Link and excerpt courtesy of theHorse A veterinarian has been charged with animal cruelty in connection with the ongoing investigation of a sanctuary in Manatee County, Fla. On Feb. 5, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Department confiscated nine horses and about 300 other allegedly malnourished animals from a Bradenton, Fla., sanctuary owned and operated by Alan […]
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Every major equine breed registry has seen a dramatic drop in the number of horses registered with them over the last five years. Is this a function of the economy or a fundamental, permanent change in the industry? What are the numbers? Is it an absence of owners, rather than horses? What will it mean for the industry, short and long-term? Are some breeds and activities affected more than others? What can, or should, be done about it?
Continue reading …Gearing Up For 2014 Arizona Fall Championship, Judges Announced
April 22, 2014 Comments Off on Gearing Up For 2014 Arizona Fall Championship, Judges Announced
2014 judges: Pierre Briere, Murray Griggs, Becky Schooler, Michael Colvin, Tim Finkenbinder, Jonathan Meilleur, John Boxell, Andrea Simons, Stephanie Lynn, Suzy Jeane, and Michelle Pearson.
Continue reading …Lecture on Tendon Injuries and Treatment in Athletic Equines
April 22, 2014 Comments Off on Lecture on Tendon Injuries and Treatment in Athletic Equines
Her presentation will focus on some of the most common tendon injuries in athletic horses, which include injuries to the superficial and deep digital flexor tendons.
Continue reading …Large Group of Prominent Owners, Trainers Pledge to Make Vet Records Public
April 21, 2014 Comments Off on Large Group of Prominent Owners, Trainers Pledge to Make Vet Records Public
A large and growing number of prominent Thoroughbred owners and trainers have voluntarily pledged to make available to the public veterinary records of their horses competing in graded stakes races in the United States and Canada
Continue reading …Welcome Newcomers to the Horse Industry With the 100 Day Horse Challenge, $100,000 Up For Grabs
April 21, 2014 Comments Off on Welcome Newcomers to the Horse Industry With the 100 Day Horse Challenge, $100,000 Up For Grabs
The first 1,000 hosts to be approved will compete for $100,000 in cash and prizes this summer by providing entry level horse experiences to as many people as possible in 100 days beginning in June.
Continue reading …Check Out Shorty’s New Customizable Hat Cans
April 21, 2014 Comments Off on Check Out Shorty’s New Customizable Hat Cans
Show off your barn pride by getting a hat can personalized with your logo, horse’s name, or barn name.
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Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day features an eye-catching bay colt that was born on April 6th, 2014. He is by Righteous Invitation and out of a daughter of RL Best of Sudden, KM Sudden Attraction. He is proudly owned by Willie Matthews. Share your foal photos with us by e-mail at b.bevis@equinechronicle.com or […]
Continue reading …2014 International Horse Show Saw Huge Boost to 4,000 Entries
April 21, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 International Horse Show Saw Huge Boost to 4,000 Entries
Taking place April 17-19 in Springfield, Illinois, the newly revamped schedule provided six judges over the course of the three-day event, which meant that exhibitors were able to return home just in time for Easter. Judges for the first split/combined show were Bruce Walquist, Allen Mitchels, and John Briggs. Judges for the second split/combined show were Charlene Carter, Darren Wright, and Shawn Hays.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos at 2014 EOQHA April Show
April 21, 2014 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos at 2014 EOQHA April Show
Thanks to the lovely ladies at Wild Oats Farm for sharing some around the ring photos from the recent Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse show that took place April 19-20 in Columbus, Ohio. Judges for the show were Michelle Tidwell, Suzy Jeane, Brendan Brown, and Dean Ross. If you’d like to share photos from a horse event […]
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