EC Photo of the Day- Snowy Solitude
February 1, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Snowy Solitude
“I find a lovely, quiet solitude in the barn on a frosty morning.”- Lisa Anne Ondersma-Lowetz Thanks to Lisa Anne for this incredible photo of her horse, I Owe You One, and Bing the pony in Michigan on a snowy morning. If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Nutrition of Growing Horses- Special Considerations For the Foal
February 1, 2021 Comments Off on Nutrition of Growing Horses- Special Considerations For the Foal
With the approaching arrival of foals this spring, it’s time to begin outlining a nutritional plan for your new additions! The following highlights some special considerations regarding young growing horses’ diets.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Promise of a New Dawn
January 31, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Promise of a New Dawn
“Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Check out this incredible shot of Brynley Hay with A Chocolate Invite. Photo Credit: Kelly Roberts Nequist If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …After Eight Long Years, Women is Reunited With Missing Horse
January 30, 2021 Comments Off on After Eight Long Years, Women is Reunited With Missing Horse
Pevytoe says, “Dixie rubbed her head on me like she always used to do! She remembered me and I busted into tears! Our reunion was the most amazing thing I have ever experienced. Saying that having Dixie back with me is a dream come true would be an understatement!”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Teeny, Tiny Equitation Rider
January 30, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Teeny, Tiny Equitation Rider
We love seeing the next generation! Check out this adorable Equitation rider, Claire Fabus, aboard An Absolute Saint at an IQHA show in Rochester, IN. If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …The Relationship Between Insulin and Weight
January 30, 2021 Comments Off on The Relationship Between Insulin and Weight
Many horses that develop laminitis are overweight or obese. We know that the vast majority of laminitis cases are caused by high insulin levels. The correlation has always been obvious and it didn’t take long for an assumption to arise that obesity is a laminitis risk factor and causes elevated insulin. There’s just one thing: It’s not true.
Continue reading …Six Tips For Ammonia Control in Horse Stalls
January 29, 2021 Comments Off on Six Tips For Ammonia Control in Horse Stalls
Have you ever felt like your barn smelled worse than it reasonably should? We are not talking about normal animal smells — I mean, who doesn’t love the smell of sawdust and fresh hay?
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But cold, wet rain on a 32 to 40 degree day is the hardest weather for horses to stay warm because they get wet to the skin. Horses will often seek out a shed or shelter to get out of driving rain, to shiver and warm up. When it’s really cold, 20 degrees or below, horses are generally outside, eating hay and not bothered because their fur is doing its job.
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With AQHA’s ability to raise awareness, the QData database has become a premier resource for American Quarter Horse pedigree and performance data. QData’s online services offer detailed money-earning activity for all performance horse factions in a variety of informational formats, and plans are in place to offer even more distinctive member services in the future.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Too Much Fun
January 29, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Too Much Fun
Julie McCutcheon and Seekalittlewhiskey are having too much fun during their training this winter! If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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