How Do You Know if a Horse is Lame?
February 7, 2017 Comments Off on How Do You Know if a Horse is Lame?
The “Law of Sides” suggests that if diagonal shortness is apparent, the primary problem is most likely coming from the front end. If there is trouble determining front or hind on the same side, the problem is most likely coming from the hind end.
Continue reading …Are You an American Quarter Horse History Buff? Take this Quiz and Find Out
February 7, 2017 Comments Off on Are You an American Quarter Horse History Buff? Take this Quiz and Find Out
Test your knowledge of the world’s most popular horse breed with this quiz.
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Horses in closed herd situations may require fewer respiratory vaccines than horses competing or traveling to group activities. Respiratory diseases are risk-based equine diseases, so be sure to consider your horse’s risk factors when determining to vaccinate or not.
Continue reading …AQHA Executive Committee Meeting Updates
February 7, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Executive Committee Meeting Updates
AQHA Publicity We welcomed our five-person AQHA Executive Committee to Amarillo at the end of January for several productive and jam-packed days of discussion. My sincere thanks to our five volunteer leaders for their sacrifices of time and energy toward the betterment of our Association. We got a lot of great work done and set the foundation […]
Continue reading …Breaking the Cycle Of Hoof Lameness: Interesting Study About Horse “Sneakers”
February 6, 2017 Comments Off on Breaking the Cycle Of Hoof Lameness: Interesting Study About Horse “Sneakers”
The wound healed, but nothing worked to make the mare sound — not stall rest, barefoot, hand walk, shoes, shoes with pads, plastic shoes, shoes with wedge pads, bring the toe back, boots, foot casts, anti-inflammatories, nutraceuticals or pharmaceuticals — until the new owner and Equitopia Center introduced Sala to horse shoes called “Sneakers.”
Continue reading …Trahan Optimistic Sale of Multiple World and Congress Champ, Very Cool, to Fossil Gate Farms Will Open Up New Doors For His Future
February 3, 2017 Comments Off on Trahan Optimistic Sale of Multiple World and Congress Champ, Very Cool, to Fossil Gate Farms Will Open Up New Doors For His Future
“Gary pointed at a painting on the wall of my office and said, ‘I want him.’ It was a picture of Very Cool.”
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Who’s your biggest fan that has supported you over the years in pursuit of your equestrian dreams? What do they tell you before you enter the ring that boosts your self-esteem and reminds you to have confidence in your abilities?
Continue reading …ApHC Hall of Fame, New Executive Committee Announced
February 3, 2017 Comments Off on ApHC Hall of Fame, New Executive Committee Announced
ApHC ANNOUNCES 2016 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES MOSCOW, Idaho— The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is pleased to announce the 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees. This prestigious honor is determined automatically by production/performance records or through a vote by the ApHC Board of Directors on nominated horses and people. Please join the ApHC in congratulating the […]
Continue reading …Solid Gold Futurity Announces Pleasure Series
February 2, 2017 Comments Off on Solid Gold Futurity Announces Pleasure Series
Today, we’re pleased to announce the Solid Gold Performance Series. We’re offering three Western Pleasure classes and two Hunter Under Saddle classes, both Open and Non Pro. Performance classes will be in a nomination format with nominations now being accepted. The goal is to stimulate interest in our industry and promote maiden horses.
Continue reading …Pattern Book Now Available For Fox Lea Farm Love Circuit
February 2, 2017 Comments Off on Pattern Book Now Available For Fox Lea Farm Love Circuit
The pattern book for the 2017 Fox Lea Farm Love Circuit is now available on MarkHarrellHorseShows.com. The event will take place February 10-12 in Venice, Florida. Judges will be Kelly Chapman, Brent Maxwell, Tim Finkenbinder, and David Connors. Click here to view a showbill. Click here to view the pattern book. Click here to view the […]
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