“I really gave myself a pep talk before I went in, saying ‘I’m a bad ass!’ Then, I went up to the cone and made sure JJ was in front of my legs and on my hands. Then, I tried to get forward motion right away, because it’s harder for him to start from a stop, because he’s 17 hands.”
Continue reading …In Amateur Weanling Colts, Kate Griffiths Jackson was the winner with Mr Fabulous. This was somewhat of a departure for Kate, who can most often be seen behind the scenes assisting her husband, Jarrell, and their employers, Terry and Tammy Bradshaw, with their Halter horses.
Continue reading …Around the first month of lactation, the energy demand on the mare is at its highest. During this time, it is crucial that the mare is provided with a high enough energy intake to meet her new requirements (nearly double that of a maintenance horse!) and that she receives an appropriate balance of minerals to encourage proper development of the foal. Pasture access is a huge advantage during this time, as it will help keep gut fill problems to a minimum and should naturally provide her with a good vitamin and mineral assortment.
Continue reading …Click here to read the complete article 236 – November/December, 2020 Farm and/or Trainer Affiliation? McCulloch Training Stables In what division do you compete? Youth 14-18 Highest award won to date? NSBA World Champion Hunt Seat Equitation – Youth 14-18 Your Mentor? (not a family member) Shannon McCulloch & CJ Fisher – They are a […]
Continue reading …Horses are known as “long-day breeders,” meaning that they will naturally go into heat for breeding when the days get longer in the spring and summer (at least, in the Northern hemisphere). They are also “seasonally polyestrous,” meaning that they will go through multiple estrous cycles during their breeding season. During the winter months or “short days,” the mare will not cycle. This period is known as anestrous. Changes in lighting as the days get longer induce hormonal changes which bring the mare into heat (estrus). As the mare periodically comes out of heat, this bout of reproductive inactivity during the breeding season is known as diestrus.
Continue reading …There are multiple collegiate athletic conferences competing underneath the umbrella of the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA). While many conferences have elected to suspend competition until a later date, the SEC has chosen to move forward with its athletic season. I’m unable to speak to the experiences and feelings of girls who may not be able to look forward to a season in the coming year; but, for Texas A&M, Auburn, Georgia, and South Carolina, it’s business as usual, for the most part.
Continue reading …Victoria Coombs – EC Youth Profile
Continue reading …The judges have just been announced for the Arizona Sun Circuit that is scheduled for February 27 – March 7, 2021 at WestWorld in Scottsdale, AZ. Jeff Allen John Tuckey Clint Fullerton Tanya Green Daren Wright Lynda Danielson Becky Schooler Dean Bogart Gayle Lampinen Chris Benedict David Avery Bill Enk Steve Brown Doug Allen Scott Neuman […]
Continue reading …Thanks to Corrin Hunt Photography and Design for some great photos from around the rings at the Illinois Paint Horse Association Futurity. If you have photos or results to share from a show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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