Most often the first sign of pinworms is the horse rubbing its tail head and posterior aspect of its rear quarters. There are other reasons a horse may do this characteristic rubbing, such as certain fly allergies, dry skin or fungal infections. However, when we see a horse rubbing this area the first thought is the horse has worms.
Continue reading …Jump For Mimosas Today at AZ Sun Circuit!
March 7, 2017 Comments Off on Jump For Mimosas Today at AZ Sun Circuit!
Stay tuned for Mimosa Morning to be held after the Equitation Over Fences in The Equine Chronicle arena today. This event is open to ANY horse. Jump a small fence while carrying a mimosa. The rider with the most left in their glass wins a Bose Bluetooth Speaker! Whether you’re English or Western, everyone can come play. And Gordon Downey will be the awards presenter!
Continue reading …AZ Sun Circuit- Day 2 with Courtney Archer and Merrick Aguero
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Earlier this week, long time friend and amazing Trail trainer, Lyn McArthur, was involved in a horse accident at the show when a horse fell on top of her. She was rushed to the hospital and had surgery on her arm today. Please keep Lyn in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. ‘Lyn, we can’t wait to see you back in the saddle going over some Trail poles.’
Continue reading …AZ Sun Circuit: Trail Time, Secret Passwords, and Bouncy Horse Races
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Every day there are two AZ Sun Circuit golf carts that drive around the show and inside those carts there are prizes, but only for those who know the secret word or phrase of the day. Today’s word happened to be Expensive Hobby (boy is that true!). Now, these are no ordinary prizes; you might find yourself the owner of a shiny new bit or wash rack supplies.
Continue reading …Results and Photos- 2017 AZ. Sun Circuit
March 7, 2017 Comments Off on Results and Photos- 2017 AZ. Sun Circuit
Thanks to show management we have preliminary results to share from the 2017 Arizona Sun Circuit that’s currently taking place in Scottsdale, AZ. The first set of results include Reining, Horsemanship, and Trail. Amateur Reining Results 1 Horsemanship Results 1 Nov Amt Reining Results 1 Ranch Riding 1 revised Select Reining Results 1 Trail Results 1
Continue reading …LIVE From AZ Sun Circuit with Courtney Archer and Merrick Aguero
March 6, 2017 Comments Off on LIVE From AZ Sun Circuit with Courtney Archer and Merrick Aguero
After the Open Performance Halter Geldings, exhibitors were able to participate in a foot race with their Halter horses from one side of the arena to the other to win a pair of Rod Patrick Boots and wining that pair of boots was Troy Lehn.
Continue reading …AjPHA Youth Leadership Conference Recap
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Madelyn Giesman and Mannetta McAvaddy, the first team to solve their clues and find Paint Horse Pete, each won a $500 scholarship from LubriSynHA. Nikayla Hetzell and Teagan Goble, the second-place team, each won a half-gallon of LubriSynHA product. The third-place team, Allie Greene and Reece Chapman, each won a quart of LubriSynHA product.
Continue reading …Preventing and Treating Thrush in Horses
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Thrush is the destruction of a portion of the horse’s hoof called the frog. This destruction is caused by an anaerobic bacteria and fungi that is not contagious. Thrush often presents itself with a strong smelling odor coming from the affected area.
Continue reading …Annual Career Fair for Equine Industry College Students, March 7th
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The free event provides college students with the chance to meet prospective equine industry employers and to learn about potential volunteer, internship and part-time and full-time employment opportunities. In addition to booths from area equine businesses, attendees can participate in sessions led by industry professionals, who will offer tips and one-on-one career advice.
Continue reading …Sun Circuit Weekend Kickoff with Gabi Salamone and Natasha Blanchard
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Exhibitors were given a glass of wine and had to ride around the arena, the objective being to be the one with the most wine in their glass by the end of the race. Slow and steady definitely seemed to be the winning strategy, but a few competitors decided to gallop around the cones to keep things exciting.
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