From Valley Vet: “Our risk for severe weather and some tornadoes has gotten enhanced for tomorrow – can you give me about 10 minutes? I’ve got to get a forecast out,” News on 6 Chief Meteorologist, and rancher, Travis Meyer asked over the line. It’s storm season in the heartland. A meteorologist of more than […]
Continue reading …2024 AQHA Standing Committee Reports Available
May 7, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 AQHA Standing Committee Reports Available
From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee met in April to review the standing-committee recommendations approved in March at the 2024 AQHA Convention by the AQHA membership and AQHA Board of Directors, with the exception of those related to bylaw changes and rules of registration, for which final approval lies with the board […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Ricky Davis Long, 1961-2024
May 7, 2024 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Ricky Davis Long, 1961-2024
We are extremely saddened to share the news of the passing of Ricky Davis Long, the fiancé of Loretta Shore. Below, we share the obituary from Hayworth-Miller Funeral Homes & Crematory that includes funeral and reception information as well as the family’s request regarding donations. Loretta, please accept sincere condolences from The Equine Chronicle family. […]
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By Delores Kuhlwein A mother’s instincts are always important to heed, and when No More Doubts, by No Doubt Im Lazy and out of the great mare, Glowin Around Slo, was getting close to her due date in 2023, Holly Phalen was keeping a close eye on her.” Even though it was “Zoe’s” fourth pregnancy, […]
Continue reading …Super Sires Brings Over $4,000 in Added Money to the Bluebonnet Festival – Waco, TX
May 7, 2024 Comments Off on Super Sires Brings Over $4,000 in Added Money to the Bluebonnet Festival – Waco, TX
From Super Sires: Over $4,000 in Added Money Brought to you by Super Sires Total Awarded – Over $5,000! Amateur Select Showmanship – Stakes Purse – $500 Added Green Hunter Under Saddle – Stakes Purse – $500 Added Amateur Hunter Under Saddle – Stakes Purse – $500 Added Green Western Pleasure – Stakes Purse – […]
Continue reading …Over $15,000 in Added Super Sires Money at A Sudden Impulse – Ocala, FL
May 7, 2024 Comments Off on Over $15,000 in Added Super Sires Money at A Sudden Impulse – Ocala, FL
From Super Sires: Over $15,000 in Added Money Brought to you by Super Sires Total Monies Awarded – Over $20,000! Open 3YO Western Pleasure – Breeders Purse – $5,000 Added – 4/24/24 Open 3YO Hunter Under Saddle – Breeders Purse – $2,500 Added – 4/23/24 Green Western Riding – Stakes Purse – $1,500 Added – […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – Meet Midge!
May 7, 2024 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – Meet Midge!
Eleanor Harowicz explains that she’s been sitting in the fields for hours on Sunday afternoons, trying to accomplish the difficult task of getting the perfect baby photo, especially one demonstrating “Midge’s” lope. “Today I got a text from my worker, Alayna Rosynek, with this gem she managed to catch! Midge is by Alcatraz and out […]
Continue reading …AQHA Executive Committee Approves Animal Welfare Rules
May 7, 2024 Comments Off on AQHA Executive Committee Approves Animal Welfare Rules
From AQHA: The AQHA Animal Welfare Commission met during the 2024 AQHA Convention in March in Las Vegas and made several rule-change recommendations to the AQHA Executive Committee. The Executive Committee met in April to review all rule-change recommendations that came out of Convention. Here are the recommendations/rule changes the Executive Committee approved to be […]
Continue reading …Stall Charts for Pinnacle and L1 Championships Are Available
May 6, 2024 Comments Off on Stall Charts for Pinnacle and L1 Championships Are Available
For those arriving for Pinnacle: Pinnacle 2 stalls – Google Drive For those arriving for L1 only: L1 Only stalls – Google Sheets South Point Feed Store South Point has an online order system. Visit: https://form.jotform.com/240726183804153 to place your order. They do not take phone orders. Show information: Pinnacle Circuit – […]
Continue reading …KER Answer Exchange – Yearling Growth
May 6, 2024 Comments Off on KER Answer Exchange – Yearling Growth
From KER: In last week’s Kentucky Equine Research Answer Exchange, their nutritionist provides a recommendation for a horse owner looking to help a yearling gelding grow without risking joint problems. Question I have a yearling gelding that I handle daily but ask nothing from in the way of exercise. He weighs 630 lb (290 kg) […]
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