New “High Class Reining Show” Comes to Weikersdorf, Austria- $120,000 Added Money
March 5, 2015 Comments Off on New “High Class Reining Show” Comes to Weikersdorf, Austria- $120,000 Added Money
The facility of Weikersdorf is well known in Austria’s western riding scene. For years, it has been the location of the Austrian QHA Championships as well as the Austrian State Championship. In 2013, new owners Elli and Jorg Preimesberger bought the facility and founded the High Class Horse Center – a beautiful facility specializing in the needs of show horses and their riders.
Continue reading …“Fun On The Field” This Weekend in Wellington- Horseless Horse Show, Dog Agility, Costume Contest, Food Trucks, Pony Petting, Bake Sale, and More!
March 5, 2015 Comments Off on “Fun On The Field” This Weekend in Wellington- Horseless Horse Show, Dog Agility, Costume Contest, Food Trucks, Pony Petting, Bake Sale, and More!
Fans and supporters of JustWorld and Danny & Ron’s Rescue are invited to come enjoy an afternoon of family and pet friendly fun including dog agility, food trucks, a horseless horse show, pony petting, a bake sale and even a pet costume contest!
Continue reading …Planning and Zoning Guide For Horse Friendly Communities
March 5, 2015 Comments Off on Planning and Zoning Guide For Horse Friendly Communities
Since land is saved locally it is vital that horsemen understand the basics of planning and zoning and how this impacts horse keeping, breeding, competing and recreating, as well as equine related businesses in their communities, in order to retain access to horses and enjoy their benefits.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Hugs and Kisses
March 4, 2015 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Hugs and Kisses
Today’s EC Foal Photo of the day is a two-for-one, courtesy of Erica Greathouse and Sheri Lang. Meet Hugs and Kisses, two 2015 APHA foals by John Simon and out of multiple APHA World Champion mare Too Sleepy For Candy.
Continue reading …New Product: New Mikmar “Legacy” Bit For All Western Disciplines
March 4, 2015 Comments Off on New Product: New Mikmar “Legacy” Bit For All Western Disciplines
They help develop a quiet, responsive mouth, encourage good vertical flexion with a nice lateral feel and independent shoulder lift.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: The Equine Chronicle Goes to Australia!
March 3, 2015 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The Equine Chronicle Goes to Australia!
We love to see where you take your Equine Chronicle! Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Select competitor, Charlene Lane, who took her latest edition all the way to visit family in Australia.
Continue reading …RFD-TV’s The American Brings 42,563 Spectators to TX AT&T Stadium
March 2, 2015 Comments Off on RFD-TV’s The American Brings 42,563 Spectators to TX AT&T Stadium
After nearly doubling in size in just its sophomore year, RFD-TV’s The American attracted a crowd of 42,563 into AT&T Stadium despite a winter ice storm, and again offered the most money ever paid at a rodeo in one day. The payoff includes a $1 million bonus to any “underdog” who can out-ride or rope the top 10 rodeo athletes in the world.
Continue reading …$8,000+ Raised For APHF Youth World Show Scholarship Fund During Golf Tourney
February 27, 2015 Comments Off on $8,000+ Raised For APHF Youth World Show Scholarship Fund During Golf Tourney
First-Place Team (score of 57)—Billy Smith, Floyd Danley, Leon Borcherding, Dave Wiggins
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Lazy Loper/One Hot Drama Mama
February 27, 2015 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Lazy Loper/One Hot Drama Mama
Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day comes from Sea Ridge Farms of Welllington, FL. and Angela Wade. This 2015 AQHA foal is by Lazy Loper and out of the World and Congress Champion mare One Hot Drama Mama.
Continue reading …What a Great Idea! Kentucky Horse Park Providing $20 Arena Warmup Due to Winter Weather
February 26, 2015 Comments Off on What a Great Idea! Kentucky Horse Park Providing $20 Arena Warmup Due to Winter Weather
During this time of inclement weather, the Kentucky Horse Park is pleased to offer the warmup of the Alltech Arena for open flatwork schooling of up to 15 horses per session (minimum of 7). (Due to other events, the main floor of the Alltech and the Covered Arena are unavailable during this time frame.)
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