Diet Adjustments Can Provide Relief For PSSM Horses
April 13, 2016 Comments Off on Diet Adjustments Can Provide Relief For PSSM Horses
In a recent survey, as many as 12% of healthy Quarter Horses are thought to be genetically predisposed to the muscle disorder which, at its worst, can be debilitating and often career-ending for ridden horses.
Continue reading …Online Entries Now Open For 2016 AjPHA Youth World Show
April 13, 2016 Comments Off on Online Entries Now Open For 2016 AjPHA Youth World Show
With more than $165,000 offered in scholarships—available in every world championship class—the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show promises to be one to remember. Exhibitors can now enter online through our secure entry platform at apha.com/ywcs.
Continue reading …AQHA Level 1 Central Championships Begins Today in OKC
April 13, 2016 Comments Off on AQHA Level 1 Central Championships Begins Today in OKC
AQHA Publicity The Farnam Central AQHA Level 1 Championships are being held April 13-17 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. Exhibitors at the Farnam Central AQHA Level 1 Championships saddled up their American Quarter Horses for the opening day of competition at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. The show kicked off at 8 a.m. with […]
Continue reading …Abdominal Hernia Repair in Horses Using Polyester…?
April 12, 2016 Comments Off on Abdominal Hernia Repair in Horses Using Polyester…?
Such wounds are challenging to treat because of the weight of the abdominal contents bearing down on the surgical repair. The damaged muscle layers may not be strong enough to withstand the tension on the sutures used to repair the defect. It is often necessary to implant some mesh to strengthen the damaged muscle layers and repair the defect.
Continue reading …Tips With Tivoli: Learn How Western Pleasure is Judged
April 12, 2016 Comments Off on Tips With Tivoli: Learn How Western Pleasure is Judged
Understanding the judging hierarchy demystifies how a Western Pleasure class should be judged. It gives both the judge and the exhibitor a qualitative framework to evaluate a horse’s performance.
Continue reading …Show Schedule For 69th National Championship Appaloosa Show and Youth World Show
April 12, 2016 Comments Off on Show Schedule For 69th National Championship Appaloosa Show and Youth World Show
New classes for the show include: Windemere Handy Hunter (youth), Windemere Handy Hunter (non-pro), Windemere Derby (open), Ranch Trail (open & non-pro), Ranch Riding (open & non-pro), Ranch Rail Pleasure (open & non-pro), Novice Youth Trail, Open Green Trail, Open Green Western Riding, Open Green Western Pleasure, Open Green Hunter Under Saddle, Non-Pro Walk/Trot Western Pleasure & Non-Pro Walk/Trot Western Horsemanship.
Continue reading …13 Teams Will Compete in 2016 AjPHA Youth World Games
April 12, 2016 Comments Off on 13 Teams Will Compete in 2016 AjPHA Youth World Games
Riders from around the world will converge in Kreuth, Germany, August 27–September 3 to compete for international recognition during the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Games. Participation in the biennial event has more than doubled since 2014; this year’s event will feature 60 Youth competitors from 15 countries.
Continue reading …BID NOW on Top Horses in April Online Auction from Pro Horse Services
April 11, 2016 Comments Off on BID NOW on Top Horses in April Online Auction from Pro Horse Services
BID NOW on Top Horses in April Online Auction from Pro Horse Services
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes Photos From 2016 SOQHA Madness With Mindie Maus
April 11, 2016 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes Photos From 2016 SOQHA Madness With Mindie Maus
Special thanks to Mindie Maus for sharing fun photos from behind the scenes at the Horsemanship pen at the 2016 SOQHA Madness that took place over the weekend in Wilmington, Ohio. If you’d like to share photos from an equine event near you, email b.bevis@equinechronicle.com.
Continue reading …SOQHA MADNESS Concludes With Whopping +12,600 Entries, View Complete Results
April 11, 2016 Comments Off on SOQHA MADNESS Concludes With Whopping +12,600 Entries, View Complete Results
In comparison, the AQHA entries recorded this year (9,200+) topped last year’s TOTAL entries for the entire show. With competitors flocking to Ohio from coast to coast and even overseas, the 2016 SOQHA Madness was one for the record books.
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