He Looks Hot is 2019 World Champion Racing American Quarter Horse
January 17, 2020 Comments Off on He Looks Hot is 2019 World Champion Racing American Quarter Horse
He also earned the title of champion aged horse and champion aged gelding after a season that saw him win five of 10 starts and earn $420,036. As a freshman, He Looks Hot won the Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity (G1). He was unraced in 2015 due to health scares, but for an unbelievable four consecutive years after that, he has qualified to the Champion of Champions (G1).
Continue reading …ApHC Announces 2020 Executive Committee
January 17, 2020 Comments Off on ApHC Announces 2020 Executive Committee
Executive Officers elected for 2020 are: President, Ken Johnson, Dahinda, IL (Territory III); Vice President, Leslie Foxvog, Phelan, CA (Territory II); Chair of Finance, Kevin Griner, Metter, GA (Territory V); Chair of Rules, Paula Gatewood, Dryridge, KY (Territory V); Chair of Marketing, Luke Northway, Polk City, IA (Territory III); and Chair of Planning & Review, Megan Disselkoen, Greeley, CO (Territory II).
Continue reading …AVMF Will Match Australia Relief Donations Up to $50,000
January 17, 2020 Comments Off on AVMF Will Match Australia Relief Donations Up to $50,000
“As part of the global veterinary community, the AVMA and AVMF are grateful to be able to provide this critical support to our colleagues in Australia who are helping save the lives of countless animals,” said Dr. John de Jong, chair of the AVMF Board of Directors. “Our thoughts are with all those affected by this devastating disaster.”
Continue reading …Judge/Electrical Engineer Develops Innovative Scribe App For Horse Shows
January 17, 2020 Comments Off on Judge/Electrical Engineer Develops Innovative Scribe App For Horse Shows
“It definitely makes finding scribes easier when we tell them there’s no math involved!” Matthew laughs. “It significantly lowers the burden on scribes, which makes the judges more confident in them.”
Continue reading …NCEA Names 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards
January 16, 2020 Comments Off on NCEA Names 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Distinguished Alumni are recognized in eight categories including Business, Community Engagement, Education, Equine Industry (Rider/Trainer/Coach), Equine Industry (Business), Health Sciences/Services, Media & Communication, and Young Alumni. Distinguished Alumni are separated from their institution for at least 6 years prior to nomination and are recognized as distinguished in the following areas: academic success, athletic success, outstanding service contributions, and post-graduate success.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- It’s Foal Season!
January 16, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- It’s Foal Season!
Thanks to Bush Row Farm for sharing this fun take on a foal photo that welcomed their newest addition, a filly by VS Code Blue and out of Her Assets R Golden. If you have a great EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Choosing Which Social Media is Best For Your Horse Program
January 16, 2020 Comments Off on Choosing Which Social Media is Best For Your Horse Program
With over 2.41 billion monthly active users and more than five new profiles created every second, the most popular of all the social media platforms is Facebook. Besides catching up with old friends and sharing life updates and pictures, Facebook can be a very useful marketing and information sharing platform. Utilizing features such as private groups, event pages, and businesses pages, you can easily use Facebook as a free and effective way to promote an upcoming event or program, specifically targeted to interested users.
Continue reading …Mississippi QH Year-End Awards Ceremony Crowns Big Winners
January 16, 2020 Comments Off on Mississippi QH Year-End Awards Ceremony Crowns Big Winners
Mississippi Quarter Horse Association President Brooks Derryberry says, “Although the day started out with extremely bad weather, the evening brought out the stars in all our award winners for the Mississippi Quarter Horse Association Year End Awards Banquet. We are very proud of all the members who participate in our shows, and happy to present them with the awards for the 2019 show season.”
Continue reading …New Pilot Program in OKC Provides Open-Admission Center For Horses
January 15, 2020 Comments Off on New Pilot Program in OKC Provides Open-Admission Center For Horses
“Unfortunately, there are very few safe, affordable options for horse owners when they are unable to keep, sell or give away their horse, and the ASPCA is committed to creating humane options for these equines,” said Tom Persechino, director of ASPCA Equine Welfare. “When dog and cat owners are unable to continue caring for a pet and need help, they can seek out a shelter where their animal will be cared for and placed into a loving home. The ASPCA—along with many of our shelter and rescue partners—are on a mission to create the same lifesaving options for equines across the country.”
Continue reading …C Bar C Winner Circuit Pattern Books Now Online
January 15, 2020 Comments Off on C Bar C Winner Circuit Pattern Books Now Online
Judges for the show will be Michael Edwards, David Denniston, John Boxell, Tracy Willis, Robin Frid, and Brad Kearns.
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