2014 | Equine Chronicle

Even Tighter Security For This Year’s Belmont Stakes…

May 22, 2014 Comments Off

The New York State Gaming Commission and The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced enhanced security protocols for horses running in the four $1 million-plus Grade 1 stakes races on Belmont Stakes Day, June 7, 2014. All horses potentially participating in the Knob Creek Manhattan ($1 million), the Ogden Phipps ($1 million), the Metropolitan […]

Throwback Thursday- Back in the Day With Mike Carter

May 22, 2014 Comments Off

“That was in western pleasure. We didn’t do a lot of grooming back then! That was before banded manes. Banded manes aren’t very old, you know, when you’re as old as me anyway.”

Results From 2014 Tri-State Quarter Horse Association- May 17-18

May 22, 2014 Comments Off

The second portion of the Tri-State Quarter Horse Association’s “Show With a View” recently concluded May 17-18 in Greensburg, PA. Judges for the first show May 10-11 were Jeff Greaves and Cindy Rucker. Judges for the May 17-18 show were Pierre Briere and Mike Carter. Click here to view individual class results for May 10-11. May 10-11 High […]

2014 Sun and Surf All-Around Awards

May 22, 2014 Comments Off

Thanks to show secretary Kathy Davis we have final all-around results from the 2014 Sun and Surf circuit that took place last week in Del Mar, California. Amateur: The Krymsun Moon/Stephanie Kofu Youth: One Hot Loper/Aspen Crew Open Junior Horse: Huntin My Zipper Select Amateur: Cee Money/ Dan Yeager Novice Amateur: UF Certainly a Priss/Larissa […]

Details About AQHA World Show Sale Bonus Program

May 22, 2014 Comments Off

Developed by the AQHA World Championship Show Sale Committee, the new bonus program offers buyers the option to pay $1,000, which will make the World Show Sale-purchased horse eligible to show at one or all of the AQHA World Shows (Zoetis Versatility Ranch Horse, Adequan Select, Built Ford Tough AQHYA and AQHA world championship shows) the year following the sale without having to qualify for the respective show.

Just Posted! 2014 PtHA World Show Pattern Book is Online

May 21, 2014 Comments Off

Only a few weeks remain before the 2014 Pinto World Championship Show will take place June 9-21 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The pattern book for the show has been posted online early so you can get in some extra practice! Download today and get started!

CA Man Arrested Following Disappearance of Quarter Horses

May 21, 2014 Comments Off

“Instead of going to Fresno County as promised, the mare (for sure) and the gelding (it is believed) were transported from Madera, California, and sold to the Florence Packing Company, an operational transfer station located in Stanwood, Wash.,” Stuart said.

The Other Side of Marrita Black- Home Décor For the Horse Lover

May 21, 2014 Comments Off

“It’s a fun challenge to see how I can incorporate a horse into the design of a lamp, mirror, or other home décor,” Black says. “I especially like art that can be used.”

Wacky Wednesday: Caution Online Buyers- Photoshop Tricks to Alter a Horse’s Appearance

May 21, 2014 Comments Off

A new YouTube video from SouthArabians.com shows just how easy it is to alter a sale photo of a horse by perfecting conformation flaws with just a few clicks of a button. The title of the video, “Photo Magic- Create a Superstar in 2 Minutes,” is meant as “a practical guide to show you how easy it is to alter pictures… and trick you with them.”

SmartPak Memorial Day Sale- 10% Off

May 21, 2014 Comments Off

May 24-26 is Memorial Day weekend! In honor of this special occasion and the official kickoff of summer, SmartPak is offering 10% off orders plus orders over $75 ship free. All shoppers have to do is use promo code MEM14 during check-out.