Get the new year started off on the right “hoof” and mark your calendars to join the American Quarter Horse Association for the 2021 AQHA Virtual Latin American Summit, hosted February 22-25 through an online learning platform. At the summit, AQHA, in partnership with Argentine affiliate Criadores Argentinos de Caballos Cuarto de Milla (CACCM) is excited to host prerecorded and live seminars to review AQHA business, education and celebrate the Latin American membership region.
Continue reading …Since his debut as an EQUUS Foundation Equine Ambassador in 2018, Lafitte and Steege’s winnings helped to fund the EQUUS Foundation’s mission to protect America’s horses and strengthen the bond between horses and people.
Continue reading …14-year-old Melissa Burton experienced the culmination of three years of hard work over the weekend at the Tom Powers Christmas Challenge when she was named the Reserve Champion in The Equine Chronicle Super Sires 3-Year-Old Limited Non Pro Western Pleasure with It’s A Certain Thing. “When she was twelve, she educated herself on what a […]
Continue reading …Click on the links below to view results from 12/19 and 20 at the Tom Powers Christmas Challenge. If you’d like to share your show’s results and photos with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com. Results Futurity- Saturday 12-19-20 Results Futurity Novice Youth – Sunday 12-20-20 Results Futurity- Sunday 12-20-20
Continue reading …As we approach the New Year, don’t forget to review the performance eligibility extensions that were approved through the 2020 Stimulus Plan. Due to COVID-19, exhibitors faced a significantly abbreviated year and these extensions were granted to give exhibitors the opportunity to have a full year of eligibility.
Continue reading …“Fantastic Felix” is a 3-year-old gelding by Im The Only One and out of Company Time, who is a full sister to All Rise. Nicole and Felix have been a team for a year and a half now. Ever since this duo joined forces, they have competed under the guidance of Scott Suggs. “He has helped me with actually showing when I’m in the pen and the overall presentation of my horse. He has helped me know how to place my horse in the pen for him to be seen by the judges. I think that allows me to really decide where I want Felix to be every step of the class when I’m showing.”
Continue reading …Belle is having a lot of fun dressing up like Rudolph for Christmas! Belle lives Chester Springs, PA. Because her name is Belle, she not only dressed up as Rudolph, but she chose a bell garland for her neck. Thanks to Chelsea Hollander for sharing this fun photo. If you have a great EC Photo or […]
Continue reading …A combination of treatments brought Louis’ cough under control. A bronchodilator and steroid were administered with a metered dose inhaler (aka “a puffer”) via an Aerohippus equine aerosol chamber. Using a steroid and bronchodilator together is important, the veterinarian emphasizes. The good effect of the bronchodilator is opening up the airways, which comes with the bad effect of letting in more particles. The body reacts to these bits of foreign matter in the form of inflammation. That’s why concurrent steroids are needed to control inflammation.
Continue reading …Sharon Orstad of Wayne, Oklahoma, and Mister Be A Twister were named the 2020 Nutrena Senior Athletes of the Show at the 2020 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan).
Continue reading …Find out what Macy Brandt had to say about her win in Youth Western Pleasure at #tompowerschristmaschallenge with The Candy Mann!
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