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Back in Tulsa, 2021 Nationals and Appaloosa Youth World Show is a BIG Success

September 2, 2021 Comments Off

Now in its 73rd year, the 2021 show saw an increase from the 2019 show in horses, entries, and exhibitors across all categories, with an amazing 67% increase in Non-Pro entries.

Behind the Scenes Fun From 2021 NSBA World Show

September 1, 2021 Comments Off

Thanks to Beth Foster-Hattan, we have a variety of candid photos to share from behind the scenes at the recent NSBA World Show. Scroll below to view them all. If you’d like to share your horse show photos with us, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

WARNING: Just Posting a Sign Will Not Protect Your Horse Business

August 31, 2021 Comments Off

Contrary to popular belief, equine laws do not prevent horse owners and professionals from being sued. Instead, these laws provide a statutory defense that can be asserted by a defendant to a lawsuit. Even if successful with a statutory defense, defending a lawsuit can be stressful, time-consuming, and expensive. In some states, to be protected under the law, a horse owner or professional must obtain a written document with the law’s warning notice clearly printed on it signed by the participant or post a sign stating the law in a visible location near the equine activity.

Helping Youth in Need- The Legacy of a Horse Named Blueberry

August 30, 2021 Comments Off

“Whether it’s reminding someone to put their numbers on, to helping work out how to run through a pattern class, or ultimately allowing a youth, who deserves a chance, to compete at the highest level, we all can play a part.”

Feeding Performance Horses in 5 Easy Steps

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

Okay, let’s get real: While nutrition is one of the most important ways to influence any animal’s health, feeding horses is not rocket science, and we tend to overcomplicate equine nutrition.

In Loving Memory of Multiple World Champion, Wonit On My RV- “Moses”

August 26, 2021 Comments Off

Our sincerest condolences go out to Charlotte Brooks and her family, as well as everyone at Arrington Performance Horses following the passing of Wonit On My RV. Charlotte and her beloved “Moses” have had a spectacular year thus far with big wins at every major horse show they attended.

EC TV- How To Video: Keep Your Makeup Flawless in Horse Show Heat

August 26, 2021 Comments Off

In the second of our How-To video series, multiple AQHA World and Congress Champion, Deanna Green, provides a comprehensive tutorial with tips and tricks to help your makeup stay put and looking flawless during horse show heat this summer.

Results and Photos- Ohio PHC Buckeye Bonanza

August 25, 2021 Comments Off

Thanks to Ryan Geiger Photography for some great photos from around the rings at the Ohio Paint Horse Club’s Buckeye Bonanza horse show! The OPHC hosted this event August 21-22 at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon, Ohio. The four-judge Paint-O-Rama provided competitors with the opportunity to show to judges Daren Wright, Bill Mitchell, Bruce Army, […]

Never Underestimate the Power of a Kind Word- Ring Steward Edition

August 24, 2021 Comments Off

Has a ring steward or gate person ever said something funny to brighten your day or help ease your nerves? Our Equine Chronicle readers had plenty of amusing, heartfelt, and thoughtful anecdotes to share concerning this topic.

EC TV- 2021 AQHA Youth World- Thanks For The Memories

August 23, 2021 Comments Off

Click on the link below to take a walk down memory lane from the 2021 AQHA Youth World Show.