Learn How to Transfer Your Horse Online With APHA ShowDay System
December 5, 2018 Comments Off on Learn How to Transfer Your Horse Online With APHA ShowDay System
The first of its kind from a stock-horse association, the APHA ShowDay online transfer system provides a user-friendly portal for you to complete a quick transfer of ownership—so efficient it’s like getting free RUSH processing all at the convenience of your digital fingertips.
Continue reading …BRTSendingMyRegards is 52nd Open Supreme Champion in AQHA History
December 5, 2018 Comments Off on BRTSendingMyRegards is 52nd Open Supreme Champion in AQHA History
The title requires a horse to have raced and achieved a speed index of at least 90 on two occasions, earn at least 40 points in halter and performance classes at more than five different AQHA shows, including two grand champion titles. The performance points must come in a riding class and in cattle classes, like roping and cutting.
Continue reading …How a 3-Year-Old Won the All-Around at the Congress AND World Show in the Same Year
December 4, 2018 Comments Off on How a 3-Year-Old Won the All-Around at the Congress AND World Show in the Same Year
Traditionally, the quest for an all-around title, at a major event like the Quarter Horse Congress or World Show, typically takes place later in a horse’s life, once they’ve acquired multiple skill sets, mastered several events, and proven that they can withstand a rigorous training and competition schedule. However, for one team, Angela Fox and HP The Rusty Fox, aka “Fox²,” their journey to win not one, but two, major all-around titles in 2018 came very early in “Rusty’s” career.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Deck the Stalls!
December 4, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Deck the Stalls!
It’s time for our annual Christmas Deck The Stalls Photo Call! Show us photos of your most creative barn decorations to be featured on our FB page, @equinechronicle on Instagram, and on EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Trailer Terms: Straight Load, Slant Load, and Two Plus One
December 4, 2018 Comments Off on Trailer Terms: Straight Load, Slant Load, and Two Plus One
CENTER LOAD or HEAD TO HEAD refers to a four or six horse gooseneck trailer that has side by side straight stalls in the rear of a trailer that face forward with the same configuration in the front except the stalls face towards the rear. A large center area will have one or two side ramps for loading and unloading. This style also allows each horse to be loaded and unloaded individually.
Continue reading …Two Tons of Aid Delivered to Animal Victims of California Wildfires
December 4, 2018 Comments Off on Two Tons of Aid Delivered to Animal Victims of California Wildfires
“And on behalf of these hungry, frightened animals who have been through so much with their families, we want to express our deep appreciation to our friends at Chicken Soup for the Soul. Thank you!”
Continue reading …Around the Rings- 2018 Iowa Paint Horse Club Futurity
December 4, 2018 Comments Off on Around the Rings- 2018 Iowa Paint Horse Club Futurity
Special thanks to Beth Foster-Hattan for some great candid photos from the 2018 Iowa Paint Horse Club Futurity that took place October 13-14 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Judges for the show were April Devitt, Clint Fullerton, Tom Crowley, and Gayle Lampinen. If you’d like for your show’s results and photos to be featured on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Two Internet Horse Auctions Close This Week
December 3, 2018 Comments Off on Two Internet Horse Auctions Close This Week
Two Internet Horse auctions, offering close to 100 horses, close this week. The first, closing on Tuesday evening, December 4th, is the Pleasure Show Horse and Broodmare Internet Auction which includes the Pope Farms Online Production Sale.
Continue reading …Unintentional Equine Neglect and Abuse is a Concern
December 3, 2018 Comments Off on Unintentional Equine Neglect and Abuse is a Concern
Lawyers do not have to prove that the defendant had intent to harm the animals-simply that he or she harmed them. The maximum fine for someone found guilty of animal neglect in Kentucky is 365 days imprisonment per animal (terms that can run concurrently) and a $500 per-animal fine.
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“My name is Stephanie and my horse’s name is The Ultimate Trend, aka ‘Max.’ Max and I compete in all around events but our favorite is Hunter Under Saddle. My favorite memory while showing Max is getting into the showmanship finals at Pinto World this past year.”
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