New Genetics Research Could Lead to Test For EMS
December 15, 2019 Comments Off on New Genetics Research Could Lead to Test For EMS
Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and laminitis—a painful and debilitating inflammation of tissue in a horse’s hooves, which can necessitate euthanasia in severe cases. This study aimed to equip horse owners and veterinarians with a potential path toward getting ahead of this debilitating disease through genetic screening.
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Reliving the Memories- 2019 AQHA World Reliving the Memories#TheEquineChroniclewww.EquineChronicle.comMusic- Purple Planet Posted by The Equine Chronicle on Friday, December 13, 2019
Continue reading …A Few Things to Know About FL. Gold and Gulf Coast Shows
December 14, 2019 Comments Off on A Few Things to Know About FL. Gold and Gulf Coast Shows
There will be an ON-SITE AQHA representative beginning December 27th through January 2nd during the Tampa shows. Tammy can help you with your transfers, leases, and so much more!
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- We Three Kings
December 14, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- We Three Kings
“We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Santa’s Little Helper
December 13, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Santa’s Little Helper
Thanks to Performance Horse Photography for sending this fun set of photos of Santa’s little helpers from Henderson Performance Horses in Wyoming.
Continue reading …Pray and Persevere- How Showing Horses is Helping Kathy Stoll Beat Pancreatic Cancer
December 13, 2019 Comments Off on Pray and Persevere- How Showing Horses is Helping Kathy Stoll Beat Pancreatic Cancer
“My advice to others going through something similar is that as hard as some days can be, you just hold on to God’s hand and try to keep going. There was a time when I wanted to give up. I was going to sign Charley over to Joe and Brenna and call it quits, but they wouldn’t let me. My husband, Jim, calls Charley the best medicine I can have.”
Continue reading …Changes to APHA Breeders’ Trust Make it Easier to Compete For $100,000+
December 13, 2019 Comments Off on Changes to APHA Breeders’ Trust Make it Easier to Compete For $100,000+
New features include an extended mare nomination deadline for the Platinum and Gold Breeders’ Futurity and the addition of a Gold Breeders’ Futurity 3-Year-Old Trail class.
Continue reading …AQHA Modifies Rookie Eligibility to Match Level 1 Eligibility
December 13, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Modifies Rookie Eligibility to Match Level 1 Eligibility
The American Quarter Horse Association changed eligibility for Rookie exhibitors to allow for an extra look-back year of eligibility when competing at AQHA Level 1 Championships beginning in 2020. AQHA Rookie eligibility will be based off the previous year’s points and earnings, similar to Level 1 eligibility for these championship shows.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Meet Me Under the Mistletoe
December 12, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Meet Me Under the Mistletoe
Morgan Miller’s ApHC horses, I Heart My Art and Any Way You Want It, are ready for Christmas with their snow covered holly and evergreen wreaths. Photo courtesy of Terri Cage Photography.
Continue reading …Super Sires Nomination Deadline Fast Approaches
December 12, 2019 Comments Off on Super Sires Nomination Deadline Fast Approaches
Is your foal nominated? Super Sires nomination fees increase with age! Postmark by December 31st to avoid an increase. Send those nominations in before the end of the year and save money.
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