EC Photo of the Day: First Foal of 2019 For Too Sleepy To Zip
January 5, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: First Foal of 2019 For Too Sleepy To Zip
“This cutie is Too Sleepy to Zip’s first foal of the season. It is out of Lilly Larue, an Invitation Only bred mare. Lilly Larue is a maternal sister to my youth partner, Too Sleepy to Chip, making this a family affair! We have owned both Too Sleepy to Chip and Lilly Larue since they were yearlings!”
Continue reading …Qualification Procedure For Reining, Cutting, Cow Horse Classes For 2019 APHA World
January 5, 2019 Comments Off on Qualification Procedure For Reining, Cutting, Cow Horse Classes For 2019 APHA World
Qualifying for the APHA World Show is easy: just attend two APHA-approved events (which can include the ones noted below) during the qualifying period, June 1, 2018–June 3, 2019. If an exhibitor doesn’t attend at least two events for qualification, they can pay a $1,000 fee per show (up to $2,000) as “pay to play” World Show qualification. Only participation in the events—never points earned—factors into qualification.
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“This lack of maternal transfer of immunity is somewhat of an evolutionary drawback, leaving foals highly susceptible to threatening infections, especially, pneumonia, joint infections, and sepsis,” noted Kathleen Crandell, Ph.D., a Kentucky Equine Research nutritionist.
Continue reading …APHA Announces Two, New National Championship Events in 2019
January 4, 2019 Comments Off on APHA Announces Two, New National Championship Events in 2019
The inaugural APHA Western National Championship Show is scheduled for October 16–19 at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Continue reading …Final 2018 Year-End Point Standings For OQHA
January 4, 2019 Comments Off on Final 2018 Year-End Point Standings For OQHA
Check out the final year-end point standings for 2018 for the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. If you’d like for your club’s show results to be listed on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com. Open points Amateur points L1 Amateur points Youth points L1 Youth points Youth World Show Team points Youth Congress Team points Results by show Points […]
Continue reading …Epic 30+ Hour Trip to Florida Winter Circuit For AQHA Trainer and Clients
January 4, 2019 Comments Off on Epic 30+ Hour Trip to Florida Winter Circuit For AQHA Trainer and Clients
When he left his home in Ontario, the temperature was -30 Celsius, or -22 Fahrenheit. Contrast that to the current temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit currently in Tampa, and Blair was facing not only a 30+ hour drive but would also undergo a 102 degree temperature difference!
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Congratulations to the Oregon Quarter Horse Association 2018 Year-End Award Winners! The year-end awards celebration will take place January 19th at the Willamette Valley Country Club. If you’d like to have your club’s show results shared on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …2019 Oregon Summer Classic Moves to Rolling Hills Center in CA.
January 3, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 Oregon Summer Classic Moves to Rolling Hills Center in CA.
The show name shall remain the Oregon Summer Classic. The name is rooted in the deep history the show has as a top AQHA show and is owned by the Oregon Quarter Horse Association – the State of Oregon affiliate of the American Quarter Horse Association. The OQHA Board of Directors is reviewing the year-end award requirements to ensure that our membership is able to qualify for year-end awards. The verbiage of the requirements is under review to ensure that it allows for qualification. Award qualification for circuit awards at the Oregon Summer Classic shall remain as is from years prior. The QHEAC Summer Show is a pre-show and not included in award qualification for circuit awards.
Continue reading …How to Keep Your Horse at His Optimal Winter Weight
January 3, 2019 Comments Off on How to Keep Your Horse at His Optimal Winter Weight
The average 1,000-pound horse needs about 13,500 calories to operate each day. Add in some cold weather, and he’s probably burning closer to 15,000 to keep warm. Because they’re burning extra calories, it’s not uncommon to see horses shed a bit of weight in the colder weather.
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It’s that time of year for new foals! Share your adorable 2019 foal photos with Equine Chronicle by emailing B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see your new bundle of joy featured on The Equine Chronicle Facebook page, on our Equine Chronicle Instagram account, or right here in our 2019 Foal Photo Gallery. Show us those beautiful […]
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