2020 FL Gold Coast Recap- 13,500 AQHA Entries
January 4, 2021 Comments Off on 2020 FL Gold Coast Recap- 13,500 AQHA Entries
An Equine Production show management has reported a banner year for the 2020 Florida Gold Coast that recently concluded in Tampa, Florida. With stalls at a count of 1,200, entries up 600 per judge, and a total of 13,500 AQHA entries with an increase of more than 3,500 AQHA entries over 2019, that’s a clear indication that competitors are enjoying the balmy, Floridian, winter weather.
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“The decision to waive traditional qualifying for the 2021 Ford Youth World was based on extensive discussion, comparison of previous years’ qualifying data and the cancellation of approximately 30% of the qualifying shows since May 1, 2020, when the qualifying period began,” said Justin Billings, AQHA chief show officer. “We anticipate continued effects of the pandemic, especially in the harder hit areas of the world where many lockdowns remain in place.”
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Rebecca Figueroa is going into her sophomore year at SMU having navigated a truly unique freshman year. The excitement of making new friends, delving into college studies, and riding on the SMU Equestrian Team was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- 2020 Florida Gold Coast
January 1, 2021 Comments Off on Around the Rings- 2020 Florida Gold Coast
Scroll below for some fantastic photos, courtesy of Cody Parmenter Photography, from the 2020 Florida Gold Coast! If you’d like to share your show’s photos and results with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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Bob and Karen Johnson have enjoyed tremendous success in Ranch Riding over the past several years. For them, it’s a class that showcases everything a horse should be: pretty, balanced, broke, fluid and, most of all, happy. Between the two of them, they have shown in Roping, Cutting, Reining, Western Pleasure, and Halter, but Ranch Riding is their passion.
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Horses in stables have been shown to have a regular total sleep time of three and a half hours per night. The duration of the different sleep stages is relatively constant. REM sleep totals about 30 minutes a night (15% of the total sleep time) and slow-wave sleep takes up the most time at 65%. The rest of the total sleep time is spent in light sleep.
Continue reading …Young Rider Essay #2- From a Sassy 13-Year-Old to a Horse-Loving Adult
December 30, 2020 Comments Off on Young Rider Essay #2- From a Sassy 13-Year-Old to a Horse-Loving Adult
My weekly allowance goes toward my lesson each week. I don’t like doing the work, but if it will help out my parents pay for things, then I can deal with it. When I am with my horse, the work is done and I enjoy my time spent.
Continue reading …If the Boot Fits- Can Leg Wraps or Boots Prevent Tendon Injury?
December 29, 2020 Comments Off on If the Boot Fits- Can Leg Wraps or Boots Prevent Tendon Injury?
In general, there are three main reasons people might choose to wrap the legs of their horses: external protection, simply for looks, or prevention of tendon injuries. While certainly able to protect from cuts and scrapes or add some flashiness to your look in the Dressage ring, boots and wraps do not provide sufficient support against the forces experienced by an equine limb during exercise.
Continue reading …2021 AZ Sun Circuit Non Pro Saddle Award Lineup
December 28, 2020 Comments Off on 2021 AZ Sun Circuit Non Pro Saddle Award Lineup
Bob’s Custom Saddles is proud to partner with the Arizona Sun Circuit for its Non Pro Level 1, 2, and 3 High Point awards. Next year’s winners will be awarded Bob’s Custom Saddle certificates valued at $5,200. Winners can select their sizing and saddle style and choose to upgrade the saddle with additional tooling and silver at the winner’s expense.
Continue reading …Merry Christmas! From The Equine Chronicle
December 25, 2020 Comments Off on Merry Christmas! From The Equine Chronicle
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a Pinto in a paddock.
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