NZ Rider Becomes New Champion After Fellow Rider Stripped of Title Due to Doping Scandal
April 24, 2014 Comments Off on NZ Rider Becomes New Champion After Fellow Rider Stripped of Title Due to Doping Scandal
In an unusual order of events, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) tribunal made Paget’s disqualification official prior to the full case hearing.
Continue reading …Special Events For 2014 Pinto World Show!
April 24, 2014 Comments Off on Special Events For 2014 Pinto World Show!
Meet and Greet with the Hollywood Horses RJ Masterbug (“Hidalgo”) and Novelisto (“A Winter’s Tale”). The famous equines will be performing tricks and posing for pictures while their trainers, Rex Peterson and Cari Swanson will be signing autographs on photos you can take home.
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Happy Thursday! Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day features an adorable black colt by Righteous Invitation and out of a Don’t Skip Zip mare named Skippin the Belle. He is proudly owned by Jeff and Alicia Allen of Kentucky. Share your foal photos with us by e-mail at b.bevis@equinechronicle.com or by using #2014foals on […]
Continue reading …2014 IQHYA Show Begins Today in Cloverdale
April 24, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 IQHYA Show Begins Today in Cloverdale
The 2014 Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Association show is now underway in Cloverdale and will continue through April 27th providing AQHA competitors with five judges. Judges for the show include Brett Clark, Mike Carter, Rob Meneely, Kelly Smith, Dawn Clason, and Jennifer Goss. On Saturday, halter will take place with one go following showmanship classes. Multiple […]
Continue reading …Review Important Changes to USEF Equine Drugs and Medications Rules For 2014 Competition- Dexamethasone, Ketofen®, and Robaxin® Dosages Affected
April 24, 2014 Comments Off on Review Important Changes to USEF Equine Drugs and Medications Rules For 2014 Competition- Dexamethasone, Ketofen®, and Robaxin® Dosages Affected
There are a few bullet points to remember to comply with GR 414:
– No horses or ponies may be injected within twelve hours of competing.
– There are only three exceptions to this rule: therapeutic fluids, antibiotics, and Dexamethasone (for the treatment of hives).
“Shadowfax” Horse Star of Lord of the Rings Blockbuster Euthanized Following Sudden Illness
April 24, 2014 Comments Off on “Shadowfax” Horse Star of Lord of the Rings Blockbuster Euthanized Following Sudden Illness
“Shadowfax will have no harness. You do not ride Shadowfax; he is willing to carry you — or not.” -J.R.R. Tolkien
Continue reading …“War Horses: Bred to Serve” Will Highlight Role of Quarter Horse Bloodlines
April 23, 2014 Comments Off on “War Horses: Bred to Serve” Will Highlight Role of Quarter Horse Bloodlines
The exhibit will highlight the special role of the U.S. Army Remount program in the progression of the American Quarter Horse bloodlines. Some of the earliest foundation horses trace back to U.S. Remounts, with many ranches owing the success of their breeding programs and initial solvency to the program.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day- The Thurston Trio
April 23, 2014 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day- The Thurston Trio
Paul and Tami Thurston were very blessed to receive three bundles of joy this foaling season! The first foal is named Rose. She is by Good Terms and out of a daughter of Prinzipple. The second foal is a filly named Wilhimena. She is by Winnies Willy and out of a daughter of A Good Machine. […]
Continue reading …Bug Off! With SmartPak’s Exclusive Line of Fly Protection
April 23, 2014 Comments Off on Bug Off! With SmartPak’s Exclusive Line of Fly Protection
Say goodbye to stomping and swishing, and say hello to a happier and healthier horse! SmartPak’s exclusive line of fly protection is here to keep your horse comfortable and make the fly season a bit more bearable.
Continue reading …Quarter Horse Congress Construction: What’s the $38 Million Going to Be Used For?
April 23, 2014 Comments Off on Quarter Horse Congress Construction: What’s the $38 Million Going to Be Used For?
“Included in that is a provision for upgrading the existing Gilligan Building with things like the leaky roof, upgrading the electrical system, and providing new stalls in that building.”
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