UEC Riders of the Week- Hopkins, Zoromski, Eier, Mcdonald
February 12, 2019 Comments Off on UEC Riders of the Week- Hopkins, Zoromski, Eier, Mcdonald
HORSEMANSHIP RIDER OF THE WEEK- Lucy Eier • UT Martin
– Went 1-1 last week for the Skyhawks in equitation over fences and helped lead UT Martin to a 10-5 win over South Dakota State on February 8.
– Earned a 73-71.5 victory over her South Dakota State opponent.
– Named Most Outstanding Performer in horsemanship in UT Martin’s win over South Dakota State.
SmartPak Announces Return of SmartCookies Flavor Contest
February 12, 2019 Comments Off on SmartPak Announces Return of SmartCookies Flavor Contest
This season’s contest will launch February 9th and you’ll have until February 14th to get your flavor idea in, so don’t wait! No idea is too crazy, so be sure to tell friends and barn mates so they can enter too. Once all of the ideas have been submitted, a team of SmartPak judges will look at all the awesome ideas submitted and pick their Top 3.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at 2019 Prairie Classic
February 11, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings at 2019 Prairie Classic
Thanks to Ally Fink for sharing some fun photos from around the rings at the recent Prairie Classic that took place February 6-10 in Oklahoma City. If you’d like to share your horse show photos, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Photos from MPtHA Year-End Banquet
February 11, 2019 Comments Off on Photos from MPtHA Year-End Banquet
Thanks to Regina Woolson for some fun photos from the year-end banquet for the Minnesota Paint Horse Association. If you’d like to share your club photos or results with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Could Blocking a Certain Enzyme Help Laminitis, and Have Applications For Human Arthritis?
February 11, 2019 Comments Off on Could Blocking a Certain Enzyme Help Laminitis, and Have Applications For Human Arthritis?
“A horse’s hoof is like a human nail, except they stand on it all day long,” says Guedes. “The hoof wall is attached to the bone by a very tough tissue that interconnects like a zipper, which is called the digital laminae. Certain proteins hold the digital laminae together, and when there is inflammation, such as with laminitis, those proteins break down and the hoof’s connection to the bone breaks apart.”
Continue reading …Results From 2019 Prairie Classic
February 11, 2019 Comments Off on Results From 2019 Prairie Classic
The 2019 Prairie Classic took place February 6-10 in Oklahoma City with judges: John Boxell, Pierre Briere, Tonya Brown, T.W. Grose, Chris Jones, Lisa Ligon, Jonathan Meuiller, Eric Petersen, Carolyn Rice, David Avery, Courtney Fuller, and Morgan Lybbert officiating for six sets of points. Click on the links below to view results, courtesy of Don Moore […]
Continue reading …NSBA Announces New Cinch First 2 Finish Trail Duel Coming to 2019 NSBA World
February 11, 2019 Comments Off on NSBA Announces New Cinch First 2 Finish Trail Duel Coming to 2019 NSBA World
The First 2 Finish Trail Duel is a head-to-head match up against the clock. It’s a timed race over Trail obstacles where the winner will be crowned based on a combination of time and penalties. The event is open to youth, non pro, and open exhibitors that will compete against each other for their share of a $15,000 purse. Additionally, a $1,000 bonus will be paid out to the highest placing non pro exhibitor in the class.
Continue reading …NCEA Weekend Recap- Auburn, TCU, South Carolina, Georgia, Baylor Score Wins
February 11, 2019 Comments Off on NCEA Weekend Recap- Auburn, TCU, South Carolina, Georgia, Baylor Score Wins
The No. 1 Auburn equestrian team opened up a busy weekend at the Auburn University Equestrian Center with an impressive 17-0 win over No. 10 UT Martin Friday afternoon. The victory marked the third-straight win over a Top 10 team in 2019 and moved the Tigers to 8-0 on the year.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- When Your Other Horse Gets Jealous…
February 9, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- When Your Other Horse Gets Jealous…
The problem with having more than one horse is that it’s impossible to ride/work both at the same time. Ever wonder what your other horse is up to in the barn when you’re out playing with someone else…
Continue reading …Inspired by Love For Animals, Equestrian, Sharese Rivait, Wins Awards in Creative Advertising Exhibition
February 9, 2019 Comments Off on Inspired by Love For Animals, Equestrian, Sharese Rivait, Wins Awards in Creative Advertising Exhibition
Sophomore equestrian Sharese Rivait had two entries that she created for a concepts class in her advertising major: a Milk-Bone Brushing Chews print campaign she came up with at the start of the semester and a Bird Scooter video campaign that her and a partner finished during finals. A few names were called. Then, Rivait heard her name announced, loud and clear, as winner of Best Concept and again, for Best Video Commercial. The Orillia, Ontario, Canada, native, was thrilled.
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