NRHA Board Supports Approved Events Resuming on May 1st
April 29, 2020 Comments Off on NRHA Board Supports Approved Events Resuming on May 1st
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Board of Directors supports resuming NRHA-approved events beginning on May 1, 2020, as long as show producers and exhibitors adhere to local and state regulations surrounding COVID-19 and take measures to assure the safety of all involved.
Continue reading …AQHA Congratulates 2019 Show Leaders
April 29, 2020 Comments Off on AQHA Congratulates 2019 Show Leaders
Markel Insurance All-Around Youth 13-&-Under: Lazy Lopin Guy and Sydney Sargent of Paris, Kentucky
Markel Insurance All-Around 14-18: Zips Bossy Chip and Ellexxah Ireland Maxwell of West Mansfield, Ohio
AQHA All-Around Select Amateur: Investin A Goodbar and Scott Allen Reinartz of Crossroads, Texas
AQHA All-Around Amateur: Solo Invested and Tony Anderman of Saint Cloud, Minnesota
AQHA All-Around Junior Horse: Whose Your Bay Bae owned by Kelly M. Birkenholtz of Newton, Iowa
AQHA All-Around Senior Horse: Cruize owned by Stephanie Janis of Groton, Massachusetts
AQHA Leading Exhibitor: Jennifer Louise Paul of New Albany, Ohio
EC TV- COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Showmanship Instruction
April 28, 2020 Comments Off on EC TV- COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Showmanship Instruction
Click here to view the article that accompanies this instructional video. EC TV- COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Showmanship In continuation of our highly popular COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide, we have a special Showmanship pattern, just for Equine Chronicle readers, courtesy of Shannon Vroegh. Check out the video of the pattern, performed by Mallory Vroegh. Click […]
Continue reading …Charity Accepting Contributions to Help Horses Impacted by COVID-19 With Feed and Vet Care
April 28, 2020 Comments Off on Charity Accepting Contributions to Help Horses Impacted by COVID-19 With Feed and Vet Care
Feed assistance funds will be distributed through a new, temporary disaster relief effort called “Feed for Horses.” The Foundation will work with recognized equine nonprofit organizations with whom it has established relationships to provide feed assistance.
Continue reading …Horse Returns to Training After 2 Colic Surgeries and Removal of 15 Feet of Intestine
April 28, 2020 Comments Off on Horse Returns to Training After 2 Colic Surgeries and Removal of 15 Feet of Intestine
Aguado gave Monty a dose of flunixin, a drug commonly used on horses to relieve pain associated with colic. The drug did not seem to have any effect, and Monty’s condition was not improving. Having never experienced colic with her horses, Aguado called Monty’s veterinarian and his trainer. Due to the late hour, they suggested getting him to the UC Davis veterinary hospital immediately, as its Large Animal Clinic’s 24/7 emergency service was the only place that could help him.
Continue reading …COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Showmanship
April 28, 2020 Comments Off on COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Showmanship
Breaking to a walk from an extended trot, without stopping, is tough enough as it is, but this transition is made even more challenging, because it occurs on a left bending arc. “Think about how this transition it tougher because the break to the walk is on a left bending arc. The horse has to increase his step to follow you around the arc on the outside.”
Continue reading …Survey Results on Effect of COVID-19 on Horse Industry
April 27, 2020 Comments Off on Survey Results on Effect of COVID-19 on Horse Industry
Of the 2,221 respondents that keep their horse at a barn (not privately), nearly 84% reported their barn has implemented measures to allow for social distancing and most felt the measures are satisfactory. Approximately 40% are concerned that the ongoing situation may make it difficult to provide for their horses’ needs (e.g. board costs, feed, forage, farrier bills, vet bills).
Continue reading …Level 1 Classes Added to Respective 2020 AQHA World Shows
April 24, 2020 Comments Off on Level 1 Classes Added to Respective 2020 AQHA World Shows
“AQHA received multiple requests from exhibitors to host the Nutrena Level 1 classes later in the year,” said Justin Billings, AQHA chief show officer. “After careful consideration and discussions with AQHA leadership and the host facilities, we are pleased to have the opportunity to add the Nutrena Level 1 classes to the respective AQHA world shows, which will be held pending local, state and government mandates due to the worldwide pandemic.”
Continue reading …COVID-19 Equine Resources Platform
April 22, 2020 Comments Off on COVID-19 Equine Resources Platform
The Equine Science Center at Rutgers has created a helpful resource list for COVID-19 equine related items. There is a Jobs and Hiring Portal, Frequently Asked Questions about the Emergency CARES program, worker benefits and protection, small business emergency assistance, preventing spread of COVID-19 in equestrian facilities, financial assistance options, and more. Click here to […]
Continue reading …EC TV- COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Equitation Video
April 22, 2020 Comments Off on EC TV- COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Equitation Video
Check out this instructional video that accompanies our latest article in the COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide Series- Equitation, thanks to Shannon McCulloch Bacon and Maria Salazar.
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