24 APHA Judges Earn Awards For Tenure
February 8, 2021 Comments Off on 24 APHA Judges Earn Awards For Tenure
Julie Rux, an APHA-carded judge of ten years, was just one of the judges to earn their tenure ring. “I was super excited to receive the ten-year ring!” she said. “Looking back, when I decided I wanted to become an official APHA judge, it was a big commitment. I started with the apprentice program and loved learning alongside some of the best judges in our industry. The APHA judge ten-year ring has lots of great memories, and many more to come!”
Continue reading …5 Safety Precautions For Mare and Foal
February 8, 2021 Comments Off on 5 Safety Precautions For Mare and Foal
The last few months leading up to foaling can be an intense time for your mare, as she moves into a breeding stall, adapts to increased feed requirements and deals with the stress associated with rapidly changing hormones. Now, more than ever, your mare is at a higher risk for health challenges like colic and ulcers.
Continue reading …Virtual Health Webinar Tonight- Equine Behavior and Training
February 8, 2021 Comments Off on Virtual Health Webinar Tonight- Equine Behavior and Training
Each virtual webinar features two speakers that have been designated the “Best of the Best” over the years for their face-to-face presentations, and/or will cover topics most requested in previous post-program evaluations. Each evening will focus on one topic area and will end with an “Ask the Expert Live” panel hosted by Dr. Carey Williams, Associate Director of Outreach for the Rutgers Equine Science Center, as well as the evening’s speakers. Attendees will have time to ask questions about the presentations and are also encouraged to bring questions to the webinars based upon the subject area for that night. The schedule includes:
Continue reading …UC Davis-Led Study Investigates Distribution of Fragile Foal Syndrome Allele
February 7, 2021 Comments Off on UC Davis-Led Study Investigates Distribution of Fragile Foal Syndrome Allele
The disease is present at birth and affected foals are euthanized shortly after birth due to the poor prognosis of this untreatable condition.
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Thanks to Meagan Joy Hengst for this great shot of a few, new additions to the family. If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Even More Around the Rings- Prairie Classic
February 6, 2021 Comments Off on Even More Around the Rings- Prairie Classic
Thanks to Norfleet Marketing and Photography for even more great photos from around the rings at theNorfleet Marketing and Photography that is currently underway in Oklahoma City. If you’d like to share photos or results from a show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Parlanti International Announces Grand Opening of Storefront at World Equestrian Center – Ocala
February 6, 2021 Comments Off on Parlanti International Announces Grand Opening of Storefront at World Equestrian Center – Ocala
The new and exciting brick-and-mortar shopping experience is now open and conveniently located just steps away from Arena 3 on the show grounds. As the second storefront for Parlanti International, Parlanti Ocala has one of the largest selections of boots and accessories in The United States. Ensure the best fit for your boots by shopping in person to get measured for custom boots, find your perfect ready-to-wear size and style, or drop off your boots for repair! Open year-round, stop in the first shop by Arena 3 to browse the newest Parlanti boots and accessories.
Continue reading …Super Sires Announces Addition of Open Maturity Stakes WP at A Sudden Impulse Futurity
February 6, 2021 Comments Off on Super Sires Announces Addition of Open Maturity Stakes WP at A Sudden Impulse Futurity
Super Sires is excited to announce the addition of a $10,000 Added Open Maturity Stakes Western Pleasure class in 2021! This class will take place during the A Sudden Impulse NSBA & Futurity Show in April/May at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida.
Continue reading …Snap It Send It Named 2020 NSBA Horse of the Year
February 5, 2021 Comments Off on Snap It Send It Named 2020 NSBA Horse of the Year
The talented 2016 gray mare, known as Bailee, is by AQHA stallion, VS Code Red, and out of the two-time AQHA Superhorse, Snap Krackle Pop. She was bred by Twylla Brown and raised at Twin Acres Ranch with Blake and Kendra Weis.
Continue reading …AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
February 5, 2021 Comments Off on AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
Be sure to review the agendas for the AQHA Standing Committees and watch this quick video that explains how AQHA member-submitted ideas can turn into rule changes.
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