UC Davis Seeking Appaloosas For Clinical Trial
December 30, 2015 Comments Off on UC Davis Seeking Appaloosas For Clinical Trial
Marked by repeated episodes of inflammation of the eye’s uveal tract, Recurrent Uveitis is eight times more likely to occur in Appaloosas and four times more likely to cause blindness in the breed. This study will attempt to uncover the specific genetic factors associated with the disease in Appaloosa horses.
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The holiday season has come and gone and as we enter the 2016 breeding season, the business of breeding horses is in full swing. Babies are born, breedings are booked and broodmares are made ready, all with thoughts of the 2017 foal crop and the next “great one”.
Continue reading …Congratulations Sara Simons and RJ King on Christmas Engagement!
December 29, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations Sara Simons and RJ King on Christmas Engagement!
We would like to congratulate two of our good friends, Sara Simons and RJ King, following the news of their engagement. What a wonderful Christmas present and start to the New Year!
– Wishing you the best from everyone here at The Equine Chronicle
Around the Ring Photos From Day 1 at 2015 Florida Gold Coast
December 29, 2015 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos From Day 1 at 2015 Florida Gold Coast
At the conclusion of the first day of competition, MHHS management indicates Trail classes racked up impressive numbers causing the circuit to be on track for roughly 1,150+ entries per judge.
Continue reading …2016 ApHC Stallion Service Auction Ends Tomorrow
December 29, 2015 Comments Off on 2016 ApHC Stallion Service Auction Ends Tomorrow
Each of the World Show Two-Year-Old Incentive Classes boasts payouts of 75% of funds earned through the Stallion Service Auction! Furthermore, each stallion owner who donated a stallion service to the auction, whose breeding is purchased, will receive a certificate to nominate one foal to the 2019 World Show Two-Year-Old Incentive classes.
Continue reading …Lock In Best APHA Weanling Registration Rates by December 31st
December 29, 2015 Comments Off on Lock In Best APHA Weanling Registration Rates by December 31st
In most cases, registration fees for foals nearly doubles on January 1, when all foals are considered yearlings (regardless of their actual birthdays). Take a few minutes to “Make it Official” by completing your foal’s APHA registration online or via paper registration forms (make sure they’re postmarked by December 31 for the best rates).
Continue reading …Qualifying Points Announced For 2016 Lucas Oil AQHA World Show
December 29, 2015 Comments Off on Qualifying Points Announced For 2016 Lucas Oil AQHA World Show
The qualifying period began August 1, 2015, and ends July 31, 2016. The Lucas Oil World returns to Oklahoma City November 3-19, 2016.
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Stallion owner Sandra Morgan echoes a popular sentiment when she describes meeting her 16.1 hand, handsome hunk of a horse known as Mechanic. “I’ve always loved Mechanic since the first time I set eyes on him,” she says.
Continue reading …Small Town Divided Over Horse Boarding Restrictions
December 28, 2015 Comments Off on Small Town Divided Over Horse Boarding Restrictions
Neighborhood concerns prompted officials to amend township ordinances restricting activities of horse businesses, specifically the number of horses allowed per acre. That’s ruffled many feathers… er hair coats.
Continue reading …New Luxurious Featherlite Living Quarters on Display at Florida Gold Coast
December 28, 2015 Comments Off on New Luxurious Featherlite Living Quarters on Display at Florida Gold Coast
The front half of the Featherlite “Villa” luxury horse trailer, for example, is built out as a luxury living home for horse owners, with maple cabinetry, copper sinks and Western “Concho” style lighting. For horses in the back, there is a large tack area with electric saddle rack, LED lighting and extra-durable spray-on floor lining. In all, there’s room for four horses, or three horses and a golf cart.
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