APHA World Show Exhibitor, Carlee Christian, Says Yes to Arena Wedding Proposal
September 20, 2017 Comments Off on APHA World Show Exhibitor, Carlee Christian, Says Yes to Arena Wedding Proposal
From a world title to a wedding proposal, September 20 was a big day for Carlee Christian of Azle, Texas. First, she won a reserve world championship in Novice Amateur Working Hunter with Real Me In at the 2017 APHA World Championship Show. Then, during the Novice Amateur Hunter Hack awards ceremony, Carlee’s longtime boyfriend, Nate Lucas, surprised her with a wedding proposal in front of family and friends—and everyone else watching the World Show!
Continue reading …Rustic and Romantic: Every Equestrienne’s Dream Wedding
September 20, 2017 Comments Off on Rustic and Romantic: Every Equestrienne’s Dream Wedding
The Lucky Spur Ranch in Justin, Texas, was the site of a stunning ceremony fit for any equestrienne’s dream on Saturday, September 16th, when our friends, Lauren Love and Joel Stein, were wed in holy matrimony.
Continue reading …Would You Know if a Fellow Rider Was Suffering From a Concussion?
September 20, 2017 Comments Off on Would You Know if a Fellow Rider Was Suffering From a Concussion?
Did you know that the average amount of traumatic brain injury-related deaths in equestrian sport is more than seven times that of traumatic brain injury-related deaths in contact sports (such as American football)? That’s an average of 60 deaths in equestrian sports each year.
Continue reading …Fall Equine Wellness: What Your Horse Needs
September 19, 2017 Comments Off on Fall Equine Wellness: What Your Horse Needs
Equine influenza is one of the most common respiratory diseases in horses, spreading by aerosol transmission (coughing or sneezing) from horse to horse in distances as far as 50 yards.2 Like humans with a cold, horses may experience dry cough, nasal discharge, fever, depression and loss of appetite.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: The Next Generation
September 19, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The Next Generation
Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Janelle Burton, who sent in this adorable shot of her 2-year-old son, Declan Burton, with his POA pony, Third Day. Declan is the son of Pat and Janelle Burton. Photo courtesy of LaRena Phillips.
Continue reading …Largest Response Seen at TSQHA Futurity and QH Show In Years
September 19, 2017 Comments Off on Largest Response Seen at TSQHA Futurity and QH Show In Years
Karissa King with Certain To Be Good was named the High Point Champion in Small Fry. The Youth Walk-Trot Champion was Allison Bell with Foxys Perfect Asset. The L1 Youth Champion was Khylee Maglione with Certain To Be Good. The Youth High Point Champion was Samantha VanKirk with Kruzified.
Continue reading …Mackenzie Matthews Commits to SC Equestrian Team
September 19, 2017 Comments Off on Mackenzie Matthews Commits to SC Equestrian Team
We recently chatted with Mackenzie when she was named the Reserve World Champion in Novice Trail and fourth place in Equitation with her horse, Virtually Perfect. Click here to read her EC interview.
Continue reading …Woman Sheltered Horses Inside Her Home During Hurricane Irma
September 19, 2017 Comments Off on Woman Sheltered Horses Inside Her Home During Hurricane Irma
According to a fun story from The Palm Beach Post, an Okeechobee County woman decided to bring her roommate’s horses inside her home to weather Hurricane Irma. Because the home is made out of concrete, the women decided to bring the two horses into the laundry room, which was made more comfortable with shavings and hay.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- In Loving Memory
September 18, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- In Loving Memory
Look closely and you can see a small green ribbon pinned onto Ireland’s jacket that she wore in memory of her late father, Peter Cofrancesco.
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Store the hay string sides on the vertical so moisture, that is inherent in all hay, can travel down the stack. If the front of the hay storage is open to the elements, be aware that moisture will be drawn to the bottom three or four layers on the front of the stack. It is therefore wise to provide some sort of tarp curtain or door.
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