2020 | Equine Chronicle

Ride With a Pro at Equine Affaire 2020

January 9, 2020 Comments Off

This year’s lineup of presenters includes such equestrian all-stars as Jonathan Field, Craig Cameron, Warwick Schiller, Tik Maynard, and Lynn Palm, presenting on general training and horsemanship. Other featured clinicians and topics include JR Robles (general training & colt starting), Lynn Palm (Western dressage), Jim Thomas (general training & horsemanship), Jonathon Millar (hunter/jumper), Steve Colclasure (cutting & reined cow horse), Jeremy Steinberg (dressage), Kevin Oliver (reining and trail), Kristen Weaver Brown (barrel racing), Liz Austin (dressage), Heidi Potter (centered riding), Rick Christy (western horsemanship and hunter under saddle), Suzy Stafford (driving), Simon Cocozza (core strengthening & yoga for horses), Sarah Track (saddleseat), Paul Garrison (mules), and Heidi McLaughlin (overcoming fear).

APHA Open For Business in Historic Fort Worth Stockyards

January 9, 2020 Comments Off

APHA’s iconic Legacy of Color Bronze will soon occupy prime real estate on Mule Alley, located less than 50 yards from APHA’s front door. Stockyards visitors from around the world will relish the opportunity to take selfies with this beautiful piece of artwork.

The Cutest New Year’s Resolutions Ever

January 9, 2020 Comments Off

For Meggen, this homework assignment meant a bit more than just a gold star. It meant that she was finally finding some common ground with her daughter, who once said she’d “rather poke her eyes out” than ride a horse.

Social Media Savvy: Blurring the lines between digital and personal communication

January 8, 2020 Comments Off

If you take a look around at any horse show today, you’ll be sure to see many people on their phones. They’re likely posting pictures or videos of their horses, friends, or family, or just checking out the competition and their social media presence.

Susan Scott Remembered as a Force in the Equine Industry

January 8, 2020 Comments Off

Local news station, Ocala.com, recently met with the husband (Stanley) and daughter (Nancy) of the late Susan Scott to chat about her life following the tragic car accident last Friday that resulted in her death. They spoke about her beginnings in the horse industry, her love for breeding and showing horses, and her health challenges towards the end of her life.

Nine Reasons to Attend 2020 AQHA Convention

January 8, 2020 Comments Off

Even though the deadline to submit rule-change proposals for the 2020 convention was December 31, 2019, your input is encouraged and taken into consideration when decisions are being made. Committee agendas will be available online before convention at www.aqha.com/convention. Be sure to check out what’s on the agendas for the AQHA standing committees.

Study Shows Increased Whip Usage Correlated With Increased Faults

January 8, 2020 Comments Off

The findings revealed that approximately 76% of riders carried a whip of which 14% of those riders actually used their whip in competition. Additionally, this study found that increased whip usage correlated with decreased performance (increased faults).

Around the Ring – 2019 Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit With G-Man

January 8, 2020 Comments Off

Have You Ever Been to Worlds? Horse Jargon Pet Peeves

January 8, 2020 Comments Off

This is by far the most common error we regularly encounter, even among seasoned competitors. If you plan to exercise your horse on a line, in a circle, you would use a longe line. If you want to do a lunge, go to the gym.

Check Out APHA’s HorseIQ Scribing Tutorial and Other Resources

January 7, 2020 Comments Off

How do you measure up against the experts? Use the Judging Test of Knowledge to find out. Practice judging individual runs in each discipline, then compare your scores against the expert panel. Judge entire classes and compare your scores with the World Show expert responsible for judging the actual live event.