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PQHA Nittany Classic and Futurity Shows Big Increase

September 9, 2020 Comments Off

In addition to a full slate of AQHA classes, which saw entries up by 20% over last year, the show also hosted a Futurity with $7,350 in added money. The Futurity portion of the show saw an increase of 30% in entries over last year.

Combating Common Equine Skin Problems

September 8, 2020 Comments Off

If your horse has rain rot, you’ll notice scab-like bumps, particularly along the top of the head, neck, back and/or croup. When pulled, the hair will easily come away from the body, leaving behind an infected, hairless spot of skin. These lesions are commonly itchy or painful.

Around the Rings- IPHA/INPHC Paint Partners Classic

September 7, 2020 Comments Off

Thanks to Beth Foster-Hattan for sharing some great photos from around the rings at the IPHA/INPHC Paint Partners Classic that took place at Gordyville August 28-30, 2020. Click on the link below to view results. Results Gordyville 8-28-30-20 If you have photos or results to share from a show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

Masterson Farms Announces Sale of KM Suddenly So Easy to Kristen Galyean and 3G’s Partnership

September 5, 2020 Comments Off

Masterson Farms, LLC, is proud to announce the sale of its outstanding mare, KM Suddenly So Easy, to Kristen Galyean and her partners at 3G’s. All of us here are very appreciative of Kristen and her partners’ desire to share with us the career of KM Suddenly So Easy. Penelope is a truly remarkable show horse, thanks to Casey Willis and all the team at the Farm. We know she will go on to great success in her new home.

Enter Now Online For AZ Fall Championship!

September 4, 2020 Comments Off

The Arizona Fall Championship is fast approaching and will take place September 25th-October 4th at West World in Scottsdale, AZ. The stall and entry deadline is September 4th, so don’t delay!

Third Annual Pleasure Versatility Challenge Coming to AQHA World Show

September 3, 2020 Comments Off

The event is scheduled for approximately 6:00 pm on Friday evening when three-year-old Quarter Horses will be shown in three sequential classes- a pattern class with a blend of Trail and Western Riding maneuvers, which counts as 40%, sponsored by Cimarron Trailers; a Western Pleasure class, which counts as 40%; and a conformation class, which counts as 20%, both sponsored by The Equine Chronicle. Blue Ribbon Custom Tack will be providing silver show tack for the winners, as well as a special incentive of a custom work saddle for the rider who finishes in eleventh place.

The Bradshaw Bunch Coming to a TV Near You

September 2, 2020 Comments Off

“I really don’t know how the season is going to play out. It’s going to be pretty doggone crazy though. We have family cookouts, challenges in the pool, and family chaos.”

East Coast Halter Futurity Crowns Champions and Awards $71,000

September 1, 2020 Comments Off

All exhibitors were eager to compete for the $60,000 in added money that was up for grabs, as well as $11,000 in prizes. Although things were run a little differently this year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, everyone thoroughly enjoyed being able to show again.

Understanding Hay Quality- Even Good Hay Can Have Bad Things In It

August 31, 2020 Comments Off

General guidelines call for horses to get 1 to 1.5 percent of their body weight in forage. The aforementioned study of feeding practices showed that few owners weighed their horses’ hay, while the majority did weigh the concentrates. That was one of several findings reflecting misunderstandings of hay’s role in their horses’ diet.

“I Think I Need to Touch a Horse One More Time.”

August 28, 2020 Comments Off

“They said, ‘Your dad just took a shower, walked down to the nurses’ station, and said that he thought he might need to touch a horse one more time.'”