Send a Free Valentine e-Card to St. Jude Kids
February 10, 2024 Comments Off on Send a Free Valentine e-Card to St. Jude Kids
From St Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Create a virtual card for St. Jude patients like Swayzie. Choose a patient art-inspired card, and then select a pre-written message, or write your own message! Click here to send your card and see Swayzie: Valentine ecards for patients – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Español Learn more about […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – Meet Cricket!
February 10, 2024 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – Meet Cricket!
“The first foal of the year for Original Cowboy, “Cricket” is already so loved,” says Dakota Cotner. Cricket, owned by Mo Holmes, is a 2024 AQHA/APHA bay filly by Original Cowboy and out of Im Twice As Hot. Thank you to Dakota for the fabulous photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please send […]
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From AQHA: Legendary country music star Toby Keith, who was also an avid horseman, died February 5, 2024, at the age of 62 due to stomach cancer. The singer passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, said a notice posted to his official website. Keith had 20 No. 1 Billboard hit songs, including “Shoulda Been A […]
Continue reading …AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
February 9, 2024 Comments Off on AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
From AQHA: Even though the deadline to submit AQHA rule-change proposals for the 2024 AQHA Convention was December 31, 2023, your input is encouraged and taken into consideration when decisions are being made at the annual convention. After all, it is AQHA members who lead the charge toward changes that make the Association – and […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Opening Friendship
February 9, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Opening Friendship
“The typical expression of opening Friendship would be something like, ‘What? You too? I thought I was the only one.’” – C.S. Lewis. Thank you to Tara Taggart Miller for another fabulous friendship photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …AQHA International Department Under the Leadership of Scott Neuman
February 8, 2024 Comments Off on AQHA International Department Under the Leadership of Scott Neuman
Canadian born Neuman will continue to serve as the AQHA Director of Competition along with stepping into this new role. From the Canadian Quarter Horse Association: Neuman’s extensive knowledge and experience in international affairs makes him a valuable addition to the enhancement of our international department. Scott has been involved with AQHA for over […]
Continue reading …EuroPaint Takes No. 1 on APHA’s Top Shows of 2023 List
February 8, 2024 Comments Off on EuroPaint Takes No. 1 on APHA’s Top Shows of 2023 List
By PHJ News The European Paint Horse Championship—“EuroPaint”—in Kreuth, Germany, once again topped the list of APHA’s top shows of 2023, determined by the number of horses per judge. While its number of horses decreased slightly from 2022, EuroPaint grew in entries for 2023. The August 2023 show reported 1,546 entries per judge and a total […]
Continue reading …Mythbusters from AAEP: Horses and Protein
February 8, 2024 Comments Off on Mythbusters from AAEP: Horses and Protein
From the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee: Although protein is normally listed as a nutrient, horses actually have a requirement for amino acids, the building blocks of protein, rather than for protein itself. Protein is the least efficient energy source for your horse, so high protein does not automatically equal high energy. Carbohydrates, fats, and fiber […]
Continue reading …Get SERIOUS Cash at the APHA World Show & Halter Million!
February 8, 2024 Comments Off on Get SERIOUS Cash at the APHA World Show & Halter Million!
From APHA: Make Your Foals Eligible Today! Breeders’ Futurity classes paid out more than $540,000 in 2023—get in on the CASH now! Gold Mare Nominations for 2024 foals: $150 Platinum Mare Nominations for 2024 foals: $200 Platinum Yearling Nomination for 2023 foals: $200 The nomination deadline is February 15, 2024, and late fees begin after that. […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Showing Dad How It’s Done
February 8, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Showing Dad How It’s Done
This is Ema Tishman, daughter of Josh and Layton Tishman of Tishman Performance Horses, riding her best friend “Trendsettter.” Emma likes to steal him from her dad, since Trendsetter is one of his derby horses. “When he needs a little touch up, Ema is always willing to show dad how it’s done!” says Ann Rose Patridge. […]
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