AQHA Releases Updated Competitive Horse Judging Manual
March 11, 2016 Comments Off on AQHA Releases Updated Competitive Horse Judging Manual
The manual outlines:
– Best practices for coaching a horse judging team
– How to teach oral reasons
– A guideline for conformation across all breeds and disciplines
– The judging of major disciplines
Arturo Maestas has been turning out high quality all-around and futurity champions at Maestas Show Horses since 2000.
Continue reading …En-Route to 2016 AQHA Convention With Candace Jussen
March 10, 2016 Comments Off on En-Route to 2016 AQHA Convention With Candace Jussen
We have two lovely ladies blogging for EquineChronicle.com from the #AQHAConvention in Las Vegas! Stay tuned for reports from AQHA judge, trainer, and Professional Horseman Lainie DeBoer and AQHA exhibitor, owner, and breeder Candace Jussen. Candace Jussen- En-Route to AQHA Convention 2016! “We’re off. We were up at 4:30 am so we could beat traffic for a 6:40 am […]
Continue reading …Horse Industry Mourns Loss Of Another Young Equestrian, 25-Year-Old AQHA Member Erin O’Neill
March 10, 2016 Comments Off on Horse Industry Mourns Loss Of Another Young Equestrian, 25-Year-Old AQHA Member Erin O’Neill
We are saddened to report another passing of a young soul within the equestrian community. 25-year-old Erin O’Neill, an equestrian and member of the Indiana Quarter Horse Association, was involved in a severe motorcycle accident on Tuesday evening along with her boyfriend, Cody Higdon.
Continue reading …Pintos Return to Oklahoma For 2016 World Show
March 10, 2016 Comments Off on Pintos Return to Oklahoma For 2016 World Show
In addition to the competition and shopping, several special events will occur at the 13-day show. The Costume Class, Dog Show, Challenged Rider’s Leadline, and Versatilities are always fun to attend. On Flag Day, spectators will have the opportunity to honor our military personnel through the Veterans Appreciation Reception, which will occur Tuesday, June 14 during the Zone Invitational.
Continue reading …APHA and Breeders Halter Futurity Join to Offer $20,000 Bonus For Horses Competing at Both Events
March 10, 2016 Comments Off on APHA and Breeders Halter Futurity Join to Offer $20,000 Bonus For Horses Competing at Both Events
In 2016, an additional bonus will be paid to weanling foals that show at the Breeders Halter Futurity in Des Moines, Iowa and also show in one of the following Amateur Weanling Halter Classes at the APHA World Show:
Continue reading …Did You Know? Horses Diagnosed With Tetanus Have Only 30% Chance of Survival
March 9, 2016 Comments Off on Did You Know? Horses Diagnosed With Tetanus Have Only 30% Chance of Survival
Did You Know? Horses Diagnosed With Tetanus Have Only 30% Chance of Survival
Continue reading …What Could You Learn by Attending an AQHA Educational Judging Seminar?
March 9, 2016 Comments Off on What Could You Learn by Attending an AQHA Educational Judging Seminar?
“Regardless of the class, after attending these seminars, you will make adjustments in how you exhibit your horse and/or yourself,” Ross said. “And in today’s competitive classes, minor changes that make you think like a judge can make a significant difference in your final placing.”
Continue reading …Equestrians Around the Globe Show Support Following Death of 17-Year-Old Rider #RideForOlivia
March 9, 2016 Comments Off on Equestrians Around the Globe Show Support Following Death of 17-Year-Old Rider #RideForOlivia
Despite being given urgent medical attention by the on-site paramedic, on-course doctor, and Westpac rescue helicopter service, Olivia was unable to be revived. Due to the tragic accident, the decision was made to cancel the Scone Horse Trials.
Continue reading …From the Publisher- Hall of Fame Cred
March 9, 2016 Comments Off on From the Publisher- Hall of Fame Cred
Every sport, every industry, every group that holds any kind of reasonable mass appeal has a hall of fame, or something equivalent. The concept of a hall of fame is simple. It is a place dedicated to honoring the all-time greatest in the history of whatever it commemorates.
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