Around the Rings- 2024 Dixie National Quarter Horse Show
February 22, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings- 2024 Dixie National Quarter Horse Show
The Dixie National Quarter Horse Show, traditionally known as “The Southern Classic,” ran from February 12-18, 2024, in theย Kirk Fordice Equine Center at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson, Mississippi. The show offered a full slate of cattle, speed events, and all-around events, plus opportunities like a Ride the Trail Pattern Clinic with Tim Kimura, […]
Continue reading …Verify NSBA Exhibitor Eligibility for 2024
February 22, 2024 Comments Off on Verify NSBA Exhibitor Eligibility for 2024
From NSBA: Leave all the hard work in the arena… figure out your eligibility in just a few minutes! ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ก๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ป๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ! Exhibitors can now verify their eligibility for the 2024 calendar year: 2024-Riders-List.pdf (nsba.com) Download the PDF document: 2024-Riders-List
Continue reading …ApHC Board Accepts Resignation of Executive Director
February 22, 2024 Comments Off on ApHC Board Accepts Resignation of Executive Director
From the Appaloosa Horse Club: For Immediate Release – February 21, 2024- Yesterday at a special meeting of the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Board of Directors, the board unanimously voted to accept the resignation of Kristopher Byrd as the Executive Director.ย He has decided to resign to pursue other opportunites and the board wishes him […]
Continue reading …Soy for Horses: Facts and Fallacies
February 22, 2024 Comments Off on Soy for Horses: Facts and Fallacies
From Kentucky Equine Research: Soybeans and soybean byproducts are commonly used as ingredients in horse feeds. Whole soybeans are legume seeds primarily used as a source of protein and fat in horse feeds. Soy oil is a palatable and readily available source of fat in horse feeds and is sometimes top-dressed to increase fat and […]
Continue reading …EC Blog – The Hamstring, aka “The Glitch”
February 22, 2024 Comments Off on EC Blog – The Hamstring, aka “The Glitch”
By Ashton Brandt Author Ashton Brandt was given a freshman writing assignment to write about a life changing event but with a twist (hence the title, The Glitch). She wrote the story of her heart horse, Zip, tearing his hamstring last year prior to the Pinto World Championship Show, but she allowed Zip to tell […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Smiles for The Equine Chronicle Family
February 22, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Smiles for The Equine Chronicle Family
Sophie Lee Bennett received her Gordon Bear from her Equine Chronicle family this week!ย “Thank you! Such a thoughtful and perfect gift. She clearly loves it!” say parents Makenna Knight and Lee Bennett. This bear is one in a long line of EC tradition and they involve more than one member of the EC family!ย […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 MQHA Winter Blast
February 21, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 MQHA Winter Blast
The MQHA Winter Blast, February 14-18, 2024, at the National Equestrian Center in Lake St Louis, Missouri, was AQHA and NSBA approved, with judgesย Jennfier Kunkle, John Kunkle, Jennifer Goss, and Clint Fullerton. In addition to fabulous competition, the exhibitors enjoyed fun and social time with activities like the Lucky Clover Tack Spin Contest, won byย Clayton […]
Continue reading …Another Million for Spooks Gotta Whiz
February 21, 2024 Comments Off on Another Million for Spooks Gotta Whiz
From NRHA: With more than $24 million won by National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) competitors in 2023, stallions are reaching new million-dollar milestones rapidly. One of the stallions who left their mark last year is NRHA Hall of Famer Spooks Gotta Whiz. Not only did the stallion surpass the NRHA $7 Million Sire mark just […]
Continue reading …Chrome Cash Pays Out More Than $1M in 2023
February 21, 2024 Comments Off on Chrome Cash Pays Out More Than $1M in 2023
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News Chrome Cash, APHAโs groundbreaking incentive program, broke the $1 million payout benchmark in only its fourth year. The program makes Paint-exclusive sidepots available for participating APHA-registered horses at select performance horse competitions, traditional all-around shows and international events. Participating international and traditional all-around events receive some direct funding from APHA. […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – You Are My Person
February 21, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – You Are My Person
“I will always believe a horse will find their person,” says Joan Ames of La Porte, Indiana.ย “This is my daughter-in-law, Katy and “Hottie.”ย Hottie was the last horse my father-in-law owned when he passed suddenly.ย We all have those horses we cannot part with. Hottie has been waiting for this kind of love. She […]
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