Researchers Measure the Effect of Noseband Pressure on Horses
August 12, 2013 Comments Off on Researchers Measure the Effect of Noseband Pressure on HorsesMany riders and trainers believe the tighter they fasten a horse’s noseband, the more control they will have while riding. True, tight nosebands increase a horse’s sensitivity to the bit, but they could also inflict pain and cause tissue damage, said Orla Doherty, MVB, MSc, MRCVS, of University College Dublin and the University of Limerick. […]
Continue reading …AQHA Members: Don’t Let Equine Stomach Ulcers Slow You, Down Take Advantage of Free ULCERGARD® (omeprazole) Trial Program
August 12, 2013 Comments Off on AQHA Members: Don’t Let Equine Stomach Ulcers Slow You, Down Take Advantage of Free ULCERGARD® (omeprazole) Trial ProgramYou’ve been putting your best foot forward all year and with the biggest shows of the 2013 season just around the corner, there’s not a single detail you want to leave to chance. That’s why it’s important to take advantage of Merial’s ULCERGARD Trial Program. You can stop by the Merial booth at selected horse […]
Continue reading …First Registered Paint Horse Exported to Moscow, Russia
August 12, 2013 Comments Off on First Registered Paint Horse Exported to Moscow, RussiaEven though Russia has a rich and varied equine and equestrian history, western riding and American breeds remain relatively unknown in the largest country in the world. But that is gradually changing. The very first registered American Paint Horse was exported from Austria to Russia this past year. Last fall, Alexander Burtsev of Moscow purchased […]
Continue reading …U.S. Senators Reintroduce Bill Banning Double-Decker Horse Transport
August 12, 2013 Comments Off on U.S. Senators Reintroduce Bill Banning Double-Decker Horse TransportAccording to a piece in New Jersey Today, two U.S. senators have recently reintroduced a bill that would ban interstate travel of horses in double-decker horse trailers. Although several states do have laws that ban or regulate the use of double-decker trailers for horse transport, this bill would help create an overarching federal law. Click […]
Continue reading …SmartPak Introduces New Line of Exclusive Breeches
August 12, 2013 Comments Off on SmartPak Introduces New Line of Exclusive BreechesSmartPak is excited to introduce Piper, a new line of schooling breeches exclusively by SmartPak. Piper is fashionable and functional and is fabulously priced, starting at just $79.95! “We designed Piper breeches because our customers asked us for a fun, fashionable schooling breech at an affordable price,” said Melissa Hamlet, SmartPak’s Vice President of Merchandising. […]
Continue reading …It’s Here! An Easier to Use Syringe for Perfect Prep Formulas
August 9, 2013 Comments Off on It’s Here! An Easier to Use Syringe for Perfect Prep Formulas
Same great calming formula in a more convenient size You asked and we listened! In response to customer suggestions, Perfect Products announces the debut of an easier to use syringe that provides the same trusted effect as the Perfect Prep formulas that you depend on. Now in a 60cc-sized syringe, the new size of Perfect Prep […]
Continue reading …NSBA Foundation Announces NSBA World Championship Show Silent Auction Items and Proxy Bid Options
August 9, 2013 Comments Off on NSBA Foundation Announces NSBA World Championship Show Silent Auction Items and Proxy Bid OptionsThe 2013 NSBA Foundation Silent Auction is featuring breedings to some of the top stallions in the nation. What a great way to get a head start on the 2014 breeding season while helping support the NSBA Foundation programs. A win-win for sure! A big thank you goes to the stallion owners who donated these breedings. […]
Continue reading …It’s Here! An Easier to Use Syringe for Perfect Prep Formulas
August 9, 2013 Comments Off on It’s Here! An Easier to Use Syringe for Perfect Prep FormulasSame great calming formula in a more convenient size You asked and we listened! In response to customer suggestions, Perfect Products announces the debut of an easier to use syringe that provides the same trusted effect as the Perfect Prep formulas that you depend on. Now in a 60cc-sized syringe, the new size of Perfect Prep […]
Continue reading …AQHA Director Emeritus J.M. Frost III Has Passed
August 9, 2013 Comments Off on AQHA Director Emeritus J.M. Frost III Has PassedAmerican Quarter Horse Association Director Emeritus J.M. Frost III of Houston, passed away June 20 at the age of 98. Frost was recognized as the oldest living board member at the 2013 AQHA Convention in Houston. A fourth-generation Texan, whose family arrived shortly before the Texas Revolution, Frost grew up riding his pony, Pinto, to […]
Continue reading …At Her Last Youth World Show, Gabrielle Lofton Wins First World Title in Tough Trail Finals
August 7, 2013 Comments Off on At Her Last Youth World Show, Gabrielle Lofton Wins First World Title in Tough Trail Finals
After watching a very tough Youth Trail preliminaries at the 2013 AQHYA World Show just a few days ago, all of the competitors knew that Tim “The Trail Man” Kimura was going to pull out some surprises for the finals today.
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