More Around the Ring Photos From 2016 Paint Horse Congress
August 3, 2016 Comments Off on More Around the Ring Photos From 2016 Paint Horse Congress
Thanks to Beth Foster-Hattan for some great candids from around the rings at the 2016 World Wide Paint Horse Congress that recently took place in Tulsa, OK.
Continue reading …How I Prepare For Horsemanship With 2015 AQHYA World Champion Harley Huff
August 3, 2016 Comments Off on How I Prepare For Horsemanship With 2015 AQHYA World Champion Harley Huff
“You have to really want it and go for it. I was always told that it’s better to go out there and ask a lot out of your horse and possibly have a big mistake than to be too conservative and not stand out to the judges.”
Continue reading …How I Prepare For Hunter Under Saddle With 2015 AQHYA World Champion Jenna Jacobs
August 2, 2016 Comments Off on How I Prepare For Hunter Under Saddle With 2015 AQHYA World Champion Jenna Jacobs
Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com each day leading up to the Youth World for interviews with last year’s World Champions as they share tips on how they prepare physically and mentally for their respective disciplines, specific exercises they use to hone their skills, and their top three tips for those hoping to win a golden globe this year.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes Photos From 2016 World Wide Paint Horse Congress
August 1, 2016 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes Photos From 2016 World Wide Paint Horse Congress
Special thanks to Jennifer Horton of bar H Photography for some great photos from the 2016 Worldwide Paint Horse Congress! Stay tuned for complete show results coming soon.
Continue reading …1,560 Attend National Day of the Cowboy, Many Ride a Quarter Horse For the First Time!
August 1, 2016 Comments Off on 1,560 Attend National Day of the Cowboy, Many Ride a Quarter Horse For the First Time!
This year, the Association facilitated more than 200 rides, which gave many youth the opportunity to ride an American Quarter Horse for the first time.
Continue reading …First Set of Horses Head to Brazil For 2016 Rio Olympics!
July 29, 2016 Comments Off on First Set of Horses Head to Brazil For 2016 Rio Olympics!
Baggage allowance: Just like human flights, each equine passenger has an allocated baggage allowance, by weight – however this includes the horse itself! Plus water, hay, 30 kg shavings as bedding, water buckets, feed buckets, tack bags (for saddles and bridles), rugs and any spare equipment.
Continue reading …2016 AQHA Youth World Show Countdown… 1,096 Horses, 761 Exhibitors Expected
July 29, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 AQHA Youth World Show Countdown… 1,096 Horses, 761 Exhibitors Expected
Like in the past, the class with the most entries is Youth Horsemanship with 167, followed by Showmanship with 148, and Trail with 135. Ranch Riding makes an impressive showing as the fourth largest class with 128 entries. Hunt Seat Equitation wraps up the top five with 122 entries.
Continue reading …Throwback Thursday- 2015 AQHA Youth World Show
July 28, 2016 Comments Off on Throwback Thursday- 2015 AQHA Youth World Show
Since the AQHA Youth World Show is fast approaching, and today is Throwback Thursday, we thought we’d share a few of our favorite photos from the 2015 AQHA World Show. Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com next week for interviews with winners, daily photo galleries, blogs, video clips, and up to the minute results on our Facebook […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings at 2016 World Wide Paint Horse Congress- Day 1
July 28, 2016 Comments Off on Around the Rings at 2016 World Wide Paint Horse Congress- Day 1
Thanks to bar H Photography for candids from the World Wide Paint Horse Congress that’s currently underway at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex in Tulsa, OK. The show kicked off yesterday, July 27th, and will continue through Sunday, July 31st. The WWPHC was the second largest APHA show in 2015, how big will it […]
Continue reading …AHC Will Update Economic Impact Study of Horse Industry in 2017
July 28, 2016 Comments Off on AHC Will Update Economic Impact Study of Horse Industry in 2017
The 2005 Economic Impact Study documented the economic effects of the racing, showing, recreation and other segments of the horse industry. It established that the horse industry in all its segments, including racing, showing, and recreation, had a $39 billion effect on the US economy, involved more than 4 million Americans and 9.2 million horses, and supported 1.4 million full-time jobs. The study also provided invaluable demographic data and insights into professions and other industries that are impacted by the equine ownership.
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