New Study Hopes to Determine Effect of Indoor Arenas on Human and Horse Health
May 4, 2018 Comments Off on New Study Hopes to Determine Effect of Indoor Arenas on Human and Horse Health
“In spite of the association of horse arenas with human and equine health, they continue to be built based on experience rather than science. This engineering research will help inform efforts within the industry to develop a more systematic understanding of the materials and designs of equine arenas,” he said.
Continue reading …2018 AQHA Show Management Workshop- May 30-31
May 4, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 AQHA Show Management Workshop- May 30-31
AQHA staff will teach this in-depth workshop, which will take a deeper look into marketing, promoting, organizing and managing AQHA shows. Staff will also cover the leveling program, bio-security, animal welfare, judging, stewards, AQHA Professional Horsemen, and the blossoming ranching program.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- The Most Unique Markings
May 4, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- The Most Unique Markings
We think this beautiful filly receives the award for the most unique markings! (Gunnin For Chics x Diamond Debra) Photo courtesy of Amy Johnson Gillespie. If you have a photo that would be perfect for our EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and it might be featured right here on EquineChronicle.com or on our Facebook page.
Continue reading …Congratulations Keith and Sydney Miller on Expectant New Arrival!
May 3, 2018 Comments Off on Congratulations Keith and Sydney Miller on Expectant New Arrival!
Take a close look at this Equine Chronicle Photo of the Day to see what’s on the way!
Continue reading …Around the Rings 2018 Iowa Horse Fair
May 3, 2018 Comments Off on Around the Rings 2018 Iowa Horse Fair
Thanks to TP Creations Photography for some great photos from the 2018 Iowa Horse Fair. If you’d like for your horse photos to be featured on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Statue Unveiled to Honor Mare Important to U.S. Marines During Korean War
May 3, 2018 Comments Off on Statue Unveiled to Honor Mare Important to U.S. Marines During Korean War
Sgt. Reckless, a small Mongolian-bred mare with a racing background in her native country, became a national hero in 1953 after she was purchased by U.S. Marines during the Korean War to carry ammunition for the 75mm Recoilless Rifle Platoon. During the Battle of Outpost Vegas in March 1953, she made 51 trips up to the gun sites – most of the time by herself – and carried more than 9,000 pounds of ammunition on her back. Wounded twice, she never stopped. She also evacuated wounded and dead from the battlefield, and quickly earned the love and respect of all the Marines who served with her.
Continue reading …Simons Show Horses Comments on Closing Breeding Portion of Business With Complete Dispersal
May 3, 2018 Comments Off on Simons Show Horses Comments on Closing Breeding Portion of Business With Complete Dispersal
“I’m proud to have raised my family on the backs of these horses, overcome the loss of my husband, and made a wonderful life in this business. I want my kids to be able to continue the foundation that Lynn and I established.”
Continue reading …Smart Solutions For Your Horse and the Environment
May 3, 2018 Comments Off on Smart Solutions For Your Horse and the Environment
“We’ve always made our SmartPak strips from #1 PET plastic which means that they’re not only recyclable, but that they’re also made from recycled material. And our commitment to the environment doesn’t stop there!”
Continue reading …Empty Fields Everywhere… Why Movement is So Important For Horses
May 3, 2018 Comments Off on Empty Fields Everywhere… Why Movement is So Important For Horses
Skeletal bones are made of living, dynamic tissue that is constantly being subjected to changes in mineral and protein content. The horse’s large size helps him build bone mass simply by moving. Inactivity can make horses’ bones porous, potentially leading to fractures when only a slight demand is placed on them.
Continue reading …Inaugural Western Show Team Championship Coming to 2018 NSBA World
May 2, 2018 Comments Off on Inaugural Western Show Team Championship Coming to 2018 NSBA World
The NSBA Western Show Team Championship offers competition for both High School and Middle School riders with awards provided for Individuals and Teams. Competition guidelines allow teams to be formed, providing they are currently part of an organized show team. Organizations such as the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA), Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) or a like organization will be accepted.
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