Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Horseman Rick Skelly
June 14, 2017 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Horseman Rick Skelly
Everyone at The Equine Chronicle would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Rick Skelly following his recent passing this week. As said so succinctly by Jody Quiram, this great horseman touched many lives.
Continue reading …AQHA Partners With Habitat For Humanity to Build Homes
June 13, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Partners With Habitat For Humanity to Build Homes
In addition to volunteering their time, AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines also presented Amarillo Habitat for Humanity a check for $1,000 to continue support of Amarillo Habitat for Humanity in the local community.
Continue reading …AQHA Executive Committee Investigates Medication Ban Set For Jan. 2018
June 12, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Executive Committee Investigates Medication Ban Set For Jan. 2018
In the interim, the current rule change will be held for review, and the final decision of the Executive Committee regarding Lasix usage in show horses will be announced on AQHA.com after the investigation is concluded.
Continue reading …Update on the “The Pony Trainer” Addy Kenley
June 9, 2017 Comments Off on Update on the “The Pony Trainer” Addy Kenley
Many of our readers will remember a story we reported on back in January of 2016 that featured a then 8-year-old Addy Kenley, who’d earned the moniker, “The Pony Trainer,” for her ability to rehabilitate kill-pen ponies, retrain them, and give them new lives in the homes of loving children.
Continue reading …Participate in 2017 Economic Impact Study for United States Horse Industry
June 8, 2017 Comments Off on Participate in 2017 Economic Impact Study for United States Horse Industry
The 2005 Economic Impact Study established that the horse industry in all its segments, including racing, showing, and recreation, had a $39 billion effect on the US economy, involved more than 4 million Americans and 9.2 million horses, and supported 1.4 million full-time jobs.
Continue reading …AQHA Trainers, John Boxell, Blake Britton, and Brice Howell Take Over the Racetrack!
June 7, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Trainers, John Boxell, Blake Britton, and Brice Howell Take Over the Racetrack!
Three AQHA horse trainers, John Boxell, Blake Britton, and Brice Howell, traded in their boots and spurs for helmets and carts to participate in the IQHA Night At The Races event.
Continue reading …Accepting Awards in Street Clothes and Without a Horse: Time-saver or Faux Pas?
June 7, 2017 Comments Off on Accepting Awards in Street Clothes and Without a Horse: Time-saver or Faux Pas?
“Sometimes, it’s exhausting showing all day, but I think there are a lot of young eyes watching, and it’s important to show them good sportsmanship when accepting awards.”
Continue reading …Headley Family Purchases Heartz On Fire, Full Brother to World and Congress Champion Stallion, Rumerz
June 6, 2017 Comments Off on Headley Family Purchases Heartz On Fire, Full Brother to World and Congress Champion Stallion, Rumerz
The Headley family is excited to welcome the newest addition to their show string and stallion lineup. Heartz On Fire is the 2015 bay, N/N, AQHA stallion by World Champion Secretz and out of World Champion Kids Keepin Cool. This promising young stallion was named the 2016 AQHA Reserve World Champion Yearling Stallion.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Redbud Babies!
June 5, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Redbud Babies!
Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from the Redbud Spectacular, currently underway in Oklahoma City, where Tina Anderson snapped this adorable picture of the next generation of horse show competitors!
See if you can name all the babies and horse show moms in this photo. Share your Redbud photos with us by e-mailing B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
EC Photo of the Day: The Love of a Little Boy
June 3, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The Love of a Little Boy
Oh boy… This looks like trouble!
Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Kim Moschgat Adams, who sent in this photo of Grady Reid Adams making friends with an adorable APHA foal by A Good Zippo and out of Absolute Envy.