A horse has died while being hand-grazed. It’s neck broken after stepping into a lead shank chain which was not being used over the nose but doubled through the halter instead. A Facebook video shows a toddler frolicking in a paddock with a loose pony. The caption is cute, but watching the clip fills me with dread.
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Business and pleasure—for many in the horse industry the terms are synonymous. For some, it’s more one than the other. While a deep appreciation for the animal connects us all, it’s no secret that horse ownership can take on various forms. For some, showing horses is strictly a business. Some competitors, due to constraints on their location, time, or pure preference, choose to keep their horses in full-time training.
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Eye contact is an important aspect of nearly every interaction in our lives. Whether we are meeting someone new, interviewing for a job, or driving down the road, our eyes play a vital role in helping us exude confidence, make good first impressions, and navigate traffic. When showing horses, the strategic use of an exhibitor’s line of sight is vital to success. In order to investigate the role this plays in different disciplines, we interviewed top industry professionals and asked them to share their tips for success.
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Read on as a group of small breeders offers their advice to others wanting to keep things small, such as what to do, what not to do, and how to laugh when it happens.
Continue reading …Unlocking Genetic Secrets of the Dun Coat in Horses
January 8, 2016 Comments Off on Unlocking Genetic Secrets of the Dun Coat in Horses
A recent study, published in Nature Genetics, reveals a newly discovered mechanism that explains the genetic roots of the dun pattern and uncovers why the pattern does not appear in most domesticated horses.
Continue reading …A Well-Deserved Retirement: RL Cocoas Version
January 8, 2016 Comments Off on A Well-Deserved Retirement: RL Cocoas Version
During the span of a 20-year show career, a horse will undoubtedly change hands numerous times. But where should he end up, in the end? One special AQHA gelding is celebrating his retirement in 2016 in part thanks to a sweet pact made between his current and former owners.
Continue reading …Woman Allegedly Practices as Vet Without a License
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Smith allegedly deceived her clients into allowing her to medically treating their animals by telling them that she had attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and was licensed by the state of New Jersey to practice veterinary medicine there.
Continue reading …Think Like A Judge- 2 Seminars Coming to Texas and Tennessee
January 8, 2016 Comments Off on Think Like A Judge- 2 Seminars Coming to Texas and Tennessee
“Regardless of the class, after attending these seminars you will make adjustments in how you exhibit your horse and/or yourself,” Ross said. “And in today’s competitive classes, minor changes that make you think like a judge can make a significant difference in your final placing.”
Continue reading …What the Industry is Saying About…
January 8, 2016 Comments Off on What the Industry is Saying About…
The Equine Chronicle Question on everyone’s mind: “What do you think about various breed associations allowing youth and amateurs to lease a horse, rather than having to buy one to show?”
Continue reading …AQHA Young Horse Development Scholarship Winners Announced
January 7, 2016 Comments Off on AQHA Young Horse Development Scholarship Winners Announced
Earning first place, a $2,000 scholarship and a Montana Silversmiths belt buckle was Kaitlyn Glass of Energy, Texas. Glass’ project is the 2014 bay filly Big Madam Playgun by Big Playgun and out of Sarta Big Madam by Sarta Tari. She was bred by AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder Sid Miller of Stephenville, Texas.
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