Equine Chronicle | Archive | March

Congratulations to the New 2014-2015 AQHA Executive Committee

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The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee was elected at the 2014 AQHA Convention in New Orleans. This five-person committee is responsible for implementing important decisions made by AQHA members through the Association’s board of directors.

How To Make an Orphan Foal Feeder

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Special thanks to Russell Ellis of Ellis Quarter Horse Farm for sharing these instructions for how to make your own orphan foal feeder. Ellis would like to thank his good friend Robin Bales for the idea. Robin’s instructions were to get an Igloo cooler and remove the valve at the bottom. After that, you could get […]

22nd National Equine Forum Discusses Topics Like Unnecessary Breeding, Ethical Use of Horses in Sport and Much More

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Whether addressing the problem of unnecessary breeding and the treatment of unwanted horses, the development of a workable equine ID system and a central database or the ethical use of the horse in sport, the consensus was that the industry should pull together to find long-term solutions

AQHA High Point Youth Ranch Pleasure Horse, PHBA WC Mare, Res. WC AQHA Halter Stallion Will Sell in Pro Horse March Online Auction

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Other entries include a PHBA World Champion Halter Mare, a Reserve World Champion AQHA Halter Stallion, Superior Halter Horses plus well-bred show horses prospects and breeding stock. Several breeds are represented, Quarter Horses, Paints and Appaloosas, as well as Palominos, Duns and roans.

Time to Ride “100 Day Horse Challenge” Initiative Offers $100,000 in Cash and Prize For Engaging Newcomers in Horse Activities

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Individual cash prizes up to $25,000 as well as stable equipment, feed, veterinary supplies, and more will be awarded to the hosts that garner the greatest number of new, verified horse enthusiasts.

SmartPak Announces Senior Horses Now Eligible For ColiCare Surgery Reimbursement Program

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New for 2014, the removal of the upper age limit means that senior horses over the age of 25 are no longer excluded from ColiCare. The ColiCare program now offers the same great benefits, including up to $7,500 of colic surgery reimbursement coverage, for life!

Judges Announced For 2014 Worldwide Paint Horse Congress

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Judges for the first POR kicking off with Halter on Wednesday are Mike Hachtel, Chris Thompson, John Boxell, and Lisa Ligon. The second POR set will include Tim Finkenbinder, Scott Neuman, Stephanie Lynn, and Kenny Hall.

TPHC Raises $22,000+ For Charity With “Power of Pink” Horse Show

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With class sizes like more than 40 horses in Youth Halter Geldings, the show saw a total of 771 entries with 174 horses participating. That’s an increase in entries from last year’s total of 601.

Behind the Scenes Photos at 2014 AQHA Convention

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Thanks to Lainie DeBoer for the great photos from the 2014 AQHA Convention currently taking place in New Orleans, LA.

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! AQHA Convention Update With Lainie DeBoer and Michael Tidwell

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“Then, I moved on to our committee meetings where many hot topics were debated such as hunter under saddle, ranch rail pleasure, walk-trot, black stirrups, and changing the age of the junior and senior horse.”