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National Championship Summer Ranking For New Competition at 2019 Sun Circuit

July 26, 2018 Comments Off

The Arizona Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce the mid-year rankings for Showmanship, Horsemanship, and Equitation exhibitors in the lead up to the National Championship Tournament being held at Sun Circuit 2019. Each division lists the individuals, who were scored by the committee, as well as those currently leading the pack at this mid-point of the show year. However, there are still plenty of shows to go before the final list is compiled and eligible exhibitors to the Tournament are announced.

Education, Entertainment, and Everything Equine Coming to Equine Affaire in Massachusetts

July 26, 2018 Comments Off

Equine Affaire provides the ultimate horse-lover’s experience, offering hundreds of educational seminars and clinics with the world’s leading horse trainers and clinicians, an endless variety of horse-themed shopping, and best of all, hundreds of horses everywhere you look. Bring your horse dreams to life by making plans today to attend Equine Affaire at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA, on November 8-11, 2018.

SmartPak Announces New Supplement Brand- Smart & Simple

July 26, 2018 Comments Off

This brand includes a variety of unique ingredients such as turmeric, aloe vera, chasteberry, and spirulina. These ingredients can sometimes be difficult to feed, which is why SmartPak created convenient and mess-free pelleted formulas, available exclusively at SmartPak.

EC Photo of the Day- AQHA Youth World Prep Takes Its Toll…

July 25, 2018 Comments Off

The AQHA Youth World Show is only a week away and that means young riders around the country are hard at work putting in last minute practice sessions before the quest for the Golden Globe begins in Oklahoma City. Thanks to Emma Brown for this EC Photo of the Day. Send in yours by emailing […]

Around the Rings- 2018 POA National Congress

July 25, 2018 Comments Off

Thanks to the talented Cody Parmenter for some great photos from around the rings at the Ponies of the Americas National Congress. If you’d like for your horse show photos to be featured on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

Our Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Stallion, Huntin For Chocolate

July 25, 2018 Comments Off

It is our hope that the Rodrock family and Huntin’s fans will know how much he was loved and appreciated and how his impact on the horse industry will only increase with future generations.

AQHA Stallions, Telasecret and Initials Only, Under New Management

July 25, 2018 Comments Off

Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses is excited to announce that AQHA stallions, Telasecret and Initials Only, will be moving under new stallion management with Erin Bradshaw and will stand with Joan Schroeder at Kiowa Ranch in Texas, alongside APHA stallion, John Simon, for the 2019 breeding season.

Pre-Entry Numbers For 2018 Breeders’ Halter Futurity Show Increase Over Last Year

July 25, 2018 Comments Off

Sr Weanling Fillies- 63, Yearling Mares- 39, Sr Weanling Colts- 36, Amateur Sr Weanling Fillies- 32, Jr Weanling Colts- 28, 2-Year-Old Mares- 28

AQHA Select World Show Ride The Pattern Clinicians

July 25, 2018 Comments Off

Trail
AQHA Professional Horseman Art O’Brien
Monday, August 27, following performance halter stallions
South Outdoor Covered Arena

Hunt Seat Equitation
AQHA Professional Horsewoman Karen Graham
Tuesday, August 28, following the last class of the day
South Outdoor Covered Arena

Ranch Riding
AQHA Professional Horseman Mark Guynn
Tuesday, August 28, following the Ride the Pattern Hunt Seat Equitation clinic
Amarillo National Center

Showmanship
AQHA Professional Horseman Chad Evans
4 p.m., Wednesday, August 29
South Outdoor Covered Arena

Horsemanship
AQHA Professional Horseman Rob Meneely
Wednesday, August 29, following the Ride the Pattern Showmanship clinic
South Outdoor Covered Arena

“Don’t Ride Not to Lose; Ride to Win.”

July 24, 2018 Comments Off

The horse descriptions that say, “Can get hot,” or “Be careful with your spurs,” are usually the horses that girls don’t want. Instead of having the attitude of, “I hope I don’t get that horse,” it’s important to teach yourself to think, “What am I going to do to get the most out of that horse if I get it?” Simply changing your mindset will drastically alter how your ride will go.