EC Photo and Video of the Day: Banks Is Back
May 5, 2014 Comments Off on EC Photo and Video of the Day: Banks Is Back
Today’s EC Photo and Video clip of the day comes from the Texarkana’s “Paint The Town” horse show that took place over the weekend in Arkansas. A very special event occurred at the show when longtime APHA member, Banks Ready, made his debut in the show pen for the first time since a devastating car […]
Continue reading …A Day at the Kentucky Derby With Robin Robinett
May 5, 2014 Comments Off on A Day at the Kentucky Derby With Robin Robinett
A very special thank you goes to our good friend, Robin Robinett, who acted as our EC.com shutterbug in Lexington, Kentucky at the 140th running of the roses! Scroll below to view Robin’s behind-the-scenes photos from the Derby that captured the fantastical fashions, (like a life-size mint julep costume and human Bird of Paradise), incredible horses, […]
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“My mother probably would have said I was foaled in 1943, rather than born,” she said. “Growing up in the middle of Memphis, horse ownership was not an option. The best I could do was to collect glass and plastic horses or pretend I was a horse.”
Continue reading …Healthy Horse Show Living: Snacking the Day Away
May 5, 2014 Comments Off on Healthy Horse Show Living: Snacking the Day Away
Understandably, you might not want to eat anything big or heavy before a long hunter under saddle class, but you do need something in your stomach to combat any weakness you might encounter from hunger.
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If something should happen to your pet en route or at your destination, it is important to be able to find a veterinarian quickly. A great resource is the AVMA’s MyVeterinarian.com, where you can search vets by zip code or city/state.
Continue reading …Back Due to Popular Demand: 2014 NSBA Color of Money Show
May 5, 2014 Comments Off on Back Due to Popular Demand: 2014 NSBA Color of Money Show
The Color of Money show is a jackpotted NSBA-approved color breed show for all ages that will will take place June 23-26, 2014. Entries fees will be jackpotted with a minimum 90% payback. There will be a variety of 57 classes to choose from in youth, amateur, and open divisions. NSBA bronze trophies will be presented in every class!
Continue reading …NSBA May News: BCF Nomination Deadline, Kaplow Insurance BCF Yearling Sale, $100,000 Riders Cup
May 5, 2014 Comments Off on NSBA May News: BCF Nomination Deadline, Kaplow Insurance BCF Yearling Sale, $100,000 Riders Cup
The National Snaffle Bit Association is now accepting consignments to the 2nd Annual Breeders Championship Futurity Yearling Sale, sponsored by Kaplow Insurance. Graduates from the 2013 sale have the exclusive opportunity to compete for $68,500 in additional prize money.
Continue reading …Record Setting Clydesdale is a BIG Boy! 18+ Hands Tall and 2,000 Lbs.
May 2, 2014 Comments Off on Record Setting Clydesdale is a BIG Boy! 18+ Hands Tall and 2,000 Lbs.
The Clydesdale Breeders of the U.S.A. has announced its highest selling Clydesdale ever at the National Clydesdale Sale. The 6-year old gelding sold for $60,000, topping the previous sale record of $40,000 in 2006.
Continue reading …He’s Back! Banks Ready Returns to the Show Pen This Weekend For First Time Since Accident in 2012
May 2, 2014 Comments Off on He’s Back! Banks Ready Returns to the Show Pen This Weekend For First Time Since Accident in 2012
“I’m not nervous at all. I’ve been showing horses my whole life. After everything I’ve been through, there’s nothing that can scare me.”
Continue reading …A New Test For Ranking Forage Quality
May 2, 2014 Comments Off on A New Test For Ranking Forage Quality
Hay quality has a big influence on animal performance—for health and body condition, growth of young horses, broodmares, stallions, show horses, etc.
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