From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association is a proud sponsor of the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Returning for 2024, AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders are donating a full remuda of American Quarter Horses for contestants to ride during the horsemanship contest segment of the pageant on Tuesday, December 3, at the South Point Hotel and […]
Continue reading …Save the Date: Black-Tie Gala Benefiting Cats & Dogs
December 3, 2024 Comments Off on Save the Date: Black-Tie Gala Benefiting Cats & Dogs
From World Equestrian Center – Ocala: Join us for the 9th Annual VOCAL Furball “Tails & Teal” presented by Lugano Diamonds on February 21, 2025. The Furball is VOCAL’s signature black-tie optional fundraising gala with a silent and live auction. All proceeds from the event will benefit animals in Marion County through VOCAL’s lifesaving and […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Horses Change Lives
December 3, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Horses Change Lives
“Horses change lives. They give our young people confidence and self-esteem. They provide peace and tranquility to troubled souls. They give us hope.” – Toni Robinson. This beautiful photo demonstrating the joy of the horse was taken by Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery at the 2024 South Carolina Quarter Horse Association Sandlapper Classic! If you have a […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Palmetto Classic Open Show
December 2, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Palmetto Classic Open Show
The Palmetto Classic Open Show was held November 22-24, 2024, at South Carolina Equine Park in Camden, South Carolina, with open judge Teresa Pelton, and Hunter judges Jordon Burton and Gwen Titus. The show offered a Veterans’ Go As You Please class, an open Gamblers’ Choice Obstacle Trail Class, and a Saturday night spaghetti dinner […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – What We Learn From Horses
December 2, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – What We Learn From Horses
“From horses, we may learn not only about the horse itself but also about animals in general, indeed about ourselves and about life as a whole.” – George Gaylord Simpson. If you have a great photo of the day, they are accepted by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Check Your AQHA Eligibility for 2025
December 2, 2024 Comments Off on Check Your AQHA Eligibility for 2025
From AQHA Showing: Are you having gold globe dreams? Check your eligibility to begin your showing journey in 2025! 🏆 Find Your Level Need help finding your AQHA show level? Follow these helpful steps. 1. Visit aqhaservices.aqha.com/members/summaries/viewleveling. Sign in to your AQHA.com account. 2. Choose a division: amateur, open or youth. 3. Choose show year. […]
Continue reading …Could Flatter Saddles Improve Welfare in Ridden Horses?
December 1, 2024 Comments Off on Could Flatter Saddles Improve Welfare in Ridden Horses?
From Equine Science Update: A new study has indicated that flatter-shaped saddles may be more suitable for horses that spend most of their ridden time in motion. The research, which observed significant changes in the shape of horses’ backs while stationary and during movement, found that horse backs become considerably flatter during motion compared to […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Hoofbeats and Heartbeats
December 1, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Hoofbeats and Heartbeats
“Hoof beats and heartbeats – is there any difference between the two?” – Author unknown. This image was taken by Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery at the 2024 South Carolina Quarter Horse Association Sandlapper Classic! If you have a great photo of the day, they are accepted by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Horses Are Angels
November 30, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Horses Are Angels
“Horses are angels with hooves, sent to Earth to teach us about love, trust, and patience.” – Pam Brown. This moment between Lane Kail and Winn Like Flinn after they won the L2 Senior Ranch Riding at the 2024 AQHA World Championship Show is one of our favorites! If you have a great photo of […]
Continue reading …Dixie National Equestrians with Disabilities 2025 Show Plans are Underway
November 30, 2024 Comments Off on Dixie National Equestrians with Disabilities 2025 Show Plans are Underway
JACKSON, MS. – November 27, 2024 Preparations are underway for the Dixie National Equestrians with Disabilities Show scheduled for February 4 & 5, 2025, at the Kirk Fordice Equine Center, on the State Fairgrounds in Jackson, MS. This year will truly be bigger and better than ever before. We will offer 4 sets of AQHA […]
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