From Equine Science Update, posted by Mark Andrews: Can the growth and maturation of yearling Thoroughbreds be accelerated by artificially extending the day length? A Japanese study has been exploring this possibility. Hokkaido, the mostly northerly of Japan’s main islands, is the primary breeding ground for over 97% of Thoroughbreds in the country. Hokkaido experiences […]
Continue reading …EC Transformation Tuesday – Riley Swanson
February 27, 2024 Comments Off on EC Transformation Tuesday – Riley Swanson
“This is my son, Riley Swanson, in 2013 and in 2023,” says Michelle Swanson. “From riding his mini to winning the Nation for AQHA in heading and heeling.” Congratulations to Riley on such an amazing accomplishment! See more of his photos below, and if you have a set of Transformation Tuesday for us, please send […]
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Back in 2008, before a young Cody Parrish could even drive, he was on his way to the Redbud Spectacular with his mom, Candy Parrish of Parrish Quarter Horses in Pavo, Georgia. “Bret didn’t want me to drive the whole way to Oklahoma myself,” Candy explains, “so he had us stop at Masterson Farms and spend the night.” It was there in Somerville, Tennessee where Candy first saw KM Hot Number–who was born that night.
Continue reading …More Opportunities Than Ever for Ranch Horses at the NSBA World Championship Show
February 27, 2024 Comments Off on More Opportunities Than Ever for Ranch Horses at the NSBA World Championship Show
From NSBA: There are more opportunities than ever for ranch horses at the NSBA World Championship Show! 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 3-Year-Old Open Ranch Riding Youth Ranch Riding Amateur Ranch Riding Amateur 50 & Over Ranch Riding Youth Ranch Trail Amateur Ranch Trail Amateur 50 & Over Trail Youth Ranch Rail Amateur Ranch Rail Amateur 50 […]
Continue reading …Help Your Horse Shed Its Winter Coat
February 27, 2024 Comments Off on Help Your Horse Shed Its Winter Coat
In order to help your horse shed its thick winter hair, it is first important to understand what makes its hair grow. Although hair growth generally coincides with colder temperatures, it is primarily the amount of daylight hours that affects a horse’s hair growth, or lack thereof.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – To Protect and Serve
February 27, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – To Protect and Serve
“This is Sway and her prisoner, Gus, at their October Dressage show,” says Debbie Termer, “which included a costume contest, and they won 1st place!” Thank you to Debbie for this fabulous photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Preorder Your Shavings for Arizona Sun Circuit
February 26, 2024 Comments Off on Preorder Your Shavings for Arizona Sun Circuit
From Arizona Sun Circuit: Be certain to pre-order your shavings! Order ahead and avoid waiting at check in. WestWorld now has an online ordering system for Feed & Bedding. Set up your account at WestWorld of Scottsdale WestWorld has more information for both RV and Feed & Bedding on their website, including hours of operations, […]
Continue reading …AQHA Stallion Certain Potential Passes
February 26, 2024 Comments Off on AQHA Stallion Certain Potential Passes
Last week, we shared the sad news from the University of Florida Equine Sciences Program of the passing of Certain Potential. Below please find the NSBA press release that includes his NSBA money earning offspring stats. From NSBA: AQHA stallion Certain Potential passed away at the University of Florida Equine Science Program, where he had […]
Continue reading …Quarter Horse Competition Returns to WEC – Ocala Starting This April
February 26, 2024 Comments Off on Quarter Horse Competition Returns to WEC – Ocala Starting This April
From World Equestrian Center-Ocala: Quarter Horse competition returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala this April! Mark your calendars for two premier events the Orange Blossom Classic from April 17-21, 2024, and A Sudden Impulse from April 23-27, 2024. With a combined $675,000 in guaranteed added money, these competitions promise top-tier action for […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – The 2024 SOQHA Challenge
February 26, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – The 2024 SOQHA Challenge
The 2024 Challenge, presented by SOQHYA, just wrapped up the February 23-25 event at Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio. Judges were Kristy Starnes, Mike Rapley, and Shannon Walker. Kathy Avolt of An Equine Production reports there were more than 1000 AQHA entries per judge, more than 360 NSBA entries and 218 horses shown. “The last number […]
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