Hokana Training Tip: Subtle Signals With a Spooky Horse
August 4, 2016 Comments Off on Hokana Training Tip: Subtle Signals With a Spooky Horse
This happens through body language and subtle signals through your body that there is something to worry about as you approach a scary or challenging object. If your horse feels your fear, this tells him that it’s a big deal, and he may react or spook, which causes you to react even more. You may be unconsciously causing a pattern of learned behavior.
Continue reading …What’s 3D Printing Got to do with Veterinary Surgery?
August 4, 2016 Comments Off on What’s 3D Printing Got to do with Veterinary Surgery?
“Many programs even allow the surgeon to perform ‘virtual surgery’, cutting, moving and opposing the various bone fragments. The potential it has in terms of improving preoperative planning and surgical precision is really quite incredible. It can even be used for the production of customized surgical implants such as bone plates and interbody spacers.”
Continue reading …Merial Launches New iPhone App For Horse Owners Who Train and Compete
August 3, 2016 Comments Off on Merial Launches New iPhone App For Horse Owners Who Train and Compete
Ride to Win allows users to create a unique profile for each horse and store information such as registration numbers, copies of health papers and Coggins, and store health information and reminders all at the push of a button.
Continue reading …NYSQHA Celebrates Equestrians of All Skill Levels During Liberty Circuit
August 3, 2016 Comments Off on NYSQHA Celebrates Equestrians of All Skill Levels During Liberty Circuit
The Open EWD class was a new addition to the show schedule. Circuit award winner, Kyle Gay, was proud to share his success with his horse show family, Andy Wilson and Christina Lewis of Weatherwatch Performance Horses, who helped him achieve his goals. Everyone turned up ringside to cheer on his first time competing. With this resounding support Kyle was congratulated by judges and exhibitors alike. Show photographer, Megan Stapley, added a collection of photos to Kyle’s prizes.
Continue reading …Free Equine Lectures Open to the Public: Neurological Exams, Lameness Diagnosis, 3-D Printing in Vet Medicine and More
August 3, 2016 Comments Off on Free Equine Lectures Open to the Public: Neurological Exams, Lameness Diagnosis, 3-D Printing in Vet Medicine and More
Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center offers free lectures to the public on equine topics on the first Tuesday of selected months. The following is the schedule for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Continue reading …Win Cash For Your Club! $5,750 Cash Awarded to Top 5 Clubs Who Recruit the Most New Members
August 3, 2016 Comments Off on Win Cash For Your Club! $5,750 Cash Awarded to Top 5 Clubs Who Recruit the Most New Members
To qualify as a new membership, the individual or entity cannot have been an APHA member in the past two years. All membership types are included in the drive: individual, joint, farm/ranch and youth. A minimum of 25 new memberships must be collected to qualify for the APHA Regional Club Membership Drive contest.
Continue reading …Inaugural EMO Western States Championships Was a Huge Hit With Exhibitors!
August 2, 2016 Comments Off on Inaugural EMO Western States Championships Was a Huge Hit With Exhibitors!
Exhibitors came from many states west of the Mississippi to attend this championship show. Gold, silver and bronze ARC Championship horse trophies were awarded to first, second, and third place winners. Top ten winners received spectacular ribbons in an award ceremony compete with a red carpet.
Continue reading …Horse Show Hair: Showmanship and Horsemanship
August 2, 2016 Comments Off on Horse Show Hair: Showmanship and Horsemanship
You may be wondering, why in the world is this an important topic? Aren’t judges more concerned with the horse and rider’s ability, not their hair? Well, you absolutely have reason to pause, and you’d be correct. Horse show hair is a priority that finds itself near the bottom of a list of things the judge is considering when evaluating riders in a competitive setting. However, a poor first impression is often attributed to minute details, such as hair.
Continue reading …Reminder: QH Congress Entries Due August 25th
August 2, 2016 Comments Off on Reminder: QH Congress Entries Due August 25th
REMINDER: Entries for the 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress are due August 25th. Click here to view the Congress Entry Book and Forms. Please note the following: STALL PAYMENTS Multiple checks, money orders, or credit cards will be accepted as payment for entry and stall fees. Entries for exhibitors wishing to stall together must be […]
Continue reading …Now Bid by Text or Online For NSBA Foundation Silent Auction
August 2, 2016 Comments Off on Now Bid by Text or Online For NSBA Foundation Silent Auction
The 2016 NSBA Foundation Silent Auction is ready to kick off Friday, August 12th at noon CST from the NSBA World Championship Show in Tulsa! The auction wraps up at noon CST on Wednesday, August 17th.
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