This is a relatively common cause of respiratory problems in performance horses. It involves the triangular-shaped piece of soft cartilage, the epiglottis, that normally flips up to protect the airway when swallowing. This action prevents food or water from going down the airway (trachea) and getting into the lungs. During exercise, the soft palate should move in a way that opens the airway for maximum airflow. With dorsal displacement, the soft palate displaces upward, obstructing the trachea and limiting air intake.
When your horse does a great job, be sure to reward him/her with a great, big hug! Thanks to Ginny Veith Tauer for sharing this great shot of Preslee Tauer and Oh My Shes Awesome. If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com to share.
Continue reading …Thanks to Rita McMullen for representing The Equine Chronicle on what she likes to call the “Big Bass Channel” in Leesburg, Florida! If you have a great photo of you wearing your Equine Chronicle gear, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com to share.
Continue reading …Isn’t this every little girl’s dream? Thanks to a bit of Photoshop magic, Josie Bianca has her very own unicorn in Shine So Bright. Photo provided by Kathy Speck. If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …There is an old saying, “How do you make a million dollars in the horse world? Start with two million.” Anyone who is active in the equine industry can definitely vouch for this statement. But why is this statement true? Why is the equine industry notorious for high-effort, low-profit?
Continue reading …Track wild horses and relive the Old West in the seldom-visited Pizona area of Inyo National Forest with the four-day course, Mustangs: A Living Legacy. From a central meadow camp, riders track mustangs in their natural pinyon forest habitat and learn the social behavior of the horses and their current struggle. The trip runs from June 12-15 and is a special opportunity to enjoy a rustic outdoor adventure and a unique educational experience, exploring the biology, ecology and behavior of a proud and beautiful animal—the North American wild horse. Download the itinerary.
Continue reading …Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many groups struggled to host competitive equestrian events that yielded a profit large enough to be considered “successful” and provide the opportunity for future shows to grow. A best practice for planning the financial success of a horse show requires that the revenue generated from stalls should pay for the rental of the facility. Most clubs start with a working budget from the profits made off the previous year’s show. This money covers the upfront costs associated with the show, such as the hiring of judges, show staff, and for the purchase of awards. If a group is fortunate enough to gather sponsorship money, that has a significant impact on the ability for them to “profit” from hosting the event.
Continue reading …Of all the friends in the world, I choose you. Thanks to Morgan Miller-Wakeling for this sweet shot. Photo Credit: Terri Cage Photography If you have an EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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