Remember last week, when we let you in on the news that Timeless Assets had won his 24th World Championship title, tying Slide A Way Sally for the most won by a single horse in APHA history? Well, as the 2017 APHA World progressed, another horse has stepped up to the plate to tie them both! After Sara Simons rode One Flashy Sensation to win Senior Trail over the weekend, the mare now sits at 24 as well!
Continue reading …Pneumonia is one of the most common problems associated with trailering horses, and your horse’s risk of contracting it climbs significantly higher when on steroids, so keep this in mind before loading your horse on the trailer.
Continue reading …There is an urgent need for hay and feed, potable water, vet supplies, veterinary care, fencing and portable stalls. Many are concerned that equines with lacerations and puncture wounds from flying objects or from the horses running into debris are without proper medicine and clean water is scarce.
Continue reading …The meaning behind the gesture is one of love, strength, and support for a fellow equestrian who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, Tracy Rodeback.
Continue reading …“With a mission of promoting agriculture and a passion for education, it is only fitting for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to equally support these areas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey,” said Joel Cowley, president and CEO.
Continue reading …There are two main options for treating a horse in AFib – through the administration of the drug Quinidine or by undergoing a transvenous electrical cardioversion (TVEC) procedure, where electrical leads placed in specific areas synchronize shocks to the heart, resetting it back into normal sinus rhythm.
Continue reading …Don’t forget! The deadline for the Nov/Dec World Show edition of The Equine Chronicle is October 6th! Contact G-Man today if you need an extension. Also, we have a special offer this month: re-run your October Congress ad for only $550. That’s $100 off the normal rate!
Continue reading …“He was a true horseman, as are Andrea and his daughters. I’m very pleased they’re continuing his legacy with this Futurity. I know he’s watching us, and I think he would be very pleased with the progress that APHA has made with breeding and promoting horses with correct conformation.”
Continue reading …For $25, you can “own” one of 60 horses that will be racing the night of the Gala. Your horse and Jockey’s name will appear in the evening’s program as well as on signage. There will be six prerecorded races throughout the evening where the guests can “Bet to Win.” It’s a way to give back to the Foundation and have a little fun!
Continue reading …A common fear is that your trailer will unhitch. It is your responsibility to ensure that it doesn’t. Here is what you need to know:
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