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10 Things to Know About AQHA World Show

September 9, 2019 Comments Off

New this year, entry forms and qualifier information were emailed to all current owners of qualified American Quarter Horses for the 2019 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show. Entries must be received by September 16 to avoid late fees.

CLARIFICATION- Horses From Certain Counties Banned From Attending QH Congress Due to Viral Disease

September 9, 2019 Comments Off

In an effort to protect horses and other livestock in Ohio, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is not allowing the import of horses from counties within states with confirmed and suspected cases of Vesicular Stomatitis (VSV). This restriction includes the All American Quarter Horse Congress, which is scheduled to begin in Columbus on October 1.

Around the Rings- Ontario QH Summer Finale and Breeders Futurity

September 9, 2019 Comments Off

Check out some great photos from around the rings at the Ontario Quarter Horse Summer Finale and Breeders Futurity.

WCHA Unveils New Sponsors

September 9, 2019 Comments Off

“It’s important that we form partnerships with not only renown companies but those that we can honestly promote products that our owners, breeders and exhibitors can use to enhance their equine programs,” comments Don Falcon, Executive Director of WCHA. “We are excited to beable to provide marketing opportunities to our corporate partners and give them a presence within our growing membership.”

Learn How Classes are Judged With APHA’s HorseIQ

September 9, 2019 Comments Off

In a groundbreaking move, APHA has created an innovative online exhibitor educational platform called HorseIQ. The first of its kind, HorseIQ brings exhibitors up to speed with current rules and judging standards in dynamic, easy-to-access, affordable modules.

EC Photo of the Day- Youth Are The Future

September 8, 2019 Comments Off

It’s often said that the youth are the future of any industry, and the horse industry is no exception. At the recent NSBA World Show, gate ring personnel went the extra mile for small fry competitors by greeting them with a big basket of candy as they exited the show pen. Who could resist those adorable smiles?

Being Overweight Doesn’t Mean Your Horse Has a Metabolic Issue

September 8, 2019 Comments Off

As obesity develops in people, so does a clear picture of higher inflammatory cytokines circulating in their blood, and increasing insulin levels reflecting insulin resistance. This simply does not hold true for horses.

EC Photo of the Day- Does This Hat Make Me Look Bigger?

September 7, 2019 Comments Off

Thanks to Norfleet Marketing and Photography for this adorable shot of a lead-line competitor at the recent SOQHA Summer Finale. Click here for more fun photos from the event. If you have a great EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals May Play Role in EMS

September 7, 2019 Comments Off

Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at the University of Minnesota found endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in a horse’s environment may play a role in the development of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS).

Second Pleasure Versatility Challenge to Take Place at 2019 AQHA World Show

September 6, 2019 Comments Off

The second annual Pleasure Versatility Challenge, brought to you by Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses, is scheduled to take place at the 2019 AQHA World Show on November 16th at approximately 6 pm. Like last year, the event will be open to 3-year-olds that will be shown in a Versatility pattern, to count 40%; Western Pleasure, to count 40%; and Conformation class, to count 20%.