2024 APHA WCHA Halter Million Schedule Now Available
June 21, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 APHA WCHA Halter Million Schedule Now Available
From APHA: The šššš ššš„ššš« šš¢š„š„š¢šØš§ schedule is now available! View it here: Halter-Million-Schedule-2024-Final Get more information on theĀ September 21-29, 2024 show:Ā Halter Million – Apha
Continue reading …Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2024 Back to Berrien
June 21, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2024 Back to Berrien
The Back to Berrien NSBA Futurity and AQHA Show, June 19-22, 2024, is underway in Berrien Springs, Michigan, with show managers Gil Galyean, Jon Barry, and Charles Cannizzaro, and judgesĀ Tom Robertson (Special Event), Murray Griggs, Nancy Sue Ryan, Steve Meadows, Jeffrey Pait, Keith Miller, and Jeff Mellot. This year, the show has over $70,000 added, […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Heart Horse Zees Flashy Caprice
June 21, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Heart Horse Zees Flashy Caprice
This is six-year-old Arya withĀ 23-year-old AQHA mare Zees Flashy Caprice, aka ‘Lilly.” “I purchased Lilly almost 21 years ago as a two-year-old, says Arya’s mom, Jennifer Klawiter. “She was also my 12-year-old’s 4H horse until this year.”Ā Arya has worked her way up from leadline the past two years to setting goals of showmanship and […]
Continue reading …Brant and Priest Family Fundraiser Bidding Opens June 24th
June 20, 2024 Comments Off on Brant and Priest Family Fundraiser Bidding Opens June 24th
On June 8th, 2024, a heart-wrenching barn fire claimed the lives of over 70 cherished horses, leaving devastation in its wake. Among those profoundly affected are Brandon & Cathy Brant, his dedicated team, Eric Priest and his team – Brandt and Priest Family Fund Raiser. Bidding Opens: June 24, 2024 – Bidding Closes: June 26, […]
Continue reading …An EC Blog by Kathleen Beckham – Inconvenienced
June 20, 2024 Comments Off on An EC Blog by Kathleen Beckham – Inconvenienced
By Kathleen Beckham ofĀ Ethos Equine: Years ago, I had a baby horse, and when he was about 18 months old, I had the opportunity to have an equine chiropractor work on him. He was wiggly and squirrelly, and I apologized to the chiropractor for that. āThatās okay,ā she said, āLittle babies havenāt learned how to […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Bob Rhoads Memorial Non-Pro Walk-Trot at 2024 Keystone Showdown
June 20, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Bob Rhoads Memorial Non-Pro Walk-Trot at 2024 Keystone Showdown
“The 2024 Keystone Showdown, June 12-16 in Centre Hall, PA, held their annual Bob Rhoads Memorial Non-Pro Walk Trot/Jog with a deep 25 in the class,” says Meg Scott. The class was judged byĀ Cayce Miller, who also judged the novice day. Pictured are theĀ participants lined up at the end of the class awaiting Brian Egan’s […]
Continue reading …Donāt Forget Momma: Post-Weaning Tips for Mares
June 20, 2024 Comments Off on Donāt Forget Momma: Post-Weaning Tips for Mares
From Kentucky Equine Research: Foals frequently pull the focus of farm managers during the weaning process, as they are far more susceptible to post-separation problems than their dams. Plus, theyāre usually noisier during the process! Most mares, especially older ones, accept weaning with aplomb, but careful attention should be paid to them in case other […]
Continue reading …IEA Launches Founders Day GIVE Campaign
June 19, 2024 Comments Off on IEA Launches Founders Day GIVE Campaign
From IEA: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2024 (Columbus, Ohio)Ā āĀ The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA)Ā is excited to announce the launch of theĀ 2024 IEA Founders Day GIVE, a one-day online giving campaign dedicated to supporting the IEA National Scholarship Fund. This special event will take place onĀ Monday, July 29, 2024, from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM EST. IEA Founders […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Showmanship Essentials
June 19, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Showmanship Essentials
This photo, from Norfleet Marketing and Photography at the 2024 MQHA Winter Blast, is a wonderful celebration of a showmanship student and teacher at their finest! Find our recent article about Five Exercises for Essential Showmanship Skills here:Ā 5 Exercises to Improve 5 Essential Showmanship Skills | Equine Chronicle If you have a great photo of […]
Continue reading …Protect Your Assets: The Latest How-To Guide For The Care Of Your Show Tack
June 19, 2024 Comments Off on Protect Your Assets: The Latest How-To Guide For The Care Of Your Show Tack
The western performance world is known for the most drop-dead gorgeous and shimmering show saddles. What else would they put on a meticulously groomed and blindingly shiny show horse to lope around the show pen? And everyone knows these show saddles can cost a small fortune. How can this valuable investment be properly protected? Keeping show tack looking clean and pristine is easier than you might think.
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