2016 | Equine Chronicle

Reminder: QH Congress Entries Due August 25th

August 2, 2016 Comments Off

REMINDER: Entries for the 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress are due August 25th. Click here to view the Congress Entry Book and Forms. Please note the following: STALL PAYMENTS Multiple checks, money orders, or credit cards will be accepted as payment for entry and stall fees. Entries for exhibitors wishing to stall together must be […]

Now Bid by Text or Online For NSBA Foundation Silent Auction

August 2, 2016 Comments Off

The 2016 NSBA Foundation Silent Auction is ready to kick off Friday, August 12th at noon CST from the NSBA World Championship Show in Tulsa! The auction wraps up at noon CST on Wednesday, August 17th.

Great Opportunity for Both AQHA and APHA Horses at Special Event in New Smyrna Beach, Florida

August 1, 2016 Comments Off

On July 23rd and 24th in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, the East Coast Quarter Horse Association was the host for an APHA special event. The APHA special event was sponsored by Liza Houghton and Craig L. Burkhard, National Paint Horse Director. It was a great opportunity for APHA and AQHA horses to get to show at a combined event.

Behind the Scenes Photos From 2016 World Wide Paint Horse Congress

August 1, 2016 Comments Off

Special thanks to Jennifer Horton of bar H Photography for some great photos from the 2016 Worldwide Paint Horse Congress! Stay tuned for complete show results coming soon.

First Time at the Paint Congress, First Time with a New Horse, First Time as a Classic Amateur!

August 1, 2016 Comments Off

This past week has been full of firsts for me. I attended the World Wide Paint Horse Congress for my first time; showed my mare, RR In The Spotlight, aka “Puffy,” for the first time; and it was all during my first outing as a classic amateur! So, why not add in another first! My first blog for The Equine Chronicle!

EQUIOXX Now Available in Tablet Form, Approved by FDA

August 1, 2016 Comments Off

“Veterinarians and horse owners have been waiting for a tablet option of EQUIOXX from Merial,” says Hoyt Cheramie, DVM, MS, Manager, Merial Large Animal Veterinary Services. “The FDA approval process is very stringent, and we are proud to bring this new tablet formulation to market for horses. Having all three EQUIOXX formulations allows for consistent therapy with the same active ingredient.”

Modern Electrolytes are More Than Salt

August 1, 2016 Comments Off

Every horseperson has seen and felt the white grit that remains on a horse’s coat long after he’s dried from sweating. But do you know what that is?

1,560 Attend National Day of the Cowboy, Many Ride a Quarter Horse For the First Time!

August 1, 2016 Comments Off

This year, the Association facilitated more than 200 rides, which gave many youth the opportunity to ride an American Quarter Horse for the first time.

Around the Rings at The Paint Horse Congress – 7/29

July 29, 2016 Comments Off

First Set of Horses Head to Brazil For 2016 Rio Olympics!

July 29, 2016 Comments Off

Baggage allowance: Just like human flights, each equine passenger has an allocated baggage allowance, by weight – however this includes the horse itself! Plus water, hay, 30 kg shavings as bedding, water buckets, feed buckets, tack bags (for saddles and bridles), rugs and any spare equipment.