The Board received numerous comments from open competitors requesting that the first go-round start one day later to allow horses more time to settle in after being transported from home to Oklahoma City. The Board considered this request, along with a detailed study of the performance of horses competing on the first day.
Continue reading …Stephanie Moore of Sure A Winner Farm is one lucky lady. She has not one, not two, but three beautiful, healthy foals she’d like to show off during today’s edition of EC Foal of the Day. The first is a charming grey filly by Truly Priceless and out of TheOnly WayTo Travel, a Congress Top 15 […]
Continue reading …From birth to age two, a young horse can achieve 90 percent or more of its full adult size, sometimes putting on as many as three pounds per day. Feeding young horses is a balancing act, as the nutritional start a foal gets can have a profound effect on its health and soundness for the rest of its life.
Continue reading …We all admire the equine athlete, the captivating blend of speed, control, grace and endurance. But the added stress of performance requires an optimal diet, with plenty of energy from carbohydrates and fats, high quality protein, adequate minerals, and vitamins.
Continue reading …WHENTHEDEALISDONE who will take home the $15,000 check in the 3 and Over Novice Horse WP Slot class at the SOQHA Madness in March? Could a CAPE CRUSADER swoop in to snag a SOFHISTIKATED KISS from someone who thinks SHES SO POSH? Or will a HOT LITTLE ROMEO wake a VERSION MARY from her BEAUTI […]
Continue reading …Is your area prone to flooding? What about tornadoes or blizzards? If the roads are closed, how do you get food to your horses?
Continue reading …“The most common mistake that people make is over-blanketing in a trailer and creating a sweaty animal, which can be harmful. Long-distance transport has been repeatedly proven to dehydrate horses, so adding to water loss by creating a sweat is dangerous.”
Continue reading …Amanda Carmen Scott-Rickerson’s new filly is enjoying the first day of spring-like weather in the south. This sweet filly is by The Dance King and out of Prissnleaguer, a daughter of Sheiks Big Leaguer. To share your 2014 foal photos with us, e-mail b.bevis@equinechronicle.com or use #2014foals. Check out all of the foal photos by […]
Continue reading …Currently, APHA has 13 standing committees—each of which is comprised of members, an Executive Committee liaison and a staff liaison. These committees are vital to provide input and suggestions about issues facing the organization and ways to help it prosper.
Continue reading …AQHA has established a Political Action Committee with the goal of educating members of Congress about the size and scope of the American Quarter Horse industry. The PAC is a campaigning method that is funded only by donations.
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