AjPHA Presidential Service Project Thriving Under Leadership of Youth Competitor Meredith Milton
October 3, 2014 Comments Off on AjPHA Presidential Service Project Thriving Under Leadership of Youth Competitor Meredith Milton
Meredith Milton, the 2014–2015 AjPHA president, took on a big project when she announced she wanted to create an endowment for the Youth Superior Sportsmanship Award to increase the annual scholarship from $500, sponsored by Hart Trailers, to a $2,500 scholarship. A natural leader and outgoing young horsewoman, she wasted no time in networking with Paint Horse industry leaders to help her generate ideas and organize fundraisers.
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Marilyn Masterson and her five year-old mare, Suddenly Its Time, aka “Suzie,” are busily wrapping up an impressive show season. Recently, the pair was named the Reserve NSBA World Champions in Amateur 50 and Over Western Pleasure and fourth place in Western Pleasure at the AQHA Select World Show.
Continue reading …6,500+ Entries Recorded at AZ. Fall Championship
October 2, 2014 Comments Off on 6,500+ Entries Recorded at AZ. Fall Championship
Chris Jeter stepped out of his usual judge’s chair to serve as the show’s giveaway coordinator. He had great fun roaming the arenas initiating fun games, trivia contests, and even challenged the Select Amateur Western Pleasure riders to a dance competition for a pair of Woods’ Western chaps.
Continue reading …The Grooming Company Launches Newly Redesigned Website HealthyHairCare.com
October 2, 2014 Comments Off on The Grooming Company Launches Newly Redesigned Website HealthyHairCare.com
Come on in, everyone’s invited to take a cruise around the new internet home of Healthy HairCare, Silverado Show Grooming, Old Timer’s Equine and IntenseEQ.
Continue reading …One Novice Youth’s Journey to the Big Leagues: Ashley Roach and Zip Skip and Strut
October 2, 2014 Comments Off on One Novice Youth’s Journey to the Big Leagues: Ashley Roach and Zip Skip and Strut
For Roach, learning how to become a successful team with her horse involved accepting their flaws, working to improve them, and focusing on their strengths. Always seeking to improve her horsemanship skills, Roach has some sage advice for other young riders looking to develop a stronger partnership with their horse.
Continue reading …Gobble, Gobble, Gobble! SOQHA Turkey Circuit is Coming Up Nov. 29-30
October 2, 2014 Comments Off on Gobble, Gobble, Gobble! SOQHA Turkey Circuit is Coming Up Nov. 29-30
Information courtesy of Mark Harrell Horse Shows Gobble, Gobble, Gobble! The 2014 SOQHA Turkey Circuit is coming up November 29-30 in Wilmington, Ohio. The two-day show will take place at Roberts Arena and will be triple-judged. Judges will include Tim Finkenbinder, Mike Weaver, and one TBD judge. $5,000 in added money will be offered in […]
Continue reading …Fall Championship Season Will Award Millions to American Quarter Horse Owners
October 2, 2014 Comments Off on Fall Championship Season Will Award Millions to American Quarter Horse Owners
The All American Quarter Horse Congress, the world’s largest gathering of American Quarter Horses, will award more than $570,000 in cash prizes to the top exhibitors who compete in Masters, National Reining Horse and National Snaffle Bit association classes alone.
Continue reading …Is Facebook a Judge’s Worst Enemy?
October 1, 2014 Comments Off on Is Facebook a Judge’s Worst Enemy?
There is no denying that Facebook is the most powerful social media tool with numerous social benefits for connecting friends and sharing news and information. But, when it comes to judges and exhibitors interacting with each other on Facebook, there is a fine line of what is acceptable and what is unethical….
Continue reading …Botulism: May Be Good For Wrinkles, But It’s Deadly For Horses
October 1, 2014 Comments Off on Botulism: May Be Good For Wrinkles, But It’s Deadly For Horses
There are some antitoxin products for treating horses with botulism, but since the disease can kill a horse quickly, it’s best to try to prevent it. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine that covers all types.
Continue reading …Congratulations Nancy Sue Ryan and Larry Hansch on Recent Nuptials!
October 1, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations Nancy Sue Ryan and Larry Hansch on Recent Nuptials!
Everyone here at The Equine Chronicle would like to send out a big congratulations to two of our good friends in the horse industry. Horse industry professionals, judges, competitors, and horse trainers, Nancy Sue Ryan and Larry Hansch, were joined in holy matrimony this week. We wish you both the very best for a long […]
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