2023 | Equine Chronicle

APHA Honors Bonnie Miller with Judge Emeritus Award

July 7, 2023 Comments Off

The American Paint Horse Association Judge Emeritus Award recognizes outstanding judges who have dedicated their careers to judging APHA-approved events, according to the APHA. APHA honored nine judges for 2022, and the press release with all honorees can be accessed below: APHA Honors 9 with Prestigious Judge Emeritus Award One of the judges honored: beloved […]

Heads Up on Florida Equestrian Helmet Law

July 7, 2023 Comments Off

By Kimbrell J. Hines, Attorney at Law Florida law requires individuals under the age of 16 to wear a properly fit, securely fastened, American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) certified helmet when horseback riding. Riders under 16 must wear a helmet when riding on: 1. Public roads or rights-of-way; 2. Public equestrian or recreational trails; 3. […]

APHA Breeders’ Futurity Halter Deadline Approaching August 1!

July 7, 2023 Comments Off

10 Gold Breeders’ Futurity Halter classes. 10 Platinum Breeders’ Futurity Halter classes. 20 chances to grab serious CASH. $420,000 was paid out in Breeders’ Futurity classes in 2022 – don’t miss out on the cash in 2023! 2023 APHA/WCHA Halter Million September 23 – October 1, Fort Worth, Texas Entry Payments & Postmark Dates Initial […]

EC Photo of the Day – Where It All Begins

July 7, 2023 Comments Off

“Cowgirls and cowboys – it all starts with horses!” says Eva Dahl, who sent us this wonderful photo from the recent POAC Rocky Mountain Regional Show, hosted by the Utah POAC and held in Spanish Fork, Utah. If you have a great photo of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

Making a Splash at Willow Creek Farm

July 6, 2023 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein “It’s too hard to bring newcomers into the horse industry” is the statement we often hear that niggles our ears and our minds. But time after time, we have been gifted with gems of success stories about those who are making headway toward opening doors for others by immersing them in the […]

AQHYA Executive Committee and Directors Named for 2023-24

July 6, 2023 Comments Off

From AQHA American Quarter Horse Youth Association national officers and regional directors for the 2023-24 term were elected July 1 at the Youth Excellence Seminar in Bryan-College Station, Texas. The AQHYA Executive Committee and regional directors play a major role in the youth association by planning events, participating in community service projects and spreading the word about American […]

EC Photo of the Day – The Expression of Horse Lovers Everywhere

July 6, 2023 Comments Off

We get, it, Jak! That’s how we feel watching the APHA World Championship Show, too! Malisah Moravitz Ziemak says she’s shown Paints for years, but she took a hiatus to have Jak and Josie. “We are hitting the shows early though making sure horses are in their blood. Here they are enjoying APHA World,” she explains. […]

Around the Rings at the 2023 Big A – with the G-Man!

July 6, 2023 Comments Off

Cushing’s Disease in Horses and Importance of Diet

July 6, 2023 Comments Off

By Katie Young, Ph.D., Kentucky Equine Research Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, equine Cushing’s disease) is an age-related endocrine disorder that occurs in about 20% of horses, ponies, and donkeys 15 years of age or older. PPID can occur in younger horses, but it is rare in those younger than 10 years of age. At […]

Its All BhindThe Zipr Retires at the 2023 APHA World Championship Show

July 6, 2023 Comments Off

“…for there is no other feeling in the world to compare with it if one loves a great horse. It gives a thrill that nothing else ever can. It cannot be put into words because words cannot express it.”– Samuel Riddle, requested as the quote to describe “Theo” by Talyn Smith. By Delores Kuhlwein If you’ve […]