Think Winter Temps Will Kill Off Strongyle Worm Eggs? Think Again!
December 18, 2018 Comments Off on Think Winter Temps Will Kill Off Strongyle Worm Eggs? Think Again!
Like many horse owners, I was under the assumption that freezing temperatures in winter would kill off any small strongyle worm eggs or larvae on horse pastures, and stop the life cycle of these parasites when they are outside of their equine host. Apparently that is not the case.
Continue reading …Introducing the 2019 NSBA Western Show Team World Championship
December 18, 2018 Comments Off on Introducing the 2019 NSBA Western Show Team World Championship
The NSBA Western Show Team World Championship offers both High School and Middle School riders with awards provided for Individuals and Teams. Competition guidelines allow teams to be formed providing they are currently part of an organized show team.
Continue reading …College Scholarship Quick Tips From NSBA Youth
December 18, 2018 Comments Off on College Scholarship Quick Tips From NSBA Youth
#1- Always Apply – So many scholarships go un-awarded simply because no one applied for them. Even when you do not think you will receive it, apply anyway. Worst-case scenario, it is practice for your next scholarship!
Continue reading …Applications Open For APHA’s Markel Professional Horsemen Program
December 18, 2018 Comments Off on Applications Open For APHA’s Markel Professional Horsemen Program
Professionalism, integrity and fairness are key qualities of an outstanding horse professional—if these qualities embody you or a Paint professional you know, become part of APHA’s Markel Professional Horsemen program. These individuals pledge to promote the breed and the association at local Paint Horse shows and other equine events, while upholding the core values of the program and APHA.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Santa’s New Head Reindeer
December 17, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Santa’s New Head Reindeer
Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Elena Carmichael. Elena’s Canadian sport horse, Take Flight, aka “Echo,” is ready to pull Santa’s sleigh this year! Photo courtesy of Carissa Lynn Photography. Do you have a great EC Photo of the Day? Email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …ALL the 2018/2019 Florida Winter Pattern Books Now Online!
December 17, 2018 Comments Off on ALL the 2018/2019 Florida Winter Pattern Books Now Online!
If you’re making the trip down to Florida for any of the Florida winter circuits, you will need to check out the following links for the pattern books that have been posted online.
Continue reading …William Shatner Accepts Lifetime Achievement Award During RHF Sliders’ Night Out
December 17, 2018 Comments Off on William Shatner Accepts Lifetime Achievement Award During RHF Sliders’ Night Out
Shatner attended with his wife, Elizabeth, to receive the NRHA Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award, named for a man considered the “father of reining.” Shatner has attended the NRHA Futurity previously, often for celebrity reining events in support of the RHF. A highlight of his awards presentation was a surprise congratulatory video from friend and fellow actor Henry Winkler.
Continue reading …Full Slate of Cattle Classes Coming to 2019 AZ Sun Circuit
December 17, 2018 Comments Off on Full Slate of Cattle Classes Coming to 2019 AZ Sun Circuit
Sun Circuit is pleased to offer three slates of classes this year. Classes are also approved by AzRCHA. NRCHA Circuit Champions in each class will be awarded Preston Williams Hardware buckles.
Continue reading …Masterson Farms, LLC, Announces Purchase of The Lopin Machine
December 17, 2018 Comments Off on Masterson Farms, LLC, Announces Purchase of The Lopin Machine
Masterson Farms, LLC, is excited to announce the purchase of The Lopin Machine, a 2012, AQHA, chestnut stallion and 2014 Quarter Horse Congress Masters Champion. This 15.1 hands and five-panel negative stallion was sired by A Good Machine and is out of Hot Lopin Louise, a three-time Congress Champion and NSBA Horse of the Year.
Continue reading …Two New APHA National Championships Will Debut in 2019
December 17, 2018 Comments Off on Two New APHA National Championships Will Debut in 2019
Sponsored by the American Paint Horse Association, the APHA National Championships will each be four-judge shows offering APHA points and National Championship titles. Qualifying is not required.