Reintroduction of Horse Transportation Safety Act
February 9, 2021 Comments Off on Reintroduction of Horse Transportation Safety Act
The Horse Transportation Safety Act that would ban the transportation of horses across state lines in ‘double-decker’ trucks or trailers containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another. The measure passed the U.S. House in July of 2020 but failed to be taken up for a vote in the U.S. Senate.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Involve Me and I Learn
February 9, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Involve Me and I Learn
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”- Benjamin Franklin What lesson were you taught as a horse-loving child that you haven’t forgotten to this day? Email your answer to B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might be included in a future www.EquineChronicle.com article.
Continue reading …Stars N Stripes and Big A Forms to Drop April 1st
February 9, 2021 Comments Off on Stars N Stripes and Big A Forms to Drop April 1st
The Stars N Stripes and Big A horse shows are highly anticipated events this year. Forms for both events will drop on AnEquineProduction.com on April 1st. The showbill, and stall and RV reservation forms will be available starting on April 1st, 2021 at 9 am EST. Mark your calendars to ensure you get the necessary […]
Continue reading …Photos and Results From The Prairie Classic
February 9, 2021 Comments Off on Photos and Results From The Prairie Classic
The Prairie Classic recently took place February 3-7 in Oklahoma City with judges Clint Ainsworth, Jon Barry, Clint Fullerton, Tanya Green, Holly Hover, Brad Kearns, Steve Meadows, Eric Petersen, and Chris Thompson officiating.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Cecilia Hylton
February 8, 2021 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Cecilia Hylton
We would like to extend our sincerest condolences following the recent passing of Cecilia Hylton. The matriarch of Hylton Quarter Horses, Cecilia will be missed for her ever-present smile and determined passion for preserving the future of the American Quarter Horse. Cecilia not only helped grow the industry by contributing to reproductive research, granting funds […]
Continue reading …More Around the Ring Photos- Prairie Classic
February 8, 2021 Comments Off on More Around the Ring Photos- Prairie Classic
Thanks to Norfleet Marketing and Photography for more great photos from around the rings at the Prairie Classic that recently concluded in Oklahoma City. If you’d like to share photos or results from a show near you, email B.bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …24 APHA Judges Earn Awards For Tenure
February 8, 2021 Comments Off on 24 APHA Judges Earn Awards For Tenure
Julie Rux, an APHA-carded judge of ten years, was just one of the judges to earn their tenure ring. “I was super excited to receive the ten-year ring!” she said. “Looking back, when I decided I wanted to become an official APHA judge, it was a big commitment. I started with the apprentice program and loved learning alongside some of the best judges in our industry. The APHA judge ten-year ring has lots of great memories, and many more to come!”
Continue reading …5 Safety Precautions For Mare and Foal
February 8, 2021 Comments Off on 5 Safety Precautions For Mare and Foal
The last few months leading up to foaling can be an intense time for your mare, as she moves into a breeding stall, adapts to increased feed requirements and deals with the stress associated with rapidly changing hormones. Now, more than ever, your mare is at a higher risk for health challenges like colic and ulcers.
Continue reading …Virtual Health Webinar Tonight- Equine Behavior and Training
February 8, 2021 Comments Off on Virtual Health Webinar Tonight- Equine Behavior and Training
Each virtual webinar features two speakers that have been designated the “Best of the Best” over the years for their face-to-face presentations, and/or will cover topics most requested in previous post-program evaluations. Each evening will focus on one topic area and will end with an “Ask the Expert Live” panel hosted by Dr. Carey Williams, Associate Director of Outreach for the Rutgers Equine Science Center, as well as the evening’s speakers. Attendees will have time to ask questions about the presentations and are also encouraged to bring questions to the webinars based upon the subject area for that night. The schedule includes:
Continue reading …UC Davis-Led Study Investigates Distribution of Fragile Foal Syndrome Allele
February 7, 2021 Comments Off on UC Davis-Led Study Investigates Distribution of Fragile Foal Syndrome Allele
The disease is present at birth and affected foals are euthanized shortly after birth due to the poor prognosis of this untreatable condition.
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