Carman, Anderson, McCarthy, and Cord Sign With Georgia Equestrian Team
December 5, 2013 Comments Off on Carman, Anderson, McCarthy, and Cord Sign With Georgia Equestrian Team
“I am just so very excited, honored, and thrilled to have Bailey, the nation’s top horsemanship recruit, join our horsemanship team,” Associate Head Coach Mary Meneely said.
Continue reading …Atypical Myopathy Kills Hundreds of European Horses
December 5, 2013 Comments Off on Atypical Myopathy Kills Hundreds of European Horses
The deadly disease, atypical myopathy, has claimed hundreds of equine lives in Europe over the past few weeks.
Continue reading …Throwback Thursday: Personalized Monograms
December 5, 2013 Comments Off on Throwback Thursday: Personalized Monograms
“GDD are my initials. Some judges used to think it was a reference to God and that it spelled GOD. My aunt made those for me. Back then, people had their names on their belts, buckles, and chaps.
Continue reading …Could Antibiotic Resistance be a Threat For Our Pets?
December 5, 2013 Comments Off on Could Antibiotic Resistance be a Threat For Our Pets?
Spokesperson for the AVA, Dr David Neck, said that pet owners need to make sure they are responsible when their pet is sick and prescribed antibiotics.
Continue reading …Lynn Palm and Larks Home Run Earn Multiple WDAA World Championships
December 5, 2013 Comments Off on Lynn Palm and Larks Home Run Earn Multiple WDAA World Championships
2013 marked the first year that the Western Dressage Association of America hosted a World Championship Show. Two days of competition in Tulsa, OK on November 2-3 welcomed horses and riders from 10 states and 2 Canadian provinces. More than 12 breeds were represented in four different levels of tests for youth, amateur and open riders.
Continue reading …Building Blocks of More Than Just a Model Stable Contest Winner
December 4, 2013 Comments Off on Building Blocks of More Than Just a Model Stable Contest Winner
One of my fondest memories was the first time I washed her barn jacket. She put it on, sniffed it, and gave me heck because I washed it and it didn’t smell like barn anymore. I knew she was hooked.
Continue reading …Upcoming Arkansas Quarter Horse Show Cancelled Due to Severe Winter Weather
December 4, 2013 Comments Off on Upcoming Arkansas Quarter Horse Show Cancelled Due to Severe Winter WeatherThe Arkansas Quarter Horse Association would like to relay the news that the upcoming December 6-8 show in Texarkana has been cancelled due to the severe winter weather forecast. Please be safe in your travels.
Continue reading …Limiting Roughage Access May Limit Fertility
December 4, 2013 Comments Off on Limiting Roughage Access May Limit Fertility
Ensuring that mares have access to roughage throughout the day and night has beneficial effects on reproductive efficacy according to a recent report.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Get Frosted!
December 4, 2013 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Get Frosted!
“He’s so excited that snow is finally hitting MN. He LOVES to play in the white stuff, so his name is very fitting!” Henry says.
Continue reading …Mandy McCutcheon and Ms Whiz Dunit Win NRHA Futurity Non Pro Go-round
December 4, 2013 Comments Off on Mandy McCutcheon and Ms Whiz Dunit Win NRHA Futurity Non Pro Go-round
Mandy McCutcheon (Aubrey, Texas) and her Ms Whiz Dunit (Topsail Whiz x A Bueno Poco Dunit) jumped to the top of the level 4 non pro standings with a score of 219. Mandy and the mare won the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity Non Pro in October to bring her freshman earnings to more than $7,700.
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