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AQHA Approves New Welfare-Related Recommendations Regarding Tack and Equipment, Fines and Penalties, Judges and Stewards

October 7, 2013 Comments Off

Commission members discussed a concern expressed by many exhibitors that AQHA judges are placing horses that aren’t being shown according to AQHA rules. The commission’s recommendation is to let the AQHA Judges Committee address the concern during the AQHA judges workshops that are coming up at the end of 2013 and in early 2014.

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October 4, 2013 Comments Off

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Military Heroes Help Raise Thousands For Retired Army Horses

October 4, 2013 Comments Off

The Horse Trust press release The Chelsea Pensioners and Defence Animal Centre have helped raised thousands to support retired army horses at The Horse Trust’s recent Horses, Hounds and Heroes Family Fun Day. The MoD’s Defence Animal Centre (DAC), the Regimental home of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC) supported the event, wowing the crowds […]

Singer Lyle Lovett Among Champions Crowned in First Annual Heritage Futurity

October 4, 2013 Comments Off

Pro Management Inc. press release On Thursday, October 3rd, the first day of competition at the Heritage Futurity Show, the action was taking place in both the Coliseum and the Tellepsen Arena at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center. The first days championships went to an exemplary group of competitors! GREEN RIDER 1 & 2 There’s […]

No. 8 TCU Horned Frogs Open Against No. 7 Baylor This Weekend

October 4, 2013 Comments Off

TCU Press release SPRINGTOWN, Texas – The TCU equestrian program is set to open both its regular season and conference play Saturday, Oct. 5 against No. 7 Baylor at Turning Point Ranch. Start time is set for 11 a.m. CT from Springtown. “We are excited to open the season against Baylor on Saturday,” said director […]

Diagnosing Colic

October 4, 2013 Comments Off

One of the techniques used by veterinarians for colic diagnosis is palpation per rectum: reaching into the rectum with a well-lubricated plastic glove/sleeve, to try to feel adjacent portions of the digestive tract and other organs—to determine what’s going in inside the animal.

Authorities Seize More Than 2,900 Pounds of Marijuana in AZ. Horse Trailer, Along With Horse

October 3, 2013 Comments Off

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement press release- NOGALES, Ariz. – Authorities with the Santa Cruz County High Intensity Drug Trafficking (HIDTA) Investigative Task Force interdicted a large drug smuggling attempt Thursday, seizing more than 2,900 pounds of marijuana from a horse trailer on Highway 82 near Nogales. During the course of a drug smuggling investigation, […]

Throwback Thursday: Outrageous Outfits From the Past

October 3, 2013 Comments Off

By: Brittany Bevis For this edition of Throwback Thursday we dove deep into our photo archives to uncover some truly outrageous show outfits from years gone by. Some of the most extraordinary ensembles were reserved for horse show royalty like Miss Appaloosa America, the National Appaloosa Queen, Miss Rodeo America, and the Quarter Horse Congress […]

Wild Horse Advocates Believe Govt. Shutdown is Already Affecting Horses Held in BLM Facility

October 3, 2013 Comments Off

Press release by: Jetara Séhart, of NATIVE WILD HORSE PROTECTION Only the second day of government shut down and already captive wild horses, at the Bureau of Land Management’s Palomino Valley Center, in Nevada are suffering due to inadequate drinking water access. Regarding the shut down, The Bureau of Land Management stated “that it will […]

Tips For Natural Disaster Planning For Horse Owners

October 3, 2013 Comments Off

Homes For Horses Coalition press release Natural disasters can strike anywhere at any time, and pet owners have the added responsibility of including their animals in their emergency plans. When your pet is a horse, planning requires even more consideration, so The Homes for Horses Coalition is offering horse owners tips for protecting their equine […]