A horse has died while being hand-grazed. It’s neck broken after stepping into a lead shank chain which was not being used over the nose but doubled through the halter instead. A Facebook video shows a toddler frolicking in a paddock with a loose pony. The caption is cute, but watching the clip fills me with dread.
Continue reading …Business and pleasure—for many in the horse industry the terms are synonymous. For some, it’s more one than the other. While a deep appreciation for the animal connects us all, it’s no secret that horse ownership can take on various forms. For some, showing horses is strictly a business. Some competitors, due to constraints on their location, time, or pure preference, choose to keep their horses in full-time training.
Continue reading …Eye contact is an important aspect of nearly every interaction in our lives. Whether we are meeting someone new, interviewing for a job, or driving down the road, our eyes play a vital role in helping us exude confidence, make good first impressions, and navigate traffic. When showing horses, the strategic use of an exhibitor’s line of sight is vital to success. In order to investigate the role this plays in different disciplines, we interviewed top industry professionals and asked them to share their tips for success.
Continue reading …Read on as a group of small breeders offers their advice to others wanting to keep things small, such as what to do, what not to do, and how to laugh when it happens.
Continue reading …A recent study, published in Nature Genetics, reveals a newly discovered mechanism that explains the genetic roots of the dun pattern and uncovers why the pattern does not appear in most domesticated horses.
Continue reading …The 2016 Arizona Sun Circuit is looking a little less than sunny at the moment, but never fear, there is a contingency plan in place. In the meantime, check out some of the incredible prizes that will be awarded when the competition begins.
Continue reading …During the span of a 20-year show career, a horse will undoubtedly change hands numerous times. But where should he end up, in the end? One special AQHA gelding is celebrating his retirement in 2016 in part thanks to a sweet pact made between his current and former owners.
Continue reading …Congratulations to Amanda Nelson, Mackenzie Chapman, Lucie Lundquist, Madeline Alewine, and Anna Lia Sullivan!
Continue reading …Smith allegedly deceived her clients into allowing her to medically treating their animals by telling them that she had attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and was licensed by the state of New Jersey to practice veterinary medicine there.
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