What could possibly be cuter than a child with their first pony? A right of passage for all equestrians, being paired up with your first equine partner is an unforgettable moment.
Continue reading …Quick Tip Q&A: Controlling Parasites in Horses
July 31, 2017 Comments Off on Quick Tip Q&A: Controlling Parasites in Horses
Q: Is rotational deworming still a viable equine parasite control method?
A: This concept goes back decades and, overall, is highly discouraged. By deworming every horse every few months, horse owners can do more harm than good — increasing the horse’s risk for parasite resistance.
Saving America’s Vets and America’s Pets
July 29, 2017 Comments Off on Saving America’s Vets and America’s Pets
American Humane began working with the U.S. military more than 100 years ago when they deployed to the battlefields of World War I Europe to rescue more than 68,000 wounded war horses every month. Following World War II they advanced the field of animal-assisted therapy to help returning veterans cope with the invisible wounds of war, and aided children of military families during their parents’ deployments.
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Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Trinity Ranch in Poulsbo, WA. Miss Catalina Unzueta decided Zippin Bunny, a 2007 APHA mare, needed a kiss! If you have a photo that you think could be our EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured on our Facebook page or right here on […]
Continue reading …UC Davis Announces First in Vitro Equine Pregnancy
July 28, 2017 Comments Off on UC Davis Announces First in Vitro Equine Pregnancy
Unlike the normal process of in-vitro fertilization (which generally doesn’t work with horses), ICSI involves injecting a single sperm into an egg extracted from a mare. The embryo then develops in a lab for a week before being implanted in the mare.
Continue reading …Ride the Pattern Clinicians Announced For AQHA Select World
July 28, 2017 Comments Off on Ride the Pattern Clinicians Announced For AQHA Select World
Ranch Riding- AQHA Professional Horseman Shane Brown
9 a.m., Sunday, August 27
South Outdoor Covered Arena
Trail- AQHA Professional Horsewomen Nancy Cahill and Michelle Tidwell
1 p.m., Sunday, August 27
South Outdoor Covered Arena
Hunt Seat Equitation- AQHA Professional Horseman Chuck Briggs
5 p.m., Sunday, August 27
South Outdoor Covered Arena
Showmanship- AQHA Professional Horsemen Will and Liz Knabenshue
4 p.m., Wednesday, August 30
South Outdoor Covered Arena
Horsemanship- AQHA Professional Horseman Terry Cross
Wednesday, August 30, following the Ride the Pattern showmanship clinic
South Outdoor Covered Arena
AQHA Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Championships Returns to Houston, TX
July 28, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Championships Returns to Houston, TX
The 2017 AQHA Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Championships is scheduled for March 14-16, 2018, and will remain in Houston as part of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The AQHA CMS was previously held in conjunction with the Zoetis AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships in March during the Houston Stock Show.
Continue reading …Prayers For Trainer Ryan Painter Following Horse Accident
July 27, 2017 Comments Off on Prayers For Trainer Ryan Painter Following Horse Accident
We would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to our friend and fellow competitor, Ryan Painter, following a horse accident he was involved in this morning. Friends have reported that he was transported by ambulance to a local hospital near Pilot Point, Texas, where is currently recovering from three broken ribs and a lacerated […]
Continue reading …Crundwell Documentary- All The Queen’s Horses- to Premiere in Early August
July 27, 2017 Comments Off on Crundwell Documentary- All The Queen’s Horses- to Premiere in Early August
“Stealing more than $37,000 a day in her more than twenty years in office, Rita Crundwell became one of the nation’s leading quarter horse breeders, traveled the world, and threw lavish parties, all while forcing staff cuts, police budget slashing, and leaving public infrastructure in disrepair.”
Continue reading …Sell Your Horse in 2 August Internet Auctions
July 27, 2017 Comments Off on Sell Your Horse in 2 August Internet Auctions
“Entries are being accepted for two INTERNET Auctions which will close on August 23 and 24,” says Mike Jennings of the Professional Horse Services, LLC management team.
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