Equine Piroplasmosis (EP), also called babesiosis, is a blood-borne parasitic infection in horses transmitted primarily by ticks. It is caused by two protozoa that live in red blood cells. It affects horses, donkeys, mules and zebras. The protozoa that can cause EP are Theileria equi and Babesia caballi.
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Thwack! The sudden darkness makes your head spin. Time slows in the initial state of shock, allowing a surreal mix of thoughts to run simultaneously, all underlined by the steady and sinking knowledge that you’re hurt, and it’s serious….
Continue reading …Tax Matters – Maryland’s Income Tax Scheme Declared Unconstitutional
August 30, 2015 Comments Off on Tax Matters – Maryland’s Income Tax Scheme Declared Unconstitutional
A disturbing feature of American taxes is the way some states tax the income of its residents earned both within and outside the state, as well as income earned within the state by nonresidents. Carly Fiorina, former Hewlett-Packard CEO and now presidential candidate, filed 17 state income tax returns last year. Many Americans file multiple state income tax returns in states where they do not live or work, but where they own a business or have income-producing activities. Ordinarily, the home state will allow residents a credit on income taxes paid to other states.
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When it comes to determining whether mercury is a threat, the conclusion is still just as divided with respect to horse vaccines as the human controversy.
Continue reading …These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things…
August 27, 2015 Comments Off on These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things…
Why do we go to horse shows? For the joy of showing our horses? The camaraderie of being with friends and family? The thrill of competition? The Equine Chronicle brought together a panel of exhibitors and trainers to discover some of their favorite things at the horse show.
Continue reading …Extreme Makeover – All American Quarter Horse Congress Edition
August 26, 2015 Comments Off on Extreme Makeover – All American Quarter Horse Congress Edition
Thanks to the efforts and contributions of the state of Ohio, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, and the Ohio Exposition Center, show goers, spectators, and horse enthusiasts will enjoy brand new facilities and upgrades at this year’s Congress. Through this joint effort, attendees can expect more stalls, upgraded buildings, new riding areas, and more space to enjoy the show.
Continue reading …What the Industry Has to Say About….
August 25, 2015 Comments Off on What the Industry Has to Say About….
“The one thing that needs to change to help the horse industry grow in a positive direction is…”
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You read it right. The latest buzz about a Ranch Horse Challenge including both Halter and Performance at the World Conformation Horse Breeder’s Championship Futurity in Tunica is true. And The Equine Chronicle is proud to be the title sponsor!
Continue reading …Bioactive Proteins in Serum Proven Support for the Performance Horse
August 23, 2015 Comments Off on Bioactive Proteins in Serum Proven Support for the Performance Horse
Scientists have identified nearly 300 proteins in serum and as advances are made in analytical techniques, at least double that number are likely to be discovered. Among these proteins are certain ‘bioactive proteins’ that provide beneficial functions such as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects and improved intestinal barrier function. These bioactive proteins include immunoglobulins, albumin, transferrin, bioactive peptides and growth factors, and can have a positive impact on mucosal surfaces (such as the lining of the intestine) when supplemented in diets for horses.
Continue reading …Sister Act Part 2: Cameron and Peyton Crenwelge
August 22, 2015 Comments Off on Sister Act Part 2: Cameron and Peyton Crenwelge
Abbie Crenwelge is thoughtful as she’s cruising through the night in the family’s RV, eight hours into a twenty-hour trip from their ranch in Comfort, Texas to The Buckeye Classic in Ohio. “Yes, it’s a long drive, but this is what it’s all about,” she says. “We have our kids for eighteen years, and then they’re off to college and on to their own lives. It goes by so fast. Dale and I decided, early on, that we were going to make the most of these years with the kids, and horse showing is a big part of that.”
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