NCEA – How Collegiate Riding is Changing Horsemanship Classes
November 5, 2018 Comments Off on NCEA – How Collegiate Riding is Changing Horsemanship Classes
“What. Is. This?” That was the first thought that ran through my mind as I stared down at the jumble of lines and maneuvers on the piece of paper my coach had given me.
Continue reading …Check Out Horses Entered in Pleasure Versatility Challenge at AQHA World, Sponsored by Terry Bradshaw, Cimarron Trailers, and Equine Chronicle!
November 5, 2018 Comments Off on Check Out Horses Entered in Pleasure Versatility Challenge at AQHA World, Sponsored by Terry Bradshaw, Cimarron Trailers, and Equine Chronicle!
Horses will be shown sequentially in three classes: versatility pattern, sponsored by Cimarron Trailers, which counts 40 percent; western pleasure, sponsored by The Equine Chronicle, which counts 40 percent; and conformation, also sponsored by The Equine Chronicle, which counts 20 percent.
Continue reading …New Scoring System Coming in 2019 For AQHA Horsemanship, Equitation, and Showmanship Classes
November 2, 2018 Comments Off on New Scoring System Coming in 2019 For AQHA Horsemanship, Equitation, and Showmanship Classes
Scores using the new system can range from 0 to 100, with the average score being 70. The patterns will be divided into six to 10 maneuvers, with each maneuver being scored from a plus 3 to a minus 3 in half-point increments, a 0 is average. The maneuver score will have equal consideration with the performance of the pattern and the rider’s position and effectiveness.
Continue reading …Anita Wiescamp – A Horsewoman in Many Arenas
November 2, 2018 Comments Off on Anita Wiescamp – A Horsewoman in Many Arenas
For some, showing horses is about legacy. The experience derives meaning from competing astride horses that they bred, raised, and trained themselves. Then, there are those who have a passion for a single event and diligently pursue excellence in a specialized field. For others, showing horses is all about facilitating talent in a wide array of disciplines. Whether it’s Western Pleasure or Halter, these horsemen are drawn to superb bloodlines, sterling conformation, and beautiful movement. They want to pursue it all.
Continue reading …Scott Weiss – A Lifelong Love of Horses
November 1, 2018 Comments Off on Scott Weiss – A Lifelong Love of Horses
Individually, Scott Weiss and Erin Bradshaw are two powerhouses in the industry, each with an impressive resume including multiple World Champion titles. They were married in May of 2017, and, like many young couples, they’re navigating the life of newlyweds while juggling rigorous careers with the demands that only a life in the horse industry can bring.
Continue reading …Final Behind the Scenes Photos- 2018 QH Congress- 10/26-27
October 31, 2018 Comments Off on Final Behind the Scenes Photos- 2018 QH Congress- 10/26-27
Click on the links below to check out all our behind the scenes photos from the 2018 QH Congress. Behind the Scenes at QH Congress- 10/14-16 Behind the Scenes at QH Congress- 10/17-19 Behind the Scenes at QH Congress- 10/20-22 Behind the Scenes at QH Congress- 10/22-25
Continue reading …Complete EC Recap of 2018 QH Congress
October 31, 2018 Comments Off on Complete EC Recap of 2018 QH Congress
That’s a wrap folks! 14 days, 1,400 photos, 67 videos, 33 articles later, and EquineChronicle.com’s coverage of the 2018 All American Quarter Horse Congress is complete.
Continue reading …2018 QH Congress All Around Champions
October 31, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 QH Congress All Around Champions
Congratulations to all of the All American Quarter Horse Congress High Point All Around Champions and Reserve Champions!
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Cellulitis is an inflammatory process of the skin and deeper tissues, and it is commonly associated with bacterial infection. In horses, cellulitis usually appears as a severely swollen limb and typically involves only one limb, most often a hind limb.
Continue reading …Halter Help! – Avoiding Problems in the Pen
October 29, 2018 Comments Off on Halter Help! – Avoiding Problems in the Pen
Prepping for a major event like the Quarter Horse Congress means thinking about how to achieve picture perfect presentation when you step into the ring. For Halter exhibitors, this involves keeping yourself and your horse calm in busy chutes and warm-up pens, tracking multiple times through a distracting arena, and presenting your horse at its peak conformation for what might be well over an hour of judging.
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