#HappyNationalWineDay! “A Horse is Like a Glass of Fine Wine…”
February 18, 2016 Comments Off on #HappyNationalWineDay! “A Horse is Like a Glass of Fine Wine…”
There’s a saying that goes a little something like this… “A horse is like a glass of fine wine; you can’t have just one!” Maybe that’s not exactly the way it goes, but it fits pretty well with today, February 18th, being National Wine Day.
Continue reading …Broke and Love Horse Showing? You’re Not Alone
February 18, 2016 Comments Off on Broke and Love Horse Showing? You’re Not Alone
Let’s face it, sometimes horse showing can be a disheartening sport. When messages all around you are shouting, ‘this is beyond your budget!’ it’s hard to stay focused on the prize. I’m here to tell you you’re not alone!
Continue reading …Next Step For Tissue Engineered Equine Cartilage Will be Evaluation in Live Horses
February 18, 2016 Comments Off on Next Step For Tissue Engineered Equine Cartilage Will be Evaluation in Live Horses
Now that the equine cartilage disk is a reality, the question becomes “how will it hold up to the larger forces exerted in a horse?” There is further refinement and testing to be done before the first live trial on an equine, potentially by 2017.
Continue reading …Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital Opens New Location in Wellington, FL.
February 18, 2016 Comments Off on Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital Opens New Location in Wellington, FL.
Rood & Riddle CEO Bill Rood said, “Rood & Riddle is very pleased to establish a hospital presence in Wellington, which is a major center for sport horse activities. Our mission has always been to provide the best care for our clients and patients wherever they are. Wellington is a focal point for sport horse activities and in addition, is conveniently located to major Thoroughbred and Standardbred training centers and racetracks.”
Continue reading …New All-Breed NSBA Futurity Coming to Colorado This July! Mid-Summer Classic to Offer $30,000 Added Money
February 17, 2016 Comments Off on New All-Breed NSBA Futurity Coming to Colorado This July! Mid-Summer Classic to Offer $30,000 Added Money
In addition to a full line-up of classes, AQHA, APHA, ApHC, or any NSBA approved breed will be welcome. The event will also include a two judge APHA, ApHC show.
Continue reading …Don’t be Like Henry VIII; Wear a Helmet!
February 17, 2016 Comments Off on Don’t be Like Henry VIII; Wear a Helmet!
According to research from Yale University, it’s believed that Henry VIII’s erratic behavior may have been the result of traumatic brain injuries sustained during his equestrian pursuits. During one jousting match, a horse fell on top of Henry, which caused him to lose consciousness for two hours. “Historians agree his behavior changed after 1536,’’ Salardini says.
Continue reading …Appaloosa Horse Club and Arabian Horse Club Partner to Host First Multi-Breed National Endurance Championship Ride
February 17, 2016 Comments Off on Appaloosa Horse Club and Arabian Horse Club Partner to Host First Multi-Breed National Endurance Championship Ride
The ApHC looks forward to holding the eleventh Appaloosa National Championship Endurance Ride (ANCER) concurrently with the Arabian Horse Association Distance Nationals. This 50-mile ride is sanctioned by the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) and will begin at Frank’s Ranch, 430853 E 220 Rd, Vinita, OK. Registered Appaloosas that are also registered with AHA as half-Arabian may enter both National Championships.
Continue reading …APHA Honored with Texas Historical Marker at Site of Founders’ Meeting
February 17, 2016 Comments Off on APHA Honored with Texas Historical Marker at Site of Founders’ Meeting
Recognized with official Texas historical marker #17745, the sign was installed on the Chilis’ property, which sits on the original site of the Curtwood Motel coffee shop where the like-minded horsemen and -women worked to legitimize the American Paint Horse as a breed with defining standards.
Continue reading …Equestrian Accident Inspires Former SC Rider to Change Her Career Path
February 16, 2016 Comments Off on Equestrian Accident Inspires Former SC Rider to Change Her Career Path
“He broke the fence he was tied to, came back and hit me in the chin, and I fell back and hit my brainstem on the corner of the concrete.”
Continue reading …Happy Presidents’ Day: Celebrating Our Nation’s Leaders and Their Horses
February 15, 2016 Comments Off on Happy Presidents’ Day: Celebrating Our Nation’s Leaders and Their Horses
It’s a well-known fact that Ronald and Nancy Reagan loved riding horses on the grounds of their Rancho Del Cielo in Santa Barbara, CA. However, did you know that Caroline Kennedy’s pony, Macaroni, frequently grazed on the White House grounds and greeted foreign dignitaries?
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