“While the nymph-stage ticks are most common during the spring and summer months, adult deer ticks can generally be active whenever the temperature is above freezing,” said internationally known integrative veterinarian and owner of Harmany Equine, Dr. Joyce Harman. “If ticks are active, Lyme carriers are still capable of infecting us and our animals.”
Continue reading …The Top 4 all remain the same this week as Auburn comes in at No. 1, Texas A&M at No. 2, SMU at No. 3 and Baylor at No. 4.
Continue reading …Taught by APHA Judge Sandy Jirkovsky, one of the equine community’s top professionals, this seminar is a great opportunity for all APHA international judge applicants and carded judges wishing to renew their credentials—attending a seminar like this one is required for those individuals. On the third day, APHA judge applicants may take the rule book test, video tests and interview—all required steps in the approval process.
Continue reading …As Congress returns for a final “lame duck” session following the November 6 election, lawmakers have an opportunity to pass widely supported, bipartisan legislation that promotes access to public lands for equine enthusiasts. The horse industry seeks to push two major trails bills across the finish line:
Continue reading …Nearly 4,500 entries from the United States, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland and the United Kingdom are competing for 99 world championships and 90 Adequan® Level 2 Championships champion titles, with more than $2.4 million in prize money up for grabs at this year’s event, November 1-17.
Continue reading …Have you ever had your win photo hand-drawn? Hillary Roberts did, thanks to a little fan named Brooklyn. Following Hillary’s win in 2-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure with Whats On Ur Mind at the Quarter Horse Congress, Brooklyn presented her buddy with an adorable win photo, complete with a tiny Congress trophy, neck ribbon, and captions!
Continue reading …Congrats to some of the big winners at the 2018 World Championship Appaloosa Show! Masters Trail WC- One Hot Chip/Jennifer Hulcher RWC- Choc Full of Kisses/Phyllis Kirby Masters Western Riding WC- One Hot Chip/Jennifer Hulcher RWC- Money And Roses/Nancy King 2-Year-Old Snaffle Bit Western Pleasure Futurity WC- Arturo Maestas/Im Vicki Vale RWC- One Hot Lyric/Mike […]
Continue reading …The format of the event has the 2-Year-Old Maiden Hunter Under Saddle run first and the 2-Year-Old Maiden Western Pleasure run immediately after. One rider had a very quick change, because she showed a horse in each class!
Continue reading …“As horse owners ourselves, we know first-hand how frustrating it is when your horse is uncomfortable due to itchy skin, mane, or tail,” said Jessica Normand, Senior Director of Product Research and Development at SmartPak.
Continue reading …Beginning on November 1, 2018, the European Union (EU) will be adopting new regulations related to animal breeding organizations and processes. Among these regulations is the requirement that a zootechnical certificate accompany semen or breeding animal shipments into the EU.
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