Graphic New TV Ad Calling For End of Horse Soring
April 7, 2014 Comments Off on Graphic New TV Ad Calling For End of Horse Soring
In an ongoing effort to urge Congress to pass legislation to protect Tennessee walking horses, The Humane Society of the United States has launched a new television advertisement calling out Sen. Lamar Alexander and Rep. Marsha Blackburn for introducing legislation that would allow the intentional soring of horses in the Big Lick segment of the Tennessee walking horse industry to continue.
Continue reading …Three-Time Repeat Champion Crowned in 2014 NRHA European Futurity
April 7, 2014 Comments Off on Three-Time Repeat Champion Crowned in 2014 NRHA European Futurity
“Winning this title three years in a row is incredible, and I still can’t believe it, even thought I knew I had a really good horse and that it could be done.”
Continue reading …It’s Not Just Sugar That Raises Insulin – Poor Quality Protein Can, Too
April 7, 2014 Comments Off on It’s Not Just Sugar That Raises Insulin – Poor Quality Protein Can, Too
Elevated glucose leads to insulin secretion, which can be problematic for the insulin resistant or cushingoid horse.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Look at Those Legs!
April 4, 2014 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Look at Those Legs!
Today’s featured foal photo comes from our popular Facebook hashtag #2014foals. This precious, three-day-old filly named, “The Snooze Button,” is by Too Sleepy To Zip. She is proudly owned by Amy Brosch. Share your 2014 foal photos with us by posting the photo on Facebook using #2014foals or e-mail b.bevis@equinechronicle.com. Click here to view all […]
Continue reading …New EHV-1 Cases Confirmed in Minnesota
April 4, 2014 Comments Off on New EHV-1 Cases Confirmed in Minnesota
In an April 3 statement, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health said a total of “seven Minnesota horses with neurologic signs have tested positive for EHV-1 infection (non-neuropathogenic strain).”
Continue reading …Protect Your Horses: Latest EHV-1 Outbreak
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In addition to vaccinating your horse, feeding ProtEQtor may help boost your horse’s immune system to help lock out viruses spread by horse-to-horse contact.
Continue reading …Healthy Horse Show Living: Loving the Lunch Break
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“We’re not just talking about using that hour to tack up and ride your horse. It’s also important to take a hint from the show schedule and actually break to eat lunch.”
Continue reading …Study Reveals Hind Limb Lameness is Biggest Cause of Saddle Slip in Horses
April 4, 2014 Comments Off on Study Reveals Hind Limb Lameness is Biggest Cause of Saddle Slip in Horses
Saddle slip is usually blamed on poor saddle fit, a crooked rider, or asymmetry in the shape of the horse’s back.
Continue reading …2014 Around the Ring Photos and Results From Martinganza
April 4, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Around the Ring Photos and Results From Martinganza
4/8 UPDATE: Click here to view complete results from the show. Gordon Downey is onsite at the 2014 Martinganza Quarter Horse Show and Futurity and is busily sending his around the ring photos. Following the first day of competition, Martinganza representative, Susan Daniels, had this to say about the incredible increase in turnout for the […]
Continue reading …Happy 22nd Birthday Blazing Hot! Special Birthday Breeding Fee During April
April 4, 2014 Comments Off on Happy 22nd Birthday Blazing Hot! Special Birthday Breeding Fee During April
In honor of this special occasion, Schroeder Ranch is offering a special birthday breeding fee of $2,200 if booked during the month of April.
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