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10 Things You Might Not Know About Equine Neurology

January 17, 2022 Comments Off

7. Horses that become drowsy and “catch” themselves before falling often suffer from sleep deprivation, not narcolepsy. Although horses can famously “sleep standing up,” they have to lie down to complete a full sleep cycle.

Clay Arrington – Ready to Join the Pros in 2022

January 17, 2022 Comments Off

Do you believe a true passion for horses is a heritable trait? Or is it a love that develops over years of learning and honing skills? Clay Arrington, a third-generation horseman, is a living example of both.

New Book Offers a Look into the World of Quarter Horse Competition

January 14, 2022 Comments Off

“I didn’t want the book to be a how-to manual or a horse care book. I specifically wanted it to be a look into the AQHA horse show world, and I hope that’s what I’ve done.”

Do You Know the 1-2-3 Post-Foaling Rule?

January 13, 2022 Comments Off

Are you ready to assist your broodmare when her time comes?  Here are some tried and true guidelines to remember during foaling.

Combating Depression in the Horse Show Industry

January 13, 2022 Comments Off

She walked to the outdoor pen, thinking she could calm her heart and dry her tears. She needed a quiet moment to herself. An assistant trainer to one of the leading performance trainers in the industry, her goal was to work hard, ride well, learn, and become one of the greats. Somewhere along the way, the minor stresses became harder to overcome on a daily basis. She couldn’t sleep, couldn’t eat, and struggled to get out of bed each morning, even when she told herself she was living her dream.

Florida Gold/Gulf Circuit Wrap Up- 25,000 AQHA Entries

January 12, 2022 Comments Off

The two circuit event that consists of the Florida Gold Coast and Florida Gulf Coast draw exhibitors from around the country to the sunny weather, beautiful fairgrounds, and family-friendly area attractions.

Futurity Programs Aplenty – Are We Spreading Ourselves Too Thin? Or is More Choices Better?

January 11, 2022 Comments Off

There are so many futurity and incentive programs these days: NSBA, BCF, Breeders Halter Futurity, WCHA futurity, Premier Sires, APHA Breeders Halter futurity, Super Sires, Southern Belle Breeders, and many more. Are there too many, and is the overwhelming number diluting the industry? Or do exhibitors and breeders feel they finally have the choices they need for greater diversification?

What Are Your New Year’s Goals?

January 10, 2022 Comments Off

This time of year is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the previous show season- to think about how much you’ve grown and to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses as an equestrian athlete.

From Oregon to Texas – McCulloch Training Stables relocates to the Lone Star State

January 9, 2022 Comments Off

There’s no denying the majesty and natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. With four mountain ranges, swift flowing rivers, plains, plateaus, and a dramatic coastline, it’s a special place. It’s also more than a 20-hour drive to most major horse show venues, and averages 43 inches of precipitation spread out over 7-8 months of each year. These were factors Shannon McCulloch and her husband, Tom Bacon, weighed carefully before making the decision to partner with fellow Oregonians, Molly and Maria Salazar, to purchase the former Equine Salt Water Therapy Ranch in Pilot Point, Texas.

Headshaking in Horses

January 7, 2022 Comments Off

Headshaking syndrome in horses is a sign of disease rather than a disease itself. There are multiple causes, and several veterinarians have done studies to explore the causes and find ways to treat them. Headshaking generally comes on suddenly—in a horse that has never done this before—then continues to occur sporadically.