“Cats speak only to those who know how to listen.” – Sigmund Freud Thank you to Hattie Smith for this sweet picture of six-year-old quarter horse mare VS Red Hot Chocolate and resident barn cat Boo at North River Performance Horses in Minnesota! If you have a great photo of the day, please submit it by email […]
Continue reading …The Oregon Quarter Horse Association just finished up its July 15-16, 2023, High Desert Summer Show at Rim Rock Riders Event Center in Powell Butte, Oregon. They held AQHA Level 1, Rookie, and All-Breed classes at their show along with Ride the Pattern Clinics – Presented by the OQHA Foundation – Lessons with AQHA Professional […]
Continue reading …From AAEP By Scott R. McClure, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS, Diplomate ACVSMR Why Do Horses Get Ulcers? Equine gastric ulcers can affect any horse at any age. Up to 90 percent of racehorses and 60 percent of show horses, as well as non-performance horses and even foals are affected by equine gastric ulcers. These are […]
Continue reading …By Irene Stamatelakys, PHJ News It’s official! AjPHA’s International Youth World Games competition will take place in conjunction with APHA’s 2024 World Championship Show, June 21–July 7 in Fort Worth, Texas. Several countries have already started the selection process and are preparing their young riders for this unique opportunity to experience and compete at one of […]
Continue reading …This is Lillianna LeVan and her horse, Always Hottish, at OAQHA The Little Buckeye. Lillianna’s mom, Jennifer LeVan, says, “Tank was super excited about his Reserve Grand Champion Ribbons for Youth Halter Geldings.” Thank you to Lillianna for the adorable photo and congrats! If you have a great photo of the day, please email […]
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein Open classes can be daunting for amateurs and youth alike – though classes like those in the Senior and Junior division, along with open futurities, are game for anyone, riding against professionals isn’t easy. Nor is it for the faint of heart. Two brave youth riders, however, showed their stuff on their […]
Continue reading …Equine Affaire Apply by September 8 to ride or compete at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts. Life’s too short to sit on the sidelines – especially if you’re an equestrian! If you’ve been waiting for a sign that it’s finally time to bring your horse with you to Equine Affaire, this is it. Pack your saddle […]
Continue reading …It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Neece on Saturday, July 15. Linda’s family requested privacy during this time of mourning and, in honoring their wishes, we have delayed this announcement. Linda was devoted to her family first and foremost, but after that it was all about her horses. And […]
Continue reading …“My daughter, Kristy Beck, took this picture of her daughter, Lucy, myself, and Bettythebattcatcher at our show in Ildedrton, Ontario,” says Tracy Beck. Thank you to Tracy Beck of Chatham, Ontario Canada, for the fabulous photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please submit it by email to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …From the Equine Chronicle to the Canine Chronicle, Part 2 By Delores Kuhlwein When Mark Jensen and Keith McDonough retired from training horses in 2021 to focus on family, Mark really wanted another dog. Keith wanted freedom to travel, so they compromised on “a dog with a purpose – a show dog – although I […]
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