Back in Tulsa, 2021 Nationals and Appaloosa Youth World Show is a BIG Success
September 2, 2021 Comments Off on Back in Tulsa, 2021 Nationals and Appaloosa Youth World Show is a BIG Success
Now in its 73rd year, the 2021 show saw an increase from the 2019 show in horses, entries, and exhibitors across all categories, with an amazing 67% increase in Non-Pro entries.
Continue reading …Equine PET Imaging Isn’t Just For Racehorses Anymore!
September 2, 2021 Comments Off on Equine PET Imaging Isn’t Just For Racehorses Anymore!
The use of PET will keep growing in the sport and pleasure horse populations. Ease of use and affordability make it an excellent first choice for advanced imaging, as the costs and time to image two feet and two fetlocks with PET are less than for the MRI of a single foot. In addition to being used for identification of an injury, the “functional” imaging properties of PET—assessing the activity of injuries—are particularly helpful for monitoring rehabilitation.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Your Horse Already Knows
September 1, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Your Horse Already Knows
“We will never have to tell our horse that we are sad, happy, confident, angry, or relaxed. He already knows- long before we do.” – Marike de Jong Photo Credit: Beth Foster-Hattan If you have a great photo or video of the day to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …A Paint Horse’s Struggle With Equine Cushing’s Disease
September 1, 2021 Comments Off on A Paint Horse’s Struggle With Equine Cushing’s Disease
“When he came to us, he was extremely overweight with a crested neck. His mane moved like a separate entity. It was like he was bubble-wrapped,” Casey said.
Continue reading …World Equestrian Center Merchandise Now Available Online
September 1, 2021 Comments Off on World Equestrian Center Merchandise Now Available Online
The A Sudden Impulse boutiques at the Ocala, Florida and Wilmington, Ohio, venue locations feature WEC branded merchandise and offer personalization through embroidery, printing and engraving for horse show exhibitors and guests. Visit them in person at WEC or contact them online for your personal and stable customization needs.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Horse Show Shenanigans
September 1, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Horse Show Shenanigans
We’re not quite sure what’s going on here, but it looks like lots of fun! If you have a photo or video of the day to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes Fun From 2021 NSBA World Show
September 1, 2021 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes Fun From 2021 NSBA World Show
Thanks to Beth Foster-Hattan, we have a variety of candid photos to share from behind the scenes at the recent NSBA World Show. Scroll below to view them all. If you’d like to share your horse show photos with us, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …New Options For 2022 Qualifying For AQHA World and Select World
August 31, 2021 Comments Off on New Options For 2022 Qualifying For AQHA World and Select World
The American Quarter Horse Association is reinstituting qualifying and debuting three options for the 2022 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show and AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), which will be held at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
Continue reading …Study Shows Effect of Lockdown on Horses and Owners
August 31, 2021 Comments Off on Study Shows Effect of Lockdown on Horses and Owners
The researchers explored how horse owners and those working with horses were affected by challenges brought about by the Covid-19 lockdown.
Continue reading …Foundation for the Horse Working with Veterinary Groups Providing Hurricane Ida Equine Relief
August 31, 2021 Comments Off on Foundation for the Horse Working with Veterinary Groups Providing Hurricane Ida Equine Relief
The Foundation has provided immediate aid of $20,000 total to two groups it has worked with previously on disaster relief: the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association’s Equine Committee and the Texas Equine Veterinary Association Foundation, which will be assisting its neighbors in Louisiana. In anticipation of the storm, The Foundation worked with these groups and others on shelter locations, hay, feed shipments, and veterinary medical supplies. Veterinarians within these groups had been actively helping horses evacuated prior to the storm and are currently assisting with recovery and post-storm care.
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