Experts Predict Long Term Effects of UK Flooding Could Be Devastating to Horse Owners
February 24, 2014 Comments Off on Experts Predict Long Term Effects of UK Flooding Could Be Devastating to Horse Owners
Experts are predicting that it could take up to six weeks for flooding to subside after the rain has finally stopped. Owners in the Thames Valley and other affected areas should be prepared for an unprecedented lack of grazing for their horses for at least six months following the end of the stormy weather.
Continue reading …Task Forces Present Reports at APHA Convention
February 24, 2014 Comments Off on Task Forces Present Reports at APHA Convention
Two APHA task forces—appointed at the 2013 APHA Workshop to study several issues of association importance—presented their reports to members at the 2014 APHA Convention February 23 in Irving, Texas.
Continue reading …APHA Members Honor Past Presidents
February 24, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Members Honor Past Presidents
Nearly 100 APHA members gathered early on February 23 to honor the association’s former leaders at the 2013 APHA Convention’s Past Presidents Breakfast. Among those past presidents in attendance included John Hertner (1996); Scot Jackson (2012); Diane Paris (1998); Paul Reinbolt (2005); Carl Thurow (2008); Travis Titlow (2011); and Linda Vance (2010).
Continue reading …Collegiate Equestrian Team Update: No. 8 TCU Stuns No. 4 Oklahoma State
February 24, 2014 Comments Off on Collegiate Equestrian Team Update: No. 8 TCU Stuns No. 4 Oklahoma State
In a meet that came down to the final event of the day, the Horned Frogs rose to the challenge to stay in contention for a Big 12 Championship and move to 5-1 at home. Needing three points in Horsemanship to claim the win, the Frogs’ headed into the discipline with an 8-7 lead and then watched as sophomore Colby Plott downed two-time All-America honoree Katy Krshka, 75.5-75, to secure Saturday’s home finale.
Continue reading …EC Funny Friday: The Ultimate Horse Show Dog is…
February 21, 2014 Comments Off on EC Funny Friday: The Ultimate Horse Show Dog is…
For this week’s EC Funny Friday, we decided to go in a bit of a different direction than usual. This is what we’ve come up with… Enjoy! Click here to watch our Facebook video. A special thanks to Teresa Sullivan and 7-month-old Sampson for their help. We’d love to see what your ultimate horse show […]
Continue reading …New Lawsuit Centers on Mini Horse and Disabled Child in Ohio
February 21, 2014 Comments Off on New Lawsuit Centers on Mini Horse and Disabled Child in Ohio
Link and excerpt courtesy of theHorse A Miniature Horse used as a service animal is at the center of a lawsuit involving the city of Blue Ash, Ohio; a disabled child; and a fair housing organization. Elizabeth Brown, executive director of Cincinnati, Ohio-based Housing Opportunities Made Equal, said the agency, along with Ingrid Anderson, filed […]
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Today’s EC Foal Photos of the Day come from Christine Parr and Katie Beaumont. Christine Parr sent in this adorable photo of her 2014 sorrel overo colt by Only Krymsun and out of Margarita N Scotch. He was born February 19th at 9:30 p.m. The second two foals belong to proud owner, Katie Beaumont. The […]
Continue reading …Remembering Quarter Horse Icon, Mary Anne Parris
February 21, 2014 Comments Off on Remembering Quarter Horse Icon, Mary Anne Parris
Good friend Roger Gollehon remembers Parris as a pioneer in the halter horse industry who became one of the first women to successfully compete with top halter horses.
Continue reading …In Memory of AQHA World Champion Stallion Indian Artifacts
February 21, 2014 Comments Off on In Memory of AQHA World Champion Stallion Indian Artifacts
“When I think of our journey together, I can hardly believe all that Indian Artifacts has accomplished since I found him as a yearling. In a blink of the eye, 19 years have passed since I purchased him from Scott Myers.”
Continue reading …Legendary Equine Surgeon, Dr. Charles W. Raker, Has Passed
February 20, 2014 Comments Off on Legendary Equine Surgeon, Dr. Charles W. Raker, Has Passed
His contributions to equine veterinary medicine were legion; he was a pioneer, an innovator, and an incomparable leader, having trained many of today’s equine surgeons.
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