Diary of an Equine NFL Mascot: Thunder’s Journey to the Super Bowl
January 29, 2014 Comments Off on Diary of an Equine NFL Mascot: Thunder’s Journey to the Super Bowl
Given his well-deserved celebrity status, Thunder will be traveling in style to the big game in a specially designed plane much like those used to transport international competition horses overseas. The size of his stall, the temperature of the plane, and other important details concerning the cabin atmosphere and experience of the flight have been considered to ensure that Thunder arrives well-rested and ready to perform in New Jersey.
Continue reading …Novice Amateur Showmanship Class + Escapee Steer = New Event- Cowmanship!
January 29, 2014 Comments Off on Novice Amateur Showmanship Class + Escapee Steer = New Event- Cowmanship!
This event started as a regular Novice Amateur Showmanship class and was elevated to a whole new level when an escapee steer from the Equidome found his way into The Equine Chronicle arena right in the middle of Glenda’s set-up and quartering for the judges!
Continue reading …Trailering Your Horse Through the Polar Vortex
January 29, 2014 Comments Off on Trailering Your Horse Through the Polar Vortex
“Stopping on snow or ice without skidding and/or jackknifing takes extra distance. Use brakes very gently to avoid skidding,” added Riss. “If you begin to skid or jackknife, ease up on the brake and steer into the skid to regain control.”
Continue reading …APHA Youth Receive Scholarships During Ft. Worth Stock Show
January 29, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Youth Receive Scholarships During Ft. Worth Stock Show
“I started the scholarship program about 20 years under one of my terms as president,” TPHC Corresponding Secretary Linda Gordon said. “I feel that the Youth are the future for everything we do. If we can help some of them out in any form or fashion, that’s what we need to do.”
Continue reading …Extended Cold Spell Poses Risks to Livestock
January 28, 2014 Comments Off on Extended Cold Spell Poses Risks to Livestock
“We’ve already seen a case where a horse fell through the ice and had to be rescued earlier this month. There’s always a risk for that as animals search for water sources and end up walking out onto ice-covered ponds.”
Continue reading …NCEA Season Begins With Two Wins For UGA
January 28, 2014 Comments Off on NCEA Season Begins With Two Wins For UGA
The break in the NCEA season ended over the weekend and the trek toward the NCEA championship in April began. In Tennessee, the University of Tennessee Martin hosted Delaware State and Georgia. The No.6 ranked Georgia Bulldogs made the most of the weekend by finishing 2-0.
Continue reading …AQHA to Make Major Announcement About Youth on Feb 3rd
January 28, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA to Make Major Announcement About Youth on Feb 3rd
The American Quarter Horse Association and American Quarter Horse Youth Association will make a big announcement at 11 a.m. CST on February 3 via live Web stream at www.aqha.com/youth. Mark your calendar to be sure you are among the first to know about exciting news that will positively affect the youth of our industry.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: A “Bronc”o Rooting For the Seahawks
January 27, 2014 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: A “Bronc”o Rooting For the Seahawks
Although you might imagine that most of your horsey friends will be rooting for the Broncos, due to the horse connection with the team’s name, that’s not necessarily the case. We met the Preston family of Kent, Washington who went to great lengths to show off their Seahawks pride by dressing their own “bronc”o in the Seahawk blue and green.
Continue reading …The Battle is Over- NFR Will Stay in Las Vegas Through 2024
January 27, 2014 Comments Off on The Battle is Over- NFR Will Stay in Las Vegas Through 2024
Per the agreement, LVE will guarantee $16.5 million annually in purse and sponsorship for the Wrangler NFR. From 2015-19, the contestant purse will be $10 million, while stock contractors will receive $3 million annually.
Continue reading …MI Man Killed in Crash Caused by Detached Horse Trailer
January 27, 2014 Comments Off on MI Man Killed in Crash Caused by Detached Horse Trailer
We are saddened to relay the news that a young man from Michigan was killed in a car accident on Saturday morning when a horse trailer detached from the truck it was being pulled by and struck another vehicle. At this time, there appears to be no information as to whether or not the trailer […]
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