Equine Chronicle | Archive | July

Virtual Horse Shows Offer New Opportunities Amid Uncharted Territory

July 16, 2020 Comments Off

In mid-March, amid growing concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic, the horse show community began to mourn the loss of the typical show season. Shows were postponed, left and right, and then cancelled all together. It was then that horse trainer Charlie Cole saw an opportunity to make the best of a tough situation.

APHA Presidential Commission Named to Investigate Merit of Restricted Registry Proposal

July 15, 2020 Comments Off

The 2020 APHA Presidential Commission includes the following:
Jamie Howard* – Chairman
John Boxell*
Peggy Cummings
Cindy Gattis
Linda Gordon
Ashley Griffin*
Brad Perkins
Gavin Pope*
Travis Titlow*
John Weaver
Jerry Wyrick

Health and Safety Update For Oregon Summer Classic

July 15, 2020 Comments Off

* Face mask / coverings etc. are required except under the age of 12 / when working with your horse / or have a medical exemption.
* Social distancing – keep a horse length between you.
* We are only accepting online registration.

APHA HorseIQ Releases New Offering For 4-H and FFA Groups

July 15, 2020 Comments Off

This new model allows each leader and member to have their own access to the HorseIQ library at an affordable price to the county or chapter. New materials are added to the HorseIQ library throughout the year, giving users hours of videos and modules that were developed and curated by top professionals in the industry.

AQHA Youth World Ride the Pattern Clinics to be Live-Streamed; Submit Your Questions

July 15, 2020 Comments Off

Due to COVID-19 social-distancing restrictions, the Nutrena Ride the Pattern clinics at the 2020 Ford Youth World will be live-streamed on the AQHA Facebook page and/or on www.aqha.com/youthworld. (Details to follow.)

The Little Buckeye is a Wrap! Click Here for Results and Photos

July 15, 2020 Comments Off

There was a Team Tournament at the event, and the results are as follows. Team 1 was the winning team with a total of 47 points. They each won a leather halter from Mane Stream Saddlery. Team members were Kim Best, Laura Salome, Ryan Ventura, and Maggie Garwood. Team 3 came in second place with 45 points.

EC Photo of the Day- Multi-Tasking Momma

July 15, 2020 Comments Off

Do you know a multi-tasking Momma who somehow manages to get everything done and then some? Thanks to Norfleet Marketing and Photography for this great shot. If you’d like to have an EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

How Much Weight Can a Horse Carry?

July 14, 2020 Comments Off

By: Sara Huffman How much weight can a horse carry? In my experience, a horse can carry an infinite amount. They can carry the weight of broken hearts, broken homes, and broken bodies. Countless tears sometimes comb their tangled manes. There are moments when parents and friends cannot be there to help and hold a […]

EC Photo of the Day- He’s Got the Moves

July 14, 2020 Comments Off

Thanks to Brenna Weaver for sharing this shot of her mother’s Ultimately Fabulous colt! This beauty is out of Justamomentntime, a Thoroughbred mare. If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

She’s Still Riding With Me

July 14, 2020 Comments Off

“I still remember the one-year mark after her cancer diagnosis, chemotherapy, and stem-cell transplant like it was yesterday. It was one year to the day that we last rode together. We were not out on the beautiful trails or a road ride. It was a single lap in the arena with me by her side. She rode her black and white horse, Toby, and I was on my boy, Justin, and we just walked a single lap of the arena. Her smile of triumph still sticks with me. I still have her horse, Toby, because he is one special boy and holds a special place in my heart.”