Quarter Horse Competitor, Tommy Manion, Cleared of SPCA Charges Related to BB Gun Incident
September 12, 2017 Comments Off on Quarter Horse Competitor, Tommy Manion, Cleared of SPCA Charges Related to BB Gun Incident
“From my perspective as the former Chief Justice of the Texas Court of Appeals, this is one of the worst cases of injustice committed by a private association against one of its own members that I have ever seen.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Give Your Horse A Hug!
September 8, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Give Your Horse A Hug!
Today’s Equine Chronicle Photo of the Day features Carleigh Todd giving Too Fancy To Sleep a giant hug! Isn’t it time you hugged your horse today? Photo courtesy of Julie Lama.
Continue reading …Hurricane Irma Horse Resources: Evacuation Site Lists, Emergency Tips, Prep Kits
September 7, 2017 Comments Off on Hurricane Irma Horse Resources: Evacuation Site Lists, Emergency Tips, Prep Kits
Hurricane Irma is massive with tropical storm force winds extending 185 miles from its center. Just to put that into perspective, Hurricane Andrew, which devastated South Florida in 1992, had winds extending just 90 miles from its center.
Continue reading …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 …After Years Behind the Scenes, Longtime Equestrian Couple Wins First IBHA World Title
September 6, 2017 Comments Off on After Years Behind the Scenes, Longtime Equestrian Couple Wins First IBHA World Title
“He told me that he had always wanted an IBHA World title and that after all these years he’d never won a buckle with the association that meant so much to him. It was one of the most touching moments I’ve experienced in showing.”
Continue reading …Pet Evacuation Kit For Those in Path of Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017 Comments Off on Pet Evacuation Kit For Those in Path of Hurricane Irma
AVMA’s Pet Evacuation Kit provides a checklist of essential items and tasks that pet owners should include and account for before evacuating. This includes:
Food and Medicine
First Aid Kit
Sanitation
Important Documents
Travel Supplies
Comfort Items
Horse Community Rallies Sending 8 Truckloads of Supplies to Hurricane Ravaged Texas
September 5, 2017 Comments Off on Horse Community Rallies Sending 8 Truckloads of Supplies to Hurricane Ravaged Texas
“Together, with other donations from local families, five truckloads of supplies headed to Texas on Monday.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Love From the Littles
September 5, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Love From the Littles
Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Colleen Urban, who sent in this photo of her weanling POA stud colt, Timely Intentions, being loved on by his adoring fans. “He is a favorite at every show and can’t get enough of pets and snuggles from the littles,” Colleen says.
Continue reading …