National Boot Drive: Horses4Heroes Looking for 25,000 Pounds of Used Boots and Shoes
August 22, 2013 Comments Off on National Boot Drive: Horses4Heroes Looking for 25,000 Pounds of Used Boots and ShoesHorses4Heroes, in partnership with Funds2Orgs, has launched Healin’ Boots, a national campaign to collect 25,000 pounds of used boots and shoes by Sept. 30. The Las Vegas-based non-profit hopes to raise $10,000 for its programs that provide free recreational and therapeutic equestrian programs to returning combat veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors, as well […]
Continue reading …Announcing the Launch of College Equestrian Scholarships, An Equine Scholarship Agency
August 22, 2013 Comments Off on Announcing the Launch of College Equestrian Scholarships, An Equine Scholarship AgencyWe are pleased to announce the launch of College Equestrian Scholarships, an equine scholarship agency. We provide life coaching, portfolio preparation, video editing, social media advice, resume’ preparation, a personalized website, contact information of college coaches and more. Our team consists of Kristin Hansen and Kathleen Downs. Kristin rides and shows in the AQHA and […]
Continue reading …Outrage in Salt Lake City After Horse Collapses During Carriage Ride, Expected to Recover
August 22, 2013 Comments Off on Outrage in Salt Lake City After Horse Collapses During Carriage Ride, Expected to RecoverAccording to a piece in the New York Daily News, animal rights activists are up in arms over an event that occurred this week in Salt Lake City where a 13-year-old carriage horse collapsed mid-ride. Thankfully, “Jerry” is expected to recover. As a cautionary note, the images within the article might be considered as disturbing […]
Continue reading …To Be or Not to Be a Horse Owner: Expectations to Talk Through With Your Kids
August 22, 2013 Comments Off on To Be or Not to Be a Horse Owner: Expectations to Talk Through With Your KidsYour daughter or son comes back from summer camp where he or she enjoyed the horseback riding program and has found a new love – horses…or perhaps the child has been horse crazy all along…or maybe your inner-child has always thought it would be fun to own a horse. Now, for what-ever reason, you are […]
Continue reading …In the July/August issue of The Equine Chronicle, I shared advice from seven of today’s most noted AQHA trainers and judges on what it takes to stand out in the showmanship pen. For this month’s issue, I interviewed eight AQHA competitors to find out their secrets for shining in the showmanship pen. Here’s what they […]
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences to the Booth Family Following the Passing of Husband and Father, Bobby Booth
August 21, 2013 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences to the Booth Family Following the Passing of Husband and Father, Bobby BoothUPDATE: A memorial service for Bobby Booth will be held tomorrow, Friday, August 23 in Dallas, TX at 1:00 pm at the Park Cities Presbyterian Church at 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue. The family is asking that instead of flowers donations be made to the Make-A-Wish chapter of North Texas in Bobby’s name. We would like […]
Continue reading …Judge Orders AQHA to Pay Plaintiffs $900,000 in Cloning Case Legal Fees
August 21, 2013 Comments Off on Judge Orders AQHA to Pay Plaintiffs $900,000 in Cloning Case Legal FeesAccording to the Amarillo Globe-News, earlier this week a U.S. District judge ordered AQHA to pay approximately $900,000 in legal fees involved in the current cloning case. The Association has indicated they plan to continue to move forward with appeal efforts if/when the judge enters a court order that they must register clones. Click here […]
Continue reading …Time is Running Out For the Chance to Win a Hannah’s Jewelry Ring From Shorty’s Caboy Hattery
August 20, 2013 Comments Off on Time is Running Out For the Chance to Win a Hannah’s Jewelry Ring From Shorty’s Caboy HatteryTime is quickly running out for the chance to win a beautiful silver and diamond ring from Hannah’s Jewelry in Shorty’s Caboy Hattery’s prize drawing. Tickets for the drawing went on sale in January, and only 100 tickets will be sold. The cost for each ticket is $100, and the ring is valued at $4,500! […]
Continue reading …This rambunctious 2013 filly is by Gettin Impulsive and out of Zippin Good Bar. Photo sent in by Shannon Williams. If you have a foal photo you’d like to share send it to b.bevis@equinechronicle.com
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