Day 1 Around the Rings- Pinto World Show
June 11, 2019 Comments Off on Day 1 Around the Rings- Pinto World Show
The 2019 Pinto World Championship Show kicked off yesterday, and we have some around the ring photos to share, courtesy of the Pinto Horse Association. The PWC will take place June 10-22 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and will award over $260,000 in awards and $11,000 in payouts. For more information about the PWC, visit PtHA.net. Click […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- A Princess and Her Pony
June 10, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- A Princess and Her Pony
Today’s EC Photo of the Day features a perfect, purple princess and her pony. This is Abigail Semler with SaturdayNightSkyline. Photos courtesy of Melissa Teakell Photography. If you have an EC-worthy Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Study Shows Temporary Lameness Can be Caused by Poor Rider/Horse Body Weight Ratio
June 10, 2019 Comments Off on Study Shows Temporary Lameness Can be Caused by Poor Rider/Horse Body Weight Ratio
Six horses were used for the study. All were in regular work and were not lame. They were ridden by each of four riders of differing weights: Light (L), Moderate (M), Heavy (H) and Very Heavy (VH).
Continue reading …Around the Rings at Redbud Spectacular
June 10, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings at Redbud Spectacular
Thanks to Eric Mendrysa for some great photos from around the rings at the Redbud Spectacular that took place May 30th- June 9th in Oklahoma City. Judges for the show were Jeff Allen, John Briggs, Jan Hoskin-Hay, Louis Hufnagel, Chele McGauley, Gary Roberts, Sissy Anderson, Jessica Gilliam, Ryan Kail, Kim Myers, Jeffrey Pait, and Gary […]
Continue reading …American Quarter Horse Helped Japanese Racehorse to Fifth Place Finish in Belmont Stakes
June 10, 2019 Comments Off on American Quarter Horse Helped Japanese Racehorse to Fifth Place Finish in Belmont Stakes
UPDATE: Master Fencer came in fifth in the Belmont Stakes!
Continue reading …Extra Entry Information For AQHA Youth World
June 10, 2019 Comments Off on Extra Entry Information For AQHA Youth World
– The qualifier packets sent out included information on potential state and provincial entries.
– If you did not nationally qualify in your respective class or classes, then you must apply through your state or provincial affiliate to be considered for 2019 Ford Youth World qualification through your state or province.
– AQHA reserves six state entries per class over and above the national qualifying spots.
– Make sure you follow-up with your adviser to gather more information on how to compete at this year’s show.
EC Photo of the Day- The Three Amigos
June 9, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- The Three Amigos
“There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.” – Thomas Aquinas
Continue reading …Congratulations to Shannon Vroegh and Brent Walker on Engagement!
June 8, 2019 Comments Off on Congratulations to Shannon Vroegh and Brent Walker on Engagement!
Congratulations is in order for one of our friends in the horse industry, trainer, Shannon Vroegh, who was recently engaged to Brent Walker. Everyone here at The Equine Chronicle would like to extend our best wishes to this sweet couple for a happy and blessed future.
Continue reading …Nominate a Youth For NSBA Youth of the Year
June 8, 2019 Comments Off on Nominate a Youth For NSBA Youth of the Year
The NSBA Foundation sponsors an annual award developed to recognize volunteerism in our youth. If you know someone who goes above and beyond the call of duty to help others, then this award is designed for them.
Continue reading …You Be the Judge- How Would You Place This Class?
June 8, 2019 Comments Off on You Be the Judge- How Would You Place This Class?
In this class, we are evaluating four American Quarter horses. These horses are being identified as A, B, C and D. How would you place them? Scroll down below the pictures to see how we placed them and why.
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