Harris and Pessoa Saddles to Be Awarded During Beth Buechler Ltd. Series at Paint Horse Congress
July 21, 2014 Comments Off on Harris and Pessoa Saddles to Be Awarded During Beth Buechler Ltd. Series at Paint Horse Congress
“There has been great response to the Beth Buechler Limited Series,” reported Congress Chair Casey West. “We’re looking forward to this event becoming one of the highlights of the Congress.”
Continue reading …Complete Results From 2014 Tom Powers Triple Challenge Futurity
July 21, 2014 Comments Off on Complete Results From 2014 Tom Powers Triple Challenge Futurity
Complete results and official payouts have now been finalized for the 2014 Tom Powers Triple Challenge Futurity that recently concluded in Berrien Springs, Michigan. 2014 Futurity Results Report
Continue reading …AQHA Executive VP Don Treadway Jr. Announces Retirement
July 21, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Executive VP Don Treadway Jr. Announces Retirement
A search committee has been named and will manage the process for selection of the next executive vice president, who will be named sometime in the first quarter of 2015. Candidates interested may submit resumes and credentials to evpsearch@aqha.org.
Continue reading …Ill-Fitting Saddles Are Culprits For Horse AND Rider Back Pain, New Study Suggests
July 18, 2014 Comments Off on Ill-Fitting Saddles Are Culprits For Horse AND Rider Back Pain, New Study Suggests
Ill-fitting saddles are not only associated with back muscle asymmetry, a stilted gait, and back pain in the horse, but they are also associated with back pain in the rider. These are the key conclusions from a new study looking at saddle fit, back shape, and horse as well as rider health.
Continue reading …Severe Summer Weather is Here, USRider’s Top Tips For Traveling With Trailers
July 17, 2014 Comments Off on Severe Summer Weather is Here, USRider’s Top Tips For Traveling With Trailers
If you find yourself in a real weather emergency and need to pull off to the side of the road, ALWAYS keep your horses in the trailer. The horses will be safer there rather than being tied to the outside of your trailer.
Continue reading …EC Fan Photo of the Day: Palomino World Show Congrats
July 17, 2014 Comments Off on EC Fan Photo of the Day: Palomino World Show Congrats
A big Palomino World Show congratulations goes to Mckenzie Moler, Reserve Champion in Leadline, and Tori Summers, Reserve Champion in 4-year-old Geldings and Yearling Geldings with A Good Secret and Xxtra Inningz. To share your candid photos with us, e-mail b.bevis@equinechronicle.com and you might see them on our website or Facebook page.
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If fed starchy cereal grains (oats, corn, barley, etc.) on an empty stomach, the horse will produce even more acid (potentially leading to ulcers) and it will leave the stomach quickly.
Continue reading …67th Appaloosa Nationals and 2014 Youth World Championship Show All-Around Winners
July 16, 2014 Comments Off on 67th Appaloosa Nationals and 2014 Youth World Championship Show All-Around Winners
(unofficial results courtesy of ApHC) Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Halter Stallion: Grand- My Little Secret/Sean Schembri Reserve- Illegal Secret/Sean Schembri Grand and Reserve Champion Mare: Grand- Dreamin On Ice/Tim Finkenbinder Reserve- Xtremely Sweet/Terry Sartain Grand and Reserve Champion Gelding: Grand- Made With Pizzazz/Tim Finkenbinder Reserve- Its Kid Raak/Steve Cruse Grand and Reserve Champion Non-Pro […]
Continue reading …Protect Your Horses From Hazards on the Farm
July 16, 2014 Comments Off on Protect Your Horses From Hazards on the Farm
Statistics show that the two most common emergencies affecting horse owners are trailer wrecks and barn fires, notes Gimenez. This is followed by entrapment-type emergency situations…
Continue reading …Equestrian Exercises: Upper Body Workout
July 16, 2014 Comments Off on Equestrian Exercises: Upper Body Workout
You might not think that upper body strength is that important when it comes to riding your horse, but it’s all connected, says horse trainer Brad Jewett.
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