EC Photo of the Day- Flashback Friday- When Everything Goes Wrong
April 3, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Flashback Friday- When Everything Goes Wrong
In our When Everything Goes Wrong series of reader photos, we have a Friday Flashback! Today’s shot comes from longtime APHA member, Michelle Preston, who sent in this shot from a cruise to Mexico many years ago. If you look closely, you can recognize other familiar faces, such as Breann Preston, Mandy Gately, and Mackenzie […]
Continue reading …Apply For ApHC AYF Scholarship Today
April 3, 2020 Comments Off on Apply For ApHC AYF Scholarship Today
In response to current times and adjustments we’ve all had to make due to COVID-19, we have some good news: the AYF scholarship application deadline has been extended to April 30, 2020!
Continue reading …CARES Act Addresses Horse Industry Concerns
April 3, 2020 Comments Off on CARES Act Addresses Horse Industry Concerns
Self-employed professionals such as trainers and other independent contractors impacted by economic disruptions, including event cancellations, caused by “social distancing” should find this provision helpful.
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“AQHA’s annual report dives into the Association’s functions, goals and how we operate as a business dedicated to serving our members in the best way possible,” said Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president. “I encourage all AQHA members to read through the report for a statistical look at our Association.”
Continue reading …EC TV- COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Horsemanship Video Instruction
April 3, 2020 Comments Off on EC TV- COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Horsemanship Video Instruction
By now, you’ve had a chance to review our COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Horsemanship with Arturo Maestas. Now, we have the video companion to this piece with the pattern being performed by Kaitlyn Smith riding Ona Kruze, under the guidance of Gillespie Show Horses.
Continue reading …Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARE Act
April 2, 2020 Comments Off on Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARE Act
By now, You’ve likely heard of the CARE Act- a group of programs and initiatives passed by Congress. CARE stands for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. But government programs can often be confusing. Thankfully, the US Senate Committee On Small Business and Entrepreneurship has created an easy to understand guide about the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo Call- When Everything Goes Wrong
April 2, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo Call- When Everything Goes Wrong
During these uncertain times, it’s important, now more than ever, to laugh at ourselves and not take everything so seriously. After all, laughter, they say, is the best medicine. So, send us your photos of that moment when everything went wrong, and it was captured on film! Were you bucked off a horse during a […]
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Thanks to An Equine Production for sharing this fun, horse-themed word search puzzle with our Equine Chronicle readers! A minimum of 31 words can be found. Look for the following: Lope, Jog, Arena, Trot, Equitation, Walk, Truck, Trailer, Showmanship, Reining, Barrels, Hunters, Trail, Canter, Ranch, AQHA, APHA, NSBA, Halter, Bay, Chestnut, Bands, Braids, Superior, ROM, […]
Continue reading …Are You Guilty of Asking One of These Horse Show Questions?
April 2, 2020 Comments Off on Are You Guilty of Asking One of These Horse Show Questions?
When is my draw? How many horses are in this class? Do you know when the lunch break will happen? With the countless moving parts and pieces involved at a horse show, it’s no wonder that show management deals with hundreds of these types of questions on a daily basis. Take into account that most shows last from two days to one week. That’s enough to make your head spin, just thinking about it!
Continue reading …Nominate Those Who Support Industry Youth For Merle Wood Humanitarian Award
April 2, 2020 Comments Off on Nominate Those Who Support Industry Youth For Merle Wood Humanitarian Award
The Merle Wood Humanitarian Award is presented each year to an individual whose outstanding voluntary service has been marked by actions or deeds that have enabled young people to experience positive opportunities and activities involving the American Quarter Horse. A multitude of service activities will be considered and is not restricted to any one type of action or deed involving youth. The award is presented each year at the AQHA convention. The 2021 AQHA Convention is February 25 – March 1 in San Antonio.
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