EC World Show Photo of the Day: Hey…Where’s My Tractor?
November 19, 2013 Comments Off on EC World Show Photo of the Day: Hey…Where’s My Tractor?
EC Photo of the Day: This little cowboy’s toy tractor met an untimely fate when it fell over the rail during performance halter classes yesterday. Thankfully, Ross Roark came to the rescue and recovered the toy from the arena before accepting his World Championship title with Intersection in Performance Halter Stallions. If you haven’t had […]
Continue reading …Past AQHA Executive to Lead NRHA, Gary Carpenter
November 19, 2013 Comments Off on Past AQHA Executive to Lead NRHA, Gary Carpenter
He served as the executive director of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) for 10 years and in executive positions with The Jockey Club and American Quarter Horse Association.
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Excerpt and link courtesy of theHorse More than 60 horses allegedly owned by a woman already facing multiple animal cruelty charges are receiving rehabilitative care after being seized from a Spokane County, Wash., farm last week. Nancy Hill, director of the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS), said that on Nov. 14 agency personnel […]
Continue reading …Paint Ropers Cash In at USTRC/APHA Cowtown ShootOut
November 19, 2013 Comments Off on Paint Ropers Cash In at USTRC/APHA Cowtown ShootOut
Offered in addition to regular USTRC payouts and prizes, nearly 50 ropers riding registered American Paint Horses signed up to try their hands at APHA bonuses awarded in two categories.
Continue reading …Ross Roark Leads Intersection to Win in Performance Halter Stallions
November 18, 2013 Comments Off on Ross Roark Leads Intersection to Win in Performance Halter Stallions
7-year-old “Scooter,” a stallion by Mr. Elusive and out of A Honey Ofa Page, competes in six different events: heading, heeling, ranch horse pleasure, barrels, poles, and halter.
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Thanks to Makena Lawrence for sending us this photo from their most recent IHSA show at The University of Findlay. If you have a photo taken with the magazine, or while wearing your Chronicle gear, send it to b.bevis@equinechronicle.com and you might see it featured on our website or Facebook page!
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Splints are unsightly and some people have them removed. Dr. Gary Baxter, Hospital Director at University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, says splints are seen most often in younger horses when they start training. Stress may disrupt the interosseous ligament before it stabilizes.
Continue reading …Breeding Soundness Evaluation for Stallions
November 16, 2013 Comments Off on Breeding Soundness Evaluation for Stallions
There are several steps involved in evaluating semen. “First we need to collect the horse to clean out his epididymal reserves. The testicles continually produce sperm cells and they are stored in the epididymis until ejaculated. If the sperm cells have been in storage awhile, they deteriorate and are not as viable as younger cells.
Continue reading …A Bittersweet Win Tonight in APHA Junior Western Pleasure, In Memory of Beth Beuchler
November 16, 2013 Comments Off on A Bittersweet Win Tonight in APHA Junior Western Pleasure, In Memory of Beth Beuchler
“She left A Scenic Cheerleader to Laura in her will, and we decided to leave it in Beth’s name until after the World Show. This was supposed to be her last little hurrah, but she couldn’t quite make it that far…”
Continue reading …Meghan O’Malley and A Chanceof Blueskies Win Third Am. Over Fence World Title and Clinch Farnam All-Around Amateur Award
November 15, 2013 Comments Off on Meghan O’Malley and A Chanceof Blueskies Win Third Am. Over Fence World Title and Clinch Farnam All-Around Amateur Award
UPDATE: Meghan O’Malley did in fact clinch the Farnam All-Around Award here at the 2013 AQHA World Show. Congratulations!
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