Happy Thursday! Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day features an adorable black colt by Righteous Invitation and out of a Don’t Skip Zip mare named Skippin the Belle. He is proudly owned by Jeff and Alicia Allen of Kentucky. Share your foal photos with us by e-mail at b.bevis@equinechronicle.com or by using #2014foals on […]
Continue reading …“Shadowfax” Horse Star of Lord of the Rings Blockbuster Euthanized Following Sudden Illness
April 24, 2014 Comments Off on “Shadowfax” Horse Star of Lord of the Rings Blockbuster Euthanized Following Sudden Illness
“Shadowfax will have no harness. You do not ride Shadowfax; he is willing to carry you — or not.” -J.R.R. Tolkien
Continue reading …“War Horses: Bred to Serve” Will Highlight Role of Quarter Horse Bloodlines
April 23, 2014 Comments Off on “War Horses: Bred to Serve” Will Highlight Role of Quarter Horse Bloodlines
The exhibit will highlight the special role of the U.S. Army Remount program in the progression of the American Quarter Horse bloodlines. Some of the earliest foundation horses trace back to U.S. Remounts, with many ranches owing the success of their breeding programs and initial solvency to the program.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day- The Thurston Trio
April 23, 2014 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day- The Thurston Trio
Paul and Tami Thurston were very blessed to receive three bundles of joy this foaling season! The first foal is named Rose. She is by Good Terms and out of a daughter of Prinzipple. The second foal is a filly named Wilhimena. She is by Winnies Willy and out of a daughter of A Good Machine. […]
Continue reading …Bug Off! With SmartPak’s Exclusive Line of Fly Protection
April 23, 2014 Comments Off on Bug Off! With SmartPak’s Exclusive Line of Fly Protection
Say goodbye to stomping and swishing, and say hello to a happier and healthier horse! SmartPak’s exclusive line of fly protection is here to keep your horse comfortable and make the fly season a bit more bearable.
Continue reading …Quarter Horse Congress Construction: What’s the $38 Million Going to Be Used For?
April 23, 2014 Comments Off on Quarter Horse Congress Construction: What’s the $38 Million Going to Be Used For?
“Included in that is a provision for upgrading the existing Gilligan Building with things like the leaky roof, upgrading the electrical system, and providing new stalls in that building.”
Continue reading …Learn How to Become an AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder
April 23, 2014 Comments Off on Learn How to Become an AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder
To be accepted into the program, a Ranching Heritage Breeder must own and breed a minimum of five American Quarter Horse mares used to produce ranch horses and must maintain a remuda of horses used to operate a working cattle operation.
Continue reading …Happy Earth Day! 7 Simple Tips to Reduce Your Environmental Hoofprint
April 22, 2014 Comments Off on Happy Earth Day! 7 Simple Tips to Reduce Your Environmental Hoofprint
How can you help? Are you paying attention to things like how many horses you should house per acre and how to properly maintain pastures with fertilization and controlled grazing? Here are a few simple tips for reducing your environmental hoofprint.
Continue reading …Trip of a Lifetime: Horsepacking Adventures Tracking Mustangs Through the Wilderness
April 22, 2014 Comments Off on Trip of a Lifetime: Horsepacking Adventures Tracking Mustangs Through the Wilderness
Track wild horses and relive the Old West in the seldom-visited Pizona area of the Inyo National Forest. From a central meadow camp, riders track mustangs in their natural pinyon forest habitat. Observe and photograph mustang herds and wildflowers.
Continue reading …Shannon Burwash Memorial Award Will Honor Late AQHA Director
April 22, 2014 Comments Off on Shannon Burwash Memorial Award Will Honor Late AQHA Director
Shannon’s involvement with the horse industry, and more specifically the Quarter Horse industry, was extensive.
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