Spring Forward Horse Health With Vaccinations
March 14, 2024 Comments Off on Spring Forward Horse Health With Vaccinations
From Valley Vet Supply: By Tony Hawkins, DVM, Valley Vet Supply Consulting Veterinarian “Healthy as a horse” starts with spring vaccinations. As horses are exposed daily to the environment, wildlife and mosquitoes that transmit the five core equine diseases, it’s important to follow the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) core equine disease vaccination protocol. […]
Continue reading …EC Answer of the Week: Horse Show Tips for the Vertically Challenged Equestrian
March 14, 2024 Comments Off on EC Answer of the Week: Horse Show Tips for the Vertically Challenged Equestrian
We recently posted the above photo when we asked our readers – how do you cope at the shows if you are vertically challenged? Do you carry a step stool everywhere, or use the fence, or teach your horse to bow? Our wonderful EC readers gave us their best short girl/guy tips and that […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Palmetto Paint Horse Club March Madness
March 14, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Palmetto Paint Horse Club March Madness
The Palmetto Paint Horse Club March Madness, an APHA 2 Judge Show, took place March 9-10, 2024, at South Carolina Equine Park, Camden, South Carolina. Judges were Steve Meadows and Tim Jedra. Thanks to Corley Equisports, we have your complete results by judge and your scoresheets at the links below! We also have another wonderful gallery from […]
Continue reading …2024 Wrangler Women of Influence Nominations Now Open
March 14, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 Wrangler Women of Influence Nominations Now Open
From AQHA: Nominations for the Wrangler Women of Influence Class of 2024 are now open and will close June 17, 2024. In alignment with the values of Wrangler and the American Quarter Horse Association, the Wrangler Women of Influence Award is presented annually to four women whose character, vision and perseverance have impacted the industry […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Books Are A Uniquely Portable Magic
March 14, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Books Are A Uniquely Portable Magic
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” – Stephen King. This is Holden Dettmer (age 10), with the Dettmer’s foal, Daytona (Hesa Special Hotrod x I Know Satin). “My kids started reading to our foals when they were young so they could practice reading out loud with an audience that didn’t care if they messed up […]
Continue reading …Estelle McParlan Seizes Sun Circuit with Cool Made Machine
March 13, 2024 Comments Off on Estelle McParlan Seizes Sun Circuit with Cool Made Machine
Estelle McParlan was having a lot of fun with Cool Made Machine, aka “Booker,” at Arizona Sun Circuit when we caught up to her on Sunday, March 10th. She grabbed the top spot in L3 Youth Trail 14-18 on Friday with him, not to mention taking second in the class with Amarillo By Moonlite. She […]
Continue reading …The Recipients of the First Five Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Kathleen Lennon Scholarships
March 13, 2024 Comments Off on The Recipients of the First Five Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Kathleen Lennon Scholarships
By Maria McKeon: As we remember with gut-punching shock and horror the news of the death of our incredibly vivacious and spirited Dr. Kathleen Lennon, we would like to announce the recipients of the first five Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Kathleen Lennon Scholarships that all of your generosity contributed to in the […]
Continue reading …Natalie Snapp is the AjPHA Youth Member of the Year
March 13, 2024 Comments Off on Natalie Snapp is the AjPHA Youth Member of the Year
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Natalie Snapp, a 15-year-old from Bellefontaine, Ohio, is the 2023 AjPHA Youth Member of the Year. The Youth Member of the Year award is presented annually to a Youth member who supports the Paint breed while also being involved in community activities. 2023 Youth Member of the Year An AjPHA […]
Continue reading …The EMO Agency – Horse Insurance By Horse People
March 13, 2024 Comments Off on The EMO Agency – Horse Insurance By Horse People
The EMO agency has a motto–“EMO is an agency of horse insurance specialists who are also horse people who ride, compete, and fox hunt. That’s why horse owners, instructors, trainers, horse farms, and event managers nationwide trust their insurance needs to EMO.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Carrie Brigham and MV Ben’s Golden Girl
March 13, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Carrie Brigham and MV Ben’s Golden Girl
“Carrie Brigham of Clanton, Alabama and MV Ben’s Golden Girl, a 2010 red dun molly mule out of a Quarter Horse mare owned by Lindsey Williamson of Statesville, North Carolina, competed in the all breed ranch classes held at the Dixie National Quarter Horse Show,” explains Joy Brigham. “The pair stood out not only with […]
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