The Best Mother’s Day Gift Possible: A Second Chance at Life
May 7, 2014 Comments Off on The Best Mother’s Day Gift Possible: A Second Chance at Life
Bella captivated the nation when she used her body to shield her newborn foal, Butterscotch, from the flames of a late night barn fire one-month ago today. She is now in recovery
Continue reading …Equine Vets Treat Complicated Infectious Disease Case- Equine Coronavirus
May 7, 2014 Comments Off on Equine Vets Treat Complicated Infectious Disease Case- Equine Coronavirus
Once at the VMTH, Drs. Monica Aleman, Krista Estell and Elsbeth Swain, with the Equine Medicine Service, quickly took notice of his symptoms – anorexia, lethargy, fever, diarrhea, colic. All of these are common signs of equine coronavirus (ECoV) infection, a recently discovered contagious disease that has been on the rise in adult horses.
Continue reading …PtHA Announces Superior Charter Program- Win Cash For Your Club!
May 7, 2014 Comments Off on PtHA Announces Superior Charter Program- Win Cash For Your Club!
The top three charters will receive Gist gift certificates to use for charter year-end awards. First place will receive a $2,000 certificate, second place will receive $1,000 certificate, and third will receive a $500 certificate.
Continue reading …Research Shows Combining Horses and Children with Autism May Improve Motor Performance and Behavior
May 7, 2014 Comments Off on Research Shows Combining Horses and Children with Autism May Improve Motor Performance and Behavior
Parents reported the child learned to listen better, became less stubborn or sullen, showed higher levels of confidence during participation in leisure activities, played and interacted more appropriately with peers and they gained better body awareness.
Continue reading …2014 MAQHA Corporate Challenge Update- May 22-26
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MAQHA’s Corporate Challenge – May 22-26, Saint Paul, MN features over $15,000 in prizes and awards! The Corporate Challenge was an AQHA Top Ten Circuit in 2013! With six sets of points, a Trail/Showmanship special event, and Tim Kimura Trail Clinic, we are looking forward to this year’s event!
Continue reading …AQHYA Sponsoring Interscholastic Equestrian Association Hunt Seat National Finals
May 7, 2014 Comments Off on AQHYA Sponsoring Interscholastic Equestrian Association Hunt Seat National Finals
The mission of IEA is to introduce students in private and public middle and secondary schools to equestrian sports and to promote and improve the quality of equestrian competition and instruction.
Continue reading …New Changes For Ohio Futurity Bonus Incentive Fund
May 6, 2014 Comments Off on New Changes For Ohio Futurity Bonus Incentive Fund
Beginning in 2014, the regional affiliates, Northern Ohio, Southern Ohio, and Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Associations will administer and allocate Ohio Futurity Bonus Incentive Funds at their respective futurity shows.
Continue reading …Techie Tuesday: Do-It-Yourselfer Makayla Flowers and Formally Yours Team Up With Trainers Via Skype Lessons and Video Coaching
May 6, 2014 Comments Off on Techie Tuesday: Do-It-Yourselfer Makayla Flowers and Formally Yours Team Up With Trainers Via Skype Lessons and Video Coaching
“I follow her around with the laptop so Amy can watch her and then I pass forward any verbal commands. It’s hard when we are in Ocala and the pattern coach is in Connecticut!”
Continue reading …First Study of Its Kind Shows Caring For Horses Eases Symptoms of Dementia
May 6, 2014 Comments Off on First Study of Its Kind Shows Caring For Horses Eases Symptoms of Dementia
One commented to researchers that her mother “would never remember what she did at the center during the day, but she always remembered what she did at the farm.”
Continue reading …Purina Pledges up to $150,000 in Free Feed to Help Horses
May 6, 2014 Comments Off on Purina Pledges up to $150,000 in Free Feed to Help Horses
Many equine rescue shelters struggle to give adoptable horses the resources they need to thrive, including veterinary care, shelter, training and proper nutrition. A Home for Every Horse helps these rescue shelters meet the demands of fostering and rehabilitating rescue horses by providing assistance and much-needed nutrition.
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