Cleve Wells and A Certain Amble Win 3-Year-Old and Over Novice WP Slot at 2014 Madness in March
March 29, 2014 Comments Off on Cleve Wells and A Certain Amble Win 3-Year-Old and Over Novice WP Slot at 2014 Madness in March
Out of an impressive class of 25 entries, the champion and winner of a $15,000 check is Cleve Wells with A Certain Amble for Linda Ball Sargent. The Reserve Champion in the class is Ashley Lakins with My Impulses Are Good for Stephanie Mosier. Rounding out the top three is Casey Willis with The Candy Machine for Emily Carroll.
Continue reading …Huntin My Zipper Named 2013 NSBA Horse of the Year
March 28, 2014 Comments Off on Huntin My Zipper Named 2013 NSBA Horse of the Year
“Versatility is one of the things AQHA and NSBA really stress, and he has all of the pieces to do all of the events, with his success in the hunter under saddle and being able to do the western pleasure,” she says.
Continue reading …#HowGoodIWillBe, What “Good” Have You Done For the Horse Industry Lately?
March 27, 2014 Comments Off on #HowGoodIWillBe, What “Good” Have You Done For the Horse Industry Lately?
If your journey in the horse industry was over tomorrow, could you say you’ve done all you could, to help preserve this sport we love for future generations?
Continue reading …How Does Someone Become the First Equestrian Sponsored by Nike? Find Out in Our EC Exclusive With Ayden Uhlir
March 26, 2014 Comments Off on How Does Someone Become the First Equestrian Sponsored by Nike? Find Out in Our EC Exclusive With Ayden Uhlir
“I was thinking of ways to let Sjapoer be a Nike athlete too,” she says…”I like to joke that at 1,800 lbs. he is Nike’s largest athlete!”
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There are a number of serious diseases that can affect horses and humans. A big concern today is that some of these pathogens are becoming resistant to the antibiotics we use to treat them.
Continue reading …The Battle Over NYC Carriage Horses
March 24, 2014 Comments Off on The Battle Over NYC Carriage Horses
For decades, AR activists have lobbied, protested, and utilized propaganda to outlaw them. Portraying the horses as overworked, abused, and miserable, they claim that they are deprived of basic socialization, proper treatment, and veterinary care.
Continue reading …AQHA Leading Pleasure Dam, Cryin Otoe Charge, Has Passed at Age 35
March 21, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Leading Pleasure Dam, Cryin Otoe Charge, Has Passed at Age 35
“She was a cute little mare that was fun to show and turned out to be an outstanding producer as well. Her movement was ahead of her time; she was a natural at it.”
Continue reading …What Happens in Vegas Never Stays in Vegas…
March 20, 2014 Comments Off on What Happens in Vegas Never Stays in Vegas…
Yesterday, Bruner confirms the Open Trail pen saw 170 goes, which they ran by utilizing both sides of the Main Arena. Today, the Amateur and Youth Trail are underway, and she estimates 185 goes will be completed by the day’s end.
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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.”
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