Kail Quarter Horses – A Family Tradition of Success
May 7, 2019 Comments Off on Kail Quarter Horses – A Family Tradition of Success
Ryan and Andrea Kail are third-generation horsemen, following the family tradition of quality and success at Kail Quarter Horses in Scottsdale, Arizona. They’re an equine power couple that’s managing a thriving family business in a demanding industry while raising two energetic sons, Lane and Carter. They’re living proof that if you have a village, in the form of a loving, supportive family, and clients who feel like extended family, the sky is the limit.
Continue reading …Kentucky Derby Controversy- Was the Right Choice Made?
May 7, 2019 Comments Off on Kentucky Derby Controversy- Was the Right Choice Made?
For the first time in history, the horse that crossed the finish line first was not crowned the champion. Unfair to some, justified to others, and confusing to all, the decision to disqualify Maximum Security in favor of Country House is all that anyone is talking about this week in horse news.
Continue reading …Cracking the Code of Equine Metabolic Syndrome
May 6, 2019 Comments Off on Cracking the Code of Equine Metabolic Syndrome
There is a cycle of aging that occurs in all species. As you get older, your body’s chemistry begins to change. When humans hit middle age, they find that their metabolism slows down, making it harder to lose weight and keep it off. The same can be said for the aging equine. When horses hit what’s considered to be middle age (8–18 years old) it’s not uncommon to see them become a little rounder in the midsection and act a bit sluggish, even when you think you’re providing a high quality nutrition plan. These horses may have developed equine metabolic syndrome, more commonly known as EMS.
Continue reading …You Can’t Always Follow Your Gut with an EMS Equine
May 6, 2019 Comments Off on You Can’t Always Follow Your Gut with an EMS Equine
You have to remember that grass is over 70% water, while hay is typically around 10% and a much more concentrated calorie source than pasture. They have to spend that much time eating native pasture to get enough calories.
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Congratulations to a few of the champions that were crowned at the AQHA L1 Championship East May 1-5 in Wilmington, Ohio. Visit AQHA.com for complete show results. Amateur Horsemanship- Chromeplatedchocolat/Rachel Cooper Amateur Equitation- The Master of Deskys/Stacy Hibbert Amateur Hunter Under Saddle- Just Kruzin/Jennifer Nicole Bennett Select Horsemanship- Gettin Awesome/Cory Welch Select Hunter Under Saddle- […]
Continue reading …Complete Results From 2019 March To The Arch
May 6, 2019 Comments Off on Complete Results From 2019 March To The Arch
Click on the links below to view results from the 2019 March To The Arch. March To The Arch Results SC 1 March To The Arch Results SC 2 March To The Arch Circuit Awards C 2 High Point Results: Small Fry 1st– Krymsun Cute & Brockelyn Anderson 2nd– To You Lazy & Charlotte Brooks […]
Continue reading …University of Findlay Repeats AQHA Team National Championship
May 6, 2019 Comments Off on University of Findlay Repeats AQHA Team National Championship
“We have a lot of the same riders that we had last year, but it’s a horse show so anything can happen,” Zimmerman said. “They came in with their A-game. They had the mindset and the technique and the tools. It was a lot of fun to see.”
Continue reading …AQHA Legend, Blazing Hot, Laid to Rest
May 5, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Legend, Blazing Hot, Laid to Rest
But more than the points, trophies, titles, and accolades, Blaze was a beloved member of the Schroeder family. Joan Schroeder shared the following tribute to her beautiful, Blaze.
Continue reading …$2,500 Purina Ranch Challenge Coming to Gateway Classic
May 5, 2019 Comments Off on $2,500 Purina Ranch Challenge Coming to Gateway Classic
The Purina Ranch Challenge will include Ranch Riding, Ranch Rail, and Conformation with $2,500 in added money. The event will take place Friday, May 24, 2019 beginning at 6:00 pm at the National Equestrian Center in Lake St. Louis, MO. There will be $1,500 added money in the open, $500 added money in the amateur, and $500 added money in the youth.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Showing Horses is All Fun and Games!
May 5, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Showing Horses is All Fun and Games!
Showing horses is all fun and games! Especially when the show coordinators include some fun, special activities to the show schedule. Thanks to Ruehle Photographix for sharing these fun photos of the Hunt Seat Musical Buckets and Western Wheelbarrow Race at the recent March To The Arch.
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