Ever Seen One of These? A Tornado Safe Room For Horses
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on Ever Seen One of These? A Tornado Safe Room For Horses
Located just outside of the main barn area, Hickman’s “Equine Safe Room” is rated to withstand an F5 tornado. The building was designed to hold ten horses in tie stalls in a slant-trainer load format.
Continue reading …Animal Owners in Tornado-Stricken Areas Should be on Lookout For “Hardware Disease”
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on Animal Owners in Tornado-Stricken Areas Should be on Lookout For “Hardware Disease”
“Initially, animals will arch their backs, show an anxious expression or be reluctant to move, using an uneasy, careful gait,” Troxel said. “Forced sudden movements as well as defecating, urinating, lying down, getting up, and stepping over barriers may be accompanied by groaning.”
Continue reading …New Innovative Drag-Reducing Jockey Silks Debuting in this Year’s Kentucky Derby
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on New Innovative Drag-Reducing Jockey Silks Debuting in this Year’s Kentucky Derby
The fabric is textured much like a golf ball with dimpling that moves air across it with minimal resistance. Thoroughbred race horses can reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour and Quarter Horses can reach top speeds of 55 miles per hour, so drag is as important in horse racing as it is in auto racing or cycling.
Continue reading …Northwest Emerald Masters Futurity and Show- Sept. 4-7, 2014
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on Northwest Emerald Masters Futurity and Show- Sept. 4-7, 2014
Throughout the show, exhibitors will be treated to daily exhibitor hospitality events like a Friday morning Champagne Brunch, sponsored by Denise Callahan Show Horses and Gerry Miller Performance Horses, and the Masters Wine and Cheese Party on Saturday, sponsored by Dr. Cory Seebach, Dr. Candice Hall, and Machine Made. We can’t wait!
Continue reading …Cloning of Most Famous Racehorse of All Time is Currently Underway
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on Cloning of Most Famous Racehorse of All Time is Currently Underway
“Science is progressing at an astonishing rate in equine veterinary medicine and the fact that an Eclipse clone could be born next year, albeit that the rules of racing wouldn’t allow it to compete, is almost unbelievable.”
Continue reading …$36,000 in Scholarships Will Be Awarded at 2014 AjPHA Youth World Show
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on $36,000 in Scholarships Will Be Awarded at 2014 AjPHA Youth World Show
Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the All-Around Youth winners in the following categories: Youth 13 & Under; Youth 14–18; and Novice Youth. The All-Around Youth awards are calculated based on the number of points earned by a horse-and-exhibitor combo in at least three categories of classes—if you’ve got a versatile Paint, plan to try your hand at these great incentives.
Continue reading …Horse Owners Beware of Sycamore Poisoning
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on Horse Owners Beware of Sycamore Poisoning
“The signs range from depression, muscle weakness, recumbency, choke or colic-like symptoms to dark red urine. The sooner AM is diagnosed the better the likely outcome.”
Continue reading …Saddleless, Riderless, Shirtless, and Backwards Freestyle Reining World Champion!
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on Saddleless, Riderless, Shirtless, and Backwards Freestyle Reining World Champion!
After performing the required stops, fast circles, and spins facing the correct direction, “Tonto” flipped around backwards and did the rest of his routine facing his horse’s tail!
Continue reading …New Summer Online Auctions For Prospects and Broodmares From Professional Horse Services
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on New Summer Online Auctions For Prospects and Broodmares From Professional Horse Services
Trainers, agents and owners can take advantage of the new Commission Share option. The owner will pay a slightly higher commission, which will be split between the trainer and Pro Horse Services. The owner will have the benefit of two parties working hard to sell their horse and the trainer will receive compensation, as well.
Continue reading …AQHA Seeks Your Input About Offering Level 2 Titles at World Shows
April 29, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Seeks Your Input About Offering Level 2 Titles at World Shows
Your input is requested in this survey, which relates to only one aspect of increasing participation – the appropriateness of offering a Level 2 title in each class for eligible exhibitors and horses.
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