Equine Disease Communications Launches New Phone App
November 5, 2019 Comments Off on Equine Disease Communications Launches New Phone App
The EDCC Disease Alerts app connects directly to the disease alert page, making it easy for users to filter information by disease, location and date. Users have quick access to the disease risk information necessary to make decisions about travel and biosecurity. The app also provides access to disease fact sheets with helpful information about diagnosis and treatment.
Continue reading …Appaloosa Horse Club Partners With Etalon Diagnostics For Genetic Testing
November 5, 2019 Comments Off on Appaloosa Horse Club Partners With Etalon Diagnostics For Genetic Testing
Breeders can use genetic testing help produce the Appaloosa coat pattern and characteristics that we all desire while minimizing genetic health risks. Trainers, riders and owners can use Etalon’s genetic tests to better understand their horses’ capabilities and limitations.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – Appaloosa World Championships
November 4, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings – Appaloosa World Championships
Click here to view more fun photos from around the rings at the Appaloosa World Show.
Continue reading …$50,000 Up For Grabs at Florida Gold and Gulf Coast
November 4, 2019 Comments Off on $50,000 Up For Grabs at Florida Gold and Gulf Coast
An Equine Production has plans for the 2019/2020 Florida Gold and Gulf Coast circuits to be the best yet! There is $50,000 up for grabs at the show to be paid out in interesting ways. For example, there will be $500 added in Amateur Showmanship, but the money will not be paid until after the Champion and Reserve Champion circuits are awarded and then monies will be paid 40%, 30%, 20% and 10%. More details may be found on the event showbills.
Continue reading …Super Sires Pays Out $70,000+ in 2019 with Culmination at Quarter Horse Congress
November 4, 2019 Comments Off on Super Sires Pays Out $70,000+ in 2019 with Culmination at Quarter Horse Congress
In the Open 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure, Shannon Curl-Holbin rode Southern Whispers, a 2017 mare by Its A Southern Thing and out of RL Whisper Sudden, to win the class and a $5,000 check. She also received a Super Sires trophy by Cowboy Bronze, Rowdy Silver Champion Buckle, Nutrena Feed Coupons, and Enviro Equine Goodies. Southern Whispers is owned by Gumz Farms, LLC.
Continue reading …Palmetto PHC Fall Fling and Fall Festival Results and Photos
November 4, 2019 Comments Off on Palmetto PHC Fall Fling and Fall Festival Results and Photos
The Palmetto Paint Horse Club recently held their final shows of the year- the two-judge Fall Fling and the four-judge Fall Festival. Judges for the Fall Fling on November 1st were Tony Burris and Jim Isley. On November 2nd and 3rd, the club hosted the Fall Festival with judges Stephanie McConnell, Liz Baker, Rhonda Replogle, […]
Continue reading …AQHA Modifies “Safety Lead” Rule For Halter Competition
November 4, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Modifies “Safety Lead” Rule For Halter Competition
The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee approved the use of a safety lead, which is defined as a leather/leather-like covered chain, in addition to the currently approved lip cord, in designated halter classes beginning January 1, 2020.
Continue reading …EC Amateur Profile – Larisa Affeldt – A Grateful Heart
November 3, 2019 Comments Off on EC Amateur Profile – Larisa Affeldt – A Grateful Heart
“When my youth career was coming to an end, I didn’t know if horses would ever be in my future.
Continue reading …Study Examines Equine Response to Rider Weight Increase
November 3, 2019 Comments Off on Study Examines Equine Response to Rider Weight Increase
Previous studies have found that physiological responses and gait symmetry parameters are negatively affected when horses carry heavy riders, for example when the rider:horse weight ratio increases from 20 – 35% (Stefánsdóttir et al., 2017).
Continue reading …AQHA Young Horse Development Scholarship Winners Announced
November 2, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Young Horse Development Scholarship Winners Announced
Since January, 58 American Quarter Horse Youth Association members have recorded their progress training a yearling bred by an American Quarter Horse Association Ranching Heritage Breeder. Recently, four AQHYA members were named scholarship winners for the 2019 AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program.
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