2019 | Equine Chronicle

King Ranch-Owned “Wimpy” Awarded AQHA’s First Registration Number After Winning at FWSS in 44′; Today, Another Stallion Takes Top Honors

January 24, 2019 Comments Off

Horse show competition at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo has been one of the cornerstones of the event, particularly for American Quarter Horses. After all, the breed’s first registration number was issued to a stallion named Wimpy, owned by the King Ranch, after the sorrel took the win as the Grand Champion Stallion at the Show in 1944.

Masterson Farms, LLC Announces Availability of ICSI Breedings to RL Best Of Sudden

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

With the increasing popularity of ICSI procedures (and its minimal use of frozen semen) the decision has been made to make frozen semen available to customers for ICSI use with their mares.

From The Lab: Assisted Reproduction In Mares and Stallions

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

Embryos can be biopsied without harm and that material can be used for determining sex, the potential of genetic diseases, and the potential color coat of a foal.

New Trend- Splitting L2 and L3 Rail Classes and What That Means For Exhibitors

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

“More specifically, it allows a rail trainer to now bring additional horses, much like the Trail, Western Riding, and Ranch Riding trainers have been doing for years. Now, rail trainers have the option to show one horse in Level 2 and another in Level 3, provided the horses meet the eligibility requirements.”

2019 ApHC Rulebook Now Online

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

The 2019 Rulebook for the Appaloosa Horse Club is now online and available for viewing. Click here for the rulebook in PDF form. Click here to request a hard copy of the rulebook.

Select Discounted 2019 Sun Circuit Hotel Rates Expiring Soon

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

We have negotiated discounted rates at hotels near WestWorld, but several of those hotels reservation blocks are expiring soon. Remember, Scottsdale is a VERY POPULAR destination in March. Book now to get your first pick at the best price.

Final Year-End Awards For Oregon QHA

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

Click on the link below to view final year-end award results for the Oregon Quarter Horse Association as well as some fun photos from the banquet. If you’d like for your club’s show results and photos to be featured on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com. 2018 OQHA All Around Awards: All Around Level 1 Youth 14-18 Champion: […]

EC Photo of the Day- Give Me a Name!

January 22, 2019 Comments Off

Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day comes from Sarah Rosciti, who shared these adorable shots of a beautiful 2019 filly by Machine Made and out of Best Game In Town with enough white to make her both AQHA and APHA papered.

A Photo Essay- 2019 NWSS Freestyle Reining

January 22, 2019 Comments Off

On Sunday, January 14th, 49,235 people were in attendance at the 2019 National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver, Colorado. We’re certain that a majority of those were there to watch one of the highlighted events- the RAM Invitational Freestyle Reining.

Fantasia Coming to Equine Affaire in Ohio April 11-13

January 22, 2019 Comments Off

Until you’ve felt the earth-shaking majesty of a galloping six-horse draft hitch or marveled at the silent trust displayed between a horse at liberty and its handler, you’ve never experienced the magic of Fantasia. On April 11-13, Equine Affaire’s signature musical celebration of the horse will bring every horse-lover’s dream to life under the spotlights of the Ohio Expo Center’s coliseum in Columbus, Ohio. Sponsored by Absorbine, the Fantasia is an unforgettable show that sets the beauty, majesty and power of horse and rider to music, serving as the ultimate testament to the heart and soul of the horse.