Foal Patrol! Live Feed Lets You Watch as Mares’ Approach Foaling Date
March 7, 2018 Comments Off on Foal Patrol! Live Feed Lets You Watch as Mares’ Approach Foaling Date
“I truly believe, once you see a foal born, you will never be the same.”
Continue reading …After Judging First-Ever AQHA South Africa Show, Ruth Ellen Makes Trek Back to Kenya Each Year
March 7, 2018 Comments Off on After Judging First-Ever AQHA South Africa Show, Ruth Ellen Makes Trek Back to Kenya Each Year
“I was asked to judge the first-ever AQHA show in South Africa, and, of course, while there, I took my first safari. That was all it took. Fast forward to 2018 and now having seven African countries and 19 trips to the continent under my belt, I know that my passion lies in Kenya.”
Continue reading …If The Price is Right – A Common-Sense Guide to Pricing Horses
March 7, 2018 Comments Off on If The Price is Right – A Common-Sense Guide to Pricing Horses
The growth of a rider is a beautiful process to behold. Whether it’s a small fry exhibitor moving up into the big leagues, or a novice rider moving up an age division, a rider’s progression often brings with it the necessity for a new equine partner that matches his/her advancing skill level.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Sun Circuit Mimosa Equitation Relay!
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Sun Circuit Mimosa Equitation Relay!
Each horse and rider team was paired up with a partner to see who could ride the fastest, and smoothest, without spilling a drop. Riders made their way down the arena where they had to hand off the mimosa to their partner, who then had to ride back to get to the finish line.
Continue reading …California Wildfires: Lessons Learned, Smoke Inhalation Risks
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on California Wildfires: Lessons Learned, Smoke Inhalation Risks
Ultimately, upwards of 500 horses were evacuated to the fairgrounds. That week would also see 15 members of the Livestock Herd Health Service and the Livestock Medicine Service join the efforts at the Sonoma and Solano County Fairgrounds and the Napa High School Vintage Farm evacuation centers.
Continue reading …Equine Bloggers Exchange: Differences and Similarities Between U.S. and European Fashion
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on Equine Bloggers Exchange: Differences and Similarities Between U.S. and European Fashion
Above all, it’s becoming more and more of a trend to be different. By this, I mean that people are expressing their personalities through their outfits. Whether this be a button-up, a classy suit, or a fancy whip stitched hat (hats with whipstitch are a favorite of mine!). I love seeing these current trends because they create more self-expression and individuality in the show pen!
Continue reading …SOQHA Spring Into Action Sees BIG Boost From New Dates and Location
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on SOQHA Spring Into Action Sees BIG Boost From New Dates and Location
Formerly known as the Turkey Circuit, the Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association Spring Into Action Show benefited on three counts from a name change, date change, and location change. There were a whopping 33 competitors in L1 Youth Horsemanship, 30 in 14-18 Horsemanship, and 27 in L1 Youth Showmanship.
Continue reading …Good Better Best – Welcomes a New Partner to the Team!
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on Good Better Best – Welcomes a New Partner to the Team!
Nancy Sue purchased Mag’s grandmother, a Thoroughbred named Wahoo Baby, for $900 at a kill sale back in the 1990s. Years later, that mare’s offspring have gone on to earn in excess of $500,000. One of those offspring was Luke Whoo, a mare that would provide Nancy Sue with a very special colt she describes as her favorite.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Last Detail on the Cover, More Than a Decade Ago
March 5, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Last Detail on the Cover, More Than a Decade Ago
At the age of 10, Last Detail was featured on the cover of The Equine Chronicle for the 2001 September/October edition. At the time, the 1991, 16.2 hand, blood bay stallion was already a World and Congress Champion in Junior Hunter Under Saddle.
Continue reading …Congratulations AQHA Professionals of the Year! Dan Trein, Holly Hover, and Gretchen Mathes
March 5, 2018 Comments Off on Congratulations AQHA Professionals of the Year! Dan Trein, Holly Hover, and Gretchen Mathes
Dan Trein
The 2017 Don Burt Professional Horseman of the Year is Dan Trein of Seville, Ohio. Trein has served AQHA for more than 60 years in a number of capacities including coach, judge and volunteer. He has dedicated his time to bettering the breed and the members of the Association. During Trein’s time as a judge, he has judged the Lucas Oil World four times; the AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan); and the National Snaffle Bit Association World Show.