch to say that COVID-19 has changed the way the world works, and, in many cases, performance horses have felt the effects, too. With states shutting down, many boarding facilities closed or limited access to their customers. In some cases, trainers had to pull back from how they could provide training and lesson services, and shows were cancelled left and right. Some state breed associations cancelled their entire seasons citing state mandates or insurability concerns.

AQHA Horsewoman Suffers Devastating Losses in CA Fire

August 20, 2020 Comments Off

While her home is still standing, she discovered that her two, beloved mares, One Hot Sultry Night and Too Outrageous, had perished along with two DIY Halter weanlings she was preparing for the upcoming Iowa Breeders Halter Futurity. Two of the family’s dogs also could not be saved.