Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Lights, Camera, Action show scheduled for May 28-31 at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, California, has been cancelled.
Continue reading …Career Opportunities For OQHA and All American Quarter Horse Congress
May 7, 2015 Comments Off on Career Opportunities For OQHA and All American Quarter Horse Congress
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce two career opportunities that will allow the recipients to work hand in hand with the Association and be responsible for all public relations and communications for the largest single breed horse show in the world, the All American Quarter Horse Congress!
Continue reading …Ad Deadline For July/August Summer World Show and National Issue is May 26th
May 6, 2015 Comments Off on Ad Deadline For July/August Summer World Show and National Issue is May 26th
There will be over 50,000 copies of the July/August issue distributed at shows across the country, and, as usual, it’s mailed to ALL AQHA, NSBA, APHA, ApHC, WCHA, Palomino, IBHA, PtHA, and NRHA judges. In addition, a digital version is posted online at www.EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …New AQHA Horse Welfare Page Includes Lists of Violations, Suspensions, New Fines, and Initiatives
May 6, 2015 Comments Off on New AQHA Horse Welfare Page Includes Lists of Violations, Suspensions, New Fines, and Initiatives
AQHA will periodically publish news releases on AQHA’s website with the names of people who have broken AQHA’s rules pertaining to inhumane treatment and unsportsmanlike conduct, as well as recommendations approved by the Executive Committee.
Continue reading …New Research Shows Calming Effect of Magnesium on Horses
May 6, 2015 Comments Off on New Research Shows Calming Effect of Magnesium on Horses
Today, when the flight reaction is felt to be excessive, some owners opt to use calming supplements, usually containing magnesium. However, to date there has been no published evidence to show that magnesium can have a calmative effect in horses.
Continue reading …Find Out What Happens When Auburn’s Football Team and Equestrian Team Switch Places…
May 5, 2015 Comments Off on Find Out What Happens When Auburn’s Football Team and Equestrian Team Switch Places…
It turns out the ladies had much better luck handling pigskin than the gentlemen did in the saddle…
Continue reading …AzPHC Summer Celebration Show POSTPONED Due to Vesicular Stomatitis Concerns
May 5, 2015 Comments Off on AzPHC Summer Celebration Show POSTPONED Due to Vesicular Stomatitis Concerns
Upon the recommendation of local veterinarians, the APHC Executive Board voted on 5/4/15 to postpone the APHC Summer Celebration in the best interest of the health of our exhibitors’ horses.
Continue reading …Dream Your Way to a World Championship Title…
May 5, 2015 Comments Off on Dream Your Way to a World Championship Title…
Dr. Granat has worked with Olympic gold medalists, professional golfers, tennis pros, and elite young athletes, but his work with equestrians and jockeys is what we found most intriguing…
Continue reading …Speciality AQHA Horse-Themed License Plates!
May 5, 2015 Comments Off on Speciality AQHA Horse-Themed License Plates!
Texas drivers have the opportunity to purchase an American Quarter Horse specialty license plate through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. These plates are the perfect way to show your love and support of America’s favorite equine breed – the American Quarter Horse.
Continue reading …5 Quick Tips For Perfecting Horse Show Patterns
May 4, 2015 Comments Off on 5 Quick Tips For Perfecting Horse Show Patterns
While at home and at the show, I will practice riding around cones without asking my horse to perform any maneuvers or transitions at the cones. Horses often associate cones with a pattern maneuver, so riding past them will help your horse dissociate the two and prevent anticipation.
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