From birth to age two, a young horse can achieve 90 percent or more of its full adult size, sometimes putting on as many as three pounds per day. Feeding young horses is a balancing act, as the nutritional start a foal gets can have a profound effect on its health and soundness for the rest of its life.
Continue reading …Florida Paint Horse Club Memorial Day Mane Event- May 24-26, 2014
March 20, 2014 Comments Off on Florida Paint Horse Club Memorial Day Mane Event- May 24-26, 2014
The Florida Paint Horse Club is proud to present their Memorial Day Mane Event with a 4 judge Paint/Pinto show May 24-25 and a 2 judge Paint Amateur/Youth show May 26th at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida.
Continue reading …Ready for Show Season? Feeding for Top Performance
March 20, 2014 Comments Off on Ready for Show Season? Feeding for Top Performance
We all admire the equine athlete, the captivating blend of speed, control, grace and endurance. But the added stress of performance requires an optimal diet, with plenty of energy from carbohydrates and fats, high quality protein, adequate minerals, and vitamins.
Continue reading …Researchers Unveil New Drug Testing Method That’s 1,000 Times More Sensitive Than Current Tests
March 19, 2014 Comments Off on Researchers Unveil New Drug Testing Method That’s 1,000 Times More Sensitive Than Current Tests
Now, for the first time, researchers have unveiled a new weapon — a test for doping compounds that is a thousand times more sensitive than those used today.
Continue reading …SOQHA 3 and Over Novice Horse WP Slot Entries Announced!
March 19, 2014 Comments Off on SOQHA 3 and Over Novice Horse WP Slot Entries Announced!
WHENTHEDEALISDONE who will take home the $15,000 check in the 3 and Over Novice Horse WP Slot class at the SOQHA Madness in March? Could a CAPE CRUSADER swoop in to snag a SOFHISTIKATED KISS from someone who thinks SHES SO POSH? Or will a HOT LITTLE ROMEO wake a VERSION MARY from her BEAUTI […]
Continue reading …When Disaster Strikes, Are You and Your Horses Prepared?
March 19, 2014 Comments Off on When Disaster Strikes, Are You and Your Horses Prepared?
Is your area prone to flooding? What about tornadoes or blizzards? If the roads are closed, how do you get food to your horses?
Continue reading …The Bipolar Cortex: Concerns When Trailering Horses Through Various Climates
March 19, 2014 Comments Off on The Bipolar Cortex: Concerns When Trailering Horses Through Various Climates
“The most common mistake that people make is over-blanketing in a trailer and creating a sweaty animal, which can be harmful. Long-distance transport has been repeatedly proven to dehydrate horses, so adding to water loss by creating a sweat is dangerous.”
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Amanda Carmen Scott-Rickerson’s new filly is enjoying the first day of spring-like weather in the south. This sweet filly is by The Dance King and out of Prissnleaguer, a daughter of Sheiks Big Leaguer. To share your 2014 foal photos with us, e-mail b.bevis@equinechronicle.com or use #2014foals. Check out all of the foal photos by […]
Continue reading …Legendary Equine Affaire Coming to Ohio April 10-13
March 19, 2014 Comments Off on Legendary Equine Affaire Coming to Ohio April 10-13
Since its inception in 1994 Equine Affaire has become the nation’s “Mecca” for horse-related education, shopping, networking, entertainment, exploration, hanging out with fellow horse people, and immersion in all things equine. Equine Affaire has attracted more than 100,000 horse enthusiasts to Columbus over the four days of the event.
Continue reading …APHA Committee Appointments Announced Like Breed Integrity, Professional Horseman, Judges and More
March 19, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Committee Appointments Announced Like Breed Integrity, Professional Horseman, Judges and More
Currently, APHA has 13 standing committees—each of which is comprised of members, an Executive Committee liaison and a staff liaison. These committees are vital to provide input and suggestions about issues facing the organization and ways to help it prosper.
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