Congratulations Erica and Jared Greathouse on Birth of Son!
July 27, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations Erica and Jared Greathouse on Birth of Son!
The Equine Chronicle would like to congratulate a member of our extended family, freelance writer Erica (Lang) Greathouse, following the birth of her first son. Derek Joseph Greathouse was welcomed into the world on July 19th, 2015, weighing six pounds and six ounces.
Continue reading …UDPATE: $23,500 Reward Being Offered For Info. About Attacks on 3 Show Horses at Reining By The Bay
July 27, 2015 Comments Off on UDPATE: $23,500 Reward Being Offered For Info. About Attacks on 3 Show Horses at Reining By The Bay
“They did a blood test, but it’s going to be hard to pinpoint what was used to poison him,” she says. “Especially since they had to give him other medications because he was colicking. With the video surveillance, we hope someone will be caught. This is a terrible thing to happen in our industry.”
Continue reading …APHA Honors Judges For Years of Service
July 24, 2015 Comments Off on APHA Honors Judges For Years of Service
In the first year of this program, APHA will present rings to the 30- and 40-year tenure recipients; 20-year judges will receive their rings in 2016. By 2017, the program will be on-track to award the 10-year recipients.
Continue reading …Presenting the WCHA Ranch Horse Challenge! Sponsored by The Equine Chronicle
July 24, 2015 Comments Off on Presenting the WCHA Ranch Horse Challenge! Sponsored by The Equine Chronicle
What’s a Ranch Horse Challenge doing at a Halter Futurity? We had the opportunity to chat with Committee member, Luke Castle, to find out more about this innovative new event.
Continue reading …Tips For Promoting Your Equine Business on Pinterest
July 24, 2015 Comments Off on Tips For Promoting Your Equine Business on Pinterest
Horses are visually appealing creatures, and the equine community is extremely dedicated. So it’s only natural that Pinterest has developed into a profitable marketing tool for the equine industry at large.
Continue reading …Paint Horse Championships Come to Nebraska
July 24, 2015 Comments Off on Paint Horse Championships Come to Nebraska
“We are excited about the championships because the extra awards and prestige are providing major incentives for people to come,” Colleen Dubsky, Nebraska Paint Horse Club Awards Committee Chair, said. “We have been advertising at our club shows with flyers. We think it will increase entries from all the out-of-state exhibitors and bring them to Nebraska.”
Continue reading …New SmartPak R&R Support For Horses on Stall Rest
July 23, 2015 Comments Off on New SmartPak R&R Support For Horses on Stall Rest
New SmartPak Support For Horses on Stall Rest
Continue reading …PQHA Mid-Summer Madness Show Exceeds Expectations With 6,800 Entries
July 23, 2015 Comments Off on PQHA Mid-Summer Madness Show Exceeds Expectations With 6,800 Entries
The PQHA Mid-Summer Madness show sold over 625 stalls, had total entries of almost 6,800 over the four day/six judge event (an increase of 15% from 2014) and boasted over $30,000 in added money and exhibitor benefits. Exhibitors from over 19 states and Canada were represented at the show.
Continue reading …American Paint Horse Heads to Special Olympics World Games This Weekend
July 23, 2015 Comments Off on American Paint Horse Heads to Special Olympics World Games This Weekend
Acclaimed, a 2007 chestnut overo gelding by Zippos Sensation and out of Seeking Snowdrops, was selected as a mount for the equestrian events during the Games. The equestrian portion of the World Games will take place July 28–August 1 at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center.
Continue reading …Displays For 9 Legends Unveiled at AQHA Hall of Fame & Museum
July 23, 2015 Comments Off on Displays For 9 Legends Unveiled at AQHA Hall of Fame & Museum
Four men were inducted in March during the 2015 AQHA Convention: Thomas Bradbury of Byers, Colorado; AQHA Past President Jim Helzer of Arlington, Texas; the late Stanley Johnston of Miller, South Dakota; and the late Ted Wells Jr. of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Five horses were also inducted: 1989 mare Corona Chick, the 1959 stallion Coy’s Bonanza, the 1930 stallion Plaudit, the 1979 stallion Smart Little Lena and the 1962 Thoroughbred stallion Azure Te.
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