By Megan Arszman for Tough1.com Horses and the Solar Eclipse If you’re a fan of our social media, you may have seen our annual April Fool’s Day post. In case you didn’t, it looked a little something like this: JT International, the parent company of Tough1, is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and if you’re a […]
Continue reading …2024 All American Quarter Horse Congress Schedule
April 2, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 All American Quarter Horse Congress Schedule
From OQHA: COLUMBUS, OH – The All American Quarter Horse Congress is an unmatched destination for equestrians from across the globe, awarding over $4.25 million in purse and prizes this year. The Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA) has created a legacy by producing the largest horse show in the world. Spanning over 20 acres and […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photos of the Day – Is It Tongue Out Tuesday Already?
April 2, 2024 Comments Off on EC Foal Photos of the Day – Is It Tongue Out Tuesday Already?
Meet “Milo,” an FG Born Legacy Colt at 2 weeks old, and “May,” a Sail On Sailor filly, pictured at 1 week old. Thank you to Kim Helburg for the adorable photos! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association is saddened to share that Albert “Skip” Salome, of Newark, Ohio, passed away on March 27. Skip had been involved with the Ohio Quarter Horse Association and the All American Quarter Horse Congress since its inception. He served as OQHA president from 1993-1994, 2005-2006 and 2009-2010. Over the […]
Continue reading …MSU Extension Offers Training for First Responders to Accidents Involving Livestock
April 2, 2024 Comments Off on MSU Extension Offers Training for First Responders to Accidents Involving Livestock
MSU Extension offers training for first responders, law enforcement officials and others on responding to accidents involving livestock Program attendees will be better prepared to manage and respond to accidents involving livestock after attending this hands-on training in Imlay City on May 18. From MSU Extension: The animal agriculture industry is robust in the United […]
Continue reading …2024-2025 AjPHA National Directors Elected
April 2, 2024 Comments Off on 2024-2025 AjPHA National Directors Elected
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Meet the remarkable Youth elected to serve as the 2024-2025 AjPHA national directors. These members represent 12 different states and Canada. AjPHA national directors are charged with helping steer the direction of AjPHA business, offer valuable insight on Youth matters, and help engage current and potential Youth participants. Their term […]
Continue reading …The Third Annual Heroes Horsemanship Challenge Kicks Off with Record Participation
April 1, 2024 Comments Off on The Third Annual Heroes Horsemanship Challenge Kicks Off with Record Participation
By Delores Kuhlwein Sometimes life sends gifts to us that are completely unexpected. We as horse lovers know the impact horses can have on our own lives, and we realize the vast benefit of horses is just on the brink of being tapped. So imagine our surprise – or maybe it’s not so much of […]
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day – Eyez Of The Storm
April 1, 2024 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day – Eyez Of The Storm
Watch as Eyez Of The Storm, by EASY On The EYEZ, is completely unfazed by the appearance of the Easter bunny! This video was sent to us on Easter Sunday by Jessica Belsito in Massachusetts. We think you have a quiet one there, Jessica! If you have a great video of the day, please send […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – Gold N Grand Spring 2024
April 1, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – Gold N Grand Spring 2024
The 2024 Spring Gold N Grand All Breed Open Horse Show, from March 22-24, 2024, at Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta, California, is just one of the Gold-N-Grand series that draws exhibitors from far and wide for the camaraderie and fantastic prizes, in addition to the ability to show any breed. For example, this show’s prize […]
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From Equine Science Update: Recent research suggests that a synthetic skin spray could aid in wound healing by limiting the formation of exuberant granulation tissue. Due to their nature, horses are prone to injuring themselves. Wounds on the lower legs are particularly likely to heal slowly, often involving exuberant granulation tissue (EGT). This excessive tissue growth, commonly known […]
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