On June 8th, 2024, a heart-wrenching barn fire claimed the lives of over 70 cherished horses, leaving devastation in its wake. Among those profoundly affected are Brandon & Cathy Brant, his dedicated team, Eric Priest and his team – Brandt and Priest Family Fund Raiser. Bidding Opens: June 24, 2024 – Bidding Closes: June 26, […]
Continue reading …By Kathleen Beckham of Ethos Equine: Years ago, I had a baby horse, and when he was about 18 months old, I had the opportunity to have an equine chiropractor work on him. He was wiggly and squirrelly, and I apologized to the chiropractor for that. “That’s okay,” she said, “Little babies haven’t learned how to […]
Continue reading …“The 2024 Keystone Showdown, June 12-16 in Centre Hall, PA, held their annual Bob Rhoads Memorial Non-Pro Walk Trot/Jog with a deep 25 in the class,” says Meg Scott. The class was judged by Cayce Miller, who also judged the novice day. Pictured are the participants lined up at the end of the class awaiting Brian Egan’s […]
Continue reading …From Kentucky Equine Research: Foals frequently pull the focus of farm managers during the weaning process, as they are far more susceptible to post-separation problems than their dams. Plus, they’re usually noisier during the process! Most mares, especially older ones, accept weaning with aplomb, but careful attention should be paid to them in case other […]
Continue reading …From IEA: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2024 (Columbus, Ohio) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is excited to announce the launch of the 2024 IEA Founders Day GIVE, a one-day online giving campaign dedicated to supporting the IEA National Scholarship Fund. This special event will take place on Monday, July 29, 2024, from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM EST. IEA Founders […]
Continue reading …This photo, from Norfleet Marketing and Photography at the 2024 MQHA Winter Blast, is a wonderful celebration of a showmanship student and teacher at their finest! Find our recent article about Five Exercises for Essential Showmanship Skills here: 5 Exercises to Improve 5 Essential Showmanship Skills | Equine Chronicle If you have a great photo of […]
Continue reading …The western performance world is known for the most drop-dead gorgeous and shimmering show saddles. What else would they put on a meticulously groomed and blindingly shiny show horse to lope around the show pen? And everyone knows these show saddles can cost a small fortune. How can this valuable investment be properly protected? Keeping show tack looking clean and pristine is easier than you might think.
Continue reading …The Nebraska Quarter Horse Association Cornhusker Classic ran June 11th – 16th, 2024, a 6 Judge AQHA and NSBA approved show at Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, which included AQHA Roping and the American Rope Horse Futurity. Judges were Andrea Simons, Rhonda Replogle, Pam Scott, Holly Hover, Tammy Braham, and Daren Wright. Thank you to Cow […]
Continue reading …For immediate release from the Tennessee Stock Horse Association: The Tennessee Stock Horse Association proudly presents The Legacy “Showdown of the Future” a Youth Only Horse Show. Set against the scenic backdrop of Kentucky home of Lakeside Arena, this event, scheduled for September 27-29, 2024, is poised to redefine the standards of youth equestrian competitions. Picture […]
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein We frequently hear about paying it forward by the act of purchasing another’s coffee, or perhaps their lunch. But sharing our unique talents with others can offer the best gift imaginable – skills to last a lifetime. Amateur Amber Daniel grew up sewing her own show clothes with her mom, Amy Reinhardt, […]
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