Put Spring Pasture Worries Behind You With SmartTips From SmartPak
February 27, 2018 Comments Off on Put Spring Pasture Worries Behind You With SmartTips From SmartPak
“Spring pasture is known to be rich in sugars and starches which may put your horse at risk for serious health concerns,” said Dr. Lydia Gray, SmartPak’s Staff Veterinarian and Medical Director.
Continue reading …What’s the Allure of Red Outfits?
February 27, 2018 Comments Off on What’s the Allure of Red Outfits?
What’s the first thing you think when you hear the word “red?” I think lipstick. Immediately, red lipstick makes me think passion, and passion has a direct link with horses.
Continue reading …Silver Dollar Circuit- Trainer’s Quirks and Lucky Charms: Part 2
February 27, 2018 Comments Off on Silver Dollar Circuit- Trainer’s Quirks and Lucky Charms: Part 2
“When I win in a pair, I write on them, and I save them for the next big show. This year, I wore a pair of socks that I have won eight times in…”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: A Horse-Themed Gender Reveal
February 27, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: A Horse-Themed Gender Reveal
“My husband is a farrier and that’s my all-around show horse, First Class Style. We thought it would be perfect for him to pick up the hoof to reveal the gender!”
Continue reading …Do the Math For Improved Equine Nutrition
February 27, 2018 Comments Off on Do the Math For Improved Equine Nutrition
Feed tags and hay analyses often list ingredients as “ppm” or parts per million. Does this confuse you? You aren’t alone. The best way to think of ppm is as milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) of feed (since a mg is a one millionth “part” of a kg). Therefore, when using mg/kg, all you have to do is make sure you’re dealing with kg of feed (instead of lbs) before doing your calculations.
Continue reading …Auburn, Texas A&M, TCU, SMU, and OSU Equestrian Score Weekend Wins
February 26, 2018 Comments Off on Auburn, Texas A&M, TCU, SMU, and OSU Equestrian Score Weekend Wins
Auburn went 4-1 in Horsemanship to kick off the meet. Sophomore Kara Kaufmann opened up the team points with a 75-72.5 win over Quinn Brandt. Redshirt junior Kelsey Jung and freshman Deanna Green each earned their eighth win of the year as Jung topped Madison Thiel, 72-70.5, and Green bested Megan Overberg, 75.5-72. Green, of Pilot Point, Texas, was awarded her fifth Most Outstanding Performer honor of the season for her ride.
Continue reading …Results From 2018 MQHA Winter Blast
February 26, 2018 Comments Off on Results From 2018 MQHA Winter Blast
The “winter blast” part of the Missouri Quarter Horse Association Winter Blast Show was certainly in full effect February 22-25, but that didn’t stop intrepid AQHA competitors from making the trek to Lake St. Louis, MO. Judges for the show were Mike and Charlene Carter, Jeff Greaves, Chris Jones, and Tim Laws. Click on the […]
Continue reading …More Around the Ring Photos- 2018 Silver Dollar Circuit
February 26, 2018 Comments Off on More Around the Ring Photos- 2018 Silver Dollar Circuit
Check out more great photos from around the rings at the 2018 Silver Dollar Circuit that’s currently underway in Las Vegas!
Continue reading …Silver Dollar Circuit- Trainer’s Quirks and Lucky Charms- Part 1
February 26, 2018 Comments Off on Silver Dollar Circuit- Trainer’s Quirks and Lucky Charms- Part 1
Who knew that walking around the Silver Dollar warm up pens while asking the question, “Do you have a lucky charm?,” would spiral into a treasure hunt of sorts. Not only do our trainers have some interesting superstitions, but they were eager to justify their idiosyncrasies by pointing out others they felt could outdo them…
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day- Daddy’s Horsemanship Practice
February 26, 2018 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day- Daddy’s Horsemanship Practice
What’s a devoted horse show dad to do when his daughter needs to practice her Horsemanship pattern? Check out this super sweet video from Lorie McCartney Misenhelter at the recent MQHA Winter Blast that took place over the weekend in Lake St. Louis, MO. to find out… Click here to watch the video. It looks […]
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