What’s a girl to do when you like to ride both Western and English? Have one of each! Check out this dreamy shot of Paige Wellendorf with Good To Be Sudden and Its Good Im Radical. Photo Credit: Rachel Reilly. If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Early Training of Young Horses- Imprinting Versus Other Methods
January 25, 2021 Comments Off on Early Training of Young Horses- Imprinting Versus Other Methods
The idea of imprint training is to, in a single session, introduce as many new objects and sensations as possible within the first 24 hours after birth. This might include brushes, halters, clippers, other equipment, and touching of the face, body, legs, and hooves.
Continue reading …Winter Water Woes and Colic Prevention
January 25, 2021 Comments Off on Winter Water Woes and Colic Prevention
Nothing can drain the color from a horse owner’s face quicker than hearing the word COLIC! Winter is an important season to focus on colic prevention and ward off water woes that can lead to impaction in the equine gut.
Continue reading …Top Canadian Jockey Releases Book on Overcoming Personal Demons and Addiction to Survive High Stakes World of Horse Racing
January 24, 2021 Comments Off on Top Canadian Jockey Releases Book on Overcoming Personal Demons and Addiction to Survive High Stakes World of Horse Racing
Top Canadian Jockey Eurico Rosa da Silva released his first book. Riding for Freedom is a raw personal memoir on his struggles to overcome an abusive father and debilitating addictions to survive the high stakes world of horse racing.
Continue reading …
Even foals don’t always like kisses from Mom! Thanks to Deb Lubrano for this fun photo of a newborn colt by I Am The Party. If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Horsemanship Circuit Champion Saddles For All Divisions at Sun Circuit
January 23, 2021 Comments Off on Horsemanship Circuit Champion Saddles For All Divisions at Sun Circuit
Coming up at the 2020 Arizona Sun Circuit, February 27-March 7th, Horsemanship Circuit Champions in all divisions will receive saddles. L1 Youth – Superior Saddlery Youth – Blue Ribbon L1 Select – Superior Saddlery L1 Amateur – Superior Saddlery Amateur – Superior Saddlery Select Amateur – Superior Saddlery Be sure to check out all the […]
Continue reading …Benefits of Owning a Ranching Heritage Bred Horse
January 23, 2021 Comments Off on Benefits of Owning a Ranching Heritage Bred Horse
Some Challenges feature $17,000 added, plus jackpot money! The Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals features $36,000 in added money, plus jackpot money.
Continue reading …Claywell Named Director of AQHA Member Experience; Butler Named Registrar
January 23, 2021 Comments Off on Claywell Named Director of AQHA Member Experience; Butler Named Registrar
The American Quarter Horse Association welcomes Leigh Anne Claywell of Lexington, Kentucky, as the new AQHA director of member experience. Claywell begins her role with the Association on February 8.
Continue reading …ApHC Announces 2021 Executive Committee
January 22, 2021 Comments Off on ApHC Announces 2021 Executive Committee
“To serve as ApHC President is an honor, but more than that, it is a vast stewardship for the horse that I love, and for his people and this association,” said President Deb Dyer. “My vision is to grow our community, because through growth we stimulate breeding and sales. Growth is the key, and I am excited for our future.”
Continue reading …2021 Appaloosa Handbook Now Available
January 22, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 Appaloosa Handbook Now Available
The 2021 Appaloosa Handbook is now available online. The Handbook is available in a PDF format, which is supported by Adobe Acrobat Reader. You may also request for a hardcopy to be delivered to your address. Click here to download or request a copy.
Continue reading …