March 31st Deadline For ApHC World 2-Year-Old SSA Classes
March 23, 2019 Comments Off on March 31st Deadline For ApHC World 2-Year-Old SSA Classes
Have you completed your nomination for the ApHC Stallion Service Auction 2-Year-Old Incentive classes at the ApHC World Show yet? The nomination deadline is March 31st. Mail or email your nomination to marketing@appaloosa.com.
Continue reading …Your Appaloosa May Advance to Regular Registration Through Leopard Complex Testing
March 23, 2019 Comments Off on Your Appaloosa May Advance to Regular Registration Through Leopard Complex Testing
Horses eligible for Non-Characteristic (N) registration or registered as N and denied advancement after all properly completed advancement requirements have been submitted to the satisfaction of the Registrar may advance to Regular through Leopard Complex (LP) genetic testing if all of the following requirements are met.
Continue reading …Guidelines For Rotavirus- Leading Cause of Diarrhea in Foals
March 23, 2019 Comments Off on Guidelines For Rotavirus- Leading Cause of Diarrhea in Foals
“Foal diarrhea remains a disease of enormous significance to the horse industry,” said Dr. Dwyer. “Rotavirus is one of the most common pathogens in major breeding areas worldwide. Early recognition, diagnosis, treatment and biosecurity in cases of foal diarrhea are key to minimizing disease impacts to breeding farms.”
Continue reading …Indiana Commission Approves Prohibiting Albuterol in Quarter Horses
March 22, 2019 Comments Off on Indiana Commission Approves Prohibiting Albuterol in Quarter Horses
“It is frustrating as an owner to see abusers win races, then continue to be allowed to race,” she says. “I’m in favor of stiffer fines and penalties to discourage trainers from using both clenbuterol and albuterol.”
Continue reading …Perfecting Pole Work for the Young or Green Horse
March 22, 2019 Comments Off on Perfecting Pole Work for the Young or Green Horse
These days, a Trail course can seem like an endless sea of poles: pinwheels, serpentines, and chutes. No matter the graphic complexity of all those lines, at any point in the pattern, you’re only dealing with one pole. Breaking a pattern down to that basic element not only helps eliminate the overwhelming aspects of the course, it’s the starting point of training a young or green horse the fundamentals of Trail work. Three Trail experts share their reasoning for perfecting pole work, starting with a single log.
Continue reading …Kentucky Horse Park to be Location of New EQUITANA USA Event
March 22, 2019 Comments Off on Kentucky Horse Park to be Location of New EQUITANA USA Event
EQUITANA USA invites all riding levels, disciplines, breeds, and enthusiasts of all ages to come together to celebrate the horse. A variety of popular equestrian personalities, professional equestrian performers, authors, veterinarians, and other top professionals will come together at the event to share their expertise on a wide range of disciplines and topics. The show is dedicated to being the forum that promotes the exchange of ideas, information, and experience, to enhance the horse, personal excellence, and to provide high standards of quality among those with a passion for horses. Each day will feature a trade fair with a variety of equestrian related products and services along with special performances each evening at the Alltech Arena.
Continue reading …2 March Horse Internet Auctions Combined
March 22, 2019 Comments Off on 2 March Horse Internet Auctions Combined
With the new schedule, bidding will open on Monday, March 25 at 9:00 AM Eastern time. The Spring Reining and Cow Horse Auction entries will close first, with approximately 15 horses offered. The March Internet Auction entries beginning with Lot number 31. Bidding will close on Thursday, March 28, beginning at 7:00 PM.
Continue reading …In the Flood Zone- Nebraska Farms Reeling From Record Storm
March 22, 2019 Comments Off on In the Flood Zone- Nebraska Farms Reeling From Record Storm
“It’s so sad how many of these small towns in our area are suffering from terrible conditions,” Amanda says. “No electricity, food shortages, and no feed for their livestock are the struggles they have to deal with. Several of our neighbors had to move cattle in the storms to get to higher ground, and many ranchers lost several head due to the cold temperatures, snow, and flooding. Since it’s calving season, hundreds of calves were lost to the high waters.”
Continue reading …Around the Rings- Fox Lea Farms Love Returns Circuit
March 21, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings- Fox Lea Farms Love Returns Circuit
Are you ready for the Love Returns Circuit at Fox Lea Farms this weekend? Preparations are already underway! Scroll below for some fun photos from Fox Lea Farms. Stay tuned to www.EquineChronicle.com for results coming from An Equine Production.
Continue reading …Sun Circuit Records 21,750 AQHA Entries With Growth of 15%
March 21, 2019 Comments Off on Sun Circuit Records 21,750 AQHA Entries With Growth of 15%
Arizona Quarter Horse Association CEO and Sun Circuit Director Doug Huls credits the hard working staff, “I think our arena managers did an excellent job accommodating the increases in entries. They kept things moving along, maintained the arenas well, and handled the logistics when they had to relocate classes.”
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