OSU Vet Hospital Only Accepting Emergency Cases Following Equine Influenza Outbreak
July 24, 2013 Comments Off on OSU Vet Hospital Only Accepting Emergency Cases Following Equine Influenza OutbreakThe Oregon State University (OSU) Veterinary Teaching Hospital will not accept horses for anything but emergency services until at least Tuesday, July 30, due to an outbreak of equine influenza virus at the hospital, the school announced July 23. Three horses at OSU are known to be infected with this virus and others could be, officials say. […]
Continue reading …Mycotoxin Feed Contamination Poses Health Risks for Horses
July 24, 2013 Comments Off on Mycotoxin Feed Contamination Poses Health Risks for HorsesMost feed tags include a statement cautioning against offering moldy feed or hay to horses. Owners might suspect mold when they see white, blue, or greenish powdery substances in hay or feed; black spots on hay; or simply by detecting a musty smell in damp, heavy hay. It is crucial to notice mold and avoid […]
Continue reading …Benefit WSCA Open Show to be Held in WI This Weekend For Tammy Dalhby and “Fight For Leo” Cause
July 24, 2013 Comments Off on Benefit WSCA Open Show to be Held in WI This Weekend For Tammy Dalhby and “Fight For Leo” CauseThere will be a Benefit WSCA Open Show this Sunday, July 28th in Baldwin, WI beginning at 9 am to benefit Tammy Dalhby and the “Fight For Leo” cause. This show is WSCA qualifying. All time, manpower, and entries are being donated. 59 classes are being offered, including Rookie Walk/Trot and speciality Appaloosa classes, to […]
Continue reading …More Candid Photos From 2013 PQHA Youth Show
July 24, 2013 Comments Off on More Candid Photos From 2013 PQHA Youth ShowThank you Jordy Hudson for sharing some of the candid snapshots she took recently at the 2013 PQHA Youth Show in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania. You can send your around the ring photos from a horse event near you to b.bevis@equinechronicle.com for the chance to see them on our website.
Continue reading …12 Cases of Equine Rabies Already Reported in 2013
July 24, 2013 Comments Off on 12 Cases of Equine Rabies Already Reported in 2013With 12 cases of equine rabies already confirmed in 2013,1 horse owners should be vigilant about vaccinating their horses against this fatal disease. Those equine cases are among the hundreds of cases discovered this year in other species, including: bats, cats, dogs, cows, foxes, raccoons and skunks.1 “In 2011, which is the last year for which […]
Continue reading …Trendy Tuesday- What’s Trending in the Equine Industry? The boots heard ‘round the world
July 23, 2013 Comments Off on Trendy Tuesday- What’s Trending in the Equine Industry? The boots heard ‘round the worldOn July 9th, Lagrange asked their fans if they were ready for a giveaway contest. Just that comment alone gained them 243 likes and 27 comments.
Continue reading …Creative Clips Keep Horses “Cool” on New Zealand Coast
July 23, 2013 Comments Off on Creative Clips Keep Horses “Cool” on New Zealand CoastArmed with only her trusty clippers and her ingenuity, (she uses no stencils whatsoever) Oskolkov-Schneider creates “designer” clips such as the giraffe, zebra, brick wall, checkerboard, and spiderweb. The astonishing thing is that this young equestrian doesn’t have considerable experience. She attempted her first clip on her own pony, “Cricket,” in August 2012.
Continue reading …Every day we receive more and more adorable photos of your newest equine arrivals. We recently received a group of beautiful images from Kirstie Jones/Kirstie Marie Photography that were so cute, we couldn’t pick just one. Click on each photo below to view an enlarged version. If you would like to show off a foal […]
Continue reading …Rider Takes Horse Inside McDonald’s After Being Refused Service in Drive Through Lane
July 23, 2013 Comments Off on Rider Takes Horse Inside McDonald’s After Being Refused Service in Drive Through LaneAccording to a very entertaining piece by the Daily Mail, which is based out of the United Kingdom, a mother-daughter riding duo took one of their horses inside of a McDonald’s in Whitefield after being refused service in the drive through lane. Apparently, “Minnie” the pony loves McFlurrys. Things seemed to be going well until […]
Continue reading …Around The Ring Candid Photos From 2013 PQHA July Show
July 23, 2013 Comments Off on Around The Ring Candid Photos From 2013 PQHA July ShowThanks to amateur exhibitor, Ali Grusha, for sharing these fun candid photos from the 2013 PQHA July Show that recently concluded in Centre Hall, PA.
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