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NSBA Membership Meeting Coming to Viva Las Vegas!

November 12, 2019 Comments Off

Then, after the meeting, join your friends to see Reba and Brooks and Dunn in concert! For ticket information, contact NSBAoffice@NSBA.com.

A Blast From the Past Returns to Original Owner, 30 Years Later, Thanks to Social Media

November 11, 2019 Comments Off

“His mom passed away a few years ago, and I felt that it was very important for him to have it as a memento of his past.”

APHA Welcomes New Director of Youth and Amateur Activities

November 11, 2019 Comments Off

Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Megan has called Fort Worth home for the past six years. A longtime horse show competitor, she grew up competing in all-around events and was recruited to ride on the Texas Christian University Equestrian Team. She graduated in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing from TCU’s Neeley School of Business and has been working in the marketing sector ever since.

EC Photo of the Day- What’s So Funny?

November 11, 2019 Comments Off

What do you think Gordon is saying that’s so funny?

AQHA Honors “The Last Cowboy” and “Yellowstone” Director, Taylor Sheridan, With Special Award

November 11, 2019 Comments Off

Among many other acting, directing and writing credentials, Sheridan is the director, writer and producer of the Paramount Network television series “Yellowstone.” The drama, starring Kevin Costner, follows a family’s fight to save their Montana ranch. This year, Sheridan created and produced “The Last Cowboy,” a Paramount television reality series that followed professional reining trainers and their horses as they prepared for and competed at the Run for a Million. Sheridan hosted the event in September in Las Vegas, where 10 riders vied for their share of $1 million. “The Last Cowboy” and The Run for a Million will return in 2020, and “Yellowstone” recently finished filming its third season.

Once Bitten, Twice Shy is Not the Case With Kids and Horse, According to Study

November 10, 2019 Comments Off

A startling result indicated that 75% of the children surveyed had experienced at least one type of painful incident more than once, yet only 7.3% said they had modified their behavior (e.g., keeping fingers away from the horse’s mouth after having been bitten). “We were quite surprised that these incidents had little impact on children’s behavior around horses,” says Genik. “This implies that the incidents may continue to occur even if they could be prevented – and we know from recent work that many incidents around horses may actually be preventable.”

2020 Sun Circuit to Award Saddles to Level 1, 2, and 3 Non Pro High Point Champions

November 10, 2019 Comments Off

Bob’s Custom Saddles is proud to partner with the Arizona Sun Circuit for its Non Pro Level 1, 2 and 3 High Point awards. This year’s winners will be awarded Bob’s Custom Saddle certificates valued at $5,200. Winners can select their sizing and saddle style, and choose to upgrade the saddle with additional tooling and silver at the winner’s expense.

EC Photo of the Day- G-Man Loves You This Much!

November 9, 2019 Comments Off

How much does G-Man love everyone in The Equine Chronicle? THIS much!

2019 AQHA World Show- By The Numbers

November 9, 2019 Comments Off

Nearly 4,000 entries from the United States, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Switzerland and the United Kingdom are competing for 99 world championships and 90 Adequan® Level 2 Championships champion titles, with nearly $2 million in prize money up for grabs at this year’s event, November 7-23.

Submit Applications Now For APHA Youth World Games

November 9, 2019 Comments Off

Calling all AjPHA members from across the globe—start assembling your country’s team for the 2020 Youth World Games! Returning to Kreuth, Germany for the second time, the 2020 Youth World Games promises to be full of amazing rides, fierce competition, worldwide friendships and experiences to last a lifetime.