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In Loving Memory of Cracking The Code

February 20, 2020 Comments Off

“I’ve had so many horses over the years, and this is the one that really stole my heart. He was kind of a freak of nature.”

Around the Ring Photos and Results- APHA Zone 9 Southern Classic

February 20, 2020 Comments Off

Show Manager, Amanda Palmer, is looking forward to seeing the positive impact that the new division will have on youth numbers for APHA. “I feel that the addition of this division will help us to expand the participation within our youth. We’re very encouraged with the participation in this division at our first two shows this year, and we’re looking forward to seeing the growth of this division for 2020.”

Why “Coronavirus” is Different than Equine Coronavirus

February 19, 2020 Comments Off

They certainly sound similar, and that’s because a coronavirus is a microscopic strand of RNA, which is genetic material similar to DNA, wrapped in protein. When examined under a microscope, they look like they’re wearing tiny crowns, hence the name. Because this is a virus and not a bacteria, it cannot multiply on its own and must invade a host cell in order to sustain resources to make more viruses.

Sportsmanship is Only Part of the Competition

February 18, 2020 Comments Off

The win is never guaranteed, since so many factors go into a horse show competition, not to mention the fact that your partner has a mind of his/her own. Sportsmanship begins when a team is first put together, so having milestones or goals to work towards contributes to each of our own individual success plans.

Super Sires Will DOUBLE Your Chances to Win in 2020!

February 17, 2020 Comments Off

This year, the Super Sires will hold the 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure and 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Limited Western Pleasure at the Tom Powers Futurity in June as well as at the Quarter Horse Congress in October. Each class will pay at least $5,000 to the winner. This incredible opportunity will give three-year-old foals by Super Sires stallions the chance to add to their earnings.

Around the Rings 2019 AzQHA Awards Banquet

February 14, 2020 Comments Off

Special thanks to Debra Hrynyk Nelson of WC Marketing Designs for sharing some great photos from the 2019 AzQHA Year-End Awards Banquet. If you have photos or club results to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

A Night of Dinner, Dancing, and Dignitaries With OQHA

February 13, 2020 Comments Off

The 2019 Ohio Quarter Horse Association Awards Banquet was an elaborate affair complete with dinner, dancing, and dignitaries. The banquet room of the Hilton Downtown Columbus was packed to the hilt with more than 480 people eager to celebrate year-end award winners.

VS Goodride Named 2019 NSBA Horse of the Year

February 12, 2020 Comments Off

The 2015 AQHA stallion is owned by Brenda Gower of Lloydminster, Alberta. On his way to earning this achievement, VS GoodRide amassed 109 points and $17,554.53 in Western Pleasure, Western Riding and Trail events.

Virginia Maiden to Offer Three New Classes in 2020

February 12, 2020 Comments Off

“My goal is to showcase young Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle horses in a way that benefits owner, trainers, and the industry as a whole. I try to keep the entry cost down; because, as someone who has been involved in multiple programs focused on futurity horses, I know how many variables go into getting them ready, as well as the risk of them simply not making it to the pen.”

Around the Rings at The Prairie Classic

February 11, 2020 Comments Off

Special thanks to Eric Mendrysa, who was on the scene at The Prairie Classic shooting candids for The Equine Chronicle! The Prairie Classic took place February 5-9 in Oklahoma City.