Displaced Horses Continue to Find Shelter at Florida Ag Center and Horse Park
September 7, 2017 Comments Off on Displaced Horses Continue to Find Shelter at Florida Ag Center and Horse Park
“We were in Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and remember the devastation. It was awful, with loose and mangled horses. These horses are an important part of our family and we want to do our best to make sure they are safe. This time, we’re seeking shelter inland and evacuating 7 horses to the Florida Horse Park. Throughout this whole process, the FHP has been so pleasant and accommodating. They’ve made the process so much easier and less stressful,” said Jessica Merritt, a Hurricane Irma Evacuee from near Homestead.
Continue reading …Kentucky Horse Park Offering 200 Stalls to Hurricane Irma Evacuees
September 6, 2017 Comments Off on Kentucky Horse Park Offering 200 Stalls to Hurricane Irma Evacuees
The Kentucky Horse Park has opened stabling to horses that are being evacuated from areas expected to be impacted by Hurricane Irma. 200 stalls are available on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning today until September 17 for $20 per stall per night.
Continue reading …List of Evacuation Sites For Horses Up the Eastern Coast in Path of Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017 Comments Off on List of Evacuation Sites For Horses Up the Eastern Coast in Path of Hurricane Irma
The Georgia Quarter Horse Association has pulled together a list of evacuation sites for horses fleeing Florida, Coastal Georgia, or South Carolina in the path of Hurricane Irma.
Continue reading …Your Hurricane Preparedness Plan Should Include Pets, Livestock!
September 6, 2017 Comments Off on Your Hurricane Preparedness Plan Should Include Pets, Livestock!
– Cover and secure all water, food, and medical supplies for poultry and livestock.
– Pump and collect adequate supplies of drinking water in case of electrical failures.
– Top off all gasoline, propane, and other fuel tanks.
– Check operations of all portable generators.
Equine Chronicle Cover Girl, Marilyn Masterson, Wins Select World Western Pleasure in Unanimous Fashion!
September 2, 2017 Comments Off on Equine Chronicle Cover Girl, Marilyn Masterson, Wins Select World Western Pleasure in Unanimous Fashion!
Congratulations are in order for this month’s Equine Chronicle Cover Girl! Marilyn Masterson was just named the World Champion in Select Western Pleasure aboard KM WeKnowShesHot! Not only was Marilyn the World Champion, she was the unanimous choice of the judges.
Continue reading …Jennifer Michaels and PSU Willy Be Krymsun Win Select World Showmanship
September 1, 2017 Comments Off on Jennifer Michaels and PSU Willy Be Krymsun Win Select World Showmanship
Jennifer’s partner for the class was her red, roan gelding, PSU Willy Be Krymsun, by PSU Dynamic Krymsun and out of Willy Invite Her. Coming in Reserve was Jodie Cormier Nolen with Absolutely A Love. Third place was Dan Yeager with Cracking The Code. Fourth was Heather Lange with Tell A Rosey Story. Fifth was Anne Wilson with Laziness.
Continue reading …Performance Halter Wins at 2017 Select World Go To Vickie Strickland, Sally Sullivan, and Peggy Migliori
August 31, 2017 Comments Off on Performance Halter Wins at 2017 Select World Go To Vickie Strickland, Sally Sullivan, and Peggy Migliori
A big congratulations goes out to Mrs. Vickie Strickland, who led her gelding, Mytesly, to be named the World Champions in Performance Halter Geldings. The Reserve Champion was Debbie Kuffer with Tees Coolest. Third place was Melissa Spinella with KM Boalicious.
Continue reading …Boots On The Ground: View From Hurricane Harvey First-Responder Lacee Keller
August 31, 2017 Comments Off on Boots On The Ground: View From Hurricane Harvey First-Responder Lacee Keller
“It’s an eerie feeling to see people wade through chest deep water while holding their belongings or pets.”
Continue reading …Hurricane Harvey Animal Response Efforts Underway
August 31, 2017 Comments Off on Hurricane Harvey Animal Response Efforts Underway
Strong winds and rising flood waters destroyed fences and displaced large numbers of livestock. TAHC is coordinating with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to establish livestock supply points in areas of critical need, and with Texas Department of Agriculture to receive and distribute donations of hay and livestock feed. TAHC requested the services of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers (TSCRA) Special Rangers to assist in capturing stray livestock and returning them to rightful owners.
Continue reading …AQHA Approves 2018 Rule Changes Regarding Tie-Down Roping and Lasix
August 30, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Approves 2018 Rule Changes Regarding Tie-Down Roping and LasixTie-Down Roping
Effective January 1, 2018, youth and amateur exhibitors will incur a three-point penalty if they bring the calf over backwards with the calf landing on its back or head with all four feet in the air. Open exhibitors will incur a disqualification (no score) if the calf is brought over backwards with the calf landing on its back or head with all four feet in the air.
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