Paul Family’s Trip Down Under- Part 2
February 23, 2017 Comments Off on Paul Family’s Trip Down Under- Part 2
While AQHA judge, Judd Paul, is off judging the Summer Sizzler in Australia, his wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Allie, spent a little R&R time at Squeaky Beach with fellow equine enthusiasts, Chris, Melissa, and Lilly Jones. Part 1- Koalas, Emus, Kangaroos, Oh My!
Continue reading …Around the Rings- Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
February 23, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Rings- Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
The horses might look a little different than you’re used to, but the love of the equine and the thrill of competition are the same. Two weeks before West World plays host to one of the largest AQHA shows, the Arizona Sun Circuit, horses of a different breed fill the facility for the Scottsdale Arabian […]
Continue reading …Rewarding Up-and-Coming Young Professionals in the Horse Industry
February 23, 2017 Comments Off on Rewarding Up-and-Coming Young Professionals in the Horse Industry
“Jimmy always believe that up and coming professionals were the key to continuing the horse business and those individuals needed motivation to want to see this industry grow and expand.”
Continue reading …Elite Halter Futurity, Hosted by All American Quarter Horse Congress, Adds Yearling Classes
February 23, 2017 Comments Off on Elite Halter Futurity, Hosted by All American Quarter Horse Congress, Adds Yearling Classes
“After the tremendous turnout last year, I’m excited to add the yearling futurity to the halter classes. We have some new and exciting things in store for 2017,” said Jennifer Sheriff. “One of our goals with a total of twelve futurity classes (six Limited Open & six Non-Pro) is to promote and reward the Non-Pro Owner/Exhibitor. Also, we hope to gain the color breeds this year with the date change of the APHA World Show. Top color breeds will have additional bonuses and prizes.”
Continue reading …The Mayflower is Sailing to Des Moines, IA, May 4-7
February 22, 2017 Comments Off on The Mayflower is Sailing to Des Moines, IA, May 4-7
The 2017 event will take place at the Jacobson Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Judges for the show will be Andrea Simons, Suzy Jeane, John Kunkle, Jill Newcomb, Murray Griggs, and David Denniston
Continue reading …Helping Horse Owners Prepare For Disasters
February 22, 2017 Comments Off on Helping Horse Owners Prepare For Disasters
What do you do when your companion animals and horses are caught in an accident? Or need to be evacuated because of flood or fire? What do you do when your client calls whose companion animal or horse is trapped?
Continue reading …How Switching Up My Workout Routine Completely Changed My Riding
February 22, 2017 Comments Off on How Switching Up My Workout Routine Completely Changed My Riding
“In my opinion, your core is the essential part of your body that provides maximum results for riding. My top three exercises for this would include: Planks, Flutter Kicks, and Crunches (reverse and regular).”
Continue reading …The Relation Between Gelding Scars and Performance
February 22, 2017 Comments Off on The Relation Between Gelding Scars and Performance
“Anecdotally, it has been found that around a third of all geldings will have some issue relating to the castration scar. When you think about it, that’s quite a few!”
Continue reading …Photo Scrapbook: The Paul Family’s Trip Down Under!
February 22, 2017 Comments Off on Photo Scrapbook: The Paul Family’s Trip Down Under!
Judd, Jennifer, and Allie Paul are enjoying a little down time “Down Under” in Australia while Judd judges the Summer Sizzler horse show. They will be sharing photos of their adventures throughout the week with our EquineChronicle.com readers. Here is the first set. Sleepy koalas, curious kangaroos, and friendly emus, and time at the beach […]
Continue reading …APHA Breeders’ Trust Point Value Up to $8.30
February 21, 2017 Comments Off on APHA Breeders’ Trust Point Value Up to $8.30
For the second consecutive year, the per-point value for APHA’s Breeders’ Trust program has increased. Each Open & Amateur point earned by participating horses in 2016 is worth $8.30—an increase of almost 9.5% (45 cents) over 2015 values.
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