Horsemanship Program Launches “Mini Parelli” Just For Kids!
September 15, 2014 Comments Off on Horsemanship Program Launches “Mini Parelli” Just For Kids!
“We are going to set up a curriculum of activities and games, with a new horsemanship ‘theme’ released each month,” explains Maluchi-Elliott. The themes are planned around different facets of horsemanship that will engage children in the Parelli Program.
Continue reading …A Fitting Tribute With One Final Win, Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of Jerry Vawter
September 15, 2014 Comments Off on A Fitting Tribute With One Final Win, Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of Jerry Vawter
Although he was nearing the end of his life, Jerry was able to receive word that the mare he had bred and raised was named a champion.
Continue reading …Make Your Voice Heard! APHA Elections Begin Today
September 15, 2014 Comments Off on Make Your Voice Heard! APHA Elections Begin Today
Every year, about half of APHA’s Board of Directors comes up for re-election. The 2014 Director Election is for directors who will begin service in 2015. The election begins September 15 and ballots must be received by October 15.
Continue reading …Last Minute AQHA World Show Entry Options!
September 15, 2014 Comments Off on Last Minute AQHA World Show Entry Options!
Because entries for the 2014 AQHA World Championship Show need to be received by AQHA no later than Monday, September 15, AQHA wants to help you get entered today! We know life gets busy, so we’re making it easier to take the next step to becoming an AQHA World Champion.
Continue reading …Feel Good Friday- Horse Visits Former Owner in the Hospital
September 12, 2014 Comments Off on Feel Good Friday- Horse Visits Former Owner in the Hospital
For this week’s Feel Good Friday we wanted to share a story we ran across about a gentleman suffering from cancer who received a very special visitor at the hospital last week. An Ontario man, Jim Campbell, was treated to a visit from one of his former horses, a Quarter Horse stallion named Commander Redford.
Continue reading …UPDATE: Champion of Champions Named at Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship
September 12, 2014 Comments Off on UPDATE: Champion of Champions Named at Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship
Congratulations to the big winners of the Champion of Champions classes! Open Champion of Champions- Made of Dreams/Tom Robertson for Steven Jensen and Amateur Champion of Champions- Alluring Intention/Sarah Headley
Continue reading …New SmartMetabo-Lean™ Pellets, Because It’s Hard to Fit a Horse on Your Treadmill
September 12, 2014 Comments Off on New SmartMetabo-Lean™ Pellets, Because It’s Hard to Fit a Horse on Your Treadmill
Did you know a recent study indicated that over 50% of all horses and ponies are overweight? Because it’s hard to fit a horse on your treadmill, the helpful folks at SmartPak have something that will help your equine trim those excess pounds.
Continue reading …Interesting Study Shows Equine Vets Have Highest Injury Risk of All Civilian Professions in UK
September 11, 2014 Comments Off on Interesting Study Shows Equine Vets Have Highest Injury Risk of All Civilian Professions in UK
Most were described as bruising, fracture and laceration, with the most common site of injury being the leg (29%), followed by the head (23%). The main cause of injury was a kick with a hind limb (49%), followed by strike with a fore limb (11%), followed by crush injury (5%).
Continue reading …Help Horses ROAR With Animal Planet!
September 10, 2014 Comments Off on Help Horses ROAR With Animal Planet!
Animal Planet will award $10,000 to the charitable partner with the most votes in the Fan Favorite Poll. The EQUUS Foundation is one of just eight charitable partners of Animal Planet and the only horse charity! Click VOTE once a day every day starting today through October 7th!
Continue reading …Lyme Disease is Not Only a Threat to Humans but Animals as Well
September 10, 2014 Comments Off on Lyme Disease is Not Only a Threat to Humans but Animals as Well
Did you know that symptoms of infection in horses can include lameness, arthritis, fever, edema, eye inflammation, joint swelling, and encephalitis?
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