Study: Intestinal Microbiome of Foals May Predict Future Racing Success
January 11, 2025 Comments Off on Study: Intestinal Microbiome of Foals May Predict Future Racing Success
From Kentucky Equine Research: The intestinal microbiome has drawn a great deal of attention over the past decade. Scientists have learned how powerful this collection of bacteria, fungi, and protozoa is and the far-reaching effects the microbiome has on a horse’s health. One of the latest studies examining the intestinal microbiome found that microbiome diversity early in a […]
Continue reading …American Horse Council Formally Requests USDA Delay New HPA Regulations
January 10, 2025 Comments Off on American Horse Council Formally Requests USDA Delay New HPA Regulations
From AHC: Washington, D.C. – Julie Broadway, President of the American Horse Council, released the following statement on the pending implementation of the revised Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulation: “The American Horse Council (AHC) has formally requested that the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) delay the implementation of […]
Continue reading …NSBA Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
January 10, 2025 Comments Off on NSBA Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association has announced the 2025 inductees into its prestigious Hall Of Fame. The newest inductees include Kamanyawannadance in the Show Horse category; Goodbars Glamourgirl in the Breeding Horse – Mare category; Allocate Your Assets in the Breeding Horse – Stallion category; and Chris Cecil Darnell in the Individual category. […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Our Best Friends
January 10, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Our Best Friends
“When I look into the eyes of an animal, I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul.” ― Anthony Douglas Williams. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Important Schedule Change – 2025 NCHA NRR Cat King Cole Super Stakes and National Circuit Championship
January 10, 2025 Comments Off on Important Schedule Change – 2025 NCHA NRR Cat King Cole Super Stakes and National Circuit Championship
From NCHA: January 7, 2025 FORT WORTH, TX – It is with great excitement that the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is announcing the renovation of the Will Rogers Memorial Complex. This innovative reconstruction of the facilities promises an improved experience for competitors and viewers alike for future shows. Renovations are expected to be completed […]
Continue reading …Horse Hoof Care During Wintertime
January 10, 2025 Comments Off on Horse Hoof Care During Wintertime
By David Lindsay, Michigan State University Extension – December 12, 2024 As we welcome the colder weather, it is important to remember that our horses’ health and care still come first. The cold can present challenges, so Michigan State University Extension reminds horse owners to stay diligent with care over the winter. Hoof care must be kept on schedule throughout […]
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When Super Select Competitor Rodger Call was interviewed on camera by The Equine Chronicle after winning the L3 Select Pleasure Driving at the 2024 AQHA World Championship Show with Unforgettable to Me, he said modestly, “We had one of our very good drives today.” This humble competitor put in a stellar performance and when asked what he likes about Pleasure Driving, he joked, “After I turned 82, my daughter said, ‘No more jumping for you, but you can at least do the pleasure driving,’ so that’s what I’m doing!”
Continue reading …More Around the Rings – 2025 Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit
January 9, 2025 Comments Off on More Around the Rings – 2025 Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit
The 2025 Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit & NSBA Fun in the Sun Extravaganza is underway January 6-11, 2025, in Venice, Florida, with over $50,000 in cash and prizes for AQHA and NSBA exhibitors. The show also offers free youth entries, a plus for those new AQHA approved small fry classes! The G-Man is on […]
Continue reading …APHA Celebrates 2025 Judge Tenure Awards
January 9, 2025 Comments Off on APHA Celebrates 2025 Judge Tenure Awards
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: The 2025 Judge Tenure Awards honor 26 judges in celebration of their lasting contributions to APHA and their decades of duty. The award, symbolized by a tenure ring or pendant, represents the countless hours judges spend in the arena, the champions they crown and the support they provide exhibitors at […]
Continue reading …Green Alternatives in Equine Reproduction
January 9, 2025 Comments Off on Green Alternatives in Equine Reproduction
From Mark Andrews of Equine Science Update: The overreliance on plastic materials in all areas of modern life, including veterinary practice, poses a significant environmental challenge due to the pollution it generates. Artificial insemination, a common technique in equine breeding programs, is a good example of the widespread nature of plastics in veterinary work. The […]
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