WQHA State Show and Cheesehead Classic Results and Photos
September 10, 2020 Comments Off on WQHA State Show and Cheesehead Classic Results and Photos
The WQHA State Show and Cheesehead Classic were held in Elkhorn, WI at the Walworth County Fairgrounds August 27th – 30th. Normally, the WQHA State Show is a six judge event held over Labor Day weekend, but the show was restructured to a four judge event and moved to a facility with open-air stalling and covered arena to accommodate health restrictions. The show was managed by TNT Events.
Continue reading …PQHA Nittany Classic and Futurity Shows Big Increase
September 9, 2020 Comments Off on PQHA Nittany Classic and Futurity Shows Big Increase
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.
Continue reading …Combating Common Equine Skin Problems
September 8, 2020 Comments Off on Combating Common Equine Skin Problems
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.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- IPHA/INPHC Paint Partners Classic
September 7, 2020 Comments Off on Around the Rings- IPHA/INPHC Paint Partners Classic
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.
Continue reading …Masterson Farms Announces Sale of KM Suddenly So Easy to Kristen Galyean and 3G’s Partnership
September 5, 2020 Comments Off on Masterson Farms Announces Sale of KM Suddenly So Easy to Kristen Galyean and 3G’s Partnership
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.
Continue reading …Enter Now Online For AZ Fall Championship!
September 4, 2020 Comments Off on Enter Now Online For AZ Fall Championship!
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!
Continue reading …Third Annual Pleasure Versatility Challenge Coming to AQHA World Show
September 3, 2020 Comments Off on Third Annual Pleasure Versatility Challenge Coming to AQHA World Show
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.
Continue reading …The Bradshaw Bunch Coming to a TV Near You
September 2, 2020 Comments Off on The Bradshaw Bunch Coming to a TV Near You
“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.”
Continue reading …East Coast Halter Futurity Crowns Champions and Awards $71,000
September 1, 2020 Comments Off on East Coast Halter Futurity Crowns Champions and Awards $71,000
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.
Continue reading …Understanding Hay Quality- Even Good Hay Can Have Bad Things In It
August 31, 2020 Comments Off on Understanding Hay Quality- Even Good Hay Can Have Bad Things In It
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.
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