Without You… There is, as always, a lot of discussion in our industry about the issues that affect our sport. The current hot topics range from the cloning lawsuit to horse slaughter to judging and showing, etc. Sometimes there is so much talk that it all becomes white noise; the important issues of the day are all but ignored by those affected most. Those affected most are occasionally a silent majority. They are sometimes silent by choice and other times their opinions are ignored. Either way, as the old adage goes, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Sometimes that is one wheel out of hundreds of thousands, but it gets the grease nonetheless.
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10 – August/September, 2013 H & P Ranch – Dr. Mariann Harrington & Joe Prause Dr. Mariann Harrington and Joe Prause are the owners of H & P Ranch located 20 miles north of Little Rock, Arkansas in the town of Cabot. This equine paradise sits on 90 acres that were purchased in 2000. […]
Continue reading …This past weekend, August 17-18, the SOQHA Futurity took place in Wilmington, Ohio. According to Mark Harrell Horse Shows, the event was well-attended with more than 600 entries per judge. Judges for the event were Brad Kearns, Kendra Weis, and Michael Colvin. Click here to view results from the show.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Allelujah!
August 19, 2013 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Allelujah!Allelujah! This adorably-named colt is by Allocate Your Assets and out of an Invitation Only daughter, Seal The Invitation. This photo was sent in by Dena Jackson. If you would like to share a photo of your new arrival send it to b.bevis@equinechronicle.com.
Continue reading …FOX News Picks up Topic of AQHA Cloning Case With “Seabiscuit 2? World’s Largest Horse Registry Forced to Include Cloned Horses”
August 19, 2013 Comments Off on FOX News Picks up Topic of AQHA Cloning Case With “Seabiscuit 2? World’s Largest Horse Registry Forced to Include Cloned Horses”FOX News recently picked up the topic of the AQHA cloning conundrum and published a piece today entitled, “Seabiscuit 2? World’s Largest Horse Registry Forced to Include Cloned Horses.” The article cites AQHA spokesman, Tom Persechino; participant in the lawsuit, Jason Abraham; Villanova University’s Angela DiBenedetto; owner of clone Royal Blue Boon, Elaine Hall; and […]
Continue reading …What Does it Mean to Have a B-52 “Bomberproof” Horse?
August 19, 2013 Comments Off on What Does it Mean to Have a B-52 “Bomberproof” Horse?According to Dolby, two training techniques she relies on to acclimate horses to unusual or frightening circumstances are repetition and repeated exposure. Although you may not have the luxury of a private runway in your own backyard, these basic principles can be applied to many common equine phobias, such as a fear of plastic bags, trash cans, shadows, clippers, loud noises, sudden movements… The list goes on and on.
Continue reading …More Around The Ring Photos and Final Results From 2013 NSBA World Show
August 19, 2013 Comments Off on More Around The Ring Photos and Final Results From 2013 NSBA World ShowCaroline Waters of CaBlu Creative has generously provided our readers with some additional Around The Ring photos from the 2013 NSBA World Championship Show, which concluded over the weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Click here to view the first gallery of photos from the show. Scroll below to view the second gallery of images. Click here […]
Continue reading …California Eases Equine Coggins Requirements From Six Months to One Year
August 19, 2013 Comments Off on California Eases Equine Coggins Requirements From Six Months to One YearCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill into law Aug. 17 that changes the requirement for a negative Coggins test for horses coming into the state from six months to one year. “This means less money spent by horsemen,” said Bob Fox, legislative analyst for the California Horse Council, sponsors of AB 1388, in a […]
Continue reading …2013 Austrian Futurity Ends With Cody Sapergia As Open Futurity Level 4 Champion
August 19, 2013 Comments Off on 2013 Austrian Futurity Ends With Cody Sapergia As Open Futurity Level 4 ChampionThe 2013 Austrian Futurity ended with great final in the Futurity Open 4-year-old horses with 15 top horses competing in the Level 4. In the end, it was the leader of the go round who claimed the Austrian Futurity Championship: Cody Sapergia and Tari Whizin. The two received a 225.5 for their great performance – […]
Continue reading …New Heritage Futurity Will Debut Oct. 4-6 in Partnership With Industry Leaders, Tim and Colleen McQuay
August 19, 2013 Comments Off on New Heritage Futurity Will Debut Oct. 4-6 in Partnership With Industry Leaders, Tim and Colleen McQuayThe Great Southwest Equestrian Center, located in Katy, Texas, has announced the creation of the Heritage Futurity. The new event, which will debut October 4-6, features $60,000 in total added money. According to GSEC General Manager, Sean Brown, the Futurity takes place on the dates of a previous National Reining Horse Association approved show that […]
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