EC Photo of the Day- Repping the EC!
February 16, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Repping the EC!
“I spent the evening with the American Pickers TV show! They were filming with a friend in Selma. I wore my Equine Chronicle hat.”- Tracy Plummer Thanks to Tracy for showing us how she represents The Equine Chronicle. If you have a great photo or video of you in your EC gear, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and […]
Continue reading …Preview of AQHA Rule Change Proposals
February 16, 2022 Comments Off on Preview of AQHA Rule Change Proposals
#7. Review request to add rule: “the exhibitor should have a choice of proceeding or stopping if there is something wrong with the pattern or the arena conditions.”
Continue reading …APHA Breeders’ Futurity Mare Nominations Due February 15
February 15, 2022 Comments Off on APHA Breeders’ Futurity Mare Nominations Due February 15
Avoid late fees! APHA Breeders’ Futurity Mare Nominations are due February 15th.
Continue reading …2022 APHA Convention Meeting Details
February 15, 2022 Comments Off on 2022 APHA Convention Meeting Details
APHA members are invited and encouraged to attend the advisory committee meetings, at which times the committee members will discuss the rule change proposals and determine whether they should be passed to the floor for state director voting, amended for reconsideration or defeated in committee. Rule change proposals that are passed by committee voting will be presented to the state directors for consideration.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Focus on the Path
February 15, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Focus on the Path
“I know some people say, ‘Keep your eyes on the prize,’ but I disagree. When your eyes are stuck on the prize, you’re going to keep stumbling and crashing into things. If you really want to get ahead, you’ve got to keep your eyes focused on the path.” Russell Simmons If you have a great […]
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Forage is critical for hind gut fermenters. An 1,100 pound horse should consume 2.0% to 2.5 % of their body weight per day in forage (22 to 28 lbs). Horses only produce saliva when they chew, therefore feeding forage ad-lib will increase the production of saliva – one of the best buffers for the horses’ digestive system and the most effective way to reduce the chance of ulcers and impaction colic.
Continue reading …AQHA Launches “Behind the Clipboard”
February 15, 2022 Comments Off on AQHA Launches “Behind the Clipboard”
“With ‘Behind the Clipboard,’ you are able to watch and learn from the experts in the comfort of your home or review as you’re heading down the road to the next show,” said Patti Carter, AQHA director of judges. “The exhibitor-focused content gives you tools to learn how AQHA judges score and evaluate your classes.”
Continue reading …A Valentine’s Day Poem From Your Horse
February 14, 2022 Comments Off on A Valentine’s Day Poem From Your Horse
Happy Valentine’s Day! In honor of a day that’s a celebration of love, we give you this poem from your horse. I love you for all the things that you do. You buy me hay, and feed, and even shoes. In return, I’ll let you ride on my back. Our partnership is the best. Nothing […]
Continue reading …Everything You Need to Know About SOQHA Challenge, Shamrock Shuffle, Georgia On My Mind, Aggie Super Circuit, and A Sudden Impulse
February 14, 2022 Comments Off on Everything You Need to Know About SOQHA Challenge, Shamrock Shuffle, Georgia On My Mind, Aggie Super Circuit, and A Sudden Impulse
If you’re like us in the Midwest, winter “technically” didn’t start that long ago. But, we’re already looking forward to the spring and summer shows with green grass, blue skies, and the occasional complaint of “I’m hot!”
Continue reading …EDCC Receives Federal Grant to Promote Biosecurity Awareness, Mitigate Infectious Disease Spread
February 14, 2022 Comments Off on EDCC Receives Federal Grant to Promote Biosecurity Awareness, Mitigate Infectious Disease Spread
Horses are transported more than any other livestock to horse shows, racetracks, sales, breeding farms and international events, creating an increased risk for infectious disease spread within the United States. To decrease this risk, all industry participants—from horse owners to event managers—need to be aware of the need for increased biosecurity and how to use it to mitigate diseases when they occur. To assess the industry’s current level of knowledge, the EDCC will complete a survey of horse owners and veterinarians.
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