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EC “How To” Drill- Rate Your Gait

November 28, 2022 Comments Off

AQHA Professional Horseman Stacy Minkler, Trainer at Rusty Spur Ranch, recently relocated to Texas from Alaska! She’s now becoming the student in her new location, but she has been posting some practice drills for fun for her Alaska clients and friends back home in AK, knowing they get stuck and bored with bad footing in […]

Horizon Structures Presents Series: Fire Safe Farm Practices You May Have Overlooked

November 28, 2022 Comments Off

By Nikki Alvin-Smith Advice on fire safe practices on the horse farm will often encompass areas of common concern such as moisture content of hay and its storage, provision of evacuation plans and emergency services contact numbers, 24/7 illuminated exit signs, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, removal of cobwebs from light fixtures, no smoking signs, keeping […]

Calling Future Veterinarians

November 8, 2022 Comments Off

AQHA Lincoln Memorial University is developing a program that will be unlike any other, as it will start with a two and a half-year undergraduate program, followed by a four-year veterinary doctoral program with a strong emphasis on equine veterinary medicine. It also includes summer immersive experiences with some of the world’s leading ranches, horse […]

High School Seniors Can Apply for $1000 Scholarship From dac®

November 2, 2022 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein As dac® Vitamins and Minerals approaches 40 successful years in business, they are celebrating those who are beginning to pave their own path to success! The new dac® Vitamins and Minerals Commitment to Excellence $1,000 Scholarship for high school seniors will be awarded to an individual whose growth has been greatly impacted […]

2023 American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship Deadline January 15th

November 2, 2022 Comments Off

AQHA The deadline for 2023 American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship applications is January 15. Applicants wishing to obtain scholarship funding from the Foundation for the 2023-24 academic year can download the scholarship guidelines for a complete list of criteria and requirements. The Foundation will award scholarships totaling more than $310,000 for the 2023-24 academic year. Since its inception in […]

First standing CT scanner installed at Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery

October 27, 2022 Comments Off

October 11, 2022 Weatherford, TX One of the leading private equine practices in Texas, Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery (ESMS), has installed the first equine standing CT (Computed Tomography) scanner in the state. ESMS, which has one of the highest volumes of equine cases in the United States, is excited to add the Asto CT […]

Free Webinar: Shining Light on Horse Sales in the Sunshine State

September 20, 2022 Comments Off

By Kimbrell J. Hines, Williams Parker Attorneys at Law The Equine Law Committee of The Animal Law Section of The Florida Bar presents Shining Light on Horse Sales in the Sunshine State – Understanding Florida Administrative Code 5H-26. Free Webinar September 23, 2022 The course will focus on the history of equine law in Florida along with […]

Michigan Horse Council to Host 2022 Equine Legislative Day

September 9, 2022 Comments Off

By Jen Peck, Michigan Horse Council The Michigan Horse Council (MHC) is excited to announce it will host its annual Equine Legislative Day (ELD) on the Michigan Capitol Lawn on September 21, 2022. Equine Legislative Day is an opportunity to learn more about the Michigan equine industry with displays on the Capitol lawn, hands on […]

How Well Do Horses Hear Electric Cars?

September 8, 2022 Comments Off

Equine Science Update Electric cars are becoming more common. They make less noise than vehicles with petrol or diesel engines, raising a concern that people may not hear them coming. What about horses? Can they hear electric cars in time? A new study instigated by the British Horse Society (BHS) in conjunction with the Electric […]

Equine Guelph’s Latest Online Course is Golden!

August 26, 2022 Comments Off

By Jackie Zions, Equine Gelph If you fail to plan, you can plan to fail the adage says. It is certainly true when it comes to keeping your horse comfortable in its golden years. Picking up on subtle cues and knowing when to make management changes can make all the difference in the world to […]