First Triple Crown Winner in 37 Years, American Pharoah, is Now a Breyer Horse!
July 17, 2015 Comments Off on First Triple Crown Winner in 37 Years, American Pharoah, is Now a Breyer Horse!
The American Pharoah Traditional 1/9 scale model captures the 2015 Triple Crown winner at full gallop as if reaching for the finish line, in rich semi-gloss tones of deep bay with black points and grey hooves, and expressive, hand-detailed attention to the eyes and muzzle. True to every detail, the model also bears the stallion’s distinctive tail.
Continue reading …Helmets Can Save Lives – Does Yours Meet the Requirements?
July 17, 2015 Comments Off on Helmets Can Save Lives – Does Yours Meet the Requirements?
The American Medical Equestrian Association calculates that ASTM/SEI approved helmets have reduced severe head injuries by 50%.
Continue reading …Horse Trainer Turned Movie Star- Beth Gouthro
July 17, 2015 Comments Off on Horse Trainer Turned Movie Star- Beth Gouthro
How does a horse trainer with no acting experience land the starring female role in a feature film? For Beth Gouthro, it was a chance encounter while she was at the feed store one day that spurred this new adventure into motion.
Continue reading …Share Your Article Ideas With The Equine Chronicle!
July 15, 2015 Comments Off on Share Your Article Ideas With The Equine Chronicle!
Now is your chance to become part of the process! We want to write the type of editorial you want to read, so give us your suggestions. Just send a quick email to equinechron@aol.com and b.bevis@equinechronicle.com with your topic suggestion and it might be chosen for an upcoming edition of The Equine Chronicle or a piece on EquineChronicle.com!
Continue reading …Embrace Summer Colors With TuffRider’s New Neon Breeches!
July 15, 2015 Comments Off on Embrace Summer Colors With TuffRider’s New Neon Breeches!
With the addition of a water-repellent component to the fabric, the creation of a grippy silicone knee patch and the testing of several prototypes, the TuffRider Ladies Neon Knee Patch Breeches were ready to hit the market.
Continue reading …The Green Braid, How One Equestrian is Honoring a Fallen Friend
July 15, 2015 Comments Off on The Green Braid, How One Equestrian is Honoring a Fallen Friend
“I want to keep him in a positive mood and fighting hard for his future by letting him know that I haven’t forgotten about him, even though I can’t be by his side all the time.”
Continue reading …Congrats AQHYA Officers and Directors for 2015-2016!
July 14, 2015 Comments Off on Congrats AQHYA Officers and Directors for 2015-2016!
The 2015-16 officer team:
President: Ann Elizabeth Tebow, Piedmont, Oklahoma
Vice President: Brock Murphy, Jackson, Missouri
Second Vice President: McKenzie Merritt, Lincoln Nebraska
Member: Madison Thiel, Dublin, Ohio
Member: Madelynne Herlocker, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Who’s Going to BreyerFest This Weekend in Kentucky?!
July 14, 2015 Comments Off on Who’s Going to BreyerFest This Weekend in Kentucky?!
New to BreyerFest this year will be the exciting sport of Horseball. Horseball is fast-paced team sport that combines aspects of polo, basketball and quidditch! Presented by the American Horseball Association in cooperation with the International Horseball Federation, top international players from France, Spain, Portugal and Canada will present an exciting demonstration of horseball each day!
Continue reading …Enjoy Horseback Riding on National Forest Trails? It’s Time to Call Your Senator
July 13, 2015 Comments Off on Enjoy Horseback Riding on National Forest Trails? It’s Time to Call Your Senator
The bill would direct the Forest Service to take several actions to help address the current trail maintenance backlog that is adversely impacting all trail users on many national forests, including equestrians.
Continue reading …Champion Roper, Tuf Cooper, Disqualified From Calgary Stampede Due to “Mistreatment of Livestock” During Competition
July 10, 2015 Comments Off on Champion Roper, Tuf Cooper, Disqualified From Calgary Stampede Due to “Mistreatment of Livestock” During Competition
Fellow equine enthusiasts, what’s your opinion? Is this a case of “animal abuse” or simply “aggressive riding?”
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