2018 Tom Powers Futurity Results and Paybacks
August 1, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 Tom Powers Futurity Results and Paybacks
Click here to view complete results and payback information from the 2018 Tom Powers Futurity. 2018 Futurity results with paybacks
Continue reading …Worldwide Paint Horse Congress Kicks Off in Oklahoma
August 1, 2018 Comments Off on Worldwide Paint Horse Congress Kicks Off in Oklahoma
The PHC was awarded the designation of being the largest APHA show in the country last year, and the next five days will determine if they can surpass the success of 2017.
Continue reading …Afghanistan Army Veteran Appointed to Saratoga WarHorse Program to Assist Veterans With Equine-Assisted Experiences
August 1, 2018 Comments Off on Afghanistan Army Veteran Appointed to Saratoga WarHorse Program to Assist Veterans With Equine-Assisted Experiences
Since 2011, Saratoga WarHorse has assisted veterans experiencing invisible, psychological wounds as a result of their military service by providing an equine-assisted experience that initiates empowering life changes. Saratoga WarHorse aspires to be an integral part of the solution to the growing problem of veteran suicides, post-traumatic stress and other barriers to veterans leading happy, healthy lives. With no cost to veterans, the program is covered by the generosity of grateful citizens. Available to veterans from anywhere in the United States, the program serves veterans from any branch of service, no matter when or for how long they served.
Continue reading …Effect of Insulin on the Hoof Laminae
August 1, 2018 Comments Off on Effect of Insulin on the Hoof Laminae
Most cases of laminitis are associated with metabolic disturbances – often involving elevated blood levels of insulin. How the hyperinsulinaemia results in laminitis is not fully understood. One possible mechanism has been identified in a recent study that showed that insulin weakens the structural integrity of equine lamellae.
Continue reading …So You Think You Can Be a Judge? 11.5 Hours of Trail Later…
August 1, 2018 Comments Off on So You Think You Can Be a Judge? 11.5 Hours of Trail Later…
“The last run is just as important as the first, even with 160 Trail goes! None of this would be possible without a good scribe, I can’t emphasize that enough. Of course, everyone makes mistakes. The art is in trying to minimize error. The good scribes will split your ties and keep you aware of your top scores. They are life savers!”
Continue reading …Move In Day Photos at 2018 Paint Horse Congress
July 31, 2018 Comments Off on Move In Day Photos at 2018 Paint Horse Congress
It’s move-in day at the 2018 Paint Horse Congress in Tulsa, Oklahoma! Scroll below to check out some fun photos, courtesy of Barbwire Productions. The 2018 WWPHC begins tomorrow, Wednesday, August 1st, and will continue through August 5th. Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com for daily photos and results from the show. Click here to watch the […]
Continue reading …Youth World Cut Short Due to CA. Truck and Trailer Accident; Thankfully, No Injuries Sustained
July 31, 2018 Comments Off on Youth World Cut Short Due to CA. Truck and Trailer Accident; Thankfully, No Injuries Sustained
We’re so relieved to report that a truck and trailer roll-over accident on I-40 just outside of Needles, CA. resulted in no serious injuries or fatalities. AQHA horse trainer, Nancy Renfro, was on her way from California to Oklahoma for the AQHA Youth World Show with her daughters, three dogs, and six horses in tow when a tire blowout caused her truck and trailer to flip over. Thankfully, everyone is ok, with animals only sustaining minor injuries, according to AQHA youth Cori Cansdale.
Continue reading …California Fire Information and Animal Evacuation Tips
July 31, 2018 Comments Off on California Fire Information and Animal Evacuation Tips
Our hearts and prayers are with those currently in the path of a destructive swath of fires that are plaguing California. According to the latest report from ABC News, the California wildfires have prompted evacuation orders for approximately 20,000 people.
Continue reading …Changing Landscape of Mosquito and Tick-Borne Diseases
July 31, 2018 Comments Off on Changing Landscape of Mosquito and Tick-Borne Diseases
“There are a lot of ways that a tick like the exotic one found in New Jersey can hitch a ride on livestock and get over here, then when they’re in, they’re in.”
Continue reading …Last Minute Reminders For 2018 AQHA Youth World Show
July 31, 2018 Comments Off on Last Minute Reminders For 2018 AQHA Youth World Show
– Subscribe to the texting service for important show updates. To enroll, simply text AQHA to 806-576-0913.
– Please check the tentative schedule for changes. Finals on Thursday, August 9 begin at 9 a.m. in the Performance Arena.
– Patterns are posted! Check here for the patterns before you head to OKC. Working orders are already posted. There are no prelims for jumping and tie-down roping. These are finals-only classes.