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. 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! “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! […]
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 judges 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 by 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, APHA’s 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. “This is my daughter-in-law, Katy and “Hottie.” Hottie was the last horse my father-in-law owned when he passed suddenly. We all have those horses we cannot part with. Hottie has been waiting for this kind of love. She […]
Continue reading …Arizona Sun Circuit Pattern Books Available As A Digital Download
February 20, 2024 Comments Off on Arizona Sun Circuit Pattern Books Available As A Digital Download
From Arizona Sun Circuit: Pattern Books are available as a digital download at: https://www.suncircuit.com/…/2024-sun-circuit-pattern…/ Book includes patterns for Showmanship, Equitation and Horsemanship, including the National Championship Finals, Ranch Trail, Walk/Trot Ranch Riding, W/T VRH and 11 & Under Ranch Riding Also includes listings of AQHA patterns for Cow Horse, Reining, Ranch Riding, and […]
Continue reading …EC Transformation Tuesday – Hanna Hedderick
February 20, 2024 Comments Off on EC Transformation Tuesday – Hanna Hedderick
“I was 8 years old when my neighbor threw me in their show clothes and on their horse,” says Hannah. “The rest is history and here we are 20 years later!” Thank you to Hannah for the fantastic Transformation Tuesday photos! If you have a set you’d like to submit, please send them by […]
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