The 2014 Palomino World Show recently took place July 9-20 in Tunica, MS. Some of the largest classes at the show included Ranch Horse Pleasure- 13 Yearling Longe Line- 13 Senior Hunter Under Saddle- 15 Senior Trail- 17 Challenged Horseman W/T Western Horsemanship Unassisted- 17 Amateur Hunter Under Saddle- 17 Amateur Western Pleasure- 17 Junior […]
Continue reading …Lyme Disease in Horses, More Questions Than Answers
July 23, 2014 Comments Off on Lyme Disease in Horses, More Questions Than Answers
“The challenge with identifying Lyme disease in horses is that the clinical signs can range from changes in behavior to lameness in different limbs to weight loss,” says Grice, who works at Rhinebeck Equine in Rhinebeck, N.Y.
Continue reading …2014 Around the Ring Photos at PQHA Mid Summer Madness
July 23, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Around the Ring Photos at PQHA Mid Summer Madness
Special thanks to Rita McMullen for providing all of the fun candid photos from the 2014 PQHA Mid Summer Madness.
Continue reading …2,300+ Entries and $30,000 in Prizes at PQHA’s Mid-Summer Madness
July 23, 2014 Comments Off on 2,300+ Entries and $30,000 in Prizes at PQHA’s Mid-Summer Madness
Wednesday kicked off the annual Novice show with over 300 entries. Tuesday evening, Professional Horseman and AQHA judge Jonathan Meilleur provided a free Trail clinic for exhibitors. Thursday through Sunday was a full AQHA show with 105 classes.
Continue reading …Help Increase AQHA’s Presence in Washington D.C.
July 23, 2014 Comments Off on Help Increase AQHA’s Presence in Washington D.C.
Not only does AQHPAC help elect and keep horse-friendly congressmen and senators in Washington, it also is a powerful tool that opens doors and allows AQHA to educate those members of Congress on the size and scope of the American Quarter Horse industry.
Continue reading …Now $2,000 Total Scholarships to be Awarded at World Wide Paint Horse Congress
July 23, 2014 Comments Off on Now $2,000 Total Scholarships to be Awarded at World Wide Paint Horse Congress
“Another $500 has been added to our scholarship offerings at the Congress,” stated Congress Chair Casey West.“Thanks to the Ready Law Office, there will be a random draw for a $250 scholarship in Youth Western Pleasure 13 and Under and $250 in Youth Western Pleasure 14-18.”
Continue reading …Fun Horse Camp Activity With The Equine Chronicle!
July 22, 2014 Comments Off on Fun Horse Camp Activity With The Equine Chronicle!
BONUS: Fun Horse Camp Activity- HORSE MAGAZINE BINGO
You will need: large white poster boards, scissors for every kid, a glue stick for each team, a large stack of horse magazines and catalogs, a black Sharpie and yardstick – for measuring and drawing squares.
SmartPak Introduces New SmartImmune Formula- Innovative Pellets With Antioxidants, Mushrooms, and Prebiotics
July 22, 2014 Comments Off on SmartPak Introduces New SmartImmune Formula- Innovative Pellets With Antioxidants, Mushrooms, and Prebiotics
“This unique supplement is a great way to help promote healthy immune function and help horses combat the negative effects of stress.”
Continue reading …The Not So “Little Buckeye” Kicks Off First Weekend of Six-Day, Sold-Out, Sunbury Super Event With HUGE Entry Increase
July 22, 2014 Comments Off on The Not So “Little Buckeye” Kicks Off First Weekend of Six-Day, Sold-Out, Sunbury Super Event With HUGE Entry Increase
Large class sizes continued with 40 entries in Level 1 Youth Horsemanship and even 15 competitors in Leadline! Show management has indicated that entries were up by 750 for The Little Buckeye over last year.
Continue reading …2014 Around the Ring Photos at Gordyville Shootout/Classic Futurity
July 22, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Around the Ring Photos at Gordyville Shootout/Classic Futurity
The 2014 Gordyville Shootout/NSBA Futurity recently took place July 17-20 at Gordyville USA in Gifford, Il. Judges for the six AQHA shows were Jill Newcomb, Dave Fairchild, Curtis Reynolds, Ryan Kail, Larry Little, and Kelly Smith. Special thanks to Impulsive Concept Designs for providing a selection of fun around the ring photos from the event.
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