There is a crisis in the horse industry at the present time. It’s becoming increasingly more difficult to find good help. Now, they’re literally falling asleep on the job! Thanks to Jodie Ploog for this adorable photo. If you have a great photo or video to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured right here […]
Continue reading …In early spring 2020, the APHA Board of Directors temporarily suspended a series of judge and show management rules to allow shows to more easily hold their events and make last-minute changes in the fluid COVID-19 environment. At the end of 2020, APHA extended those temporary rule suspensions through June 30, 2021.
Continue reading …The Commission on AQHA Competitive Events is anticipated to be a three-year project, which will include review and initial dialogue; continued dialogue and initial development; and final development and enactment through the AQHA rule-change process. The goal is to implement approved changes January 1, 2025.
Continue reading …Tickets for the 2021 American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Induction and Reunion Celebration are available now! Join the American Quarter Horse Association and American Quarter Horse Foundation in Amarillo, for a two-day celebration slated for August 13 and 14.
Continue reading …The 2021 Scottsdale Arizona Sun Circuit exceeded all expectations while delivering the biggest horse show in its 47 year history. The nine day equine extravaganza was held February 27th through March 7th at the expansive WestWorld facilities in Scottsdale, AZ. A perfect storm of pent-up desire to show, a tremendously diverse slate of classes, and a destination-worthy location drew exhibitors from all corners of the country to this event. Returning exhibitors joined many who made it to their bucket-list show for the very first time. The dramatic increase in attendance was apparent before the first classes even started. Additional stalls were erected, more trailers filled the parking lots, and more horses were acclimating to the mild Arizona weather as they casually exercised in a dozen arenas.
Continue reading …Thanks to An Equine Production, we have results to share from the NCQHA Tarheel Spring Classic that recently took place April 30-May 1 and 2 in Raleigh, NC. Results: S/C 1 S/C 2 Scribe Sheets Circuit Champions and High Point winners If you have results or photos from a show to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …PHJ release APHA.com APHA’s Youth and Amateur Awards Banquet is combining with with our annual American Paint Horse Foundation Silent Auction at the 2021 APHA World Show. This event will now be the Youth, Amateur and Foundation Celebration, taking place June 30 at 7 p.m. at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, […]
Continue reading …Clenbuterol has been shown to induce repartitioning effects, a decrease in fat mass and increase in fat free (muscle) mass, starting in the middle of the recommended dose ranges (2.5ug/kg, twice daily). Those changes do not translate into improved equine performance. These changes actually have been shown to cause a decrease in markers of aerobic and anaerobic performance.
Continue reading …It’s time for another EC Photo Challenge! Kicking off the challenge is Sydney Carpenter with these two photos she submitted of her beloved, King Poco Hancock, who passed away this year. “He really did instill the love for the horse in me and taught me how forgiving and kind horses can be. He taught me how deeply […]
Continue reading …I came to realize that Kismet has the missing piece of Tallie’s star! Thinking that maybe I was losing my mind from lack of sleep, I made a collage of the girls’ headshots and, sure enough, they look like a perfect fit!
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