New $25 Million Addition to WI Center Hopes to Put Area on the Map For Elite Equine Events in 2015
January 9, 2015 Comments Off on New $25 Million Addition to WI Center Hopes to Put Area on the Map For Elite Equine Events in 2015
“One of the things we knew would be important to the equine industry is adequate wash rack space,” Clarke says. “Also, we have overhangs on the building for unloading to help keep horses and tack out of the elements.”
Continue reading …Virginia Horse Center Goes to the Dogs This Weekend!
January 8, 2015 Comments Off on Virginia Horse Center Goes to the Dogs This Weekend!
The three-day agility trials will offer a variety of classes throughout the weekend including Standard (STD), Jumpers With Weaves (JWW) and Fifteen and Send Time (FAST).
Continue reading …Rethinking the Horse Business 2015 Online Seminar – Succeeding In a Changed World
January 7, 2015 Comments Off on Rethinking the Horse Business 2015 Online Seminar – Succeeding In a Changed World
“Rethinking the Horse Business” covers essential information about how the economy, horse industry demographics, and the Internet are affecting horse business owners. Horse professionals will gain important insights and strategies to help them succeed in the current business climate and beyond.
Continue reading …AQHA Member Shows RIDE ALERT Isn’t Just for When You’re on a Horse…
January 6, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Member Shows RIDE ALERT Isn’t Just for When You’re on a Horse…
“Thank you to the AQHA and Ride Alert ID – yesterday I had a diabetic emergency at work and a co-worker found my bracelet in my purse and gave to the EMS. I have significant medication allergies and the paramedic was able to get my medical information quickly when I could not give it.”
Continue reading …EC Fun Photo of the Day: The Equine Chronicle Goes to Disney World!
January 5, 2015 Comments Off on EC Fun Photo of the Day: The Equine Chronicle Goes to Disney World!
We love to see where you take your Equine Chronicle. Send your most creative photos to b.bevis@equinechronicle.com and you might see them featured on our website or Facebook page.
Continue reading …American Quarter Horses Well-Represented on International Scale During New Year’s Day Parade
January 5, 2015 Comments Off on American Quarter Horses Well-Represented on International Scale During New Year’s Day Parade
“I wondered what it must be like to ride a horse through all that hubbub. What an exciting challenge and opportunity to find out what my Israeli-bred Quarter Horse thinks of the heart of our capital city!”
Continue reading …Happy New Year! View Top 10 Equine Chronicle.com Stories of 2014
January 1, 2015 Comments Off on Happy New Year! View Top 10 Equine Chronicle.com Stories of 2014
2014 has been quite a year. Over the past 12 months, we’ve had the opportunity to report on stories both heartwarming and heart-wrenching.
Continue reading …Baylor Equine-Veteran Research Program Awarded $50,000 Grant
December 31, 2014 Comments Off on Baylor Equine-Veteran Research Program Awarded $50,000 Grant
The research team will be assessing 75 veterans participating in 5 different programs or test sites. The participants will not be receiving therapy from therapists in this program – they will be learning to ride and to care for the horses.
Continue reading …Gone But Never Forgotten, Showing in Memory of a Fallen Friend
December 30, 2014 Comments Off on Gone But Never Forgotten, Showing in Memory of a Fallen Friend
“I know she would be so proud of him, and we hope to continue making her proud.”
Continue reading …Our Prayers to Jack Brizendine Following Recent Rediagnosis
December 30, 2014 Comments Off on Our Prayers to Jack Brizendine Following Recent Rediagnosis
Our prayers go out to lifelong horseman Jack Brizendine who recently discovered that his cancer has returned. In addition to being an AQHA Professional Horseman, judge, and horse trainer, Jack is a true halter horse aficionado and supporter of the horse industry as a whole. We are certain he would appreciate the prayers of his […]
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