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Extreme Makeover – All American Quarter Horse Congress Edition

August 26, 2015 Comments Off

Thanks to the efforts and contributions of the state of Ohio, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, and the Ohio Exposition Center, show goers, spectators, and horse enthusiasts will enjoy brand new facilities and upgrades at this year’s Congress. Through this joint effort, attendees can expect more stalls, upgraded buildings, new riding areas, and more space to enjoy the show.

What the Industry Has to Say About….

August 25, 2015 Comments Off

“The one thing that needs to change to help the horse industry grow in a positive direction is…”

Brent Garringer and Easy N The Moonlight Win $5,000 3 and Over Novice Horse WP at SOQHA Futurity

August 24, 2015 Comments Off

Winning an excellent class of ten entries was Brent Garringer with Easy N The Moonlight for owner Patricia Fogleman. Easy N The Moonlight is by Only In The Moonlight and out of Hotrod Be Easy. The Reserve Champion was Ross Wetherell aboard Perfect 10, by RL Best of Sudden and out of Im Talkin Sweet, for owner Bryan Reger. Shannon Simmons rode Some Kinda Radical to third place for Stanley and Susan Scott.

WCHA Ranch Horse Challenge

August 24, 2015 Comments Off

You read it right. The latest buzz about a Ranch Horse Challenge including both Halter and Performance at the World Conformation Horse Breeder’s Championship Futurity in Tunica is true. And The Equine Chronicle is proud to be the title sponsor!

Bioactive Proteins in Serum Proven Support for the Performance Horse

August 23, 2015 Comments Off

Scientists have identified nearly 300 proteins in serum and as advances are made in analytical techniques, at least double that number are likely to be discovered. Among these proteins are certain ‘bioactive proteins’ that provide beneficial functions such as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects and improved intestinal barrier function. These bioactive proteins include immunoglobulins, albumin, transferrin, bioactive peptides and growth factors, and can have a positive impact on mucosal surfaces (such as the lining of the intestine) when supplemented in diets for horses.

Sister Act Part 2: Cameron and Peyton Crenwelge

August 22, 2015 Comments Off

Abbie Crenwelge is thoughtful as she’s cruising through the night in the family’s RV, eight hours into a twenty-hour trip from their ranch in Comfort, Texas to The Buckeye Classic in Ohio. “Yes, it’s a long drive, but this is what it’s all about,” she says. “We have our kids for eighteen years, and then they’re off to college and on to their own lives. It goes by so fast. Dale and I decided, early on, that we were going to make the most of these years with the kids, and horse showing is a big part of that.”

After the Fire: The Grossnickle Family Recovering Thanks to Family, Friends, and Faith

August 21, 2015 Comments Off

Rising high above the rubble, two burned beams resting in the shape of a cross serve as a visceral reminder of how faith, family, and friends will carry the Grossnickle family through this difficult time.

This WHIZ Shines

August 21, 2015 Comments Off

The Wild West had Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Hollywood has Brad Pitt and George Clooney. Now, the horse world has its own wildly popular “bromance” between the newly crowned Triple Crown winner American Pharoah and his best pal, Smokey. While American Pharoah is certainly the glory boy of the duo, having become the 12th Triple Crown winner and the first since Affirmed in 1978, it’s his best bud, Smokey, who’s gaining quite a bit of attention.

Enter NOW For 2015 Arizona Fall Championship, Special $400 All Show Fee

August 20, 2015 Comments Off

Winners of the championship classes will receive a one-of-a-kind Arizona Fall Championship trophy with a custom slate base. All Around Champions will receive a pair of authentic Caiman boots from Rod Patrick Boots, a 20x Atwood Hat from Barbara’s Custom Hats, and a shirt and jeans certificate from Cinch. Reserve All-Arounds will receive a Professional’s Choice certificate for a bit or spurs from The Bob Avila Collection.

Announcing the Inaugural Eastern States Championship in 2016, In Conjunction With the Big A

August 19, 2015 Comments Off

In an effort to encourage local participation by those who may not have the opportunity to attend the AQHA World Championships Shows, there are certain limitations being placed on both exhibitors and horses that have had prior success at AQHA World Shows.