From birth to age two, a young horse can achieve 90 percent or more of its full adult size, sometimes putting on as many as three pounds per day. Feeding young horses is a balancing act, as the nutritional start a foal gets can have a profound effect on its health and soundness for the rest of its life.
Continue reading …The Bipolar Cortex: Concerns When Trailering Horses Through Various Climates
March 19, 2014 Comments Off on The Bipolar Cortex: Concerns When Trailering Horses Through Various Climates
“The most common mistake that people make is over-blanketing in a trailer and creating a sweaty animal, which can be harmful. Long-distance transport has been repeatedly proven to dehydrate horses, so adding to water loss by creating a sweat is dangerous.”
Continue reading …Wild Card Competitor Stuns the Crowd Winning 2014 Road To The Horse Competition
March 18, 2014 Comments Off on Wild Card Competitor Stuns the Crowd Winning 2014 Road To The Horse Competition
It’s an event that has true international flair as well as pure excitement. Four cowboys, two from Canada, one from Australia, and the other from Switzerland, stepped into individual round pens placed inside the Alltech Arena in the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington to meet their match: an untouched, 3-year-old gelding fresh off the famed 6666 Ranch in Guthrie, Texas.
Continue reading …Happy St. Patrick’s Day From The Equine Chronicle!
March 17, 2014 Comments Off on Happy St. Patrick’s Day From The Equine Chronicle!
Over the years, we’ve heard our share of stories about interesting good luck charms and unusual superstitions. Some of our favorites include
Continue reading …Photo and Results From 2014 Deep South APHA Zone 6 Zone-O-Rama
March 17, 2014 Comments Off on Photo and Results From 2014 Deep South APHA Zone 6 Zone-O-Rama
As evident from our EC Around the Ring Photos, a very interesting cast of characters gathered in Tunica, Mississippi for the Deep South Zone 6 Zone-O-Rama that took place over the weekend.
Continue reading …Enjoy Southern Hospitality in the Deep South at Zone 6 Zone-O-Rama Beginning Today in Tunica
March 14, 2014 Comments Off on Enjoy Southern Hospitality in the Deep South at Zone 6 Zone-O-Rama Beginning Today in Tunica
In 2013, the Deep South Zone 6 Show was sixth on APHA’s list of top horse shows in the nation with 742 entries, and it awarded $30,000 in cash and prizes.
Continue reading …The Resourcefulness of “Horse Moms”
March 13, 2014 Comments Off on The Resourcefulness of “Horse Moms”
Recently, Mlynek posted a video on Facebook that illustrates her own resourcefulness. The clip, featuring Raiden, Raider, and their homemade hot walker swing, has received a whopping 43,636 shares in just four days.
Continue reading …Mister GQ’s Last Hurrah: A Surprise Foal!
March 12, 2014 Comments Off on Mister GQ’s Last Hurrah: A Surprise Foal!
Just a few days ago, Jussen was shocked to discover that her late friend had planned a little surprise before he left on his journey to that big barn in the sky. Toddling alongside GQ’s constant pasture companion, Abby Essence, was a new foal.
Continue reading …My “First” ___ in the Horse Industry
March 11, 2014 Comments Off on My “First” ___ in the Horse Industry
“1956 was the year. I was hooked after that day. 58 years later, I still feel the excitement”
Continue reading …Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! AQHA Convention Update With Lainie DeBoer and Michael Tidwell
March 10, 2014 Comments Off on Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! AQHA Convention Update With Lainie DeBoer and Michael Tidwell
“Then, I moved on to our committee meetings where many hot topics were debated such as hunter under saddle, ranch rail pleasure, walk-trot, black stirrups, and changing the age of the junior and senior horse.”
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