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2017 AZ Sun Circuit is All About Versatility!

January 4, 2017 Comments Off

The All Around, All Breed, Amateur Versatility Ranch Horse award will be based on one horse/one rider. Horse must show in all five All Breed Amateur Versatility Ranch Horse classes: All Breed Amateur Cutting, All Breed Amateur Ranch Cow Work (respective division), All Breed Amateur Reining, All Breed Amateur Ranch Riding, and All Breed Amateur Trail

Ryan Cottingim – The Blue Crew Lives Up to Its Name

January 3, 2017 Comments Off

Twenty miles from Nashville, the undisputed country music capital of the world, multiple champions Ryan Cottingim and Amanda Gately set down roots in Spring Hill, Tennessee, in 2014.

2016 FL Gold Coast Wraps With 11,223 Total Entries

January 2, 2017 Comments Off

“Winning here is a big accomplishment. There were more than 30 top Amateurs from around the country in the class. We’ve had a pretty good year, we were seventh in the Amateur Trail at the World Show, so this was a good finish for 2016.”

New Year’s Riding Resolutions and How to Keep Them!

December 30, 2016 Comments Off

Why are these horrible resolutions? Well, the intention is there, but the wording is all wrong. In order for you to even have a chance at success, your resolution needs to be SPECIFIC and MEASURABLE.

Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit Kicks Off With 1,800 Entries on Opening Day

December 29, 2016 Comments Off

The Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit kicked off on a record setting pace posting nearly 1,800 entries across all divisions, 500 more than in 2015, at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds on Wednesday. Opening day featured American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) hunter and trail classes. Thursday’s classes include showmanship, halter, under saddle, reining and western riding classes.

Mark Harrell Horse Shows Purchased by Longtime Employee, Kathy Avolt!

December 28, 2016 Comments Off

Avolt, a Purdue University Graduate, has spent the last 12+ years with the company and has served as the announcer at the various shows. She has also maintained the company website, Facebook page, produced all print materials and made sure the pattern books were readily available for their strong exhibitor base.

Winter Hoof Care For Horses

December 27, 2016 Comments Off

Shod feet can be-come ice packed, increasing the chance for slipping on snow and ice. Additionally, most horses have better traction on icy ground when shoes are removed.

Equine Winter Hair Coats 101

December 26, 2016 Comments Off

While the process is directed by the change in daylight, external temperatures will also play somewhat of a role, in that a horse that is blanketed early will not develop as thick a coat.

Merry Christmas! From The Equine Chronicle

December 25, 2016 Comments Off

During this blessed and joyous holiday, everyone here at The Equine Chronicle would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Whether you’re enjoying some well-deserved time off after a busy 2016 show season, or you’re preparing to travel to one of the first shows of the 2017 season, be […]

To Blanket or Not to Blanket: That is the Question

December 23, 2016 Comments Off

If you do blanket, remember that a horse’s fur fluffs out when it’s cold. This adds air space, like your down jacket has, and that air fills with warmth making the fur more efficient. Blankets crush down that air space, so you need a heavy enough blanket to provide true warmth. A thin sheet may protect a horse from rain, but it may not provide much warmth and may leave the horse colder than if he had no blanket.