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Is It Normal For Your Horse to Cough at the Start of Exercise?

January 27, 2023 Comments Off

AAEP If your horse has a cough that persists into exercise or is heard while your equine friend is at rest in the barn, be sure to talk to your veterinarian about evaluating your horse for respiratory disease. It could be a problem with the upper airway (the nasal passages and throat) or the lower […]

APHA Breeders’ Trust Stallion Payment Deadline January 31st

January 27, 2023 Comments Off

APHA Don’t forget to get your stallion subscribed into the Breeders’ Trust for the 2023 breeding year. The initial payment deadline is January 31, 2023. You can now pay your stallion subscription on the ShowDay platform: https://apha.myshowday.com/ About Breeders’ Trust Established in 1994, the APHA Breeders’ Trust program was created to help offset the […]

EC Video of the Day – Fleetstreet Max Chooses His Favorite Cookie!

January 27, 2023 Comments Off

26-year-old APHA legend Fleetstreet Max certainly deserves a cookie! The 1997 APHA sorrel overo gelding owned by Alisa Bernhard-Proefrock of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, has earned 22 World Championships and he was the inspiration for a Breyer horse in 2010. Now, as a retiree, the legendary Max has occasionally become the Showmanship partner of Clara, Alisa’s daughter, and the […]

17-Year-Old Mo Purdie Pays It Forward With Nyla’s Closet

January 26, 2023 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy In 2021, when she was just 15 years old, Florida exhibitor Mo Purdie made a momentous decision. She decided, since she’d been lucky enough […]

EC Photo of the Day – A Perfect Pair

January 26, 2023 Comments Off

Pictured is 2-year-old APHA colt Pursuit of Happiness and 4-year-old Charlee, together the picture of perfection! Thank you to Caylee Lane for the amazing photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

AQHA Expands Support of PRCA

January 26, 2023 Comments Off

AQHA The American Quarter Horse Association adds new awards recognizing top American Quarter Horses in professional rodeo. Success in the sport of rodeo doesn’t fall only on cowboys and cowgirls. Their horses play just as big of a factor when they enter the arena. The Nutrena Horse of the Year Awards, presented by the American […]

Nominate Your Visionary in 2023

January 26, 2023 Comments Off

American Horse Publications The AHP Equine Industry Vision Award is given annually for outstanding leadership, creativity, and meritorious contribution toward positive changes in the equine industry. This distinguished award is a unique opportunity to publicly acknowledge ingenuity, originality, and effective innovation that exemplifies commitment, dedication, and service to this industry. Sponsored by Zoetis and presented […]

Zoetis Donates to Decade One to Promote the Retention of Equine Veterinarians

January 26, 2023 Comments Off

Zoetis A portion of Dormosedan® (detomidine hydrochloride) sales were donated to Decade One mentorship groups to support the long-term sustainability of careers in equine veterinary medicine PARSIPPANY, N.J. (January 25, 2023)—As part of Zoetis Equine’s hallmark Long Live the Horse commitment to horses and their caregivers, the company donated $25,000 to Decade One to advocate for sustainable career opportunities in equine veterinary […]

Quarter Horse Kids – Jill Thomas Releases Third Book in Her Series

January 25, 2023 Comments Off

Quarter Horse Kids Jill Thomas releases third book in her series geared toward Quarter Horse lovers By Delores Kuhlwein When Jill Thomas’ daughter was active in AQHYA, she was able to observe the many disciplines of the American Quarter Horse, and the experience inspired her to create a book series on their favorite breed. […]

Get a Leg Up on the Competition at HorseIQ Live

January 25, 2023 Comments Off

By Jessica Hein, PHJ News Do your scoresheets look like weird hieroglyphics from judges? Are you a competitive horse judger? Thinking about becoming a professional judge? If yes, join us at HorseIQ Live, where we take a deep-dive into how horse-show classes are judged over an interactive weekend, March 31-April 2, in the Historic Fort […]