From AQHA: Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Foundation. This year, we will induct three horses and three men in the Class of 2024: Frenchmans Guy, Blue Valentine, Shining Spark, Dr. Jim Heird, J.D. Yates and Paul Jones. Frenchmans Guy Foaled in 1987, Frenchmans […]
Continue reading …In our article entitled, Top 10 Horse Show Judges’ Pet Peeves, #2 was: Be ready at the cone/gate. Emily LaBelle and Picassos Victorian Lace, aka “Tori,” are making sure they are extra-ready at Cone A! Thank you to Emily for the fun photo! If you’d like to read this article from our archives, click here: Top 10 Horse […]
Continue reading …“My horse, Leaving Vegas, decided he wanted to live up to his showgirl name by turning his fly sheet into a garter belt!” says Jae Pietila. Thank you to Jae for the hysterical photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it to us by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Researchers are looking at how to use a horse’s own body to battle osteoarthritis.
Continue reading …What happens when a youth who has shown APHA her whole life organizes her high school senior project? She benefits her local show community, of course! Now APHA’s HorseIQ Live is coming to Homedale, Idaho, with none other than APHA Director of Judges & Professional Horsemen Sandy Jirkovsky to reveal what top judges are looking […]
Continue reading …Lizzie Montez and BetterLazyThanCrazy won the L1 Youth Walk/Jog High Point at the recent Silver Dollar Circuit, and pictured with her in the fourth image is Christina Miller, who won the L1 Amateur Walk/Jog High Point with Relaxx Monn! Thank you to Kathy’s Show Equipment for the wonderful photos!
Continue reading …From WEC – Ocala: Ocala, Florida – The Riding Academy Hotel is now open in Ocala, Florida. As the newest asset to come online at World Equestrian Center, The Riding Academy Hotel offers 390 upscale studios and suites for guests at America’s largest equestrian complex. Opening ahead of schedule and just in time for the Longines League of […]
Continue reading …The Volunteer Pinto Horse Association just wrapped up their March Madness show, March 8-10, 2024, at TN Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Judges were Darren Wright, Sherry Haynes, Julie Rux, Lori Gordon and Mason Lyon. The association is known for their friendly atmosphere, and along with a welcome to everyone to attend, including the entire […]
Continue reading …Sea Ridge Farms is a true horseman’s paradise. Owner and Trainer Patty Vatterott is dedicated to offering horses and riders at her world class facility in the heart of Wellington, Florida horse country the very best in coaching, training, boarding, sales, and equine management. The facility, just a hack away from the Wellington Equestrian Centre Central Park, boasts superior amenities including light, airy box stalls in the show barns, lush turnout paddocks, two expansive arenas with state-of-the-art footing, and top-notch trainers and care.
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