Updated Infectious Disease Guidelines For Rhodococcus equi
February 5, 2018 Comments Off on Updated Infectious Disease Guidelines For Rhodococcus equi
“Rhodococcus equi remains a significant disease of growing foals despite considerable research into its treatment and prevention.”
Continue reading …Prayers and Support Needed For Ryan Cottingim Following Horse-related Accident
February 5, 2018 Comments Off on Prayers and Support Needed For Ryan Cottingim Following Horse-related Accident
“The Blue Crew is a very tight knit bunch. We’re very concerned about him, but it has encouraged everyone to step up to the plate. It’s business as usual with the Blue Crew in the capable hands of [Ryan’s partner] Mandy Gately.”
Continue reading …Baylor Equestrian and TCU Equestrian Rack Up Weekend Wins
February 5, 2018 Comments Off on Baylor Equestrian and TCU Equestrian Rack Up Weekend Wins
In Reining, the Frogs had a strong showing with sophomores Elena Hurd and Claire Dittrich and newcomers Adrianna Adams and Mackenzie Preston earning their points for TCU. Elena Hurd’s 71.5-point ride on Cash earned her the first MOP title of her career and was one of only three scores in the 70s; one other belonging to Dittrich. Her 71.5-point score is her career high in NCEA play. At the half, TCU led 8-2.
Continue reading …Gamecock Equestrian, Auburn, Texas A&M, and Bulldogs Score Wins Over the Weekend
February 5, 2018 Comments Off on Gamecock Equestrian, Auburn, Texas A&M, and Bulldogs Score Wins Over the Weekend
“This was a great win for us. It’s always nice to win on the road and to beat a team ranked in the top-five. This was a great accomplishment. I was thrilled with Louisa Brackett; she was MOP on the flat after only practicing flat tests for the last three weeks. I was also proud to see our veterans step up. Our reiners really set the tone; they gave us a lot of confidence after a shaky start. That made me proud. We should carry plenty of momentum from this win into the next two weeks, where we have opportunities to earn SEC wins at home. I’m looking forward to it.”– Head Coach Boo Major
Continue reading …Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Honorary Vice President Thomas Little
February 5, 2018 Comments Off on Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Honorary Vice President Thomas Little
Tom was born in Great Falls, Montana, on May 30, 1937. Tom made his home in Kalispell, Montana, where he raised his family and was the owner of Snow Line Tree Co. He was actively involved in the Quarter Horse industry and an honorary vice president of the American Quarter Horse Association for the state of Montana. He proudly served on the Flathead County (Montana) Fair board for 10 years and was a longstanding member of the Elks Club.
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The American Quarter Horse Association has an exciting line-up of events planned for 2018. Mark your calendars today with these tentative dates.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Barn Dog Edition- Halter Breaking Time!
February 4, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Barn Dog Edition- Halter Breaking Time!
Today’s EC Photo of the Day starts off our Barn Dog series! Due to the extreme popularity of our recent What’s the Best Barn Dog Breed? article, we realized just how much our equestrian friends love their four-legged companions! This photo pictures Leah Petrovich’s 9-year-old Border Collie, Briar. However, Leah insists Briar isn’t a typical Border Collie. “She’s scared of […]
Continue reading …Webinar- Common Mistakes When Building and Maintaining an Outdoor Arena
February 3, 2018 Comments Off on Webinar- Common Mistakes When Building and Maintaining an Outdoor Arena
An arena that is poorly constructed or maintained can cause serious injury to a horse’s ligaments, joints or muscles. Whether you’re thinking about building a new arena or looking to update or repair your current one, this is a webinar you’ll want to watch.
Continue reading …Qualification Deadline For 2018 NSBA World Show is April 30th
February 3, 2018 Comments Off on Qualification Deadline For 2018 NSBA World Show is April 30th
Don’t forget that the qualifying deadline for the 2018 NSBA World Championship Show is April 30th! Click here to view the qualification classes.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Barn Dog Edition- A Foal’s Friend
February 3, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Barn Dog Edition- A Foal’s Friend
“Sadly, DD’s mom passed away a couple hours after foaling and left the little filly as an orphan. Finn was a great companion for DD and even tolerated her sucking on his ears,” says Finn’s owner, Leah Currie. “He and I spent many nights in the stall with her until we found her a nurse mare. DD is now a beautiful 2-year-old!”
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