In both humans and horses, heatstroke following heavy exercise in hot environments is accompanied by severe endotoxemia – the presence of bacterial toxins from the gut in the bloodstream. The process actually begins long before the point of life-threatening heat stroke is reached.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Who Doesn’t Love a Tea Party?
August 25, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Who Doesn’t Love a Tea Party?
Who doesn’t love a tea party? Thanks to Ginger Leeper for sharing this precious photo of America McGrath with “Kings Emerald Bay,” photo courtesy of Magic Look Photography. If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …TSQHA An Amazing August Wraps With 3,000+ Entries
August 25, 2020 Comments Off on TSQHA An Amazing August Wraps With 3,000+ Entries
The Tri State Quarter Horse Association just wrapped in Harlansburg, Pennsylvania, August 3-5 and 7-9 with ten judges. Officiating the show were Kelley Stone-Wainscott, Lisa Ligon, John Boxell, Jessica Gilliam, Liz Baker, Rhonda Replogle, Pam Scott, Daren Wright, Clint Fullerton, and Jim Dudley.
Continue reading …Discounted Breedings – Do They Help or Hurt?
August 25, 2020 Comments Off on Discounted Breedings – Do They Help or Hurt?
Everyone likes a deal and mare owners are no exception. Stud fees are steep for proven sires. That drives hopeful breeders to seek discounted fees, and there are many ways to find them. Some stallion owners offer “free” breedings to attract more mares. Some farms have two-for-one specials offering customers who breed to one of their premium sires the option to breed another mare to a junior stallion at half price, or even for free, just to get a foal crop out there. To build a reputation and attract higher quality crosses, stud owners may offer substantial discounts for World Champion or Reserve World Champion mares. Stallions are also entered in charity or futurity auctions where mare owners may be lucky enough to secure the winning bid at a much lower than market price.
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ApHC News ApHC members must be current members as of August 31st to be eligible to vote in the election. Click here to renew now. Voting will open Oct. 1, and will close Oct. 31. Members will receive a postcard and email with the voting instructions from the election company. CANDIDATES Territory 1 Tom Hodges- […]
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Horse showing is hard work! Thanks to Audra Kaser for sharing this funny shot from the recent SOQHA Summer Finale show that recently took place in Wilmington, Ohio. “My youngest, Mitchell, literally fell asleep on the ground between our tack stalls yesterday. Horse showing can be tough on everyone!” If you have a great EC Photo […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of RL Talk About Sudden
August 24, 2020 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of RL Talk About Sudden
“You’d rarely see me without a smile as I was going down the line with him. What I would give to do that one more time…”
Continue reading …AQHA International Clinics Going Virtual
August 24, 2020 Comments Off on AQHA International Clinics Going Virtual
Traditionally, AQHA International-sponsored educational marketplace clinics are hosted in-country by an AQHA Professional Horseman, trainer, judge, university group or other industry professional. Due to the impact of global travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the AQHA team pivoted to provide all educational marketplace clinics virtually in 2020.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Nothing Better Than Horse Kisses
August 23, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Nothing Better Than Horse Kisses
There is really nothing better than a kiss from your favorite horse! Thanks to Fox Trot Photography for sharing this sweet shot of Ivy and Megan Eaton. If you’d like to share your EC Photo of the Day with www.EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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Disputes sometimes occur between boarding stables and horse owners. Occasionally, they become lawsuits. From the standpoint of a lawyer who has served boarding and training stables as well as horse owners in these disputes for decades, here are two common disputes and ways that each party can protect themselves.
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