Congratulations Emma Brown on Committing to Auburn Equestrian Team!
February 21, 2017 Comments Off on Congratulations Emma Brown on Committing to Auburn Equestrian Team!
We would like to congratulate our friend, and AQHA exhibitor, Emma Brown, on her decision to ride for the Auburn Equestrian team. Congratulations Emma and good luck!
Continue reading …Why Every Exhibitor Should Attend an Educational Judging Seminar
February 21, 2017 Comments Off on Why Every Exhibitor Should Attend an Educational Judging Seminar
“No matter the events you compete in, after attending one of these seminars, you will make adjustments in how you exhibit your horse and/or yourself,” Carter said. “You’ll be surprised to find that minor changes that make you think like a judge can make a significant difference in your final placing.”
Continue reading …Gait Analysis Laboratory Coming to UC Davis
February 20, 2017 Comments Off on Gait Analysis Laboratory Coming to UC Davis
The arena will also be equipped with high-speed motion capture cameras (currently utilized by researchers) to help detect subtle gait abnormalities. Veterinarians need extremely high speed cameras to properly evaluate movement of the distal limb of a horse. The proposed cameras measure more than 1,000 frames per second, and can help to detect subtle injuries at an early stage or to find the optimal movement pattern in order for a horse to perform at its highest potential.
Continue reading …Using Cell-Based Therapies to Treat Cartilage Damage in Horses
February 20, 2017 Comments Off on Using Cell-Based Therapies to Treat Cartilage Damage in Horses
OA is a progressive, debilitating disease that is estimated to affect 60% of horses in the U.S. Currently, there are no drugs or treatments that halt or reverse the disease.
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Kimes Ranch Apparel has released their latest set of super popular caps! The newest include the all Mesh Trucker in black, charcoal, royal blue, and silver as well as the American Trucker in Black/Silver, Turquoise/White, and Red/White. These new hats are in addition to their brightly colored truckers, appliqué patch, golf, captain, snapback, and fitted […]
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No matter what we do as Paint horse owners, breeders, and trainers, the solid horse will never be equal to the colored horse. Paint it anyway you want; that’s a fact. That’s part of the risk we signed up for. We can try to come up with the rule changes and classes that put them together and make them equal but, the colored horse is UNIQUE and SPECIAL, no matter if it ever goes to a horse show or it’s just standing in the pasture or riding down the trail. The colored horse is the reward, and there’s nothing better.
Continue reading …Equine Eye Surgery Case Inspires Children’s Book
February 17, 2017 Comments Off on Equine Eye Surgery Case Inspires Children’s Book
Derrick, an 8-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, developed cataracts in both eyes. As a talented jumper that owner Terri Herrera planned to convert to a hunter, Derrick’s intended career didn’t allow much room for imperfect vision. After consulting with her veterinarian in Southern California, Herrera decided to make the 8-hour drive north to see the equine ophthalmology experts at the UC Davis veterinary hospital. It was there that she met Dr. Mary Lassaline, whom she credits with saving Derrick’s life.
Continue reading …SmartPak Offers Advice and Solutions to Help Your Horse Battle Winter Hoof Woes
February 17, 2017 Comments Off on SmartPak Offers Advice and Solutions to Help Your Horse Battle Winter Hoof Woes
As the saying goes, “no hoof, no horse.” Hooves are to horses as foundations are to houses – they’re the base everything else is built on.
Continue reading …First Principles of Horse Training
February 16, 2017 Comments Off on First Principles of Horse Training
“Pressure motivates horses, but the release of that pressure is what trains them.”
Continue reading …Find Out What’s New For the OQHA Show Season
February 16, 2017 Comments Off on Find Out What’s New For the OQHA Show Season
REMINDER: Ohio Points for Level 2 and Level 3 Classes:
Level 3 Class-
Year End Awards and Team Points will be based off the combined Level 2 and Level 3 Judges Card. (If the Level 2 exhibitor places on the Level 3 judges card, Level 2 exhibitor will receive points in both the Level 3 and Level 2 classes). The Level 3 class will count towards the Year End All Around Awards. Points will be based on the total number shown in the Level 3 class (which is the combination of total number shown in the Level 2 and Level 3 class combined).