2020 | Equine Chronicle

Around the Rings- 3/2- Arizona Sun Circuit

March 3, 2020 Comments Off

2020 All American Quarter Horse Congress Futurities & Sweepstakes Entry Book is Live

March 3, 2020 Comments Off

COLUMBUS, OH – The 2020 All American Quarter Horse Congress Futurities & Sweepstakes Entry Book is live! · Congress Masters 2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity – Presented by The Equine Chronicle · Congress Masters 2-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity – Presented by The Equine Chronicle · 2-Year-Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure Futurity (Open, Ltd & SBB) […]

Review of AQHA’s Newly Approved Safety Lead for Halter

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In 2016, AQHA instituted a ban on the use of lip chains in Halter competition. This was just one policy change that enacted more stringent penalties for violations regarding animal welfare. While many of those changes were met with support, the action of banning lip chain use was highly divisive, as many trainers and exhibitors view the use of lip chains as an important tool in creating a safer environment for both horses and exhibitors.

$10,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Youth at SOQHA Challenge

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The Small Fry Champion was Skylar Herrnstein with Annie Lost Her Socks. Reserve was Meghan Kaser with Good Old Gold. The L1 Amateur WT Champion was Dave Querry with Imma Be A Cowboy. The L1 Youth WT Champion was Emma Evitts with Another Cowboy Story.

Bidding is Now Open For March Internet Auction

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Buyers can bid now for nearly 50 horses in the March internet Auction. Bidding will close on Thursday evening, March 5th. The March internet Auction features some very nice horses for Western Pleasure, Halter, Hunter Under Saddle, All Around, Reining, Ranch events, Roping and Barrel Racing, as well as trail riding. The offering includes Quarter Horses, Paints, and Appaloosas

EC Photo of the Day- Tiny EC Fan!

March 2, 2020 Comments Off

Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Carly Veldman Parks with her son, Corbin, who was very excited to receive his very own Equine Chronicle hat! If you have a great EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

Around the Rings- AZ Sun Circuit- 2/29- 3/1

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The Arizona Sun Circuit is now underway at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona, and we have some fun photos to share from the show. If you’d like to share your around the ring photos with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

Sandy Jirkovsky and Kelly Boles-Chapman Elected to APHA Executive Committee

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“We can’t simply continue to do what we’ve always done. We need to find new solutions to old problems. I don’t have all the answers, but I do have access to a wide network and resources that will help us make those decisions,” Sandy said.

11 Rules Passed at 2020 APHA Convention

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On March 1, APHA national directors voted on 14 rule change proposals that advance to the floor for consideration at the 2020 APHA Convention, which took place February 28–March 1 in Fort Worth, Texas. Most rules will go into effect with the 2021 APHA Rule Book (rules with early implementation requested are noted below).

AQHA World Show Introduces NEW Western Pleasure Challenge

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The title of Western Pleasure Challenge champion will be presented to the exhibitor who earns the most points, showing up to three horses. Two of the horses can be shown in any of the existing open western pleasure classes: 2-year-old western pleasure, Level 2 or Level 3 junior western pleasure, or Level 2 or Level 3 senior western pleasure. The catch is a mandatory class: a new 3-year-old western pleasure stakes, which will be offered for the first time at the Lucas Oil World this year.