2024 | Equine Chronicle

Around the Rings – 2024 ShoMe Summer ShoStopper

July 23, 2024 Comments Off

The ShoMe Horse Shows Summer ShoStopper, July 19-21, 2024, at the Midland County Fairgrounds in Michigan, is also known as “The Show Like No Other.” ShowMe Horse Shows in Michigan is an open, all-breed circuit built around doing things differently, with three in the series each year, and all three shows “with a twist” are run […]

Around the Rings – 2024 North American Saddle Mule & Donkey Association National Show

July 23, 2024 Comments Off

The North American Saddle Mule and Donkey Association just held their National Show, July 18-20, 2024, at Roane State Ag Expo Center in Harriman, Tennessee. Judges for the event: Daren Wright, Chillicothe, Ohio; Sandra Jirkovsky, Whitesboro, TX; Nell Tekampe, McHenry, IL; Pamela Whitfield, Rochester, MN. Thank you to Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery for the beautiful […]

EC Photo of the Day – Further The Pursuit of Happiness

July 23, 2024 Comments Off

Pursuit of Happiness, a three-year-old APHA Black Overo stallion, is pictured here with Carson and Charlee Lane in a striking photo by Ruehle Photographix from the 2024 APHA World Championship Show. “Onyx” has been in our photo of the day feature each step of his career – as a yearling, and as a two-year-old! See the […]

Caroline Cavallo – Determination And Passion

July 23, 2024 Comments Off

Before she ever set foot in an arena, five-year-old Caroline Cavallo’s determination and passion that would make her such a success in the show pen were obvious.

Anna Minich Named Recipient of 2024 NSBA Foundation Scholarship

July 22, 2024 Comments Off

From NSBA: Anna Minich of Laporte, Indiana, has been named the recipient of the 2024 NSBA Foundation Scholarship. She will receive a total scholarship of $2,000 paid over the next two years. Anna is the oldest of six children and the daughter of Lucas and Kimberly Minich, and grew up on her family’s dairy farm. […]

EC Photo of the Day – It’s Monday, but Keep Smiling

July 22, 2024 Comments Off

She has the smile down pat! This is JS Lopin In The Rain, aka “Rain,” a 2022 APHA Bay Tobiano mare by John Simon and out of Absolutley A Rose. Thank you to Erin W. for the cute photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

2024 AQHYA World Show Patterns, Working Orders and State Stall Assignments Online

July 22, 2024 Comments Off

From AQHA: Working orders and state stall assignments are online for the 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗬𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄! ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ Resources – AQHA Check with your youth adviser for individual stalling assignments. Have you heard? Patterns are now available for the 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗬𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄! Check them out now: AQHYA World Patterns: 2024 – AQHA

What Affects Stride Length?

July 22, 2024 Comments Off

From AQHA: No matter the discipline in which you compete, your horse’s stride length is important. Longer strides mean faster times, bigger jumps and prettier movement. To get that edge, horse owners often focus on muscle conditioning and joint health. Another key area in which to focus performance horse management is digestive health, specifically equine stomach […]

2024 AQHA Show Rule Changes

July 22, 2024 Comments Off

Review the latest AQHA show rule changes, which are now supported by AQHA programming and will be effective January 1, 2025. From AQHA: Each year, the American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee reviews and approves rule changes from the AQHA Show Committee, which are approved by the AQHA membership and AQHA Board of Directors at […]

Around the Rings – 2024 Washington State PHC Star Spangled Classic

July 21, 2024 Comments Off

The Washington State Paint Horse Club Star Spangled Classic POR wraps up today, spanning the dates of July 18th – 21st 2024 at Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington. As always, the show’s motto is a proud affirmation of the Paint Horse Lover: “The Star Spangled Classic is committed to the Inspiration and Celebration of fellow Paint […]