Equestrian Community Leaders Discuss Future at 2022 APHA Convention
January 28, 2022 Comments Off on Equestrian Community Leaders Discuss Future at 2022 APHA Convention
“This is one of those rare occasions where the leadership of the horse community is all in one place and talking about the future and security of our community of horse owners, breeders and competitors,” APHA Executive Director Billy Smith said.
Continue reading …Discover Secrets of Horse Showing at HorseIQ Live
January 27, 2022 Comments Off on Discover Secrets of Horse Showing at HorseIQ Live
Have you ever left the show pen wondering what the judges were thinking? Have you ever competed in a horse-judging contest or contemplated becoming a professional judge? Then get ready for HorseIQ Live, where we dive into how horse-show classes are judged over an interactive weekend at the APHA International Headquarters in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards on March 18-20, 2022. This event was formerly known as the International Equine Judges Academy and took place before the Color Breed Council International Equine Judges Seminar in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Little Cowboy
January 27, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Little Cowboy
Momma, let your babies grow up to be cowboys. Check out 4-year-old, Jayce Pacheco, who is super excited to go ride some horses! Photo sent in by Kristen Ousey. If you have a great photo or video of the day to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured right here.
Continue reading …AQHA Chief Legal Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
January 27, 2022 Comments Off on AQHA Chief Legal Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
On January 25, the American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee announced the promotion of AQHA Chief Legal Counsel Chad Pierce to the expanded role of chief compliance officer, while still retaining his chief legal counsel and interim executive vice president positions.
Continue reading …SOQHA The Madness Commonly Asked Questions
January 27, 2022 Comments Off on SOQHA The Madness Commonly Asked Questions
Communicate with your trainer. Most of the time they have the answers to the questions you are asking. Know that stalls sell out quickly, and RV spaces even faster. Set your alarm for Feb 1st at 8am.
Continue reading …How Stables Can Avoid Past-Due Payment Problems
January 27, 2022 Comments Off on How Stables Can Avoid Past-Due Payment Problems
Operating expenses for stables are tremendous. Utility bills, feed bills, hay costs, labor costs, taxes, insurance, veterinarians, farriers, building maintenance, property maintenance–all of them add up and require operating capital. To keep up with these and other expenses, boarding stables rely on their boarders to pay their fees on time and in full. Unfortunately, stables occasionally encounter problems when boarders fall behind. Although all disputes cannot be prevented, careful advance planning might help prevent problems from occurring.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Mike Mays
January 26, 2022 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Mike Mays
Our sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of Mike Mays following his sudden passing earlier today. Please, lift up Mike’s family, as well as his love in life, Andrea Simons, during this very difficult time. While it is always heartbreaking to lose the ones we love, we can gain some solace in […]
Continue reading …Judges For 2022 Breeders Halter Futurity
January 26, 2022 Comments Off on Judges For 2022 Breeders Halter Futurity
The judges for the 2022 Breeders Halter Futurity were hired using the results of the BHF Survey that was sent to our Exhibitors. Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey. We are pleased to present the following to you: Amateur: September 13 and 14, 2022 Jodi Finkenbinder Clint Fullerton Ross Roark Mare Power, […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Little Girls
January 26, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Little Girls
“A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.” – Coco Chanel Check out this sweet photo of Cooper McKinley with her mother’s all around horse EZTWOCY. Photo Credit: Daley Photography If you have a great photo or video of the day to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured right […]
Continue reading …Enter 2022 Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships
January 26, 2022 Comments Off on Enter 2022 Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships
Now is your chance to enter one of the 2022 Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships. The entry deadline for the Nutrena AQHA East Level 1 Championships and Nutrena AQHA West Level 1 Championships is 5 p.m. Central on March 15. Exhibitors can compete at only one of the Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships each year. Late entry options are available through April 1.
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