Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever. It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.
Continue reading …Never the Same- A Personal Blog on the Loss of a Foal
May 11, 2016 Comments Off on Never the Same- A Personal Blog on the Loss of a Foal
I think, as you lose more horses in life, it gets easier on some obscure level; but, it seems to taint you forever. In certain ways, you are even more fragile and loving about your animals, but much harder and stoic about them as well. You almost can’t put your finger on exactly how, but guardedness is forever present, perhaps after that sweet innocence is lost. Or maybe that’s just how it affects me.
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When up-and-coming, young horse trainer Aaron Moses jogged into the Congress pen last year aboard a then 2-year-old gelding named Zippin A Breeze, the judges weren’t the only ones to take notice.
Continue reading …Inaugural Multi-Breed Halter Futurity Added to 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress
May 9, 2016 Comments Off on Inaugural Multi-Breed Halter Futurity Added to 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress
The Elite Halter Futurity is open to AQHA, APHA, PHBA, ApHC, and ABRA stallions. All weanlings sired by enrolled stallions will be eligible to show.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes Photos From 142nd Kentucky Derby With Courtney Suthoff
May 9, 2016 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes Photos From 142nd Kentucky Derby With Courtney Suthoff
Special thanks to AQHA amateur competitor Courtney Suthoff for sharing some great photos from behind the scenes at the 142nd Kentucky Derby! Did you make it to the Derby this year? If so, share your photos by e-mailing b.bevis@equinechronicle.com.
Continue reading …Dangers of the Dreaded Red Bag Delivery
May 5, 2016 Comments Off on Dangers of the Dreaded Red Bag Delivery
“The oxygen tank couldn’t inflate the foal’s lungs, so I ended up taking deep draws of oxygen from the tank and blowing into the foal to keep it alive. We ended up running out of oxygen about two miles from the hospital, but by that time it was breathing on its own, with occasional help from me.”
Continue reading …Judges Named For 2016 AQHA World Shows
May 4, 2016 Comments Off on Judges Named For 2016 AQHA World Shows
“The AQHA World Championship shows are the most prestigious events in the equine industry, and it is our goal to bring an outstanding roster of judges together to judge these events,” said Alex Ross, AQHA senior director of judges.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Congress, World, and NSBA Champion, A Big Secret
May 3, 2016 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Congress, World, and NSBA Champion, A Big Secret
“I remember the victory lap like it was yesterday. It was the best lap I have ever taken in my life, and I’m glad I got to share it with him.”
Continue reading …The Equine Chronicle Ad Winners Are…
May 2, 2016 Comments Off on The Equine Chronicle Ad Winners Are…
Novice Amateur – Zip My Impulse & Mellissa Shelly
Amateur – Gota Lota Chex & Lauren Stepaniak
Select – Willy Impulsive & Debra Kluz
Novice Youth – Men Only & Lydia Brahler
13 & under – Mister Spontaneous & Rachel Kruchten
14-18 – Sleepin In The Park & Kameron Thorn
Open – Chex Out My Lope – Kristie Kruchten (owner)
Revolutionary Robotic-Controlled Imaging For Standing and Moving Horses Unveiled!
April 29, 2016 Comments Off on Revolutionary Robotic-Controlled Imaging For Standing and Moving Horses Unveiled!
“The robots can easily move all around the horse in any orientation while the horse is standing, so we can see many parts of the anatomy we’ve never seen before, and do it in a patient that is awake,” Dallap Schaer said.
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