PtHA Youth Exhibitor of the Month- Merrick Bessell
May 9, 2017 Comments Off on PtHA Youth Exhibitor of the Month- Merrick Bessell
What’s your name? Merrick Bessell
Where do you live? Valrico, Florida
What’s your Pinto’s name? Almost Too Dignified, aka “Douglas”
How long have you been showing? 4 years
What do you like most about showing your Pinto? “I enjoy showing Pintos, because I like the people associated with it. They’re enjoyable to be around. I also enjoy it because you get to see a variety of horses.”
Behind the Scenes at the Bradshaw/Weiss Wedding
May 9, 2017 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at the Bradshaw/Weiss Wedding
The site for the elegant affair was The Milestone, a Georgian Estate-style mansion that sits on 52 picturesque acres in Aubrey, TX. The backdrop of the rustic barn reception area complete with glowing chandeliers and delicate string lights was the perfect setting for a modern, southern belle wedding.
Continue reading …Results From 2017 Lucky Seven Classic
May 9, 2017 Comments Off on Results From 2017 Lucky Seven Classic
The fun kicked off on Wednesday, when competitors were encouraged to bid for lucky back number #777 with all proceeds to benefit the AQHA Foundation Crisis Fund. The high bidder was Nancy Chapman. The Lucky 7 Classic decided to match the bid, resulting in $2,200 raised for the Crisis Fund!
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Young grasses are low fiber, very high protein and higher in rapidly fermentable carbohydrate fractions than more mature growths. This can lead to a variety of hind gut digestive upsets including bloating, varying degrees of manure softening/diarrhea, and in some cases colic. This can be avoided by careful introduction to the new grass.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes at the 143rd Kentucky Derby With Showstring
May 8, 2017 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at the 143rd Kentucky Derby With Showstring
Thanks to Scott Jones, David Miller, and Sabrina Janis for some great photos from their adventures at the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby! Dressed in fancy fascinators and coordinating bow ties, the group enjoyed mint juleps while watching Always Dreaming and Johnny Velasquez cross the finish line to win the “The Run For the Roses” for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Continue reading …Results from 2107 Mayflower Horse Show- Des Moines, IA., May 4-7
May 8, 2017 Comments Off on Results from 2107 Mayflower Horse Show- Des Moines, IA., May 4-7
High Point Geldings- RL Royal Intention/Owned By: Robert Freist
High Point Mares- Wisshes/Owned By: Robert Freist
High Point Stallions- Hez Outa the Box/ Owned By: Richard and Debra Donnelly
High Point Performance Halter- Still a Kid/ Owned By: Sally Ann Sullivan
High Point Trail- Putadrinkinmyhand/ Owned By: Benjamin Hirschfeld
High Point Western Riding- BMQ the Jig Is Up/ Owned By: Mary Alice Nielson
2017 May/June Equine Chronicle is Now Online!
May 8, 2017 Comments Off on 2017 May/June Equine Chronicle is Now Online!
Click here to view the digital magazine: http://www.onlinedigitalpubs.com/publication/?m=2079&l=1
Don’t miss our upcoming issue- July/August! The deadline for ads is May 21st.
Continue reading …Blog- Weekend Recap From the Mayflower With the Kruchten Sisters
May 8, 2017 Comments Off on Blog- Weekend Recap From the Mayflower With the Kruchten Sisters
Some of today’s big winners in the Showmanship and Halter included Elizabeth Forney with One Hot Big Leaguer, Larry Spratto with Just That Lucky, Phyllis Steffen with A Krymsun Investment, and Mallory Vroegh with Krymsun Belle.
Continue reading …Two APHA Youth Receive Farnam Breeders’ Trust Scholarships
May 8, 2017 Comments Off on Two APHA Youth Receive Farnam Breeders’ Trust Scholarships
Showing Breeders’ Trust-enrolled Paint Horses really paid off for two Youth exhibitors. AjPHA members Keoma Dunn and Gracie Thompson each received a $1,000 Farnam Breeders’ Trust Youth scholarship from APHA and Farnam Horse Products; additionally, an APHA regional club of their choosing each receives $500, courtesy of Farnam.
Continue reading …New Trial Aims to Improve Clinical Control of Endocrine Dysfunction in Horses with PPID
May 8, 2017 Comments Off on New Trial Aims to Improve Clinical Control of Endocrine Dysfunction in Horses with PPID
The most common root cause of laminitis in horse populations worldwide is some form of underlying endocrine dysfunction, with high blood insulin being the common feature that appears to directly lead to laminitis lesions in horses with Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, or Equine Cushings disease) or Equine Metabolic Syndrome.
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