Horizon Structures Presents Series: Building A Kid-Friendly Horse Barn
June 14, 2024 Comments Off on Horizon Structures Presents Series: Building A Kid-Friendly Horse Barn
From Horizon Structures: by Nikki Alvin-Smith Children and ponies go together like peanut butter and jelly. The innate enthusiasm that kids bring to the horse barn is a refreshing energy that permeates both the resident equine fraternity and those that manage the equestrian facility. Trainers and riding instructors that specialize in teaching children know how […]
Continue reading …Jackets are Returning to the AQHYA World Championship Show!
June 13, 2024 Comments Off on Jackets are Returning to the AQHYA World Championship Show!
From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Youth Association is excited to announce the return of championship jackets to the 2024 AQHYA World Championship Show. Thanks to the continuous efforts of the AQHYA board of directors and the generous support of AQHA leadership, AQHYA is excited to offer these great awards to our exhibitors to help […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Reed and Docs Page Max
June 13, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Reed and Docs Page Max
“There is wisdom that comes from experience, and I am not going to stop learning from wise counsel.” – Marcia Fudge. “I wanted to share this photo of our 22-year-old gelding, Docs Page Max, and my friend’s grandson, Reed,” says Roxanne Swygart. “Reed needed a 4H horse this year, so we loaned him “Skip” to […]
Continue reading …A Story to Share with the Grandkids
June 13, 2024 Comments Off on A Story to Share with the Grandkids
Leslie Lange is a very familiar face at horse shows, whether she’s in a training role or judging. But did you know about her Party Bus? Catch up with Leslie about Corey and Lange Rodeo stock contractors and see how their bull, “Party Bus,” made national news this week. By Delores Kuhlwein Bulls are incredibly […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Most I Can Do For My Friend
June 12, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Most I Can Do For My Friend
“The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.”- Henry David Thoreau. Thank you to Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery for this beautiful image from this year’s Carolina Color Classic! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …More Around the Rings – 2024 NCQHA Tar Heel Summer Classic
June 12, 2024 Comments Off on More Around the Rings – 2024 NCQHA Tar Heel Summer Classic
The NCQHA Tar Heel Summer Classic was held June 6-9, 2024, at the James B. Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, NC. The show was AQHA and NSBA approved, with judges Bruce Army, Rebecca Halvorson, Wayne Halvorson, Jennifer Kunkle, John Kunkle, and April Devitt. Complete results, Circuit 1: Untitled Report (squarespace.com) Complete results, Circuit 2: Untitled Report […]
Continue reading …AAEP Publishes Updated Internal Parasite Control Guidelines
June 12, 2024 Comments Off on AAEP Publishes Updated Internal Parasite Control Guidelines
From AAEP: The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has issued revised Internal Parasite Control Guidelines to help minimize the risk of parasitic disease and maintain the effectiveness of current drugs for as long as possible by delaying further development of anthelmintic resistance. The guidelines, originally created in 2013 and last revised in 2019, account […]
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“Ron was everyone’s friend,” Gordon Downey so eloquently expressed upon the news today of the passing of Ron McMillian, renowned as one of the finest ring stewards we’ve ever known, as well as an avid horseman, and gentleman extraordinaire. Please accept our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ron – and all who […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of AQHA Judge and Trainer Betty Wilson, 1937-2024
June 11, 2024 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of AQHA Judge and Trainer Betty Wilson, 1937-2024
Betty Wilson, January 20, 1937 — June 4, 2024 From Carmichael Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory: Betty Wilson, 87, of Pampa passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in Lubbock. Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Pastor Worley Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery under the […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Warm Up To The World Show
June 11, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Warm Up To The World Show
Warm Up To the World Show, June 7-9, 2024, just finished up at C Bar C Expo Center in Cloverdale, Indiana! From An Equine Production: Warm Up To The World Show, Cloverdale, IN – what an amazing weekend. Fantastic quality, fresh faces and more than 150 showing horses. Some came to school, some came to ride […]
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