2020 | Equine Chronicle

Every Breath a Horse Takes Affects Every Move They Make

July 13, 2020 Comments Off

Horses breathe in and out at the same rate as their gait. As they canter or lope, they inhale in suspension, and exhale when their first foreleg hits the ground. Standardbred trotting horses have an advantage because, if they become oxygen deficient, they can take a big breath over several trot steps. A Thoroughbred racehorse is limited because they can’t compensate with a big breath over a few strides. They have to breathe in and out with their stride. As they become oxygen deficient, they have to breathe more often, which means shortening their stride.

IEA Western National Finals Heads to APHA World Show

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The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) 2020-2021 Western National Finals will be held during the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas. The APHA Show will take place June 25-July 11, 2021. IEA Western Finals will take place over two days during this time period, however exact dates are yet to be determined.

EC Photo of the Day- Feelin’ Fancy

July 13, 2020 Comments Off

Some days you just wake up feeling’ fancy. Thanks to Tamara Jameson for sharing this sweet shot of “Lucille,” a 2020 filly by My Sleepy Valentine and out of Real Adorabelle. You can tell that she knows she feels pretty in her flower headdress. If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the […]

Around the Rings- NQHA Jumanji Level 7 Show

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Thanks to Becky Ruehle of Ruehle Photographix for some great candids from around the rings at the Nebraska Quarter Horse Association Jumanji Level 7 Show. Because, let’s face it, we all feel like we’re living in the wild and crazy world of Jumanji right about now! The show took place July 9th-12th at the Lancaster […]

Latest NSBA World Show News

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The second entry deadline for the NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity is July 15th. Entries placed after July 15th will be online only. Click here for general info, online entry form, and stall reservation.

EC Photo of the Day- Gone But Not Forgotten

July 12, 2020 Comments Off

Shamrock and his cats were the best of friends. Every day, Lion would sleep on his back. When Shamrock passed away, three years ago, his cats were very sad. They still sleep by his grave to honor his memory and to be close to their good friend. Thanks to Kennedy Almas for sharing these touching […]

Pain Transference – Tracking Clues to Find the Source

July 12, 2020 Comments Off

While lameness can only be definitively diagnosed by a veterinarian, your detective work can help to mitigate issues and speed recovery. Lameness is an indicator that something within a horse’s body hurts. In turn, the horse will alter his gait to control the amount of load the affected limb has to bear. Pain is the most common cause of lameness in all horses, though mechanical restrictions or neuromuscular disease can be factors.

Appaloosa Horse Club Partners With NRHA

July 11, 2020 Comments Off

“We are excited to work together with the NRHA to increase Appaloosa horse participation in the sport of reining,” said ApHC Executive Secretary, Lynette Thompson.

AQHA Youth World Contests Still On! With Social Distancing

July 11, 2020 Comments Off

Contests held at the 2020 Ford Youth World have been modified, due to the coronavirus pandemic and social-distancing mandates. Ford Youth World health protocols will be available soon at www.aqha.com/youthworld.

Pattern Book Now Online For The Madness

July 11, 2020 Comments Off

The Madness is scheduled to take place July 21-26 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. An Equine Production has just released the pattern book and tab sheet. Online entry will be available closer to the show. Click here to view the pattern book. Click here to view the tab sheet. Click here to […]