Horse Show Makeup: Congress Copper Cat Eye Tutorial
October 4, 2016 Comments Off on Horse Show Makeup: Congress Copper Cat Eye Tutorial
While it’s highly unlikely that the perfect shade of bronzer will garner you any extra points during your Horsemanship pattern, it goes without saying that presentation and polish is EVERYTHING in the horse show world. That’s even more true at an event like the largest single breed horse show in the world, the All American Quarter Horse Congress.
Continue reading …At Age 85, William Shatner Still Riding and Competing at Las Vegas High Roller Reining Classic
October 4, 2016 Comments Off on At Age 85, William Shatner Still Riding and Competing at Las Vegas High Roller Reining Classic
Things livened considerably with the arrival of William Shatner riding three different horses in competition. The “Captain of the Starship Enterprise” rode Smart In Coryagable (Ill Be Smart x Miss Chex N Freckles) into the money in the NP Masters and the Intermediate Non Pro on Tuesday. That’s particularly impressive when you discover he’s 86 and still riding and competing!
Continue reading …IEA Announces New Horsemanship Program for 4th and 5th Grade Students
October 4, 2016 Comments Off on IEA Announces New Horsemanship Program for 4th and 5th Grade Students
For 2016-2017, the Horsemanship Program will be available to youth in grades 4-12 who do not otherwise participate as a rider in the IEA mounted team program. This is a great opportunity for a young person to become a member of the IEA and benefit from being part of the organization. Participants in this program do not need to be members of a team or have the skills and resources necessary to compete in mounted equestrian competitions.
Continue reading …Fall Laminitis- It’s Not All About the Grass
October 4, 2016 Comments Off on Fall Laminitis- It’s Not All About the Grass
Eleanor Kellon, VMD, veterinary advisor to ECIR Group Inc, explains. “The typical case of fall laminitis is experiencing laminitis for the first time, or as a repeat of a previous fall episode. They are in their teens (or occasionally older) and owners report no change in diet or management. The cause is the seasonal rise in the hormone ACTH.”
Continue reading …Novice Amateur Reinstatement Due Oct. 15th for APHA World
October 4, 2016 Comments Off on Novice Amateur Reinstatement Due Oct. 15th for APHA World
“Novice reinstatement and the Walk-Trot program are excellent opportunities for exhibitors to regain their confidence in the ring,” Director of Amateur Activities Savanna Robbins said. “By competing in these specialized divisions, exhibitors are able to be successful while refining their skill sets.”
Continue reading …New Horse Park Coming to Oklahoma City in 2018
October 4, 2016 Comments Off on New Horse Park Coming to Oklahoma City in 2018
A new park is coming to Oklahoma City near Stockyards City and will be called the Oklahoma River Horse Park. Designs were unveiled September 29, along with a staking ceremony to celebrate.
Continue reading …Illinois Quarter Horse Futurity Wraps up with 3,000+ Entries
October 3, 2016 Comments Off on Illinois Quarter Horse Futurity Wraps up with 3,000+ Entries
The Illinois Quarter Horse Association Fall Futurity took place on September 15-18th with Bennie T Sargent, Jennifer Leckey, Steve Ferguson and Sue Kapushion judging. The show was over 3,000 entries strong. The show featured Open and Non Pro Longe Line classes with $2,000 in added money for the winners. The Open class was won by […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings Garden State Appaloosa Fall Folly
October 3, 2016 Comments Off on Around the Rings Garden State Appaloosa Fall Folly
Thanks to Ted Zajac for sharing a few fun photos from the recent Garden State Appaloosa Association Fall Folly! If you’d like to share photos from a show near you, email b.bevis@equinechronicle.com.
Continue reading …EQUIOXX Now Available in Injection, Paste, and Chewable Tablet
October 3, 2016 Comments Off on EQUIOXX Now Available in Injection, Paste, and Chewable Tablet
EQUIOXX is now available in three formulations – injection, paste and tablet. It is a once-daily treatment to control pain and inflammation associated with equine osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease.1 All three EQUIOXX formulations allow for consistent therapy with the same active ingredient. It has a proven safety profile and spares COX-1 inhibition while inhibiting COX-2 prostaglandin production.*
Continue reading …Get Well Wishes For Beloved Congress Gate Man, John Ackerman
October 3, 2016 Comments Off on Get Well Wishes For Beloved Congress Gate Man, John Ackerman
For those who don’t know John personally, he is a mainstay at the gate of the Celeste Arena, always present with a ready smile, handshake, fist bump, or high five to congratulate winners as they exit the pen.
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