Super Sires Pays Out $70,000+ in 2019 with Culmination at Quarter Horse Congress
November 4, 2019 Comments Off on Super Sires Pays Out $70,000+ in 2019 with Culmination at Quarter Horse Congress
In the Open 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure, Shannon Curl-Holbin rode Southern Whispers, a 2017 mare by Its A Southern Thing and out of RL Whisper Sudden, to win the class and a $5,000 check. She also received a Super Sires trophy by Cowboy Bronze, Rowdy Silver Champion Buckle, Nutrena Feed Coupons, and Enviro Equine Goodies. Southern Whispers is owned by Gumz Farms, LLC.
Continue reading …Palmetto PHC Fall Fling and Fall Festival Results and Photos
November 4, 2019 Comments Off on Palmetto PHC Fall Fling and Fall Festival Results and Photos
The Palmetto Paint Horse Club recently held their final shows of the year- the two-judge Fall Fling and the four-judge Fall Festival. Judges for the Fall Fling on November 1st were Tony Burris and Jim Isley. On November 2nd and 3rd, the club hosted the Fall Festival with judges Stephanie McConnell, Liz Baker, Rhonda Replogle, […]
Continue reading …AQHA Modifies “Safety Lead” Rule For Halter Competition
November 4, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Modifies “Safety Lead” Rule For Halter Competition
The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee approved the use of a safety lead, which is defined as a leather/leather-like covered chain, in addition to the currently approved lip cord, in designated halter classes beginning January 1, 2020.
Continue reading …Study Examines Equine Response to Rider Weight Increase
November 3, 2019 Comments Off on Study Examines Equine Response to Rider Weight Increase
Previous studies have found that physiological responses and gait symmetry parameters are negatively affected when horses carry heavy riders, for example when the rider:horse weight ratio increases from 20 – 35% (Stefánsdóttir et al., 2017).
Continue reading …AQHA Young Horse Development Scholarship Winners Announced
November 2, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Young Horse Development Scholarship Winners Announced
Since January, 58 American Quarter Horse Youth Association members have recorded their progress training a yearling bred by an American Quarter Horse Association Ranching Heritage Breeder. Recently, four AQHYA members were named scholarship winners for the 2019 AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program.
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We all love horses with luscious, luxurious locks, but check out this incredible mane! Talk about many envy…
Continue reading …Congratulations Team OHIO on Congress NYATT Win
November 2, 2019 Comments Off on Congratulations Team OHIO on Congress NYATT Win
Divided into two divisions, this year’s Congress tournament hosted 52 teams. The tournament allows a team to send two exhibitors in each of the offered classes: Showmanship, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Reining, and Barrels. The Ohio Quarter Horse Association team placed very well, taking home 1st place in Division I!
Continue reading …$50,000+ Raised For Carney Performance Horses Following Devastating Fire; Auction Scheduled
November 1, 2019 Comments Off on $50,000+ Raised For Carney Performance Horses Following Devastating Fire; Auction Scheduled
On October 26th, a fire broke out at Carney Performance Horses in Rome, Georgia. Sadly, the fire spread so quickly that the entire barn, apartment, and all 19 horses inside perished within minutes. The only animals saved were a dog and miniature pony. Trainer, Blake Carney, and his partner lived in an apartment located above the barn, so their home and all belongings were lost as well.
Continue reading …Arizona Sun Circuit Announces Addition of Hershberger Performance Sale
November 1, 2019 Comments Off on Arizona Sun Circuit Announces Addition of Hershberger Performance Sale
Hershberger Performance Horses, Jason and Nikki Hershberger, will be holding their 15th Annual Horse Sale February 28th, 2020 in the Equidome at WestWorld. Sun Circuit is excited to have this prestigious sale kicking off 10 days of equestrian excitement.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- Fall Color Classic
November 1, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings- Fall Color Classic
Special thanks to Norfleet Marketing and Photography for some great images from the recent APHA Fall Color Classic. If you have horse show photos to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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