Pricing Foals – One Part Art, One Part Science, but Mostly a Gamble
January 22, 2019 Comments Off on Pricing Foals – One Part Art, One Part Science, but Mostly a Gamble
After waiting 11 months, the day has finally arrived. A beautiful, bright-eyed, wobbly-legged baby has joined your herd. Even though he’s only one day old, he has already accrued quite the list of expenses – from the stud fee to the cost of feed and vet care for the expectant mare, and more.
Continue reading …Bidding Open For 3 Stallion Service Auctions in January
January 22, 2019 Comments Off on Bidding Open For 3 Stallion Service Auctions in January
“Mare owners can buy breeding to 370 stallions before the end of January. BIDDING WILL CLOSE on 3 stallion service auctions between January 23rd and the 31st,” says Mike Jennings, of Professional Auction Services, LLC. “These auctions feature breedings to top Halter and pleasure stallions registered with AQHA, APHA, ApHC and Color Breeds. Many World Champions and World Champion Sires are offered.”
Continue reading …Congratulations APHA Judge Emeritus Recipients For 2019
January 22, 2019 Comments Off on Congratulations APHA Judge Emeritus Recipients For 2019
Gerald Butler (1991–2018), 27 Years
Bill French (1989–2018), 29 Years
Ed Mayfield (1970–2018), 48 Years
R. J. Muir (1977– 2018), 41 Years
Mike Sheppard (1978–2018), 40 Years
Dan Williams (1978–2018), 40 Years
Roger L Johnson (1978 – 2018), 40 Years
Pat Trebesch (1978 – 2018), 40 Years
Carl McCuistion (2006 – 2018), 12 Years, awarded posthumously, approved by the APHA Judges Committee per the guidelines of the Emeritus Award.
Happy 88th Birthday to Industry Legend, Greg Whalen!
January 21, 2019 Comments Off on Happy 88th Birthday to Industry Legend, Greg Whalen!
Over the weekend, industry legend, Greg Whalen, was honored during the Glendale PBR for his achievement as a horseman, rodeo cowboy, patriot, and showman. Today, Greg is 88 years old.
Continue reading …Paint Horse Championship Program Renewed For 2019
January 21, 2019 Comments Off on Paint Horse Championship Program Renewed For 2019
APHA sponsors awards for up to 15 classes per show; selected events are at the discretion of show management. Awards include a Gist championship buckle and second- through sixth–place medallions for each class, valued at $3,500. Shows may offer additional Paint Horse Championship classes and purchase the additional awards for these classes from APHA.
Continue reading …Mississippi QHA Year-End Results and Photos
January 21, 2019 Comments Off on Mississippi QHA Year-End Results and Photos
Click on the link below to view year-end results from the Mississippi 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 Award Winners MQHA
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Fun In The Sun With EC
January 21, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Fun In The Sun With EC
Palm Springs, CA was the site of some fun in the sun for a few of our Equine Chronicle friends, Kent Taylor, Mark Jensen, Keith McDonough, and Bill and Cindy Cosentino! If you have a great photo that could be EC.com worthy, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Hall of Fame was created in 2005 to recognize outstanding individuals, horses, ranches or businesses whose contributions involving the American Quarter Horse significantly impacted the great state of Oklahoma’s equine industry. This event is dependent on the generosity of donors who acknowledge those contributions with financial support.
Continue reading …2019 AQHA Level 1 Championship Eligibility Details and Schedules
January 21, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 AQHA Level 1 Championship Eligibility Details and Schedules
The 2019 AQHA Central Level 1 Championships is April 10-13 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City; the 2019 AQHA West Level 1 Championships returns April 17-20 to the South Point Equestrian & Events Center in Las Vegas; and the 2019 Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships is May 1-5 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. Exhibitors can compete at only one Level 1 Championships each year.
Continue reading …AQHA Introduces New Exhibit- Horsemen of the World
January 21, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Introduces New Exhibit- Horsemen of the World
Horses play a unique role in cultures and communities around the world. American cowboys, Mexican charros, Argentinian gauchos, riders of the Royal Spanish Riding School, breeders of Arabian racehorses, South African ranchers, Australian stockmen, plainsmen of Mongolia, dressage competitors of Germany and jockeys in the United Kingdom, all share a passion and love for the horse.
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