VS Goodride Named 2019 NSBA Horse of the Year
February 12, 2020 Comments Off on VS Goodride Named 2019 NSBA Horse of the Year
The 2015 AQHA stallion is owned by Brenda Gower of Lloydminster, Alberta. On his way to earning this achievement, VS GoodRide amassed 109 points and $17,554.53 in Western Pleasure, Western Riding and Trail events.
Continue reading …Orren Mixer Art Inspires New Series of Breyer Horses- AQHA is First Release
February 12, 2020 Comments Off on Orren Mixer Art Inspires New Series of Breyer Horses- AQHA is First Release
The first release in the Ideal Series is the AQHA Ideal. Commissioned by the American Quarter Horse Association in 1968, Mixer’s AQHA Ideal image is still used by the organization today. Affectionately known as “the Mixer Horse,” the original painting hangs in the AQHA’s headquarters in Texas.
Continue reading …Virginia Maiden to Offer Three New Classes in 2020
February 12, 2020 Comments Off on Virginia Maiden to Offer Three New Classes in 2020
“My goal is to showcase young Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle horses in a way that benefits owner, trainers, and the industry as a whole. I try to keep the entry cost down; because, as someone who has been involved in multiple programs focused on futurity horses, I know how many variables go into getting them ready, as well as the risk of them simply not making it to the pen.”
Continue reading …2019 AZQHA Youth Year-End High Point Champions
February 12, 2020 Comments Off on 2019 AZQHA Youth Year-End High Point Champions
Congratulations to the 2019 AZQHA youth year-end High Point winners! Caleb Cushing with Good Time- Youth Ranch Riding 11 and Under Champion Gavin Hershberger with Jackies Buck Fever- Youth Breakaway Roping- Reserve Champion Lauren Blumer with Lazy Lopin Ranger- Novice Youth Western Horsemanship Level 1- Champion, Novice Youth Western Pleasure Level 1- Champion, Novice Youth Hunter Under […]
Continue reading …Pattern Book Now Available For SOQHA Challenge
February 11, 2020 Comments Off on Pattern Book Now Available For SOQHA Challenge
The SOQHA Challenge is coming up February 28th- March 1st in Springfield, Ohio. Judges for the show will be Kristy Starnes, Valerie Kearns, and Sissy Anderson. $10,000 will be presented in the Youth Scholarship Challenge. 14-18 High Point Champion- $1,500 Reserve- $1,000 13 and Under High Point Champion- $1,500 Reserve- $1,000 Novice Youth High Point- […]
Continue reading …Aservo® EquiHaler® is First “Equine Inhaler” For Severe Asthma
February 11, 2020 Comments Off on Aservo® EquiHaler® is First “Equine Inhaler” For Severe Asthma
The newly approved inhaler is designed specifically for use in horses. It includes an ergonomic handle and dosing lever for ease of user handling, and a nostril adaptor that fits gently inside the nostril of the horse, allowing them to easily inhale the medicated mist. The active ingredient in the Aservo® EquiHaler® is the prodrug ciclesonide, which is a corticosteroid that is activated directly in the lung, reducing lower airway inflammation associated with severe equine asthma.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Testing Out New Legs
February 11, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Testing Out New Legs
Thanks to Suzanne Mayo for sharing this photo of a big boy just born in February! This Mechanic colt is out of HP MS Flamin Hot and is testing out his new legs.
Continue reading …ApHC Nationals Moving to Indianapolis in 2021
February 11, 2020 Comments Off on ApHC Nationals Moving to Indianapolis in 2021
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) and the Indiana State Fair Commission have signed a 3-year agreement to hold one of America’s oldest and most prestigious horse shows in Indianapolis, beginning in 2021.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at The Prairie Classic
February 11, 2020 Comments Off on Around the Rings at The Prairie Classic
Special thanks to Eric Mendrysa, who was on the scene at The Prairie Classic shooting candids for The Equine Chronicle! The Prairie Classic took place February 5-9 in Oklahoma City.
Continue reading …Results From 2019 Prairie Classic
February 10, 2020 Comments Off on Results From 2019 Prairie Classic
Congratulations to some of the big winners at the show! Under judge, Jeff Greaves, Sara Simons and Hitt The Jackpot were named the champions in Junior Trail. His winner in Senior Trail was Jess Bergantzel with High Road Reload. His Level 2 Junior Trail Champion was Bruce Vickery with Son Of A Sudden. Level 1 Open Western Riding was won by Blake Weis with Don’t Think Twice. Chad Evans rode A Speed Demon to win Level 2 Senior Western Riding.
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