EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- Nadine Miller
July 7, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- Nadine Miller
“This is me and my horse, Zip Is It. I never thought as a 13 & under youth that I would be showing him 13 years later as an amateur. At 20 years old, ‘Joey still loves his job!”- Nadine Miller If you have a great Then and Now photo to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Bridleless Challenge Concludes With Enthusiastic Participation
July 7, 2021 Comments Off on EC Bridleless Challenge Concludes With Enthusiastic Participation
Sometimes, the best ride comes when there’s nothing getting in the way of the bond between you and your horse. This can be in the form of outside world distractions or even a bridle. When it’s just you and your horse, you’re forced to focus intently on the manner in which you’re riding–how you use your core, seat, and legs–because there isn’t a bit or reins to fall back on for steering support.
Continue reading …Colten Dulin Wins 2021 Robyn Hanna Sportsmanship Award at APHA World
July 6, 2021 Comments Off on Colten Dulin Wins 2021 Robyn Hanna Sportsmanship Award at APHA World
Colten Dulin from Nampa, Idaho, proved himself as an outstanding Youth sportsman at the 2021 APHA World Championship Show, and as a result, he was named the Robyn Hanna Sportsmanship Award winner. Throughout the show, Colten could be found with a smile on his face, even though he knew his horse would be retiring after the World Show. Often presenting awards to other class winners, Colten took the job seriously and made it his mission to be a good sportsman while also having fun at the World Show.
Continue reading …Sweet Lazy Sensations and Rylee Morgan Win 2021 Breeders’ Trust 3-Year-Old Maiden WP
July 6, 2021 Comments Off on Sweet Lazy Sensations and Rylee Morgan Win 2021 Breeders’ Trust 3-Year-Old Maiden WP
With Canada’s borders mostly closed during 2020 due to the pandemic, Sweet Lazy Sensations was stuck in Canada with owner Pamela Switzer of Busby, Alberta, instead of heading to the U.S. for training as a 2-year-old and then on to the 2020 APHA World Championship Show. But perhaps it was for the best, since the mare’s lack of showing in 2020 made her eligible to participate in the 2021 APHA World Show’s new Breeders’ Trust 3-Year-Old Maiden Western Pleasure Stakes class. “Hayley” and trainer Rylee Morgan of Provo, Utah, clinched the class’ limited and overall championship titles and took home more than $14,000.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at 2021 APHA World Show- Part 2
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EC Photo of the Day- Harry Potter at the Horse Show
July 6, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Harry Potter at the Horse Show
Sometimes, horse shows just take forever. 9-year-old Grayson had just finished showing Vintage Headlines in Youth Rookie and L1 Showmanship and was waiting for his turn in Performance Halter, so he decided to read some of his favorite series- Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince. Bonus points for those HP fans out there if you […]
Continue reading …Meet the 2021-22 AQHYA Officer and Director Candidates
July 5, 2021 Comments Off on Meet the 2021-22 AQHYA Officer and Director Candidates
Youth from across the country will gather July 12-14 for the 2021 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar in Amarillo. All AQHYA members and nonmembers, ages 10 to 18, are invited to attend the seminar. YES offers a wide variety of activities focused on the youth of our industry. YES is an amazing opportunity to meet new people and have fun learning about leadership. This year’s theme is “Make Your Mark.”
Continue reading …To Better Assess Lameness in Horses, Researchers Use Technology to Define Normal Muscle Activity
July 5, 2021 Comments Off on To Better Assess Lameness in Horses, Researchers Use Technology to Define Normal Muscle Activity
“We know that horses alter their movement pattern when they’re lame, but we don’t know much about the functional changes in muscles that facilitate these changes in movement,” said Dr. Lindsay St. George, Research Fellow at UCLan, and the study’s primary investigator. “We want to define muscle activity in clinically sound, non-lame horses, and then use this knowledge to quantify adaptive changes in muscle activity that occur when a horse is lame.”
Continue reading …History-Making Event at 2021 AQHA VRH World Show
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“Our Association’s rich ranching heritage was honored by tough competition and camaraderie among the exhibitors over the past week. The true versatility of our ranching members and their American Quarter Horses was on full display,” said Justin Billings, AQHA Chief Show Officer. “Congratulations to all who took part in this history making event and hit personal bests at the 2021 AQHA VRH World.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Behind the Scenes Moms
July 5, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Behind the Scenes Moms
“While the girls learn, the moms hold their horses!”- Britney Kitchel Brandt A shoutout to all of the moms of equestrians, behind the scenes, providing support for their kids and enabling them to live their dreams. If you have a great photo of the day to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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