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“Do Right By The Horse”- 2020 APHA National Convention Recap

March 4, 2020 Comments Off

The horse industry, at large, and stock horse breed organizations specifically have dropped in horses registered, as well as individual memberships progressively, and, for the most part, continuously over the last decade. There are many reasons for that, but just that fact alone is something to wrap your head around. When a stock horse breed organization has less than 2,000 horse registrations per year, they begin to enter a category known as a “rare breed.” That number may seem like a large number, but when you consider that since 2014, there has been a progressive decline resulting in 1,400 less registrations, you can start to wrap your head around a more global view of a single issue and then begin to consider the further implications for the association, as well as the trickle-down effect for individual members.

Review of AQHA’s Newly Approved Safety Lead for Halter

March 3, 2020 Comments Off

In 2016, AQHA instituted a ban on the use of lip chains in Halter competition. This was just one policy change that enacted more stringent penalties for violations regarding animal welfare. While many of those changes were met with support, the action of banning lip chain use was highly divisive, as many trainers and exhibitors view the use of lip chains as an important tool in creating a safer environment for both horses and exhibitors.

$10,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Youth at SOQHA Challenge

March 3, 2020 Comments Off

The Small Fry Champion was Skylar Herrnstein with Annie Lost Her Socks. Reserve was Meghan Kaser with Good Old Gold. The L1 Amateur WT Champion was Dave Querry with Imma Be A Cowboy. The L1 Youth WT Champion was Emma Evitts with Another Cowboy Story.

11 Rules Passed at 2020 APHA Convention

March 2, 2020 Comments Off

On March 1, APHA national directors voted on 14 rule change proposals that advance to the floor for consideration at the 2020 APHA Convention, which took place February 28–March 1 in Fort Worth, Texas. Most rules will go into effect with the 2021 APHA Rule Book (rules with early implementation requested are noted below).

AQHA World Show Introduces NEW Western Pleasure Challenge

March 2, 2020 Comments Off

The title of Western Pleasure Challenge champion will be presented to the exhibitor who earns the most points, showing up to three horses. Two of the horses can be shown in any of the existing open western pleasure classes: 2-year-old western pleasure, Level 2 or Level 3 junior western pleasure, or Level 2 or Level 3 senior western pleasure. The catch is a mandatory class: a new 3-year-old western pleasure stakes, which will be offered for the first time at the Lucas Oil World this year.

EC amateur Profile – Tony Anderman

March 1, 2020 Comments Off

It’s no surprise that Tony Anderman turned out to be horse crazy. It would’ve been more surprising if he hadn’t. Tony has been immersed in the horse world since birth.

Silver Dollar Circuit Wraps with 6,800+ Entries, Click Here For Complete Results

February 28, 2020 Comments Off

The Amateur Walk/Jog High Point Champion was Nicole Williams with Busted For LopenLazy. Reserve was Julia Plemmons with Zippos Tabitha. The Youth Walk/Jog Champion was Sophia Meekel with Hourgirl Sleeps. Reserve was Dakota Monea with Lucky Detail. The winner of the Blue Ribbon L1 Amateur/Select Trail Challenge was Madison Nirenstein with No Doubt Im Trouble.

Farewell 2020 Silver Dollar Circuit- BIG Announcement About 2021

February 27, 2020 Comments Off

The show will be moving to its new dates- January 15th-20th for 2021! the momentum and excitement from the new Silver Series will carry over to the Silver Dollar next year where exhibitors will be able to manage the schedules of the Silver Dollar and Sun Circuit more easily with a larger break in between.

More Around the Ring Photos and Results- Silver Dollar Circuit

February 26, 2020 Comments Off

Thanks to Kaleena Weakly and Marjorie Parks for more fun photos from around the rings at the Silver Dollar Circuit that’s currently underway in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you’d like to share your horse show photos with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com. Congratulations to the Silver Stakes winners thus far: Level 2 Select Showmanship- Absolute Best Asset/Elizabeth […]

MOQHA Winter Blast is a Wrap Showing 1,400+ Entry Increase!

February 25, 2020 Comments Off

An Equine Production show management team reported an incredible 1,400 entry increase over last year’s event. Because the event was so well-attended, the club’s next show, the MOQHA Maple Leaf, will see changes to its schedule in order to accommodate the exponential growth.