PtHA World Show Introduces New 5,000 Level Show Numbers to Indicate FOR SALE Horses
May 2, 2014 Comments Off on PtHA World Show Introduces New 5,000 Level Show Numbers to Indicate FOR SALE Horses
Ever seen a horse competing at a major horse show and wondered whether or not it was for sale? The Pinto World Show has the answer with a unique, new program for 2014.
Continue reading …Ever Seen One of These? A Tornado Safe Room For Horses
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on Ever Seen One of These? A Tornado Safe Room For Horses
Located just outside of the main barn area, Hickman’s “Equine Safe Room” is rated to withstand an F5 tornado. The building was designed to hold ten horses in tie stalls in a slant-trainer load format.
Continue reading …Saddleless, Riderless, Shirtless, and Backwards Freestyle Reining World Champion!
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on Saddleless, Riderless, Shirtless, and Backwards Freestyle Reining World Champion!
After performing the required stops, fast circles, and spins facing the correct direction, “Tonto” flipped around backwards and did the rest of his routine facing his horse’s tail!
Continue reading …Boots on the Ground to Help Horses, Animals Affected by Deadly Arkansas Tornados
April 29, 2014 Comments Off on Boots on the Ground to Help Horses, Animals Affected by Deadly Arkansas Tornados
“Most of the farms and ranches have sustained heavy damage and there are numerous equine that did not make it through the storms,”
says a Faulkner County SPCA representative. “Those that we are assisting have deep lacerations or have been impaled [by objects]. Our vet is working hard to care for everyone free of charge.”
Newly Defined Leveling Classes Were Huge Hit at 2014 IQHYA Show
April 29, 2014 Comments Off on Newly Defined Leveling Classes Were Huge Hit at 2014 IQHYA Show
By looking at the entry totals for the show, it’s easy to see that the leveled classes were definitely the most popular. For example, L1 Trail saw 21 entries, L1 Amateur Western Horsemanship had 18, L1 Youth Western Horsemanship had 22, L1 Amateur Showmanship had 19, L1 Youth Showmanship had 33, L1 Youth Hunt Seat Equitation had 26, and L1 Amateur Western Pleasure had 23.
Continue reading …Meet Team USA For 2014 World Equestrian Games! Flarida, Larson, M. McCutcheon, Fappani, Heikes, and T. McCutcheon
April 28, 2014 Comments Off on Meet Team USA For 2014 World Equestrian Games! Flarida, Larson, M. McCutcheon, Fappani, Heikes, and T. McCutcheon
“You go to horse shows for many years and you learn the psychology of how to prepare yourself, ready your horses, and not let the game beat you, so I’ll approach it like another horse show.”
Continue reading …Courageous Mare Uses Own Body to Shield Foal From Fire
April 28, 2014 Comments Off on Courageous Mare Uses Own Body to Shield Foal From Fire
“She suffered severe burns to the majority of her body and the billowing smoke she had inhaled had scorched her lungs. We rushed the pair to the care of an equine specialist, fearing the worst.”
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes at 2014 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event and KY Reining Cup
April 25, 2014 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at 2014 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event and KY Reining Cup
One of our EquineChronicle.com writers, Megan Arszman, was lucky enough to receive invitation to cover the 2014 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event and Kentucky Reining Cup that’s currently taking place in Lexington!
Continue reading …Throwback Thursday: The Petty Family and Leckey Quarter Horses
April 24, 2014 Comments Off on Throwback Thursday: The Petty Family and Leckey Quarter Horses
“I very much remember that day, more so for what happened afterwards. She had misplaced her belt buckle, but she was sure someone had stolen it. It turned out it was just stuffed down into a bag, but it was the big drama of the day!”
Continue reading …Quarter Horse Congress Construction: What’s the $38 Million Going to Be Used For?
April 23, 2014 Comments Off on Quarter Horse Congress Construction: What’s the $38 Million Going to Be Used For?
“Included in that is a provision for upgrading the existing Gilligan Building with things like the leaky roof, upgrading the electrical system, and providing new stalls in that building.”
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