By Melissa Johnson, DVM, Weitz Equine Veterinary Services We have been seeing a higher than average volume of choke cases recently. The good news is that choke is probably the most preventable horse emergency we treat. So, let’s get into what choke is and how you can help prevent it! What Is Choke? Choke is when […]
Continue reading …ApHC World Show stall reservations are due by October 5
October 4, 2022 Comments Off on ApHC World Show stall reservations are due by October 5
Don’t stall any longer… ApHC World Show stall reservations are due by October 5. Please complete the stall reservation form found on the World Show page: World Show – Appaloosa Horse Club If you are stalling with someone, make sure all your forms are sent together to ensure that you are able to stall with your […]
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day – Halloween Costume Inspiration
October 4, 2022 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day – Halloween Costume Inspiration
Wait for it – the first 4H team you’ll see in this video of the Van Buren County Costume Contest is a Maiden and Knight team, who took 2nd place, followed by a John Deere Tractor team, who won 1st! Thank you to Amy Branch sending us this adorable video! If you have a great […]
Continue reading …What It Takes To Create An Epic Congress Stall Front
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The Congress stall fronts are a beloved aspect of the show. Elaborate construction of virtual homes, ranches, front porches, and cantinas sprout from many of the stall blocks. From grandiose to rustic, contemporary elegance to outdoorsy retreat, each reflects the nature of the farm that constructed it.
Continue reading …Does Exercising Foals Reduce Risk of Later Fracture?
October 3, 2022 Comments Off on Does Exercising Foals Reduce Risk of Later Fracture?
Equine Science Update Can putting foals on a controlled exercise program reduce the risk of fractures later in life? Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) are investigating. Limb fractures risk ending not only a horse’s career but its life as well. Led by Dr. Annette McCoy and Dr. Mariana Kersh, the research […]
Continue reading …Execute Named Breeders’ Futurity Leading Sire at APHA WCHA Halter Million
October 3, 2022 Comments Off on Execute Named Breeders’ Futurity Leading Sire at APHA WCHA Halter Million
APHA When the dust settled, Execute was named the Breeders’ Futurity Leading Sire of both the Platinum and Gold divisions. This was his third consecutive year to win the Platinum Leading Sire title. This year, Execute had 13 foals that earned $79,509 in Platinum Breeders’ Futurity classes and 12 that earned $26,492 in Gold Breeders’ […]
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The Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships return as separate events in 2023. The 2023 Nutrena AQHA East Level 1 Championships is slated for April 25-30 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. The 2023 Nutrena AQHA West Level 1 Championships is slated for May 17-21 and will be held in conjunction with the Arizona […]
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Meet 5-year-old Greyson Reynolds showing Margarita On Impulse, rockin’ out in his “cool dude” sunglasses! Photo credit to Lone Oak Photography. Thank you to Allison Sandrelli for sending us this adorable photo. If you have a great photo of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Hay Thief
October 2, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Hay Thief
KM Sign Me Up thinks her owner, Patti Cerio, won’t notice her standing at the hay buffet with her fly mask on and her head buried. It seems “Nikki,” aka the hay thief, figured out how to open the window to the feed room after a couple of weeks! Thank you to Patti for the […]
Continue reading …Equine Law – “Believe it or Not” Surprises
October 2, 2022 Comments Off on Equine Law – “Believe it or Not” Surprises
In the nearly 30 years that this lawyer has authored Equine Law articles in addition to her 4 books, not to mention a busy law practice, inquiries and legal matters have arisen from horse businesses and owners who have found themselves in legal hot water.
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