Interesting Study Shows Equine Vets Have Highest Injury Risk of All Civilian Professions in UK
September 11, 2014 Comments Off on Interesting Study Shows Equine Vets Have Highest Injury Risk of All Civilian Professions in UK
Most were described as bruising, fracture and laceration, with the most common site of injury being the leg (29%), followed by the head (23%). The main cause of injury was a kick with a hind limb (49%), followed by strike with a fore limb (11%), followed by crush injury (5%).
Continue reading …Jeffrey Steele Concert at 2014 APHA World Show Will Benefit AjPHA Presidential Service Project
September 11, 2014 Comments Off on Jeffrey Steele Concert at 2014 APHA World Show Will Benefit AjPHA Presidential Service Project
Jeffrey is a Nashville-based country music singer and songwriter. He has multiple songwriter of the year titles to his name, and he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame in 2013. Some of his best-known songs include “Brand New Girlfriend,” “My Wish” and “What Hurts the Most,” to name just a few. He’s worked with singers such as Montgomery Gentry, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts and many more.
Continue reading …Submit Your Nominations For 2016 AQHA Hall of Fame Class
September 11, 2014 Comments Off on Submit Your Nominations For 2016 AQHA Hall of Fame Class
Induction into the Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Association. Be sure to nominate horses and individuals in your state/province or country who have made a memorable impact on the American Quarter Horse industry.
Continue reading …Help Horses ROAR With Animal Planet!
September 10, 2014 Comments Off on Help Horses ROAR With Animal Planet!
Animal Planet will award $10,000 to the charitable partner with the most votes in the Fan Favorite Poll. The EQUUS Foundation is one of just eight charitable partners of Animal Planet and the only horse charity! Click VOTE once a day every day starting today through October 7th!
Continue reading …2014 Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship Kicks Off Today in Iowa!
September 10, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship Kicks Off Today in Iowa!
The 2014 Breeders Halter Futurity and National Halter Championship kicked off bright and early this morning in Des Moines, Iowa, and the first champion of the show has already been crowned! A big congratulations goes to the winner of the Junior Weanling Colts and Geldings, Get Me Some Of That, led by JT Mitchell and owned by Kelli Butler.
Continue reading …Lyme Disease is Not Only a Threat to Humans but Animals as Well
September 10, 2014 Comments Off on Lyme Disease is Not Only a Threat to Humans but Animals as Well
Did you know that symptoms of infection in horses can include lameness, arthritis, fever, edema, eye inflammation, joint swelling, and encephalitis?
Continue reading …Dana Hokana Invites You to Winning Strides Dream Ride Clinic in Big Sky, Montana!
September 10, 2014 Comments Off on Dana Hokana Invites You to Winning Strides Dream Ride Clinic in Big Sky, Montana!
At this clinic, you will learn how to gain control of your horse’s body so you can perfect any event you compete in. You will also learn how to use your hands and legs like never before.
Continue reading …258 Horses and 950+ Entries Compete at 2014 European Paint Horse Championships
September 10, 2014 Comments Off on 258 Horses and 950+ Entries Compete at 2014 European Paint Horse Championships
Owners from 13 different countries vied for coveted European Champion titles in 78 classes. They hailed from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Slovakia, Sweden and Switzerland; the hometown crowd from Germany fielded the greatest number of horses. German Paints also claimed the greatest number of medals, taking home 37 golds, 25 silvers and 23 bronzes.
Continue reading …AQHA Announces New Mission and Horse Show Vision Statement
September 10, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Announces New Mission and Horse Show Vision Statement
“By creating a mission and vision statement for AQHA shows, the Show Council is able to create and uphold a high standard for the industry and let exhibitors know what to expect when they attend an AQHA show. Our goal is to create the best experience for our exhibitors no matter the country, show or size of the show.”
Continue reading …2014 Fallen Horsemen Memorial Horse Show Honors Those Who Have Contributed to the Horse Industry
September 9, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Fallen Horsemen Memorial Horse Show Honors Those Who Have Contributed to the Horse Industry
The Fallen Horseman Memorial Horse Show is many things to many people. Perhaps that has helped the event triple in size since its inception in 2011. The FHMHS provides a time to reflect, a time to visit with old friends, a time to educate young people about the history of the equine industry and those who have supported it. Most of all, the FHMHS is a time to remember the more than 70 horsemen and women who have been honored at this event over the last four years.
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