Feel Good Friday- Horse Visits Former Owner in the Hospital
September 12, 2014 Comments Off on Feel Good Friday- Horse Visits Former Owner in the Hospital
For this week’s Feel Good Friday we wanted to share a story we ran across about a gentleman suffering from cancer who received a very special visitor at the hospital last week. An Ontario man, Jim Campbell, was treated to a visit from one of his former horses, a Quarter Horse stallion named Commander Redford.
Continue reading …UPDATE: Champion of Champions Named at Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship
September 12, 2014 Comments Off on UPDATE: Champion of Champions Named at Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship
Congratulations to the big winners of the Champion of Champions classes! Open Champion of Champions- Made of Dreams/Tom Robertson for Steven Jensen and Amateur Champion of Champions- Alluring Intention/Sarah Headley
Continue reading …New SmartMetabo-Lean™ Pellets, Because It’s Hard to Fit a Horse on Your Treadmill
September 12, 2014 Comments Off on New SmartMetabo-Lean™ Pellets, Because It’s Hard to Fit a Horse on Your Treadmill
Did you know a recent study indicated that over 50% of all horses and ponies are overweight? Because it’s hard to fit a horse on your treadmill, the helpful folks at SmartPak have something that will help your equine trim those excess pounds.
Continue reading …Custom Videos Will be Available of Rail Classes at 2014 QH Congress
September 12, 2014 Comments Off on Custom Videos Will be Available of Rail Classes at 2014 QH Congress
This type of custom video involves having the camera follow you during the entire cut of your class. A custom video costs $70 for the first cut and $30 for additional custom filming of your horse in the finals or semi-finals.
Continue reading …3 Horses Confirmed With EHV-1 in Wisconsin, One Euthanized
September 12, 2014 Comments Off on 3 Horses Confirmed With EHV-1 in Wisconsin, One Euthanized
The first horse became ill in late August, showing neurologic signs and was humanely euthanized. The other two became ill over Labor Day weekend and are still being treated by a veterinarian.
Continue reading …Online Entry Will Help You Meet APHA World Show Sept. 15th Pre-Entry Deadline
September 12, 2014 Comments Off on Online Entry Will Help You Meet APHA World Show Sept. 15th Pre-Entry Deadline
The pre-entry deadline for the 2014 APHA World Championship Show is Monday, September 15. RV and stall reservations are due at the same time; beginning September 16 reservations will include a late fee. In a time crunch this weekend? Cut time and paperwork out of your entry process with the new online entry system, available at oawcs.apha.com.
Continue reading …Remembering 9/11, 13 Years Later
September 11, 2014 Comments Off on Remembering 9/11, 13 Years Later
Today, on the 13-year anniversary of the attacks on 9/11, let us pause to remember those who were lost, honor those who valiantly gave their lives so others could live, and be grateful that we live in a country that values freedom and democracy. We Will Never Forget God Bless
Continue reading …Getting the Most From Your Equine Mortality Insurance- Part 1
September 11, 2014 Comments Off on Getting the Most From Your Equine Mortality Insurance- Part 1
No one wants to suffer from an unexpected bill – especially one that results from damages caused by your horse. When you consider equine mortality coverage, major medical and loss of use endorsements, also be sure to discuss personal horse owner liability coverage.
Continue reading …Interesting Study Shows Equine Vets Have Highest Injury Risk of All Civilian Professions in UK
September 11, 2014 Comments Off on Interesting Study Shows Equine Vets Have Highest Injury Risk of All Civilian Professions in UK
Most were described as bruising, fracture and laceration, with the most common site of injury being the leg (29%), followed by the head (23%). The main cause of injury was a kick with a hind limb (49%), followed by strike with a fore limb (11%), followed by crush injury (5%).
Continue reading …Jeffrey Steele Concert at 2014 APHA World Show Will Benefit AjPHA Presidential Service Project
September 11, 2014 Comments Off on Jeffrey Steele Concert at 2014 APHA World Show Will Benefit AjPHA Presidential Service Project
Jeffrey is a Nashville-based country music singer and songwriter. He has multiple songwriter of the year titles to his name, and he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame in 2013. Some of his best-known songs include “Brand New Girlfriend,” “My Wish” and “What Hurts the Most,” to name just a few. He’s worked with singers such as Montgomery Gentry, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts and many more.
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