Top Horses, Breeders & Owners to be Recognized at APHA WCHA 2022 Halter Million
August 24, 2022 Comments Off on Top Horses, Breeders & Owners to be Recognized at APHA WCHA 2022 Halter Million
By Jessica Hein, PHJ The inaugural APHA/WCHA Halter Million competition is approaching, and tons of special awards will spotlight top owners, breeders and exhibitors at this year’s event. The Halter Million takes place September 24-October 2 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, and will pay out more than $1 million cash […]
Continue reading …2022 Pleasure Versatility Challenge at AQHA World
August 24, 2022 Comments Off on 2022 Pleasure Versatility Challenge at AQHA World
AQHA For a fifth consecutive year, you are invited for PRIME TIME, slated for 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, when some of the most talented 3-year-old American Quarter Horses demonstrate their versatility in the Pleasure Versatility Challenge, presented by Super Sires. The event will be held during the 2022 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show and AQHA Select World […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Moments in Time
August 24, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Moments in Time
Those final moments between horse and rider walking to the ring at Youth World… Thank you to Claudette Bibro for sending this image in! If you have a great photo of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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Don’t Quit By Jamie Walters, at Reining By the Bay A few weeks ago, I had the worst ride of my career. Yes, after six years of showing and thinking surely my worst rides were behind me, I hit a dirt-eating, rock-crunching, graveling-licking show ride that makes me cringe to even think about it. It […]
Continue reading …Don’t Forget Momma: Post-Weaning Tips for Mares
August 23, 2022 Comments Off on Don’t Forget Momma: Post-Weaning Tips for Mares
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 concerns […]
Continue reading …Exhibitors Invited to Enter AQHA World and Select AQHA World
August 23, 2022 Comments Off on Exhibitors Invited to Enter AQHA World and Select AQHA World
AQHA AQHA open, amateur and Select amateur qualifiers are invited to enter the 2022 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show; AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan); Adequan® Level 2 Championships; and Nutrena Level 1 Champion of Champions classes, slated for October 27 – November 19 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Entries […]
Continue reading …$20,000 Added to 3-Year-Old Stakes Classes at the AQHA World Show
August 23, 2022 Comments Off on $20,000 Added to 3-Year-Old Stakes Classes at the AQHA World Show
AQHA The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to offer additional opportunities to showcase 3-year-old American Quarter Horses at the Farnam AQHA World Championship Show and AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), which is slated for October 27 – November 19 to the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. In addition to the $5,000-added […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – What Showing Is All About
August 23, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – What Showing Is All About
Grandma caught the best shot of two little girls showing Leadline on their mommy’s 4-H horses at the Miami County Fair Open Horse Show in Troy, Ohio. Meet 3-year-old Everley, riding 23-Year-Old Riki in English and 3-year-old Maria, riding 22-year-old Trooper in Western. “Both girls are less than 24 hours apart in age and both moms […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Clowning Around in Australia
August 22, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Clowning Around in Australia
7-year-old CP Layzn N Blayzn at the Summer Sizzler in Tatura, Australia, clowning around next to his person, Select rider Cassandra Grainger. Harston Australia resident Cassandra says, “This horse is a clown with the biggest personality ever. Survived colic surgery back in 2020, made a full recovery, and back doing what he does best.” Photo credit: Ev […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Holding a Dream
August 21, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Holding a Dream
“It was not just a trophy. I was holding a dream.” – Sachin Tendulkar. Photo taken by The Equine Chronicle at the 2022 AQHYA World Championship Show. If you have a great photo or video of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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