Breakthrough Laminitis Research Shows Promise For the Future
December 2, 2021 Comments Off on Breakthrough Laminitis Research Shows Promise For the Future
A horse’s hoof has a tough job. It must support a heavy animal which can move faster than 40 mph. Laminitis occurs when inflammation and damage of the tissue takes place between the hoof and coffin bone. It causes lameness, a diminished quality of life and often results in euthanasia.
Continue reading …Set Your Horses Up for Success When Leaving Your Farm For the Holidays
December 1, 2021 Comments Off on Set Your Horses Up for Success When Leaving Your Farm For the Holidays
An opportunity to take a break from your beloved horses and horse farm for the holidays probably doesn’t pop up very often, but when it does the decision to step away from home is often fraught with anxiety. When horse owners contemplate relinquishing control over their precious equines’ care and custody to others, for even a limited period of time, it is inevitable that a certain amount of apprehension will exist.
Continue reading …Chronic Pain Assessment in Horses is Topic of New Podcast Episode
December 1, 2021 Comments Off on Chronic Pain Assessment in Horses is Topic of New Podcast Episode
Recognizing and monitoring chronic pain in horses can be difficult, but researchers at Utrecht University are developing a tool that could make this easier for both horse owners and veterinarians. Learn more in this month’s episode of Morris Animal Foundation’s Fresh Scoop podcast, available now for streaming and download. Host Dr. Kelly Diehl, the Foundation’s Senior Director of […]
Continue reading …Best Friends, Bridesmaids, and Congress Championships
December 1, 2021 Comments Off on Best Friends, Bridesmaids, and Congress Championships
“The day of the wedding, we were talking about the upcoming Congress: comparing our checklists and looking at our patterns together, all while getting our hair and makeup done! After the wedding, Michelle returned to work and was continuing to ride to prep for Congress. We would text almost daily about what classes we were in, entry count, and what day we were both arriving.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Dreams Come True
December 1, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Dreams Come True
“You have the power to make your dreams come true, so reach for them and don’t accept anything less.” – Deanie Humphrys-Dunne If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com to share.
Continue reading …Vacancy in ApHC Board of Directors
November 30, 2021 Comments Off on Vacancy in ApHC Board of Directors
Anyone interested in filling this position should submit a letter to the ApHC outlining his/her qualifications, experience, and reasons for seeking the appointment toceo@appaloosa.com or Lynette Thompson, Executive Secretary, 2720 W. Pullman Road, Moscow, ID, 83843. Letters must be received on or before December 15, 2021. The board will make the appointment in December and the appointee’s term will begin in January.
Continue reading …APHA Introduces New Youth Futurity Project
November 30, 2021 Comments Off on APHA Introduces New Youth Futurity Project
Youth have the chance to earn prizes and recognition for their equine futurity projects starting in 2022. The program is open to all Youth exhibitors and all breeds of horses, with extra incentives offered to Paint Horse futurity projects. The objective is to teach and encourage Youth to learn horse-training skills by raising and training their own animals. Outside guidance from trainers, parents and/or coaches is allowed, but Youth are required to be the sole handler as of April 1 of the show year. The culmination of the project takes place at the 2022 APHA World Championship Show.
Continue reading …AQHA Offering Limited-Time Aged-Horse Registration Savings
November 30, 2021 Comments Off on AQHA Offering Limited-Time Aged-Horse Registration Savings
The special savings is only available until December 31, 2021, and all AQHA registration rules apply to new registrations. To be eligible for registration, all registration requirements must be met*.
Continue reading …Makings of a Leading Owner- Déjà Vu
November 30, 2021 Comments Off on Makings of a Leading Owner- Déjà Vu
Winning the Leading Owner Award is a prestigious designation, one that many consider to be a once-in-a-lifetime achievement, so to accomplish the feat two years in a row… well that’s just unimaginable. However, that’s exactly what happened this year when Dan Fox was named the Leading Owner for 2021.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Life is Like a Trail Pattern
November 30, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Life is Like a Trail Pattern
“Life is like a Trail pattern. If you’re too busy thinking about your last move, the next one won’t be any good either.” If you have a great photo or video of the day to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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