It’s Show Time! Tips to Avoid Horse Sickness During Travel Season
July 22, 2014 Comments Off on It’s Show Time! Tips to Avoid Horse Sickness During Travel Season
Bottom line: Separate your horse from other horses, and use only your own tack, grooming, feeding and watering equipment.
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Hay needs air circulating to keep it healthy. Store it with string side on the vertical to facilitate good drainage of any moisture to the bottom bales on the stack.
Continue reading …Find Out More About the Elimination of PAC Approval For APHA Competitions
July 22, 2014 Comments Off on Find Out More About the Elimination of PAC Approval For APHA Competitions
The 2014 rule change means nearly all shows and organizations are eligible to count toward PAC credits. Without event approval, there’s no more hunting for shows that are PAC-approved—every show hosted by your favorite organization is an opportunity to double-dip your rewards.
Continue reading …7 New Classes Added to APHA World Show Schedule, Qualifying Waived
July 21, 2014 Comments Off on 7 New Classes Added to APHA World Show Schedule, Qualifying Waived
Because the decision to offer these seven classes was made so late in the World Show qualifying period, the Executive Committee agreed to waive qualifying requirements for horses entering these events. However, if exhibitors also wish to enter additional classes—beyond the seven noted above—they will be subject to the existing qualifying requirements, which includes showing at a minimum of four APHA-approved events and to at least eight judges between August 1, 2013, and July 31, 2014.
Continue reading …Harris and Pessoa Saddles to Be Awarded During Beth Buechler Ltd. Series at Paint Horse Congress
July 21, 2014 Comments Off on Harris and Pessoa Saddles to Be Awarded During Beth Buechler Ltd. Series at Paint Horse Congress
“There has been great response to the Beth Buechler Limited Series,” reported Congress Chair Casey West. “We’re looking forward to this event becoming one of the highlights of the Congress.”
Continue reading …AQHA Executive VP Don Treadway Jr. Announces Retirement
July 21, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Executive VP Don Treadway Jr. Announces Retirement
A search committee has been named and will manage the process for selection of the next executive vice president, who will be named sometime in the first quarter of 2015. Candidates interested may submit resumes and credentials to evpsearch@aqha.org.
Continue reading …Ill-Fitting Saddles Are Culprits For Horse AND Rider Back Pain, New Study Suggests
July 18, 2014 Comments Off on Ill-Fitting Saddles Are Culprits For Horse AND Rider Back Pain, New Study Suggests
Ill-fitting saddles are not only associated with back muscle asymmetry, a stilted gait, and back pain in the horse, but they are also associated with back pain in the rider. These are the key conclusions from a new study looking at saddle fit, back shape, and horse as well as rider health.
Continue reading …Severe Summer Weather is Here, USRider’s Top Tips For Traveling With Trailers
July 17, 2014 Comments Off on Severe Summer Weather is Here, USRider’s Top Tips For Traveling With Trailers
If you find yourself in a real weather emergency and need to pull off to the side of the road, ALWAYS keep your horses in the trailer. The horses will be safer there rather than being tied to the outside of your trailer.
Continue reading …EC Fan Photo of the Day: Palomino World Show Congrats
July 17, 2014 Comments Off on EC Fan Photo of the Day: Palomino World Show Congrats
A big Palomino World Show congratulations goes to Mckenzie Moler, Reserve Champion in Leadline, and Tori Summers, Reserve Champion in 4-year-old Geldings and Yearling Geldings with A Good Secret and Xxtra Inningz. To share your candid photos with us, e-mail b.bevis@equinechronicle.com and you might see them on our website or Facebook page.
Continue reading …If fed starchy cereal grains (oats, corn, barley, etc.) on an empty stomach, the horse will produce even more acid (potentially leading to ulcers) and it will leave the stomach quickly.
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