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Scientists Confident They Have Identified Vaccine for One of Deadliest Equine Viruses

July 29, 2016 Comments Off

African horse sickness (AHS), is caused by a virus transmitted by Culicoides biting midges. It is one of the deadliest viruses to affect horses; causing up to 90% mortality in susceptible animal populations and huge economic losses for the equine industry, as well as for owners of working horses. It is prevalent (or endemic) in central and sub-Saharan Africa, but major outbreaks have also been reported in the Middle East, India, Pakistan, Spain, Portugal and Morocco.

Golden Jubilee Pinto Show Will Host 4 Days of Classes, 30+ High Point Awards, Mix and Mingle Social Event, and More

July 29, 2016 Comments Off

The Minnesota Pinto Horse Association and Iowa Pinto Horse Club are excited to present the Golden Jubilee that will take place August 25-28 at the Minnesota Equestrian Center in Winona, MN. The show will host four full days of classes including NSBA events and 30+ High Point and Reserve High Point awards will be given.

Meeting Your Horse’s Increased Summer Hydration Needs

July 29, 2016 Comments Off

Horses can lose water volume up to 4 gallons per hour, and as much as 4 ounces of salt per hour. The Sodium in salt, which is Sodium Chloride, is absolutely essential for the horse’s body to retain normal, healthy levels of water. Regardless of how much water the horse drinks, it will not be able to retain a normal amount of water in the body without adequate Sodium, or salt.

SmartPak Introduces New Line of Wellfleet Comfort Contour Tack

July 29, 2016 Comments Off

SmartPak is excited to introduce the new line of Wellfleet Tack featuring Comfort Contour Technology – a collection of bridles, girths, and accessories which are exclusive to the Wellfleet Bridlework line by SmartPak.

Around the Rings- Minnesota Pinto Carnival of Color- Verndale, MN.

July 28, 2016 Comments Off

Thanks to Kathleen Riley Photography for sharing some great photos from the Minnesota Pinto Carnival of Color show that took place July 15-17 at R&J Arena in Verndale, MN. We’d love to see photos from a show in your area. Send an email to B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com to find out how.

Reining Clinic with Casey Deary, Tim McQuay, and Jason Vanlandingham to Benefit Rein In Cancer Charity and Reining Horse Foundation

July 28, 2016 Comments Off

Set for Thursday, October 20th, the day-long event will provide an educational venue in the form of three clinic sessions. All three clinicians are donating their time for the cause. Clinic cost is $200 per horse and rider combination or $25 per non-riding auditor with all tuition proceeds going to the two charities. Space will be limited in each group, so sign up early to secure a space!

AQHA Executive VP Shares Insight into Executive Committee Meetings

July 28, 2016 Comments Off

From a business standpoint, several topics were discussed this week. Below is an overview:

AQHA business and services and improve customer service in the future.
Evaluating the dynamic growth of various parts of the equine industry focusing on speed events.
Developed a crisis communications team for AQHA to be prepared for any situation to protect our members and horses.
Working with the United States Equestrian Federation and the American Association of Equine Practitioners to develop recommendations for an onsite biosecurity plan at major events.
Reviewed recent changes within the AQHA publications department. A new sales team has been fully formed and strategy for developing revived circulation using the new Ranch Horse Journal and Performance Horse Journal is underway.
Reviewed Awards Recognition Concepts, an AQHA subsidiary. We are thrilled in the addition of new clients that are generating new revenue through ARC.
Discussed ideas for how to strengthen and grow the Bank of America Challenge Championships, which are scheduled for October 29 at the Los Alamitos Race Course in Los Alamitos, California.
Approved and moving forward with affiliate workshops in 2017.
Discussed tentative education topics for the 2017 AQHA Convention, including microchipping advantages and modern technologies for horse health. Other topics are under review.
Approved edits that better explain the rules of ranch riding.

Interventional Ultrasound: Changing the Way Equine Vets Manage Patient Problems

July 27, 2016 Comments Off

“Interventional ultrasound can be used to perform minimally invasive procedures in horses from the removal of foreign bodies and fracture fragments to surgical procedures such as patellar ligament splitting,” Dr Whitcomb said.

In Memory of Uncle LC, a Lifelong Horseman

July 27, 2016 Comments Off

My uncle passed away without any warning, one day doing what he loved so much, ranching. God just took him home. I wish he could see all of us showing our horses, representing Texas and our nation at the World Show.

PCQHA Summer Celebration Circuit Brings Top Exhibitors From All Over California

July 27, 2016 Comments Off

Although the weather was warm, a record number of exhibitors enjoyed a full slate of Quarter Horse classes for Cutting, Working Cowhorse, Reining, English and Western Rail, plus Trail classes. Exhibitors vied for the coveted circuit awards, which included Custom Director’s Chairs and Silverado Silver Buckles in sponsored classes, plus many other cool prizes.