From Skeletons in a Pasture to Being World Show Bound
January 4, 2018 Comments Off on From Skeletons in a Pasture to Being World Show Bound
The west side of the pasture was strewn with horse skeletons, and one of them belonged to this horse’s pasture mate. No one had bothered to move the body, and it had died two years before.
Continue reading …Off the Streets – A Chance Encounter Leads to an Unlikely Friendship
January 4, 2018 Comments Off on Off the Streets – A Chance Encounter Leads to an Unlikely Friendship
Horse shows bring people together from every corner of the country and from across all walks of life. Stroll down a single alleyway and you might meet a seasoned horse trainer from Michigan, a bright-eyed walk-trotter from Florida, a braider from Ohio, and an amateur from California.
Continue reading …Arizona Copper Country P-O-R Kicks Off APHA Show Season in Style! Click Here For Results and Photos
January 3, 2018 Comments Off on Arizona Copper Country P-O-R Kicks Off APHA Show Season in Style! Click Here For Results and Photos
While many AQHA competitors are enjoying some fun in the sun at the Florida Gulf Coast Circuit in Tampa, APHA exhibitors have converged on the west coast at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona for the Copper Country Paint-O-Rama. Extending from December 29th- January 3rd, the Copper Country provides competitors with the opportunity to snag a few last-minute points to close out the year and start the new show season on the right foot.
Continue reading …Susie Johns – The New President Takes the Reins of NSBA
January 3, 2018 Comments Off on Susie Johns – The New President Takes the Reins of NSBA
Click here to read the complete article 136 – January/February, 2018 by Susan Winslow Susie Johns of Paradise Valley, Arizona, has known both sides of the rail from Small Fry to Select, as an avid competitor and ringside daughter, sister, and mother. She grew up in the show pen, raised three sons, Blake, Jeff, and […]
Continue reading …Florida Gold Coast Kicks Off New Year With 11,000 Entries- Click Here For Results and Photos
January 2, 2018 Comments Off on Florida Gold Coast Kicks Off New Year With 11,000 Entries- Click Here For Results and Photos
The 2017 Florida Gold Coast wrapped up the New Year in spectacular fashion with more than 11,000 total entries, according to show management team, An Equine Production. The final tally shows more than 8,300 AQHA entries were recorded, which is an increase of 450 over 2016.
Continue reading …Preparing Young Prospects for Sales in 2018
January 2, 2018 Comments Off on Preparing Young Prospects for Sales in 2018
With the peak of the 2018 show season just on the horizon, some of the industry’s top exhibitors are in search of their next equine partner. The hunt for the next great champion brings with it excitement, anticipation, and optimism. The thoughtful preparation of these top equine athletes is a demanding and often lengthy process. Read on to discover how some of the nation’s top consignors prepare talented young stock to be marketed to buyers.
Continue reading …Top 10- A Year in Review- Equine Chronicle’s Most Popular Stories For 2017
January 1, 2018 Comments Off on Top 10- A Year in Review- Equine Chronicle’s Most Popular Stories For 2017
The rags to riches story of a kill pen rescue turned show horse. A memorial for one of the industry’s great show mares. The candid story of trainer who returned to the top of his game after drug addiction. The triumphant tale of an equestrian who’s paving his own way, in spectacular style.
Continue reading …Happy New Year! A New Year’s Show Story
January 1, 2018 Comments Off on Happy New Year! A New Year’s Show Story
Twas the night before New Year and all through the stalls, every horse was made ready, prepared one and all. All the halters were hung, and the saddles with care, with hope that a victory soon would be theirs.
Continue reading …Showstring – David Miller & Scott Jones are a Force in the Industry
December 29, 2017 Comments Off on Showstring – David Miller & Scott Jones are a Force in the Industry
David Miller and Scott Jones prove the old adage teamwork makes the dream work.
Continue reading …Guidelines For Horses Expose to Wildfire Smoke
December 29, 2017 Comments Off on Guidelines For Horses Expose to Wildfire Smoke
The effects of smoke on horses are similar to effects on humans: irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract, aggravation of conditions like heaves (recurrent airway obstruction), and reduced lung function. High concentrations of particulates can cause persistent cough, increased nasal discharge, wheezing and increased physical effort in breathing. Particulates can also alter the immune system and reduce the ability of the lungs to remove foreign materials, such as pollen and bacteria, to which horses are normally exposed.
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