AQHA Superhorse, Snap Krackle Pop, First Equine Athlete Inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
February 22, 2022 Comments Off on AQHA Superhorse, Snap Krackle Pop, First Equine Athlete Inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
For the first time in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s 28-year history, a horse will be inducted. Snap Krackle Pop, owned by Twylla and Ed Brown of Perry, Missouri, is under the training of AQHA Professional Horsemen Kendra Weis and Blake Weis at Twin Acres Ranch in Moberly, Missouri. Snap Krackle Pop is a two-time AQHA Superhorse, earning the titles in 2015 and 2016 at the AQHA World Championship Show at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Maggie Howell
February 21, 2022 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Maggie Howell
After graduating from the University of Findlay in 2012, Maggie went to work for Missy Thyfault in Shelby, OH for five years as an assistant trainer. Maggie had dreams and goals of going out on her own as a horse trainer back at her family farm in Baltimore, OH. Unfortunately, her long-term battle with brain cancer got in the way.
Continue reading …NSBA Announces Show and Hunter Horses of the Year
February 21, 2022 Comments Off on NSBA Announces Show and Hunter Horses of the Year
The National Snaffle Bit Association is excited to announce its 2021 Horse of the Year recipients, Hot Lopin Lily in the Show division and Diamant’s Legacy in the Hunter Jumper division.
Continue reading …Rule Proposal Discussion- Should Amateurs be Allowed to Earn Income by Giving Lessons?
February 21, 2022 Comments Off on Rule Proposal Discussion- Should Amateurs be Allowed to Earn Income by Giving Lessons?
Another topic up for discussion concerns a rule change proposal on both AQHA and APHA’s agendas that would allow amateur competitors to provide riding lessons. The full text of both proposals indicate that an amateur would be allowed to receive “direct or indirect renumeration” for these lessons.
Continue reading …NRHA Announces Patti Carter as New Director of Education and Officials
February 21, 2022 Comments Off on NRHA Announces Patti Carter as New Director of Education and Officials
Carter brings decades of experience to the position, both as a competitor and a judge. The former American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horsewoman of the Year has spent the last several years as AQHA’s Senior Director of Judges and Stewards, and prior to that served as AQHA’s Sr. Director of Shows and Professional Horsemen.
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“The AQHYA leadership team is already hard at work planning a fun, engaging and impactful Youth Excellence Seminar slated for this summer,” said AQHYA President Steve Wheat. “I am excited for this year’s leadership workshops; our keynote speaker, Courtenay DeHoff; and the ’80s-theme dance! YES has always had a lasting impression on me, and I look forward to the new memories and friendships that will be made this year. See you all in Amarillo!”
Continue reading …Review of APHA Rule Change Proposals
February 21, 2022 Comments Off on Review of APHA Rule Change Proposals
CONTROL #SC-105- This rule change proposal would allow APHA Regional Clubs to co-host PORs outside of one of the host’s boundaries as long as the show is within one of the club’s boundaries.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Snow Day Fun
February 20, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Snow Day Fun
Karleen is having great fun in a winter wonderland with one of her Icelandic horses and her dog, Bo. Karleen is the owner of Farm Jibe-iT in Redding, CT. If you have a great photo or video of the day to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured on www.EquineChronicle.com
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Before APHA was the world’s second-largest equine breed registry with more than 1 million horses registered to date, it was an idea that took root in a horsewoman’s heart. Rebecca Tyler Lockhart had a visceral love of colorful stock-type horses, and once she saw a need to create a registry dedicated to those eye-catching horses. Once that idea took root in her mind, the horsewoman leapt into action, dusting off her boots and recruiting like-minded horsemen from around the country to rally behind her cause.
Continue reading …5 Horse Handling Hacks to Improve Barn Safety
February 19, 2022 Comments Off on 5 Horse Handling Hacks to Improve Barn Safety
Sadly, every year many injuries occur that could easily have been prevented with the use of a few simple training techniques for horse and handler. It is not just the neophyte horse owners or caregivers that cause preventable injuries. Often knowledgeable and experienced horse people are lulled into bad practices and become casual in their handling habits regarding their equine charges.
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