Deadline Extension for EC May/June Issue! April 15th
April 8, 2020 Comments Off on Deadline Extension for EC May/June Issue! April 15th
World Show bound? Get a jump on the competition! The May/June edition of The Equine Chronicle is now in production. But, don’t worry. There has been a deadline extension until April 15th, 2020.
Continue reading …EC TV- Video For COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Jumping
April 7, 2020 Comments Off on EC TV- Video For COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Jumping
As promised, here is the video companion to accompany Lainie DeBoer’s second edition of the COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Jumping!
Continue reading …Big A and Stars N Stripes Still a Go For June, at This Time
April 7, 2020 Comments Off on Big A and Stars N Stripes Still a Go For June, at This Time
The latest information has been released regarding the Big A and Stars N Stripes horse show that is scheduled for June 2020. Please refer to the following notice published today, April 7th, on their Facebook page. We know you have been anxiously awaiting news, and we think we have good news! Here’s the latest: Looks […]
Continue reading …New Therapy Could Combat Persistent Joint Infections in Horses
April 7, 2020 Comments Off on New Therapy Could Combat Persistent Joint Infections in Horses
Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) lysate that, when teamed with antibiotics, can eradicate bacterial biofilms common in joint infections.
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When you’re bored in quarantine, even the simplest things can be fun! “Patrick” (The Sugar Daddy X Im Real Wicked) is super entertained by a plastic jug. Thanks to Theresa Woolley for this cute video.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Social Distancing
April 7, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Social Distancing
The face you make when someone gets too close in the grocery store line… Thanks to John and Kelly Thornsberry for sending in this funny shot for our When Everything Goes Wrong photo series. If you have a funny photo to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Jumping
April 7, 2020 Comments Off on COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Jumping
“Try to focus on having your horse hold his lead each way while he’s jumping. That way, your horse becomes straight and more ambidextrous.”
Continue reading …ApHC Waives 2020 World Show Qualification
April 6, 2020 Comments Off on ApHC Waives 2020 World Show Qualification
“We came at this decision the right way,” said ApHC President Ken Johnson. “We analyzed trends, gathered information, listened to our members, debated it among ourselves, and resisted overtures to move too quickly. While this action will benefit our show exhibitors tremendously, it was imperative that we help our Regional Clubs as well, during these tough economic times.”
Continue reading …Congratulations PtHA Exhibitors of the Month- Sharon Welsh and Hannah Brock
April 6, 2020 Comments Off on Congratulations PtHA Exhibitors of the Month- Sharon Welsh and Hannah Brock
PtHA News Wrangler Exhibitor of the Month- February Sharon Welsh “I began riding when I was 12, and my parents surprised me on Christmas Day with my first horse, an Anglo Arab named Cinder. Cinder taught me so much, and we grew up together. I remember my first horse show well, because I was on […]
Continue reading …Tips For Equine Businesses During COVID-19 Crisis- Think “Strangles Protocol”
April 6, 2020 Comments Off on Tips For Equine Businesses During COVID-19 Crisis- Think “Strangles Protocol”
Let’s think about how you would respond if a horse contracted Strangles in your barn. First, you would close the barn to new horses to prevent infection, ie. social distancing. You would make sure to disinfect anything that has come into contact with an infected horse, ie. wash your hands, use hand sanitizer, don’t touch your face. You wouldn’t take an infected horse to an event where it might come into contact with others and spread the disease, ie. stay at home.
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