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Congrats Colt Knost For Tying Course Record at Players Championship!

May 16, 2016 Comments Off

We would like to congratulate our good friends in the horse industry, the Knost family, following an exciting accomplishment achieved by son and PGA golfer Colt Knost. Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida was the site of the history making achievement over the weekend.

AQHA Announces Rule Change: “Disqualification of Exhibitors For Attire that Would Give Unfair Advantage” Effective June 1st

May 13, 2016 Comments Off

AQHA judges will now have the authority to also disqualify exhibitors for any piece of accouterment or attire that would give an exhibitor an unfair advantage. The Executive Committee approved additional rule changes specifically for showmanship, horsemanship and hunt seat equitation classes.

Wild Horses Transformed During Mustang Makeover in FL.

May 13, 2016 Comments Off

Each participating trainer had just 100 days to transform a wild mustang into a star performer that would impress the judges and the crowd. Spectators then had the opportunity to bid on a piece of America’s equine heritage at the end of the competition.

EC Video of the Day: “Getting Him Fancy For the Contest”

May 12, 2016 Comments Off

We received the most adorable video from an Equine Chronicle reader. It features the daughter of horse trainer Joe Engle and Mandi Knowles grooming multiple AQHA World and Congress Champion Halter horse, RPL My Te Cheerful. Apparently, she’s getting “Henry” fancy for the contest.”

Welcome to the World, Jackson Adam Gibbs!

May 11, 2016 Comments Off

We would like to congratulate our friends and APHA horse trainers, Jeffery and Jenna Gibbs, following the birth of their first son, Jackson Adam Gibbs. Jackson was born at 3:10 pm on May 10th, 2016 weighing eight pounds three ounces and measuring 21.75 inches long.

Building Your Marketing Plan: Step 3- Enhanced Strategies

May 10, 2016 Comments Off

Your greatest business assets are your previous customers. Why? Because they KNOW you, TRUST you and have EXPERIENCE with your services or products. They are also your best source for valuable referrals and testimonials. Testimonials should be found everywhere in your marketing materials and on your website. Also, never miss the opportunity to ask for a referral from a previous customer, and then reward them with incentives.

2016 May/June Equine Chronicle is Now Online!

May 10, 2016 Comments Off

The 2016 May/June edition of The Equine Chronicle is now online! Don’t miss all of our fantastic articles including: Our Cover Story- Alexandra Chavez and Zippin A Breeze, by: Brittany Bevis Reflections From Behind the Lens, by: Erica Greathouse Standing the Test of Time- the Talent of Michael Colvin, by: Delores Kuhlwein All The Right […]

Cornell Student Wins Business of the Year Award With Device That Weighs How Much Water a Horse Drinks Per Day

May 6, 2016 Comments Off

A horse-rider for 15 years, the mechanical engineer has created a device that weighs how much water a horse drinks per day.

Best Wedding Wishes to Shane Rux and Julie Thompson!

May 5, 2016 Comments Off

Everyone here at The Equine Chronicle would like to send our best wedding wishes to Shane Rux and Julie Thompson who will be married this weekend in Las Vegas!

EC Foal Photo of the Day: Baby Blue Eyes

May 4, 2016 Comments Off

Check out this adorable photo of the most precious blue-eyed baby APHA colt by No Doubt I’m Lazy and out of Suit Your Fancy. How lucky owner Amy Johnson Gillespie must feel! Share your 2016 foal photos by emailing b.bevis@equinechronicle.com.