A Horse at Home is Still at Risk For Ulcers
May 3, 2017 Comments Off on A Horse at Home is Still at Risk For Ulcers
Horses that stay home or rarely compete are not immune to stomach ulcers. Cheramie cites these situations as examples of what can cause them including: Light training, Short-term travel, Trailering, Change in routine, Change in feed schedule, Limited turnout or grazing, or Lay-up due to sickness or injury, Radio in the barn, or Social regrouping.
Continue reading …The True Story of a Chain Lead Shank Tragedy
May 2, 2017 Comments Off on The True Story of a Chain Lead Shank Tragedy
“She ran the snap of the chain through the bottom ring of the halter and snapped it back on itself, doubling the chain, as most people do in order to shorten the chain and make it stronger when the chain is not needed over the horse’s nose or under its chin… Karen had no idea that she had created a noose for her horse and by letting him graze, she was setting the trap.”
Continue reading …Student and Coach Meet Years Later to Clinch NCEA National Championship Title
May 2, 2017 Comments Off on Student and Coach Meet Years Later to Clinch NCEA National Championship Title
“It’s so cool that she was on the team when she first started teaching me, and then I’m on the team now and she’s my coach!”
Continue reading …Helping an Orphaned Foal Requires Quick Thinking
May 2, 2017 Comments Off on Helping an Orphaned Foal Requires Quick Thinking
Unfortunately, the nurse mare didn’t take to the new filly either. So in order to provide the foal with the necessary nutrition, an Igloo cooler was retrofitted with a sheep nipple to allow for nursing. Finally, a bit of success! The filly took to nursing from the cooler quickly, allowing for one big hurdle to be overcome.
Continue reading …5 NEW Ranch Classes and 4 NEW Stars and Stripes Classes Coming to Appaloosa Nationals/Youth World
May 2, 2017 Comments Off on 5 NEW Ranch Classes and 4 NEW Stars and Stripes Classes Coming to Appaloosa Nationals/Youth World
– Tuesday- June 27th- Ranch Rail Pleasure 18 and Under
– Wednesday- June 28th- Ranch Riding 18 and Under
– Friday, June 30th- Ranch Trail 18 and Under
– Saturday, July 8th- Non Pro Ranch Horse Conformation
– Saturday, July 8th- Open Ranch Horse Conformation
APHA Past President Malcolm Calaway Has Passed
May 2, 2017 Comments Off on APHA Past President Malcolm Calaway Has Passed
In 1979, Malcolm was elected to APHA’s Executive Committee, and he served as president in 1984. Previously, he served as a national director and was part of the Judges and Show & Contest committees.
Continue reading …Equine Chronicle High Point Ad Winners from The International!
May 1, 2017 Comments Off on Equine Chronicle High Point Ad Winners from The International!
Novice Amateur – Amazin Dream & Jackie Bauer
Amateur – Really Sudden & Kelly Rauschenbach
Select – Good Going Danika & Karen Boxell
Novice Youth – Mister Spontaneous & Lou Kruchten
13 & under – Ima Tuff Barpasser & Caroline Fredenburg
14-18 – A Hotrod Sensation & Mackenzie Boone
Open – Some Hot Potential – Emma Brown (owner)
The International Defies Bad Weather to Rack Up 5,700+ Entries
May 1, 2017 Comments Off on The International Defies Bad Weather to Rack Up 5,700+ Entries
Despite the tumultuous weather that Mother Nature sent Indiana’s way, (including tornados, downed trees, closed roads, power outages, and 6+ inches of rain) The International persevered, racking up 5,700+ entries over the weekend.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos and Results From BCQHA and Texas Amateur State Championship
May 1, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos and Results From BCQHA and Texas Amateur State Championship
Check out big winners from the show including: Brad Ost/Ramblin Mann, Bruce Vickery/Talk About Lazy, Andrea Kengis Foss/Imma American Made, Dana Wiebe/Double This Surprise, Gayle Scharf/A Speed Demon, and more!
Continue reading …Weekend Recap From The International With Lauren Stepaniak
May 1, 2017 Comments Off on Weekend Recap From The International With Lauren Stepaniak
Showmanship winners included Jessica Baird with Cool Lookin Lady, Elizabeth Forney with One Hot Big Leaguer, Kaylyn Krutchen with Mister Spontaneous, and Kimberly Bengston with Mac N Zipple.
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