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The Celebration and Western States Championship Cancels 2020 Show

April 21, 2020 Comments Off

“As a result of the outbreak of COVID-19, the Western States Affiliates has decided to cancel The Celebration and EMO Western States Championship Show for 2020. The Western States Affiliates board has reaffirmed its commitment to both the EMO Western States Championship and The Celebration and plans to continue the event in 2021.”

EC Photo of the Day- Quarantine View

April 21, 2020 Comments Off

How would you like THIS view while in quarantine? Thanks to Denise Hawkins for showing us what she and her horses are up to at home. If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com to share.

Big News For TSQHA Shows- The 5 For 4 Option

April 21, 2020 Comments Off

As with the rest of the world, the COVID-19 situation is drastically affecting our lives and our desired horse showing. However, TSQHA has made some great changes (PENDING AQHA approval) to our roster of shows. The May 9-10 show with three judges is being cancelled. The May 29-31 show with five judges is still hopefully happening. Pending approval, the August and September shows will each have five judges and follow the show format of the Summer Celebration show tentatively being held the end of May.

EC TV- Welcome to… Jurassic Reining!

April 21, 2020 Comments Off

Thanks to Kaslin Guerne for this great video of her past performance with T-Rex, aka Risin and Shinin.

Horse Show Announcer, Former Judge, and Trainer Pens First Novel

April 21, 2020 Comments Off

“I looked back on my career and thought about all the things that happened or imagined what could’ve happened in the industry,” he says. “Finally, in 2018, I made the decision to set aside time to put my complex plot into actual words, sentences, and chapters.”

EC Readers’ Most Memorable Moments of 2019

April 20, 2020 Comments Off

With horse shows put on hold for the foreseeable future, many of us are feeling the stay-at-home blues. This is a natural and perfectly normal reaction. But, it’s important to remember that everyone is in the same boat. We’re all in this together.

Introducing First Recorded Live Video Virtual Horse Show Series- CINCH VCS

April 20, 2020 Comments Off

The first CVCS Show #1 will take place from now until May 2nd. The judges pool is John Boxell, Jennifer Leckey, Casey Orr, Teresa Pelton, Mark Russell, Amy Watkins, and Tracy Willis. The first block of classes consists of Showmanship, Equitation, and Horsemanship through April 25th. The entry deadline is Friday, April 24th at midnight CST. The video deadline for the first block of classes is Saturday, April 25th at midnight CST.

Vet Community Launches Campaign to Combat Spread of Zoonotic Diseases Like COVID-19

April 20, 2020 Comments Off

“As veterinarians, we have dealt with the coronavirus for four-to-five decades in cattle, horses, dogs, cats and other animals,” said Congressman Yoho. “We are always focused and tuned into the prevention side and by being prepared, we can get ahead of the curve, anticipate these diseases and better respond.”

EC Photo of the Day- Take a Bite!

April 20, 2020 Comments Off

To start your Monday morning on the right hoof, enjoy this hilarious shot from Katie White showing her horse, Dandy Man Zip, taking a nibble of his ribbon at a past Appaloosa Nationals. Those faces though!… Email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com with your When Everything Goes Wrong photos or videos to share with The Equine Chronicle.

EC TV- Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid

April 20, 2020 Comments Off

She comes without warning. Terror is her game. Be afraid, be very afraid… Click on the video below to watch Lana Markway and R Kid Rock being terrorized by Mary Carol, aka “Demon Pony.” If you have a great video to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com. (Music by BenSound.com) EC TV- Beware She comes without warning. Terror […]