EC Photo of the Day: Chestnut Macchiato Anyone?
January 6, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Chestnut Macchiato Anyone?
In desperate need of Starbucks this morning? We feel you. Chestnut Macchiato, Tobiano Frappuccino, Buckskin Spice Latte anyone?
Continue reading …How Strangles Research in Horses Can Help You From Getting “Hoarse”
January 5, 2018 Comments Off on How Strangles Research in Horses Can Help You From Getting “Hoarse”
Who would’ve imagined that a new research technique developed to study Strangles in horses could help scientists better understand the bacteria that causes humans to get sore throats. It’s true!
Continue reading …Former Zookeeper Turned Fine Art Photographer Trains His Lens on Polo Ponies
January 5, 2018 Comments Off on Former Zookeeper Turned Fine Art Photographer Trains His Lens on Polo Ponies
“My goal in every shoot is to create a timeless portrait that captures the horse’s true essence with a touch of renaissance aesthetic to the images,” he said.
Continue reading …Steve Meadows Ranch Riding Clinic Coming to Keystone Appaloosa Club
January 5, 2018 Comments Off on Steve Meadows Ranch Riding Clinic Coming to Keystone Appaloosa Club
The Keystone Appaloosa Horse Club welcomes expert AQHA Ranch Riding Horsemen, Steve Meadows, for a full day clinic covering Ranch Pleasure, Ranch Riding, and Ranch Trail. Join us to learn about ranch classes or to perfect your Ranch Riding skills.
Date- March 18, 2018
Time- 9:30-4:00 pm (one hour for lunch)
Location- Willow Brook Farms, Catasauqua, PA.
Tackling the Issue of a Rider’s Weight in Comparison to a Horse’s Size
January 5, 2018 Comments Off on Tackling the Issue of a Rider’s Weight in Comparison to a Horse’s Size
Over recent years there has been considerable controversy about rider weight in relation to horse size. Following the Saddle Research Trust Workshop in 2014 and a meeting of British industry representatives in 2015, an initiative was set up, coordinated by the British Equestrian Federation and World Horse Welfare, to raise funds to support research into this topic.
Continue reading …2 January Internet Horse Sales- Broodmare Affaire and Jan. Internet Auction
January 5, 2018 Comments Off on 2 January Internet Horse Sales- Broodmare Affaire and Jan. Internet Auction
The January Internet Auction features a 6 time WORLD CHAMPION Halter Horse and a WORLD CHAMPION NSBA Hunter Under Saddle Horse, as well as proven horses for Pleasure, All Around, Ranch Riding and Reining.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Happy Birthday to Horses Everywhere!
January 4, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Happy Birthday to Horses Everywhere!
What better way to celebrate your birthday than at a horse show! Well, horses around the world get the opportunity to ring in the New Year and celebrate their birthdays at the exact same time on January 1st each year.
Continue reading …From Skeletons in a Pasture to Being World Show Bound
January 4, 2018 Comments Off on From Skeletons in a Pasture to Being World Show Bound
The west side of the pasture was strewn with horse skeletons, and one of them belonged to this horse’s pasture mate. No one had bothered to move the body, and it had died two years before.
Continue reading …Iowa Quarter Horse Association Breeder’s Futurity Stallion Auction
January 4, 2018 Comments Off on Iowa Quarter Horse Association Breeder’s Futurity Stallion Auction
Last year, the Breeders’ Futurity Champions received the following payouts:
3-Year-Old Western Pleasure- $1,156
2-Year-Old Western Pleasure- $4,900
Weanling Halter- $2,373
Longe Line- $2,661
The 2017 High Selling Stallions were My Intention, owned by Jima and Georgia Snow and One Hot Krymsun, owned by Rebecca Bailey.
Low moisture winter feedstuffs are also a risk factor for choke in older horses in general, especially if their chewing efficiency is poor. Soaking meals helps, but isn’t always enough when the horse does not chew well.
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