O RO Ranch Named 2022 AQHA Best Remuda
March 26, 2022 Comments Off on O RO Ranch Named 2022 AQHA Best Remuda
In 1940, the ranch registered 250 mares and stallions with the fledgling American Quarter Horse Association, and in 1973, its 257,000 acres were purchased by John N. Irwin II’s JJJ Corp. Today, it is majority owned by Irwin’s daughter, Jane Irwin Droppa, and her family.
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Injuries are fairly common in horses because they are large and strong, and highly mobile. Domestic horses in small enclosures injure themselves more often than a less active species. Horses in athletic careers often have greater risks for injury because of the speeds they travel, with more stresses on feet and legs.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – Lexington Virginia Spring Breakout Show with the G-man
March 25, 2022 Comments Off on Around the Rings – Lexington Virginia Spring Breakout Show with the G-man
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Hens and Horses- Can They Coexist?
March 25, 2022 Comments Off on Hens and Horses- Can They Coexist?
Horse owners can find multiple benefits in adding chickens to their operation. Not only are they fun to watch, but the chickens can serve a purpose!
Continue reading …Fazenda Gruta Azul Named 2022 AQHA International Best Remuda Winner
March 25, 2022 Comments Off on Fazenda Gruta Azul Named 2022 AQHA International Best Remuda Winner
Fazenda Gruta Azul’s name translates to “blue grotto,” and on its rich grasslands cattle are raised. To work the cattle, Norberto and his family raise American Quarter Horses, and have more than 200 horses on their ranch, which are used almost every day.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Pattern Perfection
March 25, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Pattern Perfection
That feeling when you nail your pattern! Thanks to Rose Amala for this great shot from the Sun Circuit. If you have a great photo of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured on www.EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …The Identical Photo That Stopped Her Heart
March 25, 2022 Comments Off on The Identical Photo That Stopped Her Heart
“It’s okay to love a new horse. Your old partner would want you to. Everything the old horse poured into you, you will pour into your new horse, whether you realize you’re doing that or not. It just happens naturally.”
Continue reading …WEC-Ocala Looking For Volunteers For NCEA Nationals
March 24, 2022 Comments Off on WEC-Ocala Looking For Volunteers For NCEA Nationals
Word is that World Equestrian Center- Ocala is looking for a few volunteers to help out during the NCEA National Championships April 14-16, 2022. Positions include Access Control/Checking Credentials, Official Warm Up Timer, Flat Score Calculator, Competition/Event Office Assistance, and more. Spots are going fast, so check the link below to see which dates are […]
Continue reading …Youth Activities Scholarship Applications Now Open- For Youth Competing at AQHYA World
March 24, 2022 Comments Off on Youth Activities Scholarship Applications Now Open- For Youth Competing at AQHYA World
The Foundation is committed to helping the dreams of our youth come true by making higher education more affordable and accessible through scholarships. Today’s youth are the future leaders of our industry. The Youth Activities Scholarship will be awarded to an eligible AQHYA member competing at the 2022 Ford AQHYA World.
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“A black chair just like the one in the picture went to all the shows, unless the team flew. Clark would sit in the chair and coach the rail. It was a gathering place for team members to get advice about patterns and the truth of what they did wrong and praise on what they did right. There was never judgement or criticism. He always made it a learning experience.”
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