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Around the Rings – 2023 Oregon QHA High Desert Summer Show

July 25, 2023 Comments Off

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 […]

Equine Gastric Ulcers: Special Care and Nutrition

July 24, 2023 Comments Off

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 […]

APHA’s Youth World Games Lope Back to Texas in 2024

July 24, 2023 Comments Off

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 […]

EC Photo of the Day – Lillianna LeVan and Always Hottish

July 24, 2023 Comments Off

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 […]

Solid Gold: Two Youth Win Top Honors This Summer In Open Competition

July 24, 2023 Comments Off

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 […]

Make It An Equine Affaire To Remember!

July 24, 2023 Comments Off

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 […]

In Loving Memory of Linda Neece

July 23, 2023 Comments Off

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 […]

EC Photo of the Day – Third Generation Horse Girl in the Making

July 23, 2023 Comments Off

“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.

Not a Conundrum At All – From the Equine Chronicle to the Canine Chronicle

July 23, 2023 Comments Off

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 […]

EC Photo of the Day – AQHA Powered John Deere

July 22, 2023 Comments Off

Kenidee Thomas in the 5th Annual John Ackerman Memorial Costume Class at the recent PQHA Mid Summer Madness with her AQHA horse powered John Deere tractor. Proceeds from the class benefitted the Gary Sinese Foundation! Thank you to Lora Knelly and AE Photography for the fabulous photo! If you have a great photo of […]