Due to unforeseen arena conditions, Sun Circuit management has determined that some events will need to move to different arenas to best serve all exhibitors. These changes will primarily affect the Youth Farnam arena, the Reining events, and the Working Hunter classes. Please review the arena schedule to determine if these affect you. All start times […]
Continue reading …MAQHA Corporate Challenge Cancelled
March 3, 2021 Comments Off on MAQHA Corporate Challenge Cancelled
MAQHA Corporate Challenge Dear Corporate Challenge exhibitors, sponsors, spectators and enthusiasts, We excitedly looked forward to, and planned for, our 2021 Corporate Challenge show. All the pieces were coming together. As we worked to finalize plans for the biggest and best 25th Anniversary celebration, uncertainty over unrest and events in our city began to overshadow […]
Continue reading …APHA Past President, Carl Parker, Has Passed
March 3, 2021 Comments Off on APHA Past President, Carl Parker, Has Passed
Carl was well-respected in and out of the APHA arena and led by example. He was APHA’s 41st president from 2006-2007. Notable Paints Carl raised include APHA Champion Imatinkeyssugarbar, APHA Champion and Superior All-Around Mr Tramp and APHA Champion Ravishing Rose.
Continue reading …World Equestrian Center – Ocala Recommends Precautionary Equine Biosecurity Measures
March 3, 2021 Comments Off on World Equestrian Center – Ocala Recommends Precautionary Equine Biosecurity Measures
World Equestrian Center – Ocala management has been made aware that a horse in the Ocala area has tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1). There have been no positive cases at World Equestrian Center – Ocala.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Champion to a Child
March 3, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Champion to a Child
A horse may be a champion; but, to a child, a horse is just a horse. Check out this adorable shot of Briley Hebert with multi-stakes winner, Louisiana DressBlues. Photo courtesy of Courtney Dugas. “He’s a racehorse who means business on the track, but he has a gentle soul when it comes to her.” If […]
Continue reading …Learn More About 2021 AQHA Convention
March 3, 2021 Comments Off on Learn More About 2021 AQHA Convention
During convention, attendees will focus on business initiatives, including committee and council meetings; reviewing member-submitted rule-change proposals; interviewing, nominating and electing new AQHA directors; and electing the AQHA Executive Committee.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- Sun Circuit- 3/1-2
March 3, 2021 Comments Off on Around the Rings- Sun Circuit- 3/1-2
Thanks to Kristin Spinning and the Arizona Quarter Horse Association team for more great candid photos from around the rings at the Sun Circuit! Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com this week for more great photos and results from the National Championship, as well as video interviews coming soon.
Continue reading …21 Rules Passed at 2021 APHA Convention
March 2, 2021 Comments Off on 21 Rules Passed at 2021 APHA Convention
PHJ release APHA.com On February 28, APHA national directors voted on 22 rule change proposals that advanced to the floor for consideration at the 2021 APHA Convention, which took place virtually for 2021. Most rules will go into effect with the 2022 APHA Rule Book (rules with early implementation requested are noted below). Below is a summary […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- God Bless the USA
March 2, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- God Bless the USA
God Bless The USA! Emilee Wesner of Elnora, Indiana is giving us patriotic vibes with this snowy shot. If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Muzzy Family Establishes $100,000 Travel Grant For IEA
March 2, 2021 Comments Off on Muzzy Family Establishes $100,000 Travel Grant For IEA
A magnanimous gesture – the Muzzy Family and its MZ Farms have established a five-year $100,000 grant to assist the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) and qualified riders, who demonstrate financial need, in attending the National Finals competitions. The Travel Grant allocation is $20,000 to be divided among approximately ten riders, in each of five years, beginning with IEA Hunt Seat Finals this April. Each rider will receive up to $2,000 in grant money. The initial estimated distribution of the ten grants will be six for Hunt Seat Finals (April 22-25/Perry, Georgia), two for Dressage Finals (May 15-16/Tyler, Texas) and two for Western Finals (June 30-July 1/Ft. Worth, Texas).
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