Zuidema Wins Kim Rich Memorial WP; Bedwell and Johnson Win Derbies at Georgia On My Mind
April 12, 2019 Comments Off on Zuidema Wins Kim Rich Memorial WP; Bedwell and Johnson Win Derbies at Georgia On My Mind
Knockin It Out is a beautiful, 3-year-old mare by No Doubt I’m Lazy and out of Zippin The Breeze. “She’s the last one out of that great mare,” Katy Jo says. “Dan and Kathy Frederick own her, and they raised her. I started her last spring, and we just took our time with her because we thought she was special from the very beginning.”
Continue reading …Baker Family Donates $100,000 to APHA Foundation
April 12, 2019 Comments Off on Baker Family Donates $100,000 to APHA Foundation
The Baker Family of Bandera, Texas, recently donated an additional $100,000 to the American Paint Horse Foundation’s Capital Campaign, bringing their total donations to $300,000 since 2014. The donations are made in memory of Rebecca Sue Harrison Baker, courtesy of her husband Jerry and children.
Continue reading …$4,000 Harris Challenge in SOQHA Madness Equine Chronicle Maiden and Novice Horse WP
April 11, 2019 Comments Off on $4,000 Harris Challenge in SOQHA Madness Equine Chronicle Maiden and Novice Horse WP
The winning riders in the SOQHA Madness Equine Chronicle Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure and the Madness Novice Horse 3 and Over Western Pleasure will receive an additional $2,000 each, if they’re showing in a Harris saddle.
Continue reading …Thurston, Owen, Scileppi, and More Win Martinganza Futurities
April 11, 2019 Comments Off on Thurston, Owen, Scileppi, and More Win Martinganza Futurities
The winner of the Green Hunter Under Saddle was Tami Thurston with Marey Poppins, receiving $146.25 for Jennifer and Christine. The Reserve Champion was Erin Cecchini with A Cool Beat, winning $113.75 for Vincent Scileppi. Third was Jessica Page with PSU Dynamic Machine, winning $65.
Continue reading …More Around the Ring Photos- Georgia On My Mind
April 11, 2019 Comments Off on More Around the Ring Photos- Georgia On My Mind
Thanks to Lisa Lee for some great photos from the Georgia On My Mind circuit that’s currently underway in Conyers, GA. If you’d like to share photos from a show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Report From AQHA April Committee Meeting
April 11, 2019 Comments Off on Report From AQHA April Committee Meeting
AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines joined AQHA President Stan Weaver, Committee Member Kenneth Banks, First Vice President Butch Wise, Second Vice President Norman Luba, and Committee Member Dr. Scott Myers during three days of meeting to review recommendations from the AQHA Convention. Those results will be released in the coming days.
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New to the collection this year is Piper Summer Denim Breeches. These breeches are like riding in your favorite jeans, but better! The denim fabric is lightweight enough to wear in warm weather and stylish enough to go anywhere you go, from the barn to around town. These breeches offer the same great features as the original Pipers such as a fashionable low rise, a 2” contoured waistband, and elastic sock bottoms for comfort. The Piper Summer Denim breech is available in a variety of fun colors so you can mix and match them with your favorite Piper tops to make the perfect riding outfit.
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It is very important for owners to understand what puts a horse at risk of PAL or laminitis from an inappropriate diet, even with no pasture access. PAL is linked to elevated insulin responses. The classical appearance of a horse or pony at risk is one that is overweight with an obvious, fatty crest on the neck, but many metabolically abnormal horses have a normal weight. A horse that is older may also develop Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID/Cushing’s disease) and change from one that always tolerated pasture well to one that is now at risk of laminitis.
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We are saddened to report the news that the Hatten family of five lost their house, as well as all of their belongings, last night in a fire. Family friend, Lindsay Black, will be at the APHA show in Cedar Rapids, IA. this weekend and will be accepting donations for the family. Items may also […]
Continue reading …Vets Make History With First-Ever, Image-Guided “Massive” Sinus Tumor Removal in Horse
April 10, 2019 Comments Off on Vets Make History With First-Ever, Image-Guided “Massive” Sinus Tumor Removal in Horse
“We were able to remove a substantial portion of the tumor in order to open the sinus cavity and take any pressure off Honesto’s eye socket and brain. He’s one tough horse.”
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