From AAEP: As a storm threat of freezing rain and snow marches across the U.S. and Canada , below are some tips for keeping your horses safe during extreme winter weather events: 1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale […]
Continue reading …Hoof Rehabilitation: Getting Your Horse Back on Its Feet
January 12, 2024 Comments Off on Hoof Rehabilitation: Getting Your Horse Back on Its Feet
By Kentucky Equine Research Staff: Imagine this scenario. You purchased a horse months ago, shipped it across the country, and have been enjoying all sorts of outings during the spring and summer—clinics, trail rides, a few horse shows, even a parade. Despite being the perfect mount for you in terms of disposition, you’ve run into […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – A Touch of Divinity
January 12, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – A Touch of Divinity
“There is a touch of divinity even in animals and a special halo around a horse that should free it forever from humiliation.” – Herman Melville. This beautiful image was taken by Erica Huffman of Blue Ridge Prairie Photography, our guest photographer for a portion of last year’s 2023 AQHA World Championship Show! If […]
Continue reading …The American Performance Horseman Riders Announced
January 12, 2024 Comments Off on The American Performance Horseman Riders Announced
From the National Cutting Horse Association: With the start of a new year comes the second annual The American Performance Horseman, presented by Teton Ridge Performance Horses. Five teams consisting of a top rider from the National Cutting Horse Association, National Reining Horse Association, and the National Reined Cow Horse Association join together for the […]
Continue reading …The Evolvement of Horse Shows: Have They Become A Luxury Hobby?
January 12, 2024 Comments Off on The Evolvement of Horse Shows: Have They Become A Luxury Hobby?
The discussions online about the expense of today’s shows, and the root of the cause, are rampant. It’s not so simple, really, explains Suzanne Vlietstra, the former owner of Hobby Horse Clothing Co. Inc., for 40 years. She begins with this: Think about shows have changed. Many of us grew up with volunteer-run club shows […]
Continue reading …2024 AQHA Convention Voting Rights
January 11, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 AQHA Convention Voting Rights
From AQHA: The 2024 AQHA Convention is heading to Las Vegas, March 15-18 at the South Point Hotel and Casino. The Convention is an opportunity for breeders, trainers, owners and horse lovers to talk about issues affecting the industry and discuss proposed changes to the way AQHA does business. There are a couple of items regarding the […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings – 2024 Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit with the G-Man!
January 11, 2024 Comments Off on More Around the Rings – 2024 Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit with the G-Man!
The G-Man and Charlie are spreading joy at the 2024 Fox Lea Farm NSBA Fun in the Sun Winter Circuit! See the huge gallery below:
Continue reading …PtHA Youth Scholarships In Memory of Bill Bowen
January 11, 2024 Comments Off on PtHA Youth Scholarships In Memory of Bill Bowen
From the Pinto Horse Association of America: The Pinto Horse Association announced the community’s sadness on passing of Bill Bowen. Among many other accolades, Bowen was known in the horse community for his role as director of the horsemanship program at Southern Nazarene University. See his obituary provided by PtHA here: Cards can be sent to […]
Continue reading …Two For The Money; Three To Go Show
January 11, 2024 Comments Off on Two For The Money; Three To Go Show
Exhibitors may explore a side hustle when their main hobby or source of income is centered around a four-legged partner. This is done for a multitide of reasons. Whether the side hustle provides a secondary source of income or the opportunity to explore another passion, it also provides a unique opportunity to utilize skills and connections made within the industry.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Who is Watching Whom?
January 11, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Who is Watching Whom?
Shania Poney asked her dad to babysit her horse, Hustled My Invite, aka “Mack” while she put away trail poles. “I think Mack was watching him instead!” says Shania. Thank you to Shania Poney for the fun photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please submit them by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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