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Kimes Ranch Releases Coveted Plus Size Riding Jean

February 4, 2016 Comments Off

“I spent a year and a half perfecting the fit, researching the market and testing the jeans. The last thing I wanted to hear was ‘you don’t know anything about fitting a plus size woman.’”

2016 Hylton Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure Brings the Big Bucks

February 3, 2016 Comments Off

In 2015, the Hylton Maiden 3-Year-Old and Over Western Pleasure paid out more money than any similar futurity class, a whopping $91,500. This year, $50,000 in added money will be put into the jackpot, making it a can’t-miss event for those looking to start the futurity season with a bang.

That One Special Outfit…

February 1, 2016 Comments Off

“Jackets hold special meanings and memories, if you ask me… Some are very hard to let go of because of the memories made in them.”

Hype Quickly Building For The Madness, Camping Sold Out Already

January 29, 2016 Comments Off

Making its return is the always popular Equine Chronicle Novice 3 and Over Western Pleasure Slot class, which will present a whopping $15,000 check to the winner on Friday. On Saturday, the new Coughlin Automotive Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure Slot class will also award $15,000 to the winner!

Winter Storm Jonas Wreaks Havoc on East Coast Horse Farms

January 28, 2016 Comments Off

“The weight of the snow caused the trusses to break away from the beam over the doorway to the field,” she says. “We heard cracking in the morning and saw it bowing. We got the horses out.”

Would You Like to Win a Full Page Ad in The Equine Chronicle?! Get the Chance at The International

January 27, 2016 Comments Off

Seven full page ads in The Equine Chronicle will be presented to the High Point winners in Open, Amateur, Select, Novice Amateur, Novice Youth, 13 and under, and 14-18 divisions. Competitors must show in their respective division Halter classes to qualify for High Point.

Dixie National Quarter Horse Show Announces Expanded Equestrians With Disabilities Show

January 26, 2016 Comments Off

“We had the largest EWD show in the nation last year, and we are expecting more entries this year. We already have participants from Texas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Mississippi who have made stall reservations and are planning to attend.”

New Addition to Mark Harrell Horse Show Calendar is 2016 Sun and Surf Circuit

January 25, 2016 Comments Off

The 2016 Sun and Surf will host six AQHA shows over four days with judges to include Scott Neuman, Kelly Chapman, Brad Kearns, Sissy Anderson, Pierre Briere, and Steve Meadows.

Strong Reaction to Changes in APHA World Show Point Allocation/Breeders’ Trust

January 22, 2016 Comments Off

Following the announcement earlier this week that APHA has made changes to the way World Show points will be allocated, starting in 2016, the news was met with a strong reaction among members. Here’s what a few of our readers had to say.

Test Tube Foal Born Using Egg Harvested From Mare That Died 11 Months Earlier

January 21, 2016 Comments Off

“At the moment, we can freeze stallion sperm reliably but not horse eggs or embryos. However, ICSI embryos are smaller and more robust to the freezing process. Now that this method has proved successful, it could be possible to use it more routinely and widely for the purposes of conservation.”