Abdominal Hernia Repair in Horses Using Polyester…?
April 12, 2016 Comments Off on Abdominal Hernia Repair in Horses Using Polyester…?
Such wounds are challenging to treat because of the weight of the abdominal contents bearing down on the surgical repair. The damaged muscle layers may not be strong enough to withstand the tension on the sutures used to repair the defect. It is often necessary to implant some mesh to strengthen the damaged muscle layers and repair the defect.
Continue reading …Long Recovery For Horses Burned in Australian Bushfires
April 8, 2016 Comments Off on Long Recovery For Horses Burned in Australian Bushfires
“The fire in the Yarloop and surrounding areas was on a scale that the region had never experienced. Our team went out to properties in the morning following the fires to assess the damage to horses. We treated them onsite or transferred them back to the clinic if further treatment was required.”
Continue reading …What’s in a Number? Competitors Discuss the Significance Behind Their Back Numbers
April 7, 2016 Comments Off on What’s in a Number? Competitors Discuss the Significance Behind Their Back Numbers
“After he passed, I always used it with my mare, Demi in the Dark. I even got it tattooed on my back between my shoulder blades where my Showmanship number would be.”
Continue reading …Craig Huffhines Reflects on His First Year as AQHA Executive VP
April 7, 2016 Comments Off on Craig Huffhines Reflects on His First Year as AQHA Executive VP
Like all organized sports in America, our industry is experiencing a decline in youth involvement. Since 2006, AQHA has experienced a 26 percent decline in youth membership. We are also seeing a decline in youth competition. We, as an industry, should consider how to stimulate youth’s interest in riding for recreation or in competition, as well as educational opportunities that might expose them to the multitude of career paths this great industry affords.
Continue reading …Congrats Tatum Richey and Ode To Zippo- NY WP Champion of Champions, Aggie Circuit
April 6, 2016 Comments Off on Congrats Tatum Richey and Ode To Zippo- NY WP Champion of Champions, Aggie Circuit
“I’ve always believed in him and prayed someday that he could show his great moves. I’ve got to thank my trainer, Nancy Cahill, for teaching Ode and I both how to shine in the show arena and how to be a true horseman out of the arena.”
Continue reading …Congratulations Erin Bradshaw and Scott Weiss on Engagement!
April 6, 2016 Comments Off on Congratulations Erin Bradshaw and Scott Weiss on Engagement!
Everyone here at The Equine Chronicle would like to congratulate our friends Erin Bradshaw and Scott Weiss on their engagement that took place over the weekend! Erin is a multiple APHA World Champion competitor and the owner of APHA stallion John Simon, and Scott Weiss is a talented young horse trainer.
Continue reading …Reality Check For Equestrian Sport Took Place Today During Olympic Debate
April 5, 2016 Comments Off on Reality Check For Equestrian Sport Took Place Today During Olympic Debate
“A lot of the public don’t know anything about equestrian sport. There are tons of new sports trying to knock on the Olympic door. Skateboarding, surfing, and rock climbing are almost guaranteed to be on the Olympic program for Tokyo because they are perceived as cool and sexy sports. You know you’ve got a great sport. You have that core audience; what you need are more and younger fans.”
Continue reading …Congratulations Jennifer Schexnayder and Derek Moreau on Recent Wedding!
April 5, 2016 Comments Off on Congratulations Jennifer Schexnayder and Derek Moreau on Recent Wedding!
We would like to congratulate a good friend of ours and a former The Equine Chronicle cover girl, Jennifer Schexnayder, on her recent wedding in Vail, CO to Derek Moreau! Best wishes for a long and happy life together!
Continue reading …Good News! Ad Deadline For 2016 May/June Edition of The Equine Chronicle is Extended to April 12th
April 5, 2016 Comments Off on Good News! Ad Deadline For 2016 May/June Edition of The Equine Chronicle is Extended to April 12th
You haven’t missed out… yet! The May/June edition of The Equine Chronicle is the one you want to be in if you’re World Show bound this summer. Due to so much interest in this edition, we have decided to extend the deadline to April 12th. There’s still time to get your ad in! Call Gordon today at 352-804-3474 to be included!
Continue reading …April Fool’s! New Class, Horse and Dog Trail, Coming to a Breed Show Near You
April 1, 2016 Comments Off on April Fool’s! New Class, Horse and Dog Trail, Coming to a Breed Show Near You
Horses shall be penalized for any delay in approaching and navigating through an obstacle. Dogs will be penalized for barking at judges, biting ring stewards, and any potty accidents made while on course.
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