An Interesting Concept… All-Inclusive Lameness Package Guarantees Definitive Diagnosis
April 18, 2016 Comments Off on An Interesting Concept… All-Inclusive Lameness Package Guarantees Definitive Diagnosis
This package is designed to avoid the bills from pilling up with no answers. The resources available to the attending veterinarian include: lameness evaluation, X-rays, ultrasound, nerve and joint blocks and the Hallmarq Standing Equine MRI.
Continue reading …One of the Quickest Ways to Improve Your Horse Business’s Bottom Line
April 18, 2016 Comments Off on One of the Quickest Ways to Improve Your Horse Business’s Bottom Line
If your aim is to make a living and a profit with horses, you need to make room for horses that pay their way as part of your business program. Make a list of the horses you own and start tracking the revenue they provide. Evaluate the income stream, deduct the carrying costs, and determine the contribution to your profit. Keep the performers and the retirees you treasure and help the rest find a new home.
Continue reading …As Featured in Oprah’s O Magazine, Vincent Peach Unveils New Equestrian Jewelry Collection
April 15, 2016 Comments Off on As Featured in Oprah’s O Magazine, Vincent Peach Unveils New Equestrian Jewelry Collection
Vincent notes, “Living in Tennessee, I have been around horses my entire life and this collection really draws from all of my experiences around such a strong but majestic animal. From tacking and grooming to riding on trails and in rodeos to the lifestyle of the community, the jewelry is a compliment to it all.”
Continue reading …Equestrian Bailey Mierzejewski Named SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year
April 13, 2016 Comments Off on Equestrian Bailey Mierzejewski Named SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year
“Bailey is an outstanding student-athlete and is very deserving of this honor,” South Carolina head coach Boo Major said. “All of our student-athletes have a lot of things they have to balance between their academic commitments and their team commitments, and Bailey obviously has helped set the gold standard for excellence in the classroom.”
Continue reading …What a Kind Gesture! 3,200 Complimentary Vaccines Distributed to Horses in Need
April 13, 2016 Comments Off on What a Kind Gesture! 3,200 Complimentary Vaccines Distributed to Horses in Need
More than 180 non-profit equine rescue and retirement facilities in the United States recently received 3,200 complimentary doses of core vaccines through the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC). Supported in partnership by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and Merck Animal Health, the UHVRC has delivered more than 21,000 free vaccines to horses in need since its inception in December 2008.
Continue reading …Pony Pleasure and Pony Walk-Trot Coming to 2016 Little Futurity!
April 13, 2016 Comments Off on Pony Pleasure and Pony Walk-Trot Coming to 2016 Little Futurity!
The tiniest of horse show exhibitors will have the opportunity to compete right alongside their idols at the upcoming Little Futurity with two classes designed especially for them! We chatted with Gale Little to find out more about this fun idea.
Continue reading …Abdominal Hernia Repair in Horses Using Polyester…?
April 12, 2016 Comments Off on Abdominal Hernia Repair in Horses Using Polyester…?
Such wounds are challenging to treat because of the weight of the abdominal contents bearing down on the surgical repair. The damaged muscle layers may not be strong enough to withstand the tension on the sutures used to repair the defect. It is often necessary to implant some mesh to strengthen the damaged muscle layers and repair the defect.
Continue reading …Long Recovery For Horses Burned in Australian Bushfires
April 8, 2016 Comments Off on Long Recovery For Horses Burned in Australian Bushfires
“The fire in the Yarloop and surrounding areas was on a scale that the region had never experienced. Our team went out to properties in the morning following the fires to assess the damage to horses. We treated them onsite or transferred them back to the clinic if further treatment was required.”
Continue reading …What’s in a Number? Competitors Discuss the Significance Behind Their Back Numbers
April 7, 2016 Comments Off on What’s in a Number? Competitors Discuss the Significance Behind Their Back Numbers
“After he passed, I always used it with my mare, Demi in the Dark. I even got it tattooed on my back between my shoulder blades where my Showmanship number would be.”
Continue reading …Craig Huffhines Reflects on His First Year as AQHA Executive VP
April 7, 2016 Comments Off on Craig Huffhines Reflects on His First Year as AQHA Executive VP
Like all organized sports in America, our industry is experiencing a decline in youth involvement. Since 2006, AQHA has experienced a 26 percent decline in youth membership. We are also seeing a decline in youth competition. We, as an industry, should consider how to stimulate youth’s interest in riding for recreation or in competition, as well as educational opportunities that might expose them to the multitude of career paths this great industry affords.
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