Around the Rings- Georgia On My Mind- Part 1
April 8, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings- Georgia On My Mind- Part 1
Thanks to Lisa Lee for some great photos from the Georgia On My Mind horse show that kicked off on April 4th and will continue through April 14th in Conyers, GA. Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com for more fun photos and results coming at the show’s conclusion from An Equine Production.
Continue reading …WCHA Introduces New Opportunity For Intermediate Non Pro Exhibitors
April 8, 2019 Comments Off on WCHA Introduces New Opportunity For Intermediate Non Pro Exhibitors
“Using a similar concept to the American Quarter Horse Association’s (AQHA) Leveling program, we wanted to host a ‘Level 1’ type Championship at our futurity,” says Don Falcon, Executive Director of WCHA. “We wanted to find a way to shine a spotlight on Intermediate Halter Exhibitors that are members and futurity participants within WCHA.”
Continue reading …Current AQHA Website Issues and Help Resources
April 8, 2019 Comments Off on Current AQHA Website Issues and Help Resources
Currently, some users are experiencing errors when using the Find Your Level feature in AQHA Services. While AQHA works to resolve this issue, please call Customer Care at 806-376-4811 or fill out our contact form for information about your competition level.
Continue reading …NSBA SIF Paid $33.68 Per Point in 2018
April 7, 2019 Comments Off on NSBA SIF Paid $33.68 Per Point in 2018
NSBA’s Stallion Incentive Fund has consistently paid the highest per point value for an incentive fund of its kind. Last year, each NSBA point paid $33.68 with the highest point earner receiving a check for over $6,000.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Competing AND Having Fun
April 7, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Competing AND Having Fun
“A successful competition for me is always going out there and putting 100 percent into whatever I’m doing. It’s not always winning. People, I think, mistake that it’s just winning. Sometimes it could be, but for me, it’s hitting the best sets I can, gaining confidence, and having a good time and having fun.” -Simone Biles
Continue reading …Second Annual NSBA Coaches Summit a Success
April 6, 2019 Comments Off on Second Annual NSBA Coaches Summit a Success
The second annual National Snaffle Bit Association Coaches Summit was held in Westlake, Texas March 25-27, 2019. Presented as a special project of the NSBA Foundation, the three-day workshop included instruction in the classroom and on-site at Bridlewood Equestrian Center, home of Stable Strides, LLC in Flower Mound, TX.
Continue reading …APHA Partners With Interscholastic Equestrian Association
April 6, 2019 Comments Off on APHA Partners With Interscholastic Equestrian Association
With this alliance, IEA and APHA will cross-promote across both organizations in a variety of methods and venues beginning in 2019 that will include benefits and discounts for both IEA and APHA members. APHA will also provide sponsorship of the “Most Valuable Paint Horse” award at both the 2019 IEA Hunt-Seat and Western National Finals.
Continue reading …Results and Photos From Martinganza
April 5, 2019 Comments Off on Results and Photos From Martinganza
Thanks to Miranda Grove for some lovely shots from the Martinganza Quarter Horse Show and Futurity that’s underway in Williamston, NC. Scroll below to view select class results as well. If you’d like for your club’s show results and photos to be featured on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Take the Quiz: How Will Your Horse’s Risk of Colic Change This Spring?
April 5, 2019 Comments Off on Take the Quiz: How Will Your Horse’s Risk of Colic Change This Spring?
According to the Colic Risk Rater, there was an 11% chance that Brandy may colic while at the training facility. Now, in the 24-hour time period after Brandy returns to her home facility, there is a 50% chance that she may colic. There are things we can do to reduce this risk. Strategies like bringing water, hay and concentrate feed from the training facility and making a gradual transition to the feeds used at home will lessen the many changes that Brandy already has to adjust to.
Continue reading …2019 Martinganza Now Underway in Williamston, NC.
April 5, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 Martinganza Now Underway in Williamston, NC.
Thanks to an anonymous sponsor, all-around exhibitors will have the opportunity to win part of their show bill back! There will be a $250 drawing awarded to a youth 18 and under with the most classes entered at the show and an amateur 19 and over exhibitor with the most classes entered.
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