EC Photo of the Day: Give Your Horse A Hug!
September 8, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Give Your Horse A Hug!
Today’s Equine Chronicle Photo of the Day features Carleigh Todd giving Too Fancy To Sleep a giant hug! Isn’t it time you hugged your horse today? Photo courtesy of Julie Lama.
Continue reading …Results and Photos From 2017 SOQHA Futurity
September 8, 2017 Comments Off on Results and Photos From 2017 SOQHA Futurity
The 2017 Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association recently hosted their annual Futurity, August 26-27, at the beautiful World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. The triple judged show relied on the expertise of Mike Carter, Charlene Carter, and Chris Jones.
Continue reading …Meet the Rood & Riddle Veterinarians at New, Updated Wellington, FL. Facility
September 8, 2017 Comments Off on Meet the Rood & Riddle Veterinarians at New, Updated Wellington, FL. Facility
Rood & Riddle’s new referral and surgical hospital located on Southshore Boulevard now provides expanded veterinary services to South Florida. In addition to the newly renovated facility, Rood & Riddle owns one-third of Advanced Equine Imaging, also located on the Wellington property. Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Wellington is the second expansion for the Lexington, Kentucky, based equine veterinary practice, which also established a referral and surgical practice in Saratoga Springs, New York, in 2013.
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Your horse’s well-being is riding on your tires. Do you know if those tires are safe? If not, here is what you need to know:
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“Some barn mates also choose to put earplugs in the horses ears. Hurricanes are extremely loud and this extra precaution can be comforting for some equines.”
Continue reading …First Equine Guests Arrive at The ARK at JFK, World’s First Animal Reception Airport Terminal
September 7, 2017 Comments Off on First Equine Guests Arrive at The ARK at JFK, World’s First Animal Reception Airport Terminal
The ARK at JFK is located at New York’s JFK on 14.4 acres and is opening up in three phases in 2017. As part of Phase 1, The ARK Pet Oasis and Equine Export Center opened January 2, 2017 and have welcomed horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, turtles, baby goats, a pot-bellied pig and many other animals. Phase 2 includes the Equine Import Quarantine (now open) and The ARK Aviary Quarantine, which is complete and awaiting final approval of the USDA.
Continue reading …Florida Temporarily Suspends Movement Requirements For Animals Heading Out of Hurricane Irma’s Path
September 7, 2017 Comments Off on Florida Temporarily Suspends Movement Requirements For Animals Heading Out of Hurricane Irma’s Path
The FDACS has temporarily suspended the intrastate movement requirements for the transportation of animals from the areas expected to be impacted by Hurricane Irma. In addition, the following states have waived their interstate import requirements for Florida, pets and livestock leaving the expected impact areas of Hurricane Irma: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee
Continue reading …Hurricane Irma Horse Resources: Evacuation Site Lists, Emergency Tips, Prep Kits
September 7, 2017 Comments Off on Hurricane Irma Horse Resources: Evacuation Site Lists, Emergency Tips, Prep Kits
Hurricane Irma is massive with tropical storm force winds extending 185 miles from its center. Just to put that into perspective, Hurricane Andrew, which devastated South Florida in 1992, had winds extending just 90 miles from its center.
Continue reading …Displaced Horses Continue to Find Shelter at Florida Ag Center and Horse Park
September 7, 2017 Comments Off on Displaced Horses Continue to Find Shelter at Florida Ag Center and Horse Park
“We were in Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and remember the devastation. It was awful, with loose and mangled horses. These horses are an important part of our family and we want to do our best to make sure they are safe. This time, we’re seeking shelter inland and evacuating 7 horses to the Florida Horse Park. Throughout this whole process, the FHP has been so pleasant and accommodating. They’ve made the process so much easier and less stressful,” said Jessica Merritt, a Hurricane Irma Evacuee from near Homestead.
Continue reading …Kentucky Horse Park Offering 200 Stalls to Hurricane Irma Evacuees
September 6, 2017 Comments Off on Kentucky Horse Park Offering 200 Stalls to Hurricane Irma Evacuees
The Kentucky Horse Park has opened stabling to horses that are being evacuated from areas expected to be impacted by Hurricane Irma. 200 stalls are available on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning today until September 17 for $20 per stall per night.
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