EC Photo of the Day- Mommy and Me Time
March 28, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Mommy and Me Time
Even though things are in a bit of an upheaval around the world with COVID-19, foals don’t know that and they’re still being born left and right! Thanks to Heather Semler for sharing these sweet shots of “Olaf,” a colt by Makin Me Willy Wild and out of Im Gonna Be Good.
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When you attend a horse show, it’s your responsibility, as an exhibitor, to know which AQHA leveled classes you and your horse are eligible for. Prepare for the upcoming summer shows by determining your level now.
Continue reading …ApHC Releases Official Nationals Schedule; Announces Changes to Safeguard Young Horses
March 28, 2020 Comments Off on ApHC Releases Official Nationals Schedule; Announces Changes to Safeguard Young Horses
In preparation for this year’s 73rd Appaloosa National Horse Show & Youth World Championship in Fort Worth, Texas, the official show schedule was released, and it included some historic changes. Weanling halter classes and two-year-old riding classes were eliminated from the schedule.
Continue reading …EC TV- Lainie DeBoer With COVID- 19 Schooling Exercises For Equitation
March 27, 2020 Comments Off on EC TV- Lainie DeBoer With COVID- 19 Schooling Exercises For Equitation
As promised, we have video instruction and explanation of the Equitation exercises provided by Lainie DeBoer in our COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide for Equitation! It’s a great opportunity for some foundational skill practice while you’re in quarantine this weekend.
Continue reading …EC Lesson Plan For Kids #2- Markings of the Horse
March 27, 2020 Comments Off on EC Lesson Plan For Kids #2- Markings of the Horse
Today’s lesson plan focuses on the markings that our more colorful equines sport. Do you know the difference between a snip, strip, or crescent? What about a blaze, bald, or bonnet?
Continue reading …2020 APHA Youth World Schedule Posted
March 27, 2020 Comments Off on 2020 APHA Youth World Schedule Posted
APHA is planning on hosting the APHA Youth World Show as currently scheduled; however, we are continuing to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation and will follow the direction and guidance of federal, state and local authorities. We will be sure to communicate any changes as soon as possible. Should the Youth World Show be canceled due to COVID-19, full refunds will be granted, so there’s absolutely no risk in sending in your pre-entries to qualify for the best rates!
Continue reading …2020 AQHA Youth World Cup Cancelled
March 27, 2020 Comments Off on 2020 AQHA Youth World Cup Cancelled
On March 26, the 2020 American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup organizers announced in a statement posted on Facebook that the 2020 Youth World Cup, scheduled for July 3-12 in the Netherlands, has been cancelled.
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The ApHC office is currently closed to the public and the majority of our staff members are working from home in accordance with the recently issued stay-at-home order for the State of Idaho. Phone lines are open daily
from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. PDT.
EC Video- Wash Your Hands Challenge- Weakly Kiddos
March 26, 2020 Comments Off on EC Video- Wash Your Hands Challenge- Weakly Kiddos
Thanks to Knox and Jax Weakly for their submission to our #WashYourHands Challenge! We challenge you to make your own singing/hand washing video. Bonus points to be awarded if you make up your own song… about horses, preferably.
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Given the current COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe, it’s important now more than ever to practice proper hygiene. That begins with washing your hands. It’s something we should be doing anyways, especially when administering medication to foals or finishing up after a long day at the barn mucking stalls and grooming horses.
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