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EC Photo of the Day- Snow Princess

January 12, 2022 Comments Off

“The horse moved like a dancer, which is not surprising. A horse is a beautiful animal, but he is perhaps most remarkable because he moves as if he always hears music.” Mark Helprin, A Winter’s Tale Check out this stunning photograph of AQHA youth, Audrey Jividen, with Eye Just Wanna Dance, a 2021 filly by […]

EC Photo of the Day- Teach Your Children the Way

January 11, 2022 Comments Off

Thanks to Kory Kumar for this adorable photo of Negotiate By Zippo, aka Nigel, with his little buddy, Mira. “This horse has done so much to develop her love of horses, riding, and showing,”- Kory says. Photo Credit: Magic Look Photography If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and […]

NSBA Seeking Photographer For World Championship Show

January 11, 2022 Comments Off

The National Snaffle Bit Association is accepting proposals from qualified professional horse show event photographers to serve as the official NSBA photographer for the NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity. The chosen photographer will provide a full complement of photography services including arena awards presentation, arena action, backdrop and event photography at each NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity, providing print and digital options for exhibitors to purchase, show awards use, and NSBA marketing and magazine purposes.

AQHYA Challenges Youth Members to Build For the Future

January 11, 2022 Comments Off

AQHA challenges AQHYA members to be the visionaries of their future success, using their knowledge, dedication, and passion for the American Quarter Horse to Build for the Future. Each quarter will feature a new area of focus related to the 2022 theme, Build for the Future.

APHA National Shows Sidelined For 2022; Chrome Cash Offered at All-Breed Events

January 10, 2022 Comments Off

Neither the Eastern nor Western National Show reached the outlined exhibitor levels nor the financial expectations in their first three years, including the 2021 events that took place at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, and the SouthPoint Casino in Las Vegas, respectively.

2022 NSBA Riders List

January 10, 2022 Comments Off

The National Snaffle Bit Association has just released the 2022 Riders List. Included: Open Western Pleasure Riders List Limited Open Western Pleasure Riders List Non Pro Western Pleasure Riders List Open Hunter Under Saddle Riders List Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle Riders List Open Trail Riders List, Non Pro Trail Riders List Open Western Riding […]

Strong Prices Posted in December Internet Auction

January 10, 2022 Comments Off

The top ten sellers brought an average price of $14,910 and the top twenty-five horses averaged $10,002. The overall sale average price was $6,221.82. Eighty-one percent of the horses and ponies offered sold to new owners with gross actual sales of $342,200.00.

EC Photo of the Day- Snow Day!

January 10, 2022 Comments Off

WOW! It looks very chilly in Powhatan Virginia, but Donkey, Fuzzy, and Pippa look warm all cuddled up together! Photo sent in by Maile L’Herrou. If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured on www.EquineChronicle.com.

What Are Your New Year’s Goals?

January 10, 2022 Comments Off

This time of year is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the previous show season- to think about how much you’ve grown and to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses as an equestrian athlete.

Markel APHA Professional Horseman Program Accepting Applicants

January 8, 2022 Comments Off

The Markel Professional Horsemen program is seeking out honest, upstanding equine professionals that are members of the American Paint Horse Association. These individuals encourage professionalism, integrity, and fairness throughout the horse industry – particularly the Paint Horse community. They promote the breed and the Association at local Paint Horse shows and other equine events.