Industry Legend, Vital Signs Are Good, Laid to Rest
January 24, 2017 Comments Off on Industry Legend, Vital Signs Are Good, Laid to Rest
The legendary AQHA mare, Vital Signs Are Good, was euthanized today as the result of a septic coffin joint and secondary deep flexor tendon rupture.
Continue reading …Crash! Do You Know Happens When Your Horse Hits a Jump?
January 24, 2017 Comments Off on Crash! Do You Know Happens When Your Horse Hits a Jump?
“What’s happening at the point of contact between the horse and the fence is a big unknown,” Dr. Smith says.
Continue reading …New Celebration Circuit Coming to South Point in July
January 23, 2017 Comments Off on New Celebration Circuit Coming to South Point in July
“With (a total of 10) judges/shows, running in conjunction with the EMO Western States Championship, exhibitors hunting competition and points will head to the climate controlled state-of-the-art facilities at South Point Equestrian Center,” says Doug Huls, show manager.
Continue reading …You Are the Wind Beneath My… Saddle
January 20, 2017 Comments Off on You Are the Wind Beneath My… Saddle
Two researchers took a scientific approach to determine if certain supplementation might affect a horse’s, err… methane emissions.
Continue reading …My Intention – Behind the Stall Door with a Million Dollar Sire
January 20, 2017 Comments Off on My Intention – Behind the Stall Door with a Million Dollar Sire
It takes a special horse to share a namesake with the famous Thoroughbred, Triple Crown winning racehorse, Secretariat, also known as “Big Red.”
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You have decided you are ready to breed your mare, or at least you think you are. So what’s next? Before you even begin the process of choosing the perfect stallion for your mare, you must do a tremendous amount of homework on the background of the mare that you plan to breed.
Continue reading …Carded – What It Takes to be a Judge
January 19, 2017 Comments Off on Carded – What It Takes to be a Judge
How do you prepare for a horse show? You likely begin with daily training and practice combined with a lot of time planning your overall presentation: cleaning your tack, grooming your horse, picking out the perfect show ring ensemble.
Continue reading …Tax Matters – Using the Tax Code’s Net Operating Loss Carryover
January 18, 2017 Comments Off on Tax Matters – Using the Tax Code’s Net Operating Loss Carryover
“We all know that in the horse business you could have a horse one year that sells for $100,000 and no sales in another year, but you’ve still got your expenses.
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“With me, it’s pretty black and white. I instantly know whether I like a horse or not. This was love at first sight.”
Continue reading …What’s the Best Piece of Advice You’ve Ever Been Given by a Horse Trainer?
January 16, 2017 Comments Off on What’s the Best Piece of Advice You’ve Ever Been Given by a Horse Trainer?
From humorous and heartfelt to short and sweet, our horse trainers are constant sources of pearls of wisdom. Our Equine Chronicle Facebook page fans responded to our question about the best piece of advice they’ve ever been given by their horse trainers. Check out their responses below.
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