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Colic or Ulcers?

November 28, 2016 Comments Off

“My horse had all the telltale signs of colic – we thought for sure it was a blockage, but it turned out he had a severe stomach ulcer,” Barber says.

Lock in Low Rates by Submitting 2016 APHA Stallion Breeding Report Online

November 28, 2016 Comments Off

Lock in the lowest rates for your 2016 stallion breeding report by submitting it via aphaonline.org or postal mail by November 30. Mail must be postmarked by the November 30 deadline. A stallion breeding report must be filed each year an APHA stallion is used to breed APHA, AQHA or Jockey Club registered mares. Additionally, a report must be filed for a Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred stallion anytime a Paint mare is bred to that stallion.

NSBA News: Foal Nominations Due Dec. 15th, Riders’ Cup Teams Up With GA Classic, Rusty Green is Newest Million Dollar Man

November 25, 2016 Comments Off

This year’s Riders’ Cup will be held in conjunction with the Georgia Classic November 30th through December 4th, 2016 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds held in Perry, Georgia. Nominate now to have the opportunity to ride for over $50,000 in estimated purse. Learn more by visiting our website.

World’s First Equine PET Scanner Showing Success at UC Davis Vet Hospital

November 25, 2016 Comments Off

Through August and September, six horses were scanned to test the scanner and validate a clinical protocol (Figure 1), all with flawless results.

Happy Thanksgiving! What Are You Most Thankful For?

November 24, 2016 Comments Off

We feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to capture your memories, tell your tales, and promote the beloved horses that are so dear to our hearts.

Striking Gold in AZ and CA at 2016/2017 Goldmine Circuit

November 23, 2016 Comments Off

December 1-4, 2016, Carolyn Dobbins will be hosting The Goldmine Circuit at the beautiful Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Center in Queen Creek, AZ. Then, just a few short weeks later, The Goldmine Circuit heads to The LA Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA, January 11-15, 2017.

New Rood and Riddle Surgical Facility Begins to Take Shape

November 23, 2016 Comments Off

The new surgical facility is on target to be completed during the early months of 2017. It will consist of five large patient stalls, an induction and recovery stall, transfer area, surgical suite, client viewing area, and a treatment room. All of the amenities of the new facility will be climate controlled and continuously staffed.

Time For a Trail Challenge!

November 22, 2016 Comments Off

The challenges are team events pairing amateur and pro riders, often from across barns, in a fun, supportive environment. They are judged following AQHA rules and standards, but have a structure that takes incentive and payback elements from Team Roping and Barrel Racing. There is 100% payback, along with added money, and a guarantee of $1,000 to the winning team.

The Equine Chronicle Jan/Feb Edition Deadline is Dec. 1st!

November 22, 2016 Comments Off

SPECIAL RATES for Congress and World Show Winners! Receive a full page ad for only $550; that’s $100 off our normal rate. Call for details.

Kickstarter Campaign Launched for New Equine Bodysuit Linked to Mobile Application

November 22, 2016 Comments Off

Equisense Care is a connected bodysuit linked to a mobile application, which enables the rider to remotely follow his horse’s activity thanks to behavioral parameters. It also tracks the horse’s stress levels and state of health thanks to physiological parameters (such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and perspiration). The objective is to learn from the behavior of horses in order to optimize the balance of their lifestyle, reduce their stress and improve their health.