OSU Vet Hospital Only Accepting Emergency Cases Following Equine Influenza Outbreak
July 24, 2013 Comments Off on OSU Vet Hospital Only Accepting Emergency Cases Following Equine Influenza OutbreakThe Oregon State University (OSU) Veterinary Teaching Hospital will not accept horses for anything but emergency services until at least Tuesday, July 30, due to an outbreak of equine influenza virus at the hospital, the school announced July 23. Three horses at OSU are known to be infected with this virus and others could be, officials say. […]
Continue reading …Benefit WSCA Open Show to be Held in WI This Weekend For Tammy Dalhby and “Fight For Leo” Cause
July 24, 2013 Comments Off on Benefit WSCA Open Show to be Held in WI This Weekend For Tammy Dalhby and “Fight For Leo” CauseThere will be a Benefit WSCA Open Show this Sunday, July 28th in Baldwin, WI beginning at 9 am to benefit Tammy Dalhby and the “Fight For Leo” cause. This show is WSCA qualifying. All time, manpower, and entries are being donated. 59 classes are being offered, including Rookie Walk/Trot and speciality Appaloosa classes, to […]
Continue reading …Trendy Tuesday- What’s Trending in the Equine Industry? The boots heard ‘round the world
July 23, 2013 Comments Off on Trendy Tuesday- What’s Trending in the Equine Industry? The boots heard ‘round the worldOn July 9th, Lagrange asked their fans if they were ready for a giveaway contest. Just that comment alone gained them 243 likes and 27 comments.
Continue reading …Creative Clips Keep Horses “Cool” on New Zealand Coast
July 23, 2013 Comments Off on Creative Clips Keep Horses “Cool” on New Zealand CoastArmed with only her trusty clippers and her ingenuity, (she uses no stencils whatsoever) Oskolkov-Schneider creates “designer” clips such as the giraffe, zebra, brick wall, checkerboard, and spiderweb. The astonishing thing is that this young equestrian doesn’t have considerable experience. She attempted her first clip on her own pony, “Cricket,” in August 2012.
Continue reading …Every day we receive more and more adorable photos of your newest equine arrivals. We recently received a group of beautiful images from Kirstie Jones/Kirstie Marie Photography that were so cute, we couldn’t pick just one. Click on each photo below to view an enlarged version. If you would like to show off a foal […]
Continue reading …Rider Takes Horse Inside McDonald’s After Being Refused Service in Drive Through Lane
July 23, 2013 Comments Off on Rider Takes Horse Inside McDonald’s After Being Refused Service in Drive Through LaneAccording to a very entertaining piece by the Daily Mail, which is based out of the United Kingdom, a mother-daughter riding duo took one of their horses inside of a McDonald’s in Whitefield after being refused service in the drive through lane. Apparently, “Minnie” the pony loves McFlurrys. Things seemed to be going well until […]
Continue reading …Hendra Virus Confirmed in Dog After Horse Died on Same Property
July 23, 2013 Comments Off on Hendra Virus Confirmed in Dog After Horse Died on Same PropertyHendra virus has been confirmed in a dog on an infected property near Macksville, New South Wales (NSW), Australia. “This follows the death of a horse from the virus on the same property on July 4, 2013,” NSW Chief Veterinary Officer Ian Roth said. “Samples from the dog were sent to the Department of Primary Industries’ Elizabeth […]
Continue reading …American Association of Equine Practitioners Receives AVMA’s President’s Award
July 23, 2013 Comments Off on American Association of Equine Practitioners Receives AVMA’s President’s AwardThis week, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) awards the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) the 2013 AVMA President’s Award. During the AVMA’s Annual Convention in Chicago, July 19–23, the AVMA honors some of the nation’s top veterinarians, individuals and organizations during several events and ceremonies. Each recipient has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of […]
Continue reading …Celebrate National Day of the Cowboy on July 27th at AQHA Hall of Fame
July 23, 2013 Comments Off on Celebrate National Day of the Cowboy on July 27th at AQHA Hall of FameThe National Day of the Cowboy is an event that is celebrated around the country, including right here in Amarillo. Local groups have joined forces to teach, entertain and celebrate the eighth annual National Day of the Cowboy with the public. The celebration takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 27 at the American Quarter […]
Continue reading …Horses Hit by Lightning in Wisconsin, Two Riders Injured
July 22, 2013 Comments Off on Horses Hit by Lightning in Wisconsin, Two Riders InjuredAccording to local Waukesha County news station, WISN, a group of horses and riders out on a trail ride in the Kettle Moraine State Forest in Eagle, Wisconsin were hit by lightning yesterday. Click here to read more.
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