Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit Draws International Contingent from Israel
January 1, 2019 Comments Off on Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit Draws International Contingent from Israel
Kayla Kohler of Osteen, Florida, trained the international contingent that participated in Trail, Western Pleasure, and Horsemanship. Two of the riders, Roei Katarivas and Ofir Bouni, previously competed in Florida. However, it was Tal Pridan and Noa Katarivas’ first experience at the horse show, as well as in America.
Continue reading …50th Annual Mid Winter Auction- Broodmare Affaire and Dec Internet Auction
January 1, 2019 Comments Off on 50th Annual Mid Winter Auction- Broodmare Affaire and Dec Internet Auction
The 50th ANNUAL MID WINTER Auction features two Internet auctions: The BROODMARE AFFAIRE and the December INTERNET Auction. Bidding for both auctions open on Saturday, January 12th. They will close on January 15th and 17th.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- “Horses Lend Us The Wings We Lack”
January 1, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- “Horses Lend Us The Wings We Lack”
Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Lisa McGowan and features her father, Mike, with his American Quarter Horse, Genuine Blackburn. Mike doesn’t let the fact that he’s a paraplegic stop him from riding, loving, and caring for his three American Quarter Horses and one American Paint Horse. He rides and works with his horses every day. One of his favorite trips is to Wyoming in August to ride in the mountains where he also serves as a guide.
Continue reading …Preventing and Preparing For Barn Fires
January 1, 2019 Comments Off on Preventing and Preparing For Barn Fires
Pay attention during winter months to water tank heaters and heated buckets—they continue to generate heat even if there is no water present, which can cause the plastic to melt and a fire to ignite bedding and hay. If you are using electrical cords, make sure that they are professional grade, inspected often and are not overloaded. Keep lights caged and only use lights that are designed for barn use.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- 2018 FL Gold Coast QH Circuit
December 31, 2018 Comments Off on Around the Rings- 2018 FL Gold Coast QH Circuit
Thanks to Cody Parmenter Photography for some fun photos from around the rings at the 2018 Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit that concludes today in Tampa, Florida. Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com for complete results from the show coming soon, courtesy of An Equine Production.
Continue reading …APHA Hall of Fame Member, Ralph Brunner, Has Passed
December 31, 2018 Comments Off on APHA Hall of Fame Member, Ralph Brunner, Has Passed
In the mid-1960s, the Brunners acquired J Bar Junior, a Paint stallion who went on to win a 1969 national championship at halter and earned his APHA Champion title in 1970; J Bar Junior became a noted APHA sire, as well. The Brunners were instrumental in developing the Wisconsin Paint Horse Club and supported the developing Paint Horse market throughout the Midwest for more than 50 years. Ralph and Barbara were inducted into the inaugural APHA Hall of Fame class in 2012.
Continue reading …From the Winner’s Circle at 2018 Florida Gold Coast
December 31, 2018 Comments Off on From the Winner’s Circle at 2018 Florida Gold Coast
“This is my first time showing at this horse show, and I really like it. It’s so much fun. Everyone is super nice. The footing is great and the arenas are perfect. The weather has been so nice too. It’s not like this where we’re from in Iowa! I love it.”
Continue reading …AQHA Show and Ranch Rule Changes Go Into Effect January 1st, 2019
December 31, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Show and Ranch Rule Changes Go Into Effect January 1st, 2019
The 2018 Executive Committee also approved various show and ranch rules that would go into effect, pending computer programming. Based on the current projection of the new computer system launch, the following rules will not be effective January 1, 2019.
Continue reading …From Kill Pen to World Show Pen- A First Time Trip For Horse and Handler Results in Win
December 31, 2018 Comments Off on From Kill Pen to World Show Pen- A First Time Trip For Horse and Handler Results in Win
When Christyn Unzueta first saw Obviously A Playgirl, aka “Anna,” she was a scrawny, unwanted yearling on a kill pen website, and Christyn certainly wasn’t in the position to take in another horse.
Continue reading …Inaugural Equestrian Businesswomen Summit Scheduled For Jan. 9th in Palm Beach, FL.
December 28, 2018 Comments Off on Inaugural Equestrian Businesswomen Summit Scheduled For Jan. 9th in Palm Beach, FL.
Topics to include: Building a Successful Equestrian Business; Jobs Panel – So You’re Not a Pro Rider. Job Searches Off the Saddle; Social Media Panel – Do You Really Need Snapchat? What’s Your Social Strategy?; Work/Life Balance Panel – Put the Phone Down. Finding Balance in a Connected World.
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