This is “Caan And Company One” but lovingly known as Ace, who is turning 30 today, February 12th! “He was shown in the all-around for years before retiring to a therapeutic riding program and then eventually finding his forever home with Alexis Knoles,” explains Mallory Dehaes. “He still enjoys trail rides and playing in his […]
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein Growing up in California, Crysta Brown was bitten by the horse bug at an early age. Like many who find their families can’t support their horse habit, she began cleaning stalls to pay for her lessons as a teen, and that eventually led to her first assistant trainer gig. “My mom was […]
Continue reading …Pictured is Laurie Hoopes from Vermilion, Ohio, with her horse, Simply Presidential, and Charlie Cole at the 2023 AQHA World Championship Show when Charlie was Pleasure Driving World Champion for the 11th time. In addition, “Abe” won the triple crown in 2023, winning an NSBA World and Reserve World Championhip, a Congress Championship, and the AQHA […]
Continue reading …The Kansas Quarter Horse Association Prairie Classic is underway February 7-11, 2024, at State Fair Park, Oklahoma City, OK. It’s one of the Top 10 AQHA Circuits in the U.S., and we have an ever-growing set of G-Man style candid photos from the Pipkin Family and Maestas Show Horses, plus some pics from the Galyeans! The […]
Continue reading …From St Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Create a virtual card for St. Jude patients like Swayzie. Choose a patient art-inspired card, and then select a pre-written message, or write your own message! Click here to send your card and see Swayzie: Valentine ecards for patients – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Español Learn more about […]
Continue reading …From AQHA: Legendary country music star Toby Keith, who was also an avid horseman, died February 5, 2024, at the age of 62 due to stomach cancer. The singer passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, said a notice posted to his official website. Keith had 20 No. 1 Billboard hit songs, including “Shoulda Been A […]
Continue reading …From AQHA: Even though the deadline to submit AQHA rule-change proposals for the 2024 AQHA Convention was December 31, 2023, your input is encouraged and taken into consideration when decisions are being made at the annual convention. After all, it is AQHA members who lead the charge toward changes that make the Association – and […]
Continue reading …“The typical expression of opening Friendship would be something like, ‘What? You too? I thought I was the only one.’” – C.S. Lewis. Thank you to Tara Taggart Miller for another fabulous friendship photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Canadian born Neuman will continue to serve as the AQHA Director of Competition along with stepping into this new role. From the Canadian Quarter Horse Association: Neuman’s extensive knowledge and experience in international affairs makes him a valuable addition to the enhancement of our international department. Scott has been involved with AQHA for over […]
Continue reading …From the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee: Although protein is normally listed as a nutrient, horses actually have a requirement for amino acids, the building blocks of protein, rather than for protein itself. Protein is the least efficient energy source for your horse, so high protein does not automatically equal high energy. Carbohydrates, fats, and fiber […]
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