EIA Confirmed in Nine Quarter Horses in Texas
February 14, 2019 Comments Off on EIA Confirmed in Nine Quarter Horses in Texas
EIA is an incurable, infectious viral disease spread through blood-to-blood contact, not through close proximity or casual contact. The virus can be transmitted from an infected equine to a “clean” equine by biting flies, the use of unsterilized or contaminated medical instruments, or through a blood transfusion. The most common clinical sign of acute EIA is fever, which often precedes the development of other signs. In chronic cases, symptoms such as weight loss, weakness, anemia and swelling of the lower legs, chest and abdomen may occur.
Continue reading …Trailer Talk: Gooseneck Do’s and Dont’s
February 14, 2019 Comments Off on Trailer Talk: Gooseneck Do’s and Dont’s
Not all gooseneck trailers will fit on today’s trucks. A gooseneck trailer must have 6′ or more from the top of the tailgate (top of the truck bed sides) to the bottom of the gooseneck when sitting level. Taller trucks may be too high to fit properly under a gooseneck trailer, especially goosenecks built before 2000.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Horse Show Mom, Jacquelyn Bedwell
February 14, 2019 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Horse Show Mom, Jacquelyn Bedwell
“As many horse daughters must know, their biggest supporter is someone that really believes in you. In my case, it was my mom. She had a knack for always wiping my boots, brushing my horses tail out, and wiping his mouth before I entered the ring. It was like a ritual. While riding on course, you could hear her snapping her fingers to keep the steady rhythm. I will always cherish those special moments we shared.”
Continue reading …Equine Guelph Launches Free Online Mare and Foal Care Tool
February 14, 2019 Comments Off on Equine Guelph Launches Free Online Mare and Foal Care Tool
Your foal begins practicing their coordination with head nods and limb movements by days 40 and 46 of pregnancy, respectively. That’s only a month and half into your mare’s 11-month pregnancy!
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Devotion. What an appropriate topic to discuss on Valentine’s Day! For most of our readers, the question: “What are you devoted to?” is simply and easily answered with one word- Horses!
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Hot N Blazing (1997-2019)
February 13, 2019 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Hot N Blazing (1997-2019)
“We hadn’t even been thinking about a stallion. When we saw Hot N Blazing, we knew he was special. He was a once-in-a-lifetime horse.”
Continue reading …AzQHA Hosts Star Studded, Red Carpet Premiere Style Event For Big Winners
February 13, 2019 Comments Off on AzQHA Hosts Star Studded, Red Carpet Premiere Style Event For Big Winners
Reminiscent of a Moroccan citadel, Los Cedros is a mix of ancient design and modern flair that provided an exotic and casually elegant setting for the evening. About 260 people attended this special celebration event. Enormous hand-hewn timber doors ushered guest into the lush courtyard where dinner, drinks, fun and friends were enjoyed. Members were greeted with goodie bags from Farnam and photo ops resembling a red carpet premiere.
Continue reading …Auburn Remains at Top of NCEA Rankings
February 13, 2019 Comments Off on Auburn Remains at Top of NCEA Rankings
No. 1 Auburn Equestrian stays on top after an impressive 2-0 weekend while sweeping both opponents across the board, collecting 37 points over the weekend. SMU and South Carolina move up to No. 2 and No. 3 this week while Texas A&M drops to No. 4 after a road loss to now No. 6 Georgia.
Continue reading …What’s Age Got to Do with It? Caring for Geriatric Horses
February 13, 2019 Comments Off on What’s Age Got to Do with It? Caring for Geriatric Horses
“They show signs of aging at different rates. Sometimes, I’ll see a horse at 15 and see the animal again at 17 and am shocked at how much he or she has clinically aged. Other horses are 25 years old, and you’d never know they’re a day over 12!”
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Congratulations to the Washington State Paint Horse Club’s year-end award winners for 2018! Scroll below for more fun photos. If you’d like to have your club’s results and photos shared on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com. Leadline High Point: Juniper Whitsell, riding Hotrods Cool Kid Reserve: Landon Fricke, riding Too Hot To Third: Cody Martin, riding Ready […]
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