Around the Rings – 2024 APHA Eastern National Championship
August 24, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 APHA Eastern National Championship
The 2024 APHA Eastern National Championship is underway August 22-25, 2024, at the World Equestrian Center- Wilmington, Ohio, with judges Tom Crowley, Mike Hachtel, Teresa Sullivan, and Chris Thompson. Check out the score sheets here: Eastern National Show – Apha Thank you to Alison Umberger for the fabulous gallery of Gordon-style photos! Keep scrolling […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – At Its Finest
August 24, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – At Its Finest
“At its finest, rider and horse are joined not by tack, but by trust. Each is totally reliant upon the other. Each is the selfless guardian of the other’s well-being.” – Author Unknown. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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From AQHA: The AQHA Executive Committee approved rule changes recommended by the AQHA Animal Welfare Commission regarding the use of two medications, dexamethasone and flunixin. Change, Alternative Number 1 (VIO405.12), the approved therapeutic dosage for dexamethasone from 2.0mg/100lbs to 1.0mg/100lbs administered IV, IM or orally up to 12 hours before competition. Eliminate Alternatives 2 and […]
Continue reading …$1.4M Up for Grabs at 2024 APHA/WCHA Halter Million
August 23, 2024 Comments Off on $1.4M Up for Grabs at 2024 APHA/WCHA Halter Million
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Get ready for the 2024 APHA/WCHA Halter Million, where $1.4 million in cash and prizes is being awarded in a conformation-horse extravaganza. 2024 APHA/WCHA Halter Million September 21–29, 2024 Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas More Info: apha.com/haltermillion Pre-entry, stall & RV deadline: August 28, 2024 (APHA entries accepted until […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Horse and My Soul
August 23, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Horse and My Soul
“Bread may feed my body, but my horse feeds my soul.” – Author Unknown. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Age-Old Question: Which Salt Blocks Do Horses Prefer?
August 23, 2024 Comments Off on Age-Old Question: Which Salt Blocks Do Horses Prefer?
From Kentucky Equine Research: Many owners satisfy their horses’ requirement for salt through the provision of salt blocks. Which salt blocks do horses prefer? Researchers at Cornell University decided to find out. “Sodium is an essential nutrient that maintains cellular osmotic balance while encouraging water consumption to maintain hydration. Horses in hot environments and exercising horses have […]
Continue reading …Back In The Saddle and First N Line
August 22, 2024 Comments Off on Back In The Saddle and First N Line
Congratulations to Kathryn de Vries on the Purchase of Multiple World & Congress Champion First N Line! By Delores Kuhlwein Most of us – maybe all of us – as horse people know that horses are the best remedy for just about anything. Longtime exhibitor and champion Kathryn de Vries has had a rough couple […]
Continue reading …Enter The Championship Show by August 23rd to Avoid Late Fees
August 22, 2024 Comments Off on Enter The Championship Show by August 23rd to Avoid Late Fees
From WEC: Attention, Championship Show 2024 exhibitors! Don’t miss out—August 23 is your last chance to enter without late fees through An Equine Production. Get ready for an action-packed competition from September 6-15, featuring the $100,000 NSBA Senior Trail, the $35,000 Open Ranch Riding Challenge, the all-new Pony Pleasure and more! Secure your spot […]
Continue reading …Optimizing Performance in Horse and Rider as a Unit from Farmhouse Chiropractic
August 22, 2024 Comments Off on Optimizing Performance in Horse and Rider as a Unit from Farmhouse Chiropractic
By Dr. Jillian Johnson, DC, AVCA, Farmhouse Chiropractic: Ensuring both the horse and rider receive proper chiropractic and wellness services is crucial for achieving optimal performance, and harmony in equestrian activities. Riding is physical symbiosis in motion. Understanding the interplay of both horse and rider and how they affect each other can lead to […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 CPHC/NCPEA Painted Gold Classic
August 22, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 CPHC/NCPEA Painted Gold Classic
This August, the Carolina Paint Horse Club joined forces with the NC Palomino Exhibitors Association to bring exhibitors The Painted Gold Classic, held August 3-4, at the Southeastern NC Agricultural Center in Lumberton, North Carolina. Judges of the APHA/PHBA/All Breed Show were Jim Isley, Goose Ballard, Sherry Haynes, and Steve Lackey. Thanks to Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery, we […]
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