AQHA Offers New Payment Options For Canadian Customers
February 19, 2020 Comments Off on AQHA Offers New Payment Options For Canadian Customers
Effective April 1, 2020, the American Quarter Horse Association will no longer accept checks drawn on Canadian banks for payment of services from Canadian customers. This policy change aligns with international policies regarding acceptable forms of payment; AQHA does not accept checks from any international country drawn on a foreign bank account.
Continue reading …Why “Coronavirus” is Different than Equine Coronavirus
February 19, 2020 Comments Off on Why “Coronavirus” is Different than Equine Coronavirus
They certainly sound similar, and that’s because a coronavirus is a microscopic strand of RNA, which is genetic material similar to DNA, wrapped in protein. When examined under a microscope, they look like they’re wearing tiny crowns, hence the name. Because this is a virus and not a bacteria, it cannot multiply on its own and must invade a host cell in order to sustain resources to make more viruses.
Continue reading …The Mountain Rose- 35-Year-Old Appaloosa Still Going Strong
February 18, 2020 Comments Off on The Mountain Rose- 35-Year-Old Appaloosa Still Going Strong
It’s hard to believe that she’s 35 years old by looking at her move. She certainly isn’t a quitter!
Continue reading …AQHA Convention- Are You In The Know?
February 18, 2020 Comments Off on AQHA Convention- Are You In The Know?
Each year, AQHA members submit rule-change proposals by December 31. To get an item on a committee’s agenda, members fill out a form and submit it to AQHA by the deadline. Once the rule change proposal is submitted, it is sent to the appropriate standing committee.
Continue reading …Sportsmanship is Only Part of the Competition
February 18, 2020 Comments Off on Sportsmanship is Only Part of the Competition
The win is never guaranteed, since so many factors go into a horse show competition, not to mention the fact that your partner has a mind of his/her own. Sportsmanship begins when a team is first put together, so having milestones or goals to work towards contributes to each of our own individual success plans.
Continue reading …Pattern Book For IQHA Shamrock Shuffle
February 18, 2020 Comments Off on Pattern Book For IQHA Shamrock Shuffle
Are you feeling lucky? The pattern book is now online for the Indiana Quarter horse Association Shamrock Shuffle that’s scheduled to take place March 4-8 in Cloverdale, IN. The event will be AQHA, NSBA, IQHA, and IKI approved with five sets of points. Judges for the show will be Buddy Fisher, Eric Petersen, Jeffrey Pait, Nancy-Sue Ryan, GiGi Bailey, Glenn Wells, and Manita Defoor.
Continue reading …University of Minn. Begins Largest Ever Study on Muscle Disease in the Horse
February 18, 2020 Comments Off on University of Minn. Begins Largest Ever Study on Muscle Disease in the Horse
“Muscle diseases are some of the most common health issues horses face, with more than 250,000 horses in the US afflicted each year,” says Molly McCue, DVM, MS, PhD, professor in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, associate dean of research at the CVM, and principal investigator on the study. Horses with muscle disease often exhibit muscle pain, stiffness, and a reluctance to move.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Dipped In Paint
February 17, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Dipped In Paint
Thanks to Lori DeBruijn for sharing this beautiful shot of a very uniquely colored 2018 APHA gelding by Zips Heaven Sent. If you have a great EC Photo of the Day worthy shot, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Hone Your Horsemanship Skills at Equine Affaire 2020
February 17, 2020 Comments Off on Hone Your Horsemanship Skills at Equine Affaire 2020
This year’s event showcases the knowledge and talents of Jonathan Field, Craig Cameron, Warwick Schiller, Tik Maynard, Lynn Palm, Jonath Robles and Jim Thomas, plus dozens of other discipline-specific clinicians. With clinics covering everything from general training and horsemanship to core strengthening and yoga for horses, there’s a session for everyone.
Continue reading …Super Sires Will DOUBLE Your Chances to Win in 2020!
February 17, 2020 Comments Off on Super Sires Will DOUBLE Your Chances to Win in 2020!
This year, the Super Sires will hold the 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure and 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Limited Western Pleasure at the Tom Powers Futurity in June as well as at the Quarter Horse Congress in October. Each class will pay at least $5,000 to the winner. This incredible opportunity will give three-year-old foals by Super Sires stallions the chance to add to their earnings.
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