Three New Schools to Compete at 2018 NCEA Championship
April 18, 2018 Comments Off on Three New Schools to Compete at 2018 NCEA Championship
The Vixens are joining West Texas A&M and University of Minnesota Crookston as schools outside of the Division I who will be competing for championships at the Extraco Events Center in Waco this week. The Lady Buffs and Golden Eagles are from the Division II level.
Continue reading …Protecting the Newborn Foal’s Immunity
April 18, 2018 Comments Off on Protecting the Newborn Foal’s Immunity
It has been shown that supplementation for the last 4 weeks of pregnancy with vitamin E at 2,500 IU/day (over 3X the current recommendation for late pregnancy in a 500 kg mare) resulted in higher vitamin E levels in the mares, milk and foals, as well as higher antibody levels in milk and the foal’s blood.
Continue reading …Pro-Am Circuit Concludes With 4,200 Entries- Rusty Green/Florida Georgia Line Win $5,000 in Kim Rich Memorial
April 18, 2018 Comments Off on Pro-Am Circuit Concludes With 4,200 Entries- Rusty Green/Florida Georgia Line Win $5,000 in Kim Rich Memorial
Appropriately, the champion and recipient of the big check and a crystal trophy cup was Rusty Green with Florida Georgia Line for Ruth Marie Rowe. The Reserve Champion and recipient of $280 was Jay Starnes with Million To 1 for Nettie Olsen. Third was Cleve Wells with Mister White for Linda Ball Sargent, winning $210.
Continue reading …Results From 2018 OMI Warm Up Show
April 17, 2018 Comments Off on Results From 2018 OMI Warm Up Show
The Ohio Michigan Indiana Quarter Horse Association Warm Up Show recently took place April 14th and 15th in Sunbury, Ohio. Judges were Dawn Clason and Marty Jo Hays. Click on the links below to view results.
Continue reading …Keeping It All In The Family at AQHA L1 Championship Central
April 17, 2018 Comments Off on Keeping It All In The Family at AQHA L1 Championship Central
Not to be outdone, Kat’s 74-year-old grandmother, Jeanne Tiller, won a gold trophy of her very own! During her second time competing in the class, Jeanne rode Take Me Home Tonite to win Amateur Walk Trot Trail.
Continue reading …Masterson Farms, LLC, Announces Loss of CP Surely The Best
April 17, 2018 Comments Off on Masterson Farms, LLC, Announces Loss of CP Surely The Best
Masterson Farms, LLC, is greatly saddened to announce its loss of CP Surely The Best to a severe colic. Notwithstanding two surgeries and the best of veterinary care to correct a severe and recurring displacement, this remarkably talented young horse with such potential was unable to be saved.
Continue reading …Seven Titles Up for Grabs as NCEA National Championship Nears
April 17, 2018 Comments Off on Seven Titles Up for Grabs as NCEA National Championship Nears
15: Different teams who will be competing over the four days. The teams come from 11 different states, with five hailing from Texas (Texas A&M, Baylor, SMU, TCU, West Texas A&M). Every other state has just one team.
Continue reading …Could Ulcers be Affecting Your Horse’s Stride Length?
April 17, 2018 Comments Off on Could Ulcers be Affecting Your Horse’s Stride Length?
“Reduced performance, including a shorter stride length, is likely a consequence of gastric pain caused by ulcers,” says Hoyt Cheramie, DVM, MS, DACVS, Senior Equine Professional Service Veterinarian, Boehringer Ingelheim. “When we ask horses for precise athletic maneuvers – to run, jump, spin and slide – if they have gastric discomfort, they aren’t going to be able perform as well.”
Continue reading …450 Equestrians Will Compete at 2018 IHSA Nationals- May 3-6
April 17, 2018 Comments Off on 450 Equestrians Will Compete at 2018 IHSA Nationals- May 3-6
During Nationals, the top contenders will vie for team, individual and alumni championships in their divisions. The event features the coveted USEF/Cacchione Cup and the AQHA Western High Point Rider national final.
Continue reading …AQHA L1 Championship West Blog- Conquering Self-Doubt
April 17, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA L1 Championship West Blog- Conquering Self-Doubt
“I’m struggling to set reasonable expectations for us, as well as sort through the gambit of emotions I’ve been feeling leading up to our first big show together. I’ve found myself unsure of our readiness, because she is very green in several of the events we will be competing in. I’m also nervous about how we will fare under the Las Vegas lights.”
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