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Study Shows Effect of Lockdown on Horses and Owners

August 31, 2021 Comments Off

The researchers explored how horse owners and those working with horses were affected by challenges brought about by the Covid-19 lockdown.

Foundation for the Horse Working with Veterinary Groups Providing Hurricane Ida Equine Relief

August 31, 2021 Comments Off

The Foundation has provided immediate aid of $20,000 total to two groups it has worked with previously on disaster relief: the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association’s Equine Committee and the Texas Equine Veterinary Association Foundation, which will be assisting its neighbors in Louisiana. In anticipation of the storm, The Foundation worked with these groups and others on shelter locations, hay, feed shipments, and veterinary medical supplies. Veterinarians within these groups had been actively helping horses evacuated prior to the storm and are currently assisting with recovery and post-storm care.

WARNING: Just Posting a Sign Will Not Protect Your Horse Business

August 31, 2021 Comments Off

Contrary to popular belief, equine laws do not prevent horse owners and professionals from being sued. Instead, these laws provide a statutory defense that can be asserted by a defendant to a lawsuit. Even if successful with a statutory defense, defending a lawsuit can be stressful, time-consuming, and expensive. In some states, to be protected under the law, a horse owner or professional must obtain a written document with the law’s warning notice clearly printed on it signed by the participant or post a sign stating the law in a visible location near the equine activity.

Virtual AQHA Members Services

August 31, 2021 Comments Off

AQHA Publicity The American Quarter Horse Association International and Member Experience teams will be processing AQHA paperwork online through one-hour video calls via Microsoft Teams for AQHA members in Panama, by appointment only September 22 and 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central. The AQHA International Department is pleased to offer this service in […]

Showbills Available For FL Gold and Gulf Coast Shows

August 30, 2021 Comments Off

Showbills are now available for the Florida Gold and Gulf Coast shows in Tampa, Florida. FL Gold Coast- December 27-31.- Click here for the showbill. Judges Pool- Tanya Green, Terry Cross, Stephen Stephens, Tina Anderson, Bruce Walquist, Karen Graham, Mike Hawkins, Mike Edwards, Cindy Hale, Buddy Fisher, John Pipkin, Mike Hoeppner, Suzy Jeane, Steve Heckaman Fl […]

EC Photo of the Day- A Trophy as Big as You Are!

August 30, 2021 Comments Off

We love this fun shot from the NSBA World Championship Show. What a problem to have… winning a trophy as big as you are! If you have a great photo or video to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

APHA Breeders’ Futurity Entry Payment Extended

August 30, 2021 Comments Off

The APHA Breeders’ Futurity entry payment for Gold and Platinum Halter classes has been extended. The second entry payment deadline has been extended to September 1, 2021.

Helping Youth in Need- The Legacy of a Horse Named Blueberry

August 30, 2021 Comments Off

“Whether it’s reminding someone to put their numbers on, to helping work out how to run through a pattern class, or ultimately allowing a youth, who deserves a chance, to compete at the highest level, we all can play a part.”

EC Photo of the Day- All a Girl Needs

August 29, 2021 Comments Off

When the dog and trophy are almost as big as you are! We love this shot of Miss Georgia Cook following her win at the AQHA Youth World Show with her beloved pup and giant golden trophy in tow. What more do you need really? If you have a great photo or video of the […]

UF Veterinary College Aims to Enhance Diversity Through Mentoring Program

August 29, 2021 Comments Off

Dr. Michael Bowie, left, with girls at Girl’s Place in Gainesville, during the “How We Role” program the UF College of Veterinary Medicine initiated in 2019. The new Vet Start program targets an older age group and will begin this fall.