The Pre-Purchase Exam: Not Just Pass and Fail
July 25, 2017 Comments Off on The Pre-Purchase Exam: Not Just Pass and Fail
It’s important to note that there is no such thing as a “standard” pre-purchase exam.Good communication between you and your veterinarian is helpful in ensuring the vet examines everything you as the buyer want examined! It’s also important to choose a veterinarian that is impartial- meaning that he or she has never worked on the horse and should have no financial stake in the potential sale of the horse.
Continue reading …Better Together – Michael Colvin & Patty Vatterott Join Forces
July 25, 2017 Comments Off on Better Together – Michael Colvin & Patty Vatterott Join Forces
Mattie Stepanek once said, “Unity is strength. When there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” Add in a healthy dose of mutual respect and immense passion for achieving excellence in the horse business and that’s the perfect recipe for a wonderful new venture at Patty Vatterott’s Sea Ridge Farms in Wellington, Florida.
Continue reading …Buckeye Classic Recap With Kelly Rauschenbach
July 25, 2017 Comments Off on Buckeye Classic Recap With Kelly Rauschenbach
Exhibitors showed up in force with over 45 in Amateur Horsemanship, 50 in Amateur Showmanship, 45 in Youth 14-18 Showmanship, and over 200 Trail goes each day showed.
Continue reading …Open Barrel Race at AQHA Youth World Show
July 25, 2017 Comments Off on Open Barrel Race at AQHA Youth World Show
This year, there’s even more fun to be had at the Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show. A $3,000-added open 5D barrel race, open to anyone, is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, August 4, in Barn 8 at State Fair Park.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes at The Buckeye Classic Donkey Races!
July 24, 2017 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at The Buckeye Classic Donkey Races!
In case you missed our article last Friday, the inaugural Buckeye Classic Donkey Races raised a whopping $29,000 to benefit military veterans! Click here to read more. Special thanks to Becky Ruehle of Ruehle Photographix for sharing some hilarious photos from the event! If you’re a photographer and would like to have your shots featured […]
Continue reading …So Much Acid: Common Feeding Practices Could Cause Your Horse’s Stomach Acid to Rise
July 24, 2017 Comments Off on So Much Acid: Common Feeding Practices Could Cause Your Horse’s Stomach Acid to Rise
In fact, horses produce up to 16 gallons of acidic gastric juice each day. That’s equivalent to: – The gas tank of an average car, – Three 5-gallon water buckets, – Half of an average bathtub.
Continue reading …How to Tie the Wild Rag – Tips from the Experts
July 24, 2017 Comments Off on How to Tie the Wild Rag – Tips from the Experts
The discipline of Ranch Riding tends to lend itself to a casual, more laid back outfit: an oxford shirt, starched jeans, cowboy hat, boots, and a belt. While many exhibitors may invest in a pair of well-made chinks or armitas, a more cost-effective, simple, and unique alternative to dressing up any ranch outfit is the “wild rag” or cowboy scarf.
Continue reading …Buckeye Classic Donkey Races Provide Barrel of Laughs and Raised $29,000 For Military Veterans!
July 21, 2017 Comments Off on Buckeye Classic Donkey Races Provide Barrel of Laughs and Raised $29,000 For Military Veterans!
Just like Shrek’s well-meaning, but feisty sidekick, the Buckeye Classic donkeys provided a barrel of laughs with their hilarious antics and stubborn personalities during the inaugural Buckeye Classic Donkey Races.
Continue reading …Paint Horse Undergoes Pastern Arthrodesis in Hopes For New Lease On Life
July 21, 2017 Comments Off on Paint Horse Undergoes Pastern Arthrodesis in Hopes For New Lease On Life
A specialized three-hole locking compression plate was then placed with three transarticular screws across the face of the joint to stabilize it and support healing of the soft tissue around it.
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The Banixx Pinto of the Month for July is Shyannes Sassy Shot of Bourbon owned by Ruth Deters of Spring Lake, Michigan. Shyannes Sassy Shot of Bourbon, better known as Sassy, is a pleasure-type mare that owns her given name. Deters said that Sassy is feisty but also kind. The duo gives riding lessons to children and competes at local Pinto shows.
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