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AQHA Creates New International Language Line

October 4, 2019 Comments Off

AQHA’s goal in launching the new language line is to provide faster, easier and more efficient care to non-English-speaking customers through the addition of interpreters capable of providing live support in 240 languages.

Around the Ring Photos and Results- ILQHA Fall Futurity

October 4, 2019 Comments Off

When the leaves begin to change, a chill descends in the air, and pumpkin spice-flavored goodies grace store shelves, we know that fall has arrived. The Illinois Quarter Horse Association recently held their Fall Futurity, September 20-22 in Gifford, IL. This was a new show for An Equine Production event management team and a brand new schedule for exhibitors.

EC Photo of the Day- Walk Beside Me and Be My Friend

October 3, 2019 Comments Off

“Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.”- Albert Camus

Around the Rings- TQHA Circuit

October 3, 2019 Comments Off

Thanks to Norfleet Marketing and Photography for some great photos from around the rings at the Tennessee Quarter Horse Association Circuit that recently took place September 19-22 in Murfreesboro, TN. If you’d like to see your photos and results featured on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

The Equine Chronicle Oct. Congress Issue is Now Online!

October 3, 2019 Comments Off

It’s what you’ve all been waiting for! The 2019 October Congress issue of The Equine Chronicle is now online and features the beautiful, bay, Al Wayz On Your Mind, owned by Gerri Leigh Pratt, on the cover. Here’s what you will find inside…

Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Longtime APHA Breeder, Jim Schehen

October 3, 2019 Comments Off

The Schehens have bred more than 250 Paint Horses, including APHA Hall of Fame inductee Scribbles. A 1974 sorrel overo stallion by Our Sir Prize and out of Sin Bar, Scribbles earned 281 lifetime APHA points, one APHA Champion title and one APHA Performance Versatility title in 1979, one Superior All-Around Champion title in 1981, two Superiors and nine Registers of Merit. He was the sire to 555 registered Paint foals who have earned more than 20,000 points, 400 Registers of Merits, 103 Superiors and 12 world and national titles. Jim and Judy also owned the stallions Lucky Straw, Autograph, Lasting Approval and Finely A Star. Paint Brush Ranch currently stands Midas, a 2003 palomino overo stallion by GBF Pretty Coosa (QH) and out of Blonde Autograph.

AQHLead Class of 2021 Applications Open

October 3, 2019 Comments Off

AQHLead grants of $5,000 will be awarded to 10 applicants for the Class of 2021 to offset the cost of participation. Grant recipients will participate in the program for the term from the 2020 AQHA Convention in March 2020 in Las Vegas to the 2021 AQHA Convention.

Around the Ring Photos and Results From 2019 AZ Fall Championship

October 3, 2019 Comments Off

AQHA competitors gathered in sunny Scottsdale September 18-22 for the 2019 Arizona Fall Championship. With a full schedule of AQHA and NSBA classes, a new Western Bracket Tournament, AZQHA Interscholastic Scholarship Competition and IEA show, fantastic awards, and fun games with prizes, this truly was “The Show For Everyone.”

Kick Off 2020 With C Bar C Winner Circuit

October 2, 2019 Comments Off

Kick off 2020 with the C Bar C Winner Circuit, January 23-26, 2020 in Cloverdale, Indiana. The four-day show will host six judges: Michael Edwards, David Denniston, John Boxell, Tracy Willis, Robin Frid, and Brad Kearns.

AQHA West Level 1 Championship Wrap Up

October 2, 2019 Comments Off

More than 1,300 entries competed for 93 championship titles in western, English and halter events at the AQHA West Level 1. The entries encompassed 328 exhibitors and 343 horse from 14 states and Canada.