From IEA: Back by popular demand and just in time for IEA post-season shows! LUCKY PONIES SHOP: https://www.mequestriansolutions.com/…/lucky-pony-project Want a cute and unique good luck gift for your favorite IEA rider or coach? These adorable 15″ stuffies can be custom embroidered with the IEA logo and a simple good luck, congrats or […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Meredith “Peg” Edmondson
January 13, 2024 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Meredith “Peg” Edmondson
Our deepest condolences go to the family and friends of Meredith “Peg” Edmondson on her passing. The Florida AQHA family and many far and wide will miss her wise guidance. We asked our readers to share one of their favorite “Peg stories.” Below we have your stories and kind words shared on Facebook and Instagram: […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Does This Veil Look Good with My Eyes?
January 13, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Does This Veil Look Good with My Eyes?
We aren’t exactly sure what look Aint I Awilly, aka “Will,” was going for here, but we can always appreciate a fashion-forward horse! Thank you to Ruth Robinson for the funny photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Anne Oldfather – A Passion for Excellence
January 13, 2024 Comments Off on Anne Oldfather – A Passion for Excellence
When Anne Oldfather of McKinney, Texas, stood in the show pen at the 2018 All American Quarter Horse Congress–listening to the numbers being called–she was thrilled just to be in the top ten. Then, as all the numbers but hers were called, she realized that she had won the Level 1 14-18 Showmanship championship with her beloved partner, One Exclusive Cookie aka “Cash”. Not only did they win over a talented group of over 150 other competitors, but they did it at their very first trip to the Congress.
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From AAEP: As a storm threat of freezing rain and snow marches across the U.S. and Canada , below are some tips for keeping your horses safe during extreme winter weather events: 1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale […]
Continue reading …Hoof Rehabilitation: Getting Your Horse Back on Its Feet
January 12, 2024 Comments Off on Hoof Rehabilitation: Getting Your Horse Back on Its Feet
By Kentucky Equine Research Staff: Imagine this scenario. You purchased a horse months ago, shipped it across the country, and have been enjoying all sorts of outings during the spring and summer—clinics, trail rides, a few horse shows, even a parade. Despite being the perfect mount for you in terms of disposition, you’ve run into […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – A Touch of Divinity
January 12, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – A Touch of Divinity
“There is a touch of divinity even in animals and a special halo around a horse that should free it forever from humiliation.” – Herman Melville. This beautiful image was taken by Erica Huffman of Blue Ridge Prairie Photography, our guest photographer for a portion of last year’s 2023 AQHA World Championship Show! If […]
Continue reading …The American Performance Horseman Riders Announced
January 12, 2024 Comments Off on The American Performance Horseman Riders Announced
From the National Cutting Horse Association: With the start of a new year comes the second annual The American Performance Horseman, presented by Teton Ridge Performance Horses. Five teams consisting of a top rider from the National Cutting Horse Association, National Reining Horse Association, and the National Reined Cow Horse Association join together for the […]
Continue reading …The Evolvement of Horse Shows: Have They Become A Luxury Hobby?
January 12, 2024 Comments Off on The Evolvement of Horse Shows: Have They Become A Luxury Hobby?
The discussions online about the expense of today’s shows, and the root of the cause, are rampant. It’s not so simple, really, explains Suzanne Vlietstra, the former owner of Hobby Horse Clothing Co. Inc., for 40 years. She begins with this: Think about shows have changed. Many of us grew up with volunteer-run club shows […]
Continue reading …2024 AQHA Convention Voting Rights
January 11, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 AQHA Convention Voting Rights
From AQHA: The 2024 AQHA Convention is heading to Las Vegas, March 15-18 at the South Point Hotel and Casino. The Convention is an opportunity for breeders, trainers, owners and horse lovers to talk about issues affecting the industry and discuss proposed changes to the way AQHA does business. There are a couple of items regarding the […]
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