Members of Equine Community Gather to Pay Respects to Late Horsewoman Suzetta Busby
December 8, 2014 Comments Off on Members of Equine Community Gather to Pay Respects to Late Horsewoman Suzetta Busby
Many former students, fellow horse trainers, and respected horsemen and women shared stories of their encounters with Suzetta at the home of her sister, Sharlene Wirsig. The celebration of her life brought both tears and laughter as we all remembered Suzetta and how she affected our lives.
Continue reading …EC Holiday “Horse” Photo of the Day: Meet Ryan and Kit Kat
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on EC Holiday “Horse” Photo of the Day: Meet Ryan and Kit Kat
“Come Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. On Comet and Cupid and Donder and Blitzen. But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all…” Nope, it’s not a reindeer; it’s Kit Kat!
Continue reading …Flow Chart For Diagnosing EPM in Horses
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on Flow Chart For Diagnosing EPM in Horses
“What we discovered was that many veterinarians wanted assistance in properly diagnosing the disease, as it can be masked as many other possible conditions.”
Continue reading …UEC November Riders of the Month Are Dixon, Roberts, de Toledo, and Foley
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on UEC November Riders of the Month Are Dixon, Roberts, de Toledo, and Foley
Horsemanship Rider of the Month: Taylor Dixon, Fresno State
· Charted a 2-0 record in Horsemanship in the month of November, earning wins against opponents from nationally ranked Kansas State and Auburn.
· Earned a personal-best score of 75 against her opponent from Kansas State and garnered her first career MVP honor.
· Scored a 74 against Auburn to help her team defeat the Tigers, 9-8.
· Helped her Fresno State squad go 2-1 in the month of November with wins against a pair of top-six ranked foes.
NRHA Open World Championship Shootout Winners: Fappani, Schmersal, and Vanlandingham
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on NRHA Open World Championship Shootout Winners: Fappani, Schmersal, and Vanlandingham
The Shootout ended with a top score of 223 turned in by Lil Joe Cash (Nu Chex To Cash x RS Lilly Starlight) and NRHA Three Million Dollar Rider Andrea Fappani for owner Lil Joe Cash, Inc. To date, the 2008 stallion has earned $246,800 in NRHA competition including the 2011 NRHA Open Futurity Championship. The Shootout paycheck added another $21,300 to his earnings. This is the fourth Shootout title for Fappani.
Continue reading …Looking For a Unique Christmas Present?
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on Looking For a Unique Christmas Present?
Bricks purchased will be located along the front steps of APHA’s international headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. Your choice of a 4-inch by 8-inch brick or 8-inch by 8-inch brick will be showcased in a premier spot. Each 4-inch by 8-inch brick is only $250, and each 8-inch by 8-inch brick is $475.
Continue reading …NCEA Head Coaches Return From 2-Day Strategy Session About Preserving Collegiate Equestrian NCAA Status
December 4, 2014 Comments Off on NCEA Head Coaches Return From 2-Day Strategy Session About Preserving Collegiate Equestrian NCAA Status
“Equestrian is changing and we have the opportunity to become mainstream,” NCEA President Meghan Cunningham said. “From its long history as an Olympic sport to tremendous growth seen in our youth numbers to recent coverage on ESPN, the sport is growing. We leave Dallas knowledgeable of the challenges ahead but also focused and driven for success.”
Continue reading …Make Final Stall Reservations for Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show NOW!
December 4, 2014 Comments Off on Make Final Stall Reservations for Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show NOW!
Make Final Stall Reservations for Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show NOW!
Continue reading …NEW Withdrawal Period for Intra-articular Injections and Shock Wave Therapy in Competition Horses
December 4, 2014 Comments Off on NEW Withdrawal Period for Intra-articular Injections and Shock Wave Therapy in Competition Horses
If you’re one of those competitors who’s made a trip to the show vet the day or two before a big class to have your horse’s hocks, knee, fetlock, pastern, navicular, or coffin joints injected, those days are long gone. At least, four days gone to be specific.
Continue reading …Meet APHA Executive Committe Candidates- Kevin Smith and Casey West
December 4, 2014 Comments Off on Meet APHA Executive Committe Candidates- Kevin Smith and Casey West
Kevin Smith of Magnolia, Texas, and Casey West of Abilene, Kansas, are both longtime APHA members who have ridden, shown and trained Paints over the years.
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