Wish There Was a Bloodstock and Performance Horse Management Degree When You Were in College?
January 13, 2016 Comments Off on Wish There Was a Bloodstock and Performance Horse Management Degree When You Were in College?
This innovative course will include visits to performance horse and racing businesses as well as 20-week work placement.
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A horse has died while being hand-grazed. It’s neck broken after stepping into a lead shank chain which was not being used over the nose but doubled through the halter instead. A Facebook video shows a toddler frolicking in a paddock with a loose pony. The caption is cute, but watching the clip fills me with dread.
Continue reading …A Well-Deserved Retirement: RL Cocoas Version
January 8, 2016 Comments Off on A Well-Deserved Retirement: RL Cocoas Version
During the span of a 20-year show career, a horse will undoubtedly change hands numerous times. But where should he end up, in the end? One special AQHA gelding is celebrating his retirement in 2016 in part thanks to a sweet pact made between his current and former owners.
Continue reading …What’s a Camas Prairie Stump Race Doing at an Elite Show Jumping Event?
January 6, 2016 Comments Off on What’s a Camas Prairie Stump Race Doing at an Elite Show Jumping Event?
That’s a valid question, but first one would have to know what a Camas Prairie Stump Race is.
Continue reading …Wellington and Worldwide Equestrian Community Mourning Following Death of Two Young Stars, Andres Rodriguez and Sophie Walker
January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Wellington and Worldwide Equestrian Community Mourning Following Death of Two Young Stars, Andres Rodriguez and Sophie Walker
“To lose two young athletes in this dreadful way is a terrible shock and our hearts go out to their families and friends,” FEI Secretary General Sabrina Ibáñez said.
Continue reading …Congratulations Keaton Crawford and Kara Vickery on Signing With SMU Mustangs!
January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Congratulations Keaton Crawford and Kara Vickery on Signing With SMU Mustangs!
“This is a very talented group that we signed this fall,” said Gwin. “They excel in both the ring and in the classroom and I believe they will add depth to the equestrian program and represent SMU well.”
Continue reading …New Product: Lexol 3-in-1 Leather Care
January 1, 2016 Comments Off on New Product: Lexol 3-in-1 Leather Care
Cleaning, conditioning and protecting leather such as saddles and tack just got easier with the introduction of a new product that does all three steps in one. Lexol 3-in-1 Leather Care got high marks from horse owners who tested the product at home.
Continue reading …Happy New Year! Help Make Your 2016 Resolutions Stick
January 1, 2016 Comments Off on Happy New Year! Help Make Your 2016 Resolutions Stick
The turning of the calendar page marks the beginning of a brand new year and a fresh start.
Continue reading …CSU Auction Will Offer Top AQHA Sires, Including Slick By Design, One Time Pepto
December 31, 2015 Comments Off on CSU Auction Will Offer Top AQHA Sires, Including Slick By Design, One Time Pepto
Breedings with about 40 registered American Quarter Horse stallions are included in the service auction. Among them are top national winners in barrel racing, cow horse, cutting, ranch horse and reining competitions.
Continue reading …Top 10 EquineChronicle.com Stories For 2015
December 31, 2015 Comments Off on Top 10 EquineChronicle.com Stories For 2015
Claiming the top spot for the most read post on EquineChronicle.com in 2015 was a blog written by an exhibitor who gave his take on the unfortunate use of social media to spread mean-spirited criticism of different disciplines and even individual horses and riders.
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