Foundation Announces Studies Focusing on Horse Behavior and Welfare
March 22, 2022 Comments Off on Foundation Announces Studies Focusing on Horse Behavior and Welfare
Morris Animal Foundation, a leader in advancing animal health, recently announced the selection of five new equine behavior studies receiving funding in 2022. The studies will help veterinary scientists improve the well-being of horses. Dr. Wendy Koch, a veterinarian who has supported the Foundation for 30 years, provided funding for awarded grants. She noted that […]
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“The AQHYA leadership team is already hard at work planning a fun, engaging and impactful Youth Excellence Seminar slated for this summer,” said AQHYA President Steve Wheat. “I am excited for this year’s leadership workshops; our keynote speaker, Courtenay DeHoff; and the ’80s-theme dance! YES has always had a lasting impression on me, and I look forward to the new memories and friendships that will be made this year. See you all in Amarillo!”
Continue reading …Amateur Profile- Madison Nirenstein
March 22, 2022 Comments Off on Amateur Profile- Madison Nirenstein
Female business owners and powerhouse women seem to be what’s trending in 2022, and Madison Nirenstein is no exception. Boasting 32,000 followers on her Instagram page, founding and running her own business, and becoming a household name in the show pen are no small feats individually, but she’s doing it all. 2021 was a record year for her, both professionally and as an equestrian.
Continue reading …Results of Heroes on Horses Program at AZ Sun Circuit
March 21, 2022 Comments Off on Results of Heroes on Horses Program at AZ Sun Circuit
This year’s event brought veterans together from Arizona, Texas, and California to participate and compete with their peers. The event included a veteran-only boot camp, where the veteran exhibitors worked with NSBA professionals to sharpen their skills and practice for the competition. Competitors, their families, and riding center representatives shared dinner and camaraderie with a warm welcome from Ingrid Miller and remarks from Jeanna Irby, retired Air Force, and this year’s Heroes on Horses at Arizona Sun Circuit Western Pleasure class winner.
Continue reading …An Equine Production Looking For Summer Interns
March 21, 2022 Comments Off on An Equine Production Looking For Summer Interns
An Equine Production is looking to hire one, possibly two, people to serve as interns this summer. Please note the following:
Continue reading …Nearly $400,000 Paid Out to APHA Breeders’ Trust Earners for 2021
March 21, 2022 Comments Off on Nearly $400,000 Paid Out to APHA Breeders’ Trust Earners for 2021
Checks have been mailed to participating owners, nominators and subscribers for their horses’ 2021 Breeders’ Trust payout earnings—payouts were issued and mailed March 18, with a per-point value of $8.36. That’s the highest per-point value since 2013, with the exception of the 2020 anomaly due to COVID cancellations. More than $394,000 in total payouts were realized in 2021.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Equine Chronicle Champion
March 21, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Equine Chronicle Champion
Isabella Buckley was recently named the Youth Equitation winner in the National Championship competition at the Arizona Sun Circuit, which was sponsored by none other than The Equine Chronicle! Congratulations to Isabella on a great performance! Click here to watch Isabella’s interview on EC TV.
Continue reading …EC TV- Inspired by EC- Showmanship Dos and Don’ts
March 21, 2022 Comments Off on EC TV- Inspired by EC- Showmanship Dos and Don’ts
In the January/February edition of The Equine Chronicle, we published an article, “Top Ten Things Judges Hate in Showmanship,” that received a huge response. One of our readers, APHA competitor, Emily Tuma, found it so helpful that she decided to make her own video outlining a few of the errors and fixes with her horse, The Perfect Machine, aka “Bentley.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Perfectly In Sync
March 20, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Perfectly In Sync
That rare moment in Showmanship when your legs and your horse’s legs are in perfect unison! Thanks to Miranda Taylor Photography for sharing this exceptional photo. If you have a great photo or video to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured right here.
Continue reading …Youth Profile – Alexandra Rippeon and Itzonly Make Believe
March 20, 2022 Comments Off on Youth Profile – Alexandra Rippeon and Itzonly Make Believe
Twelve-year-old Alexandra (Allie) Rippeon has had quite a year. The daughter of Deanna and Michael Rippeon is a well-spoken, home-schooled youngster who, like most horse girls, loves snuggling her horse and riding with friends. She also enjoys hanging out in the barn and helping care for horses at the family’s Sunset Ridge Farm in Mt. Airy, Maryland. But this young horsewoman is also a gifted competitor who capped a successful 2021 show season with a record-setting Congress. Competing on four-year old, Itzonly Make Believe, aka “Molly,” a horse she had purchased only two months before, Allie had a spectacular showing at the event, winning four AQHA, four NSBA, and four Championship titles, as well as four All-Around titles in different divisions.
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