Appaloosa Horse Club The Appaloosa Horse Club would like for you to save the date for some important events coming up in 2021! 73rd Nationals and 2021 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show- July 25-August 1st in Tulsa, Oklahoma Chief Joseph Trail Ride- August 1-6 Musselshell Meadows to Post Office 2021 ANCER and ANCCTR- September 10-12 […]
Continue reading …The workshop provided a chance to share ideas on topics such as: what early onset versus late stage asthma looks like, and how it manifests in horses affected by pasture environments versus stable-associated asthma. There was discussion of fungal spore inhalation off the pasture grasses in asthma found in hot, humid climates in comparison to the asthma found in Northern climates where researchers are confident contributors to asthma are a combination of fungal spores, bacterial components and most likely dust.
Continue reading …Every year, riders are plagued with limb injuries to their equine partners. Sometimes, this is a small blip in the training schedule. Other times, it spells the end of a competitive season.
Continue reading …Before we delve too deeply, let’s review the mechanics of the four, basic gaits. The walk, the slowest of course, is a four-beat, lateral gait. Each hoof will touch down independently, giving the four “beats.” The term “lateral” indicates that both left side legs will move and then both right (or vice versa). This is in contrast to some other animals, such as salamanders, which move at a “walk” with diagonally paired leg movements.
Continue reading …“Fecal Liquid” or sometimes referred to as “Fecal Liquid Syndrome” is very difficult to deal with. It is characterized by normal manure, followed by a stream of liquid. It is messy, irritating to your horse’s skin, and hard to clean up, especially when the weather is cold.
Continue reading …“No matter how big or small you are, your horse is always there for you when you need your spirit lifted.” – Unknown Thanks to Heather Power for sharing this great shot of Lockupyourdaughters, aka “Rico.” If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Thanks to Jessica Michelle for sharing this stunning shot of her horse in -41 weather in Saskatchewan, Canada last week! If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Never underestimate the importance of teaching children when they’re young to respect horses, their care, and the training process. Thanks to Cara Bettcher for this wonderful photo. If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com to share.
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