IEA National Finals Competition Recap- Day 3
April 25, 2016 Comments Off on IEA National Finals Competition Recap- Day 3
Saturday, April 23, 2016, Lexington, Kentucky — Featured in today’s show was the “Parade of Teams,” where each of the competing IEA Teams marched through the arena displaying their unbelievable spirit. During the ceremony, the IEA announced the winners of the Horseman’s Knowledge Test, the Holy Innocents’ Horsemanship Test (both presented by the United States Pony […]
Continue reading …How to Qualify For AQHA Youth World Show, Deadline is April 30th
April 25, 2016 Comments Off on How to Qualify For AQHA Youth World Show, Deadline is April 30th
Aside from earning points to nationally qualify, you might be able to qualify through your state or provincial affiliate. Contact information is listed at www.aqha.com/affiliates.
Continue reading …Lush, Spring Pastures Causing Concern? SmartLamina™ Pellets May be the Answer for Hoof Health
April 25, 2016 Comments Off on Lush, Spring Pastures Causing Concern? SmartLamina™ Pellets May be the Answer for Hoof Health
Although nice to look at, when it comes to horse health, lush grass can mean numerous management challenges. Spring grass can have high levels of sugars, including fructans, and over-indulging may put horses at risk for serious health issues. Fortunately, SmartPak has a revolutionary supplement for hoof health called SmartLamina™ Pellets, which are carefully designed to support laminar integrity.
Continue reading …Miniature Horse Receives Artificial Hoof Following Dog Attack
April 25, 2016 Comments Off on Miniature Horse Receives Artificial Hoof Following Dog Attack
One month after the surgery, Shine was fitted with an artificial hoof from OrthoPets, a company in Westminster, Colo., that specializes in animal prostheses. Shine will be the fourth miniature horse to receive an OrthoPets hoof, which looks like a narrow ski boot with a foam liner and bike-tire treads.
Continue reading …Results and Around the Ring Photos From IQHYA Show
April 25, 2016 Comments Off on Results and Around the Ring Photos From IQHYA Show
Thanks to Mark Harrell Horse Shows we have complete results and photos to share from the IQHYA Show that took place April 21-24 in Cloverdale, Indiana. Judges for the show were Andrea Simons, Liz Baker, Suzy Jeane, Sara Simons, Rob Meneely, Tracy Willis, Lori Gingrich, Marty Jo Hays, and Daren Wright. According to MHHS, the show recorded 7,000 […]
Continue reading …Farrier Describes Challenges of Being a Female in Blacksmithing Industry
April 22, 2016 Comments Off on Farrier Describes Challenges of Being a Female in Blacksmithing Industry
“I think one of the major roadblocks for me was gender. I had more than one male farrier refuse to have me ride with them purely because I was a woman.” She went on to explain that she was often the focal point of the farrier visit when horse owners and stable managers would exclaim, “Oh! A female farrier. I haven’t seen one of those.”
Continue reading …Putting More Horsepower in Congress
April 22, 2016 Comments Off on Putting More Horsepower in Congress
The Ride-In is important because it puts a face on the $102 billion horse industry and the millions of Americans who are part of it. Congress deals with various issues that impact the horse industry, including taxes, gaming, immigration, welfare issues, access to trails and public lands, diseases, and interstate and international movement of horses.
Continue reading …NCAA Affirms Support For Collegiate Equestrian
April 21, 2016 Comments Off on NCAA Affirms Support For Collegiate Equestrian
The CWA voted on and approved a statement recommending that Equestrian remain on the Emerging Sports list due to new organizational efforts, membership feedback, and potential growth. The goal of the National Advisory Board is to develop the financial support to make Equestrian the first financially-independent non-revenue generating collegiate sport.
Continue reading …Quarter Horse Racing Returns to 50th All American Quarter Horse Congress
April 21, 2016 Comments Off on Quarter Horse Racing Returns to 50th All American Quarter Horse Congress
The All American Quarter Horse Congress in collaboration with Ohio Quarter Horse Racing Association, announces the return of The Congress Futurity Stakes Race – $15,000 Added $$ – Two Year Olds of 2014 – 350 Yds. Trials will run in September, two weeks prior to the finals, with $1,000 added. The Futurity finals are slated for October 6-9th, to be announced and held at Belterra Park in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Continue reading …Horse Community Coming Together to Assist in Dramatic Rescues During Houston Flood
April 20, 2016 Comments Off on Horse Community Coming Together to Assist in Dramatic Rescues During Houston Flood
“We swam out ten horses from a barn down the street,” she says. “Every horse had water up over their backs, and they were swimming. We took in another 15 that are staying with us here until the water goes down at their places.”
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