APHA Still Open For Business, Latest World Show News, Stockyards Move, and More
March 23, 2020 Comments Off on APHA Still Open For Business, Latest World Show News, Stockyards Move, and More
More than a year ago, we developed a plan to deal effectively with the occasional North Texas ice storms. Little did we know it works perfectly for the current health challenges we’re facing. Here’s how it works. If you call the APHA international headquarters, it will be business as usual. If you don’t receive an immediate answer, our dedicated MemberCare staff will return your call quickly. We have the capability of deploying our virtual office at any time. That means our staff can register horses, transfer ownership or conduct any other APHA business from any location where they have internet connectivity. Every staff member has a laptop and every laptop has IP telephone access that allows for phone service wherever we are. But for those of you who have never used APHA’s online registration, stallion breeding report, transfers and other web-based services, there has never been a better time to give them a try. Do business with APHA however you’d like. We’re open.
Continue reading …Importance of Strong, Healthy Soles
March 23, 2020 Comments Off on Importance of Strong, Healthy Soles
Your horse stepped on a rock and has been gimpy for several days. Your farrier examined the foot and said it looks like a mild stone bruise and mentioned that your horse has thin soles. Is there some way to help the horse develop a thicker, stronger sole?
Continue reading …Road to The Horse Rescheduled For June 2020
March 23, 2020 Comments Off on Road to The Horse Rescheduled For June 2020
Road to the Horse 2020 has been rescheduled for June 18-21, 2020. The event will remain in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Road to the Horse 2020 will feature the same beautiful colts from the 6666 Ranch and the same talented Championship Competitors and Wild Cards. Road to the Horse sincerely appreciates the support and flexibility of the talent lineup, as well as the Kentucky Horse Park.
Continue reading …Juliana Arora Joins New Partner, The Dark Impulse
March 23, 2020 Comments Off on Juliana Arora Joins New Partner, The Dark Impulse
“She’s a beautiful mare that’s so consistent and steady while being great-legged,” Juliana says. “We have been looking for the right fit for a new Western Pleasure horse for a while and, in Arizona, Gil came up with the idea to try her. I went up and rode her and that was that.”
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What happens when you’re clipping your horse and he multiplies?! Thanks to Heather Jackson Miller for this funny shot. If you’d like to share your fun photos with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com for the chance to be featured.
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There really is no way to adequately describe the impact she has had on this world. To the horse community, she is a legend. To her friends, she was fiercely loyal, selfless, and sacrificial in her love. To her family, she was the pillar of strength and made the world turn. She loved her children, horses and Jesus with unparalleled passion. There has never been someone quite like her, and she will not be forgotten. Her legacy lives in her family and the imprint she left on each community she touched.
Continue reading …AHC Compiles Resources to Help Equine Industry During Pandemic
March 22, 2020 Comments Off on AHC Compiles Resources to Help Equine Industry During Pandemic
Because a large percentage of equine businesses file tax returns as S-Corporations or “pass through” entities, the small business loans could be especially helpful for many members of the horse industry moving forward. With respect to the half-trillion dollars in direct payments to individual taxpayers, the Administration states that it would seek to disburse the payments in two portions including a $250 billion installment that could be available as soon as early April. Stay tuned for details related to stimulus, and possible benefits for large segments of the horse industry, as lawmakers turn their attention to legislation intended to blunt the impact of COVID-19.
Continue reading …APHA Announces E-Shows, Virtual Showing Experience to Gain Judge Feedback
March 22, 2020 Comments Off on APHA Announces E-Shows, Virtual Showing Experience to Gain Judge Feedback
As an added bonus, every E-SHOWS entry receives detailed scoring and feedback from a carded APHA judge, making this a great opportunity to have your skills and performance assessed by a professional. It’s like a virtual lesson—learn what your doing well and where you need to improve, while competing for cash!
Continue reading …IBHA Adds EWD Classes to 2020 World Show
March 22, 2020 Comments Off on IBHA Adds EWD Classes to 2020 World Show
IBHA plans to host EWD Showmanship and Horsemanship classes at the 2020 World Show, which will be held July 27 through August 1 at C Bar C Arena in Cloverdale, Indiana. The show will also feature an added money Green Western Pleasure and added money Green Hunter Under Saddle in addition to a full slate of IBHA and Dual-Approved NSBA classes.
Continue reading …Dummies Guide to Leasing Your Horse
March 21, 2020 Comments Off on Dummies Guide to Leasing Your Horse
Leasing a horse can be a viable option for an owner who doesn’t want to part with their beloved animal and for a rider who’s not ready to purchase a horse of his or her own. A well-matched lease can benefit all sides of the equation: the horse, the owner, and the lessee. Everyone gets what he or she needs. However, there are some key considerations on both sides to make it a winning ride.
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