TCU Equestrian Defeats Delaware State, 8-2
February 10, 2014 Comments Off on TCU Equestrian Defeats Delaware State, 8-2
With their 8-2 victory Sunday, the Horned Frogs, now 5-3 on the season, dominated the Hornets to the tune of 15-3 between the two day’s of competition. The win moved the Horned Frogs to 3-1 all-time in Stock Show Duels and improved the Frogs record to 4-1 at home this season.
Continue reading …Horses Will be Used to Teach Emotional Intelligence to Nurses
February 7, 2014 Comments Off on Horses Will be Used to Teach Emotional Intelligence to Nurses
Participants will take part in exercises conducted from the ground that could include observing herd behavior, leading horses, grooming and picking their feet, and moving unrestrained horses through an obstacle course or into an enclosure without touching them.
Continue reading …Reservations Now Open For Buckeye Classic on HorseShowNerd.com, Stall Sell-Out Expected
February 7, 2014 Comments Off on Reservations Now Open For Buckeye Classic on HorseShowNerd.com, Stall Sell-Out Expected
Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association Show Committee member, Kristin Martin, says the show is expected to sell out of stalls, even though they have added more for this year. Additional camping spots have been added for 2014 and are also expected to sell out.
Continue reading …A Different Kind of “Champion” Honored, Recognizing Volunteers in the Horse Industry
February 7, 2014 Comments Off on A Different Kind of “Champion” Honored, Recognizing Volunteers in the Horse Industry
Volunteering at Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue in Millbrook, New York, saved Serena Thorne. “When I first went to Lucky Orphans, I was just coming out of Crisis intervention from a suicide attempt. When I lost my stepdad a few years back, it broke me emotionally and then I found out that my second knee surgery had failed.”
Continue reading …What You Must Know When Feeding Genetically Modified Commercial Feed to Your Horse
February 7, 2014 Comments Off on What You Must Know When Feeding Genetically Modified Commercial Feed to Your Horse
The bottom line here is that when a glyphosate contaminated plant is digested, the glyphosate in the plant is released into the horses gut and ties up (chelates) vital minerals necessary to the horse’s health.
Continue reading …Purina Connects Questions with Expertise Through Horse Owners Workshops
February 7, 2014 Comments Off on Purina Connects Questions with Expertise Through Horse Owners Workshops
Every horse owner has questions, which is why Purina is bringing expertise from its 1,200 acre nutrition research farm, the Purina Animal Nutrition Center, to their communities by partnering with local independent dealers to host in-person Horse Owners Workshops (HOW®).
Continue reading …Valentine’s Day Treats For the Paint Horse Lover in Your Life
February 7, 2014 Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Treats For the Paint Horse Lover in Your Life
Anyone can give a teddy bear for Valentine’s Day. This year, give your Paint-loving sweetie something they will really cherish.
Continue reading …Smooth Movement of Gaited Horses Caused by Genetic Mutation, Claims Study
February 6, 2014 Comments Off on Smooth Movement of Gaited Horses Caused by Genetic Mutation, Claims Study
This gene codes for a protein in a specific subset of neurons in the spinal cord that coordinates the movements of the animal’s legs. The mutated version of the gene causes a truncation of the DMRT3 protein, a genetic “mistake” that allows horses to pace and amble.
Continue reading …Fourth Generation Trick Rider, Gattlin Griffith, Stars in New Movie “Labor Day” Alongside Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin
February 6, 2014 Comments Off on Fourth Generation Trick Rider, Gattlin Griffith, Stars in New Movie “Labor Day” Alongside Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin
What do Angelina Jolie, Clint Eastwood, Vince Vaughn, Kate Winslet, Josh Brolin, and Kevin Costner have in common? They’ve all worked alongside the talented Gattlin Griffith, of course.
Continue reading …Collegiate Equestrian Stock Show Duel Will Take Place Tomorrow in Ft. Worth, TX
February 6, 2014 Comments Off on Collegiate Equestrian Stock Show Duel Will Take Place Tomorrow in Ft. Worth, TXFriday’s section between the two foes will consist of only five Western riders from each team and start at approximately 5:00 p.m. CT at John Justin Arena. On Sunday, the two teams will wrap-up competition with Hunt Seat action at 10:00 a.m. CT.
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