Specifically, there is lengthening and thinning of the dermal lamellae that leads to weakening and predisposes to separation, with resultant white line widening, rotation, and sinking. This occurs without the basement membrane damage and white blood cell infiltration characteristic of other types of laminitis.
Continue reading …During the program year, participants will be partnered with a mentor from the American Quarter Horse industry. These mentors will be an AQHA committee chairperson. AQHLead participants will shadow their mentor’s leadership activities in service to AQHA and the equine industry and will maintain monthly contact with their mentors to gain more insight into their role in guiding impactful industry decisions.
Continue reading …Thanks to An Equine Production and Fox Lea Farm, we have complete results and some fun photos to share from the Love Returns Circuit that took place March 22-24 in Venice, FL. Judges for the show were Sissy Anderson, Stacey Roberson, Brett Clark, and Pierre Brierre. Click here to view results. Click here to view […]
Continue reading …The Amateur Walk Trot High Point Champion was Deborah Casaubon with One Good Cuervo. The Reserve Champion was Denise Sommerlot with LF Black Gold. The Amateur SBP Walk-Trot High Point Champion was Ellen Hillyer with Zipped White By. The Reserve Champion was Candice Owens with Too Awesome Too Beat. The Youth Walk Trot High Point was Anna Overway with Eazy On The Assets. The Reserve Champion was Emma Womack with What A Hot Hand.
Continue reading …Cheyenne’s aunt, Brenda Spencer, purchased Levi at an auction for $900 as a yearling. First intended as a pony horse on the racetrack, Levi instead became a stellar trail-riding mount before spending several years out to pasture; he didn’t begin his transformation into a show horse with Cheyenne until his 9-year-old year.
Continue reading …“It is our goal to bring an outstanding roster of judges together to judge the Ford Youth World, because it is one of the most prestigious events in the equine industry,” said Patti Carter, AQHA senior director of judges. “We look forward to the great competition at this year’s show.”
Continue reading …Have you completed your nomination for the ApHC Stallion Service Auction 2-Year-Old Incentive classes at the ApHC World Show yet? The nomination deadline is March 31st. Mail or email your nomination to marketing@appaloosa.com.
Continue reading …Horses eligible for Non-Characteristic (N) registration or registered as N and denied advancement after all properly completed advancement requirements have been submitted to the satisfaction of the Registrar may advance to Regular through Leopard Complex (LP) genetic testing if all of the following requirements are met.
Continue reading …“Foal diarrhea remains a disease of enormous significance to the horse industry,” said Dr. Dwyer. “Rotavirus is one of the most common pathogens in major breeding areas worldwide. Early recognition, diagnosis, treatment and biosecurity in cases of foal diarrhea are key to minimizing disease impacts to breeding farms.”
Continue reading …“It is frustrating as an owner to see abusers win races, then continue to be allowed to race,” she says. “I’m in favor of stiffer fines and penalties to discourage trainers from using both clenbuterol and albuterol.”
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