AQHA Cancels VRH World, RHC Finals, Cattle L1 and NRSHA National Championship
May 1, 2020 Comments Off on AQHA Cancels VRH World, RHC Finals, Cattle L1 and NRSHA National Championship
Due to the uncertainty of the worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, AQHA leadership has made the decision to cancel the AQHA VRH World, RHC Finals, Cattle Level 1 and NRSHA National Championships for the safety and well-being of exhibitors, trainers, spectators and staff. Several factors went into the consideration of this decision, including but not limited to the health and safety of attendees; local, state and federal government guidelines and mandates; the potential economic impact the coronavirus will have on our members as this situation evolves; and shelter-in-place orders that have prevented exhibitors from competing with their horses leading up to the event. Feedback was also gathered directly from NRSHA alliance partners. In addition, AQHA disseminated a survey to AQHA exhibitors, who were qualified for the event, to gather additional feedback.
Continue reading …Where Horse Shows Fall in U.S. Reopening Phases
May 1, 2020 Comments Off on Where Horse Shows Fall in U.S. Reopening Phases
Mass gatherings including racing events and horse shows would fall under “Phase 3,” which Administration officials are identifying as a state of relative control over risks associated with COVID-19 exposure. Talks between various private sector stakeholder advisory committees are underway to discuss tactics to comply with the spirit of the guidelines while limiting potential tort liability arising from new risks.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Multiple APHA World Champion, Zipped From The Heart
May 1, 2020 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Multiple APHA World Champion, Zipped From The Heart
“Watching his natural rhythm was truly unparalleled and inspiring. I feel so grateful to have spent so many amazing years together.”
Continue reading …NCEA Announces 2020 Riders of the Year
May 1, 2020 Comments Off on NCEA Announces 2020 Riders of the Year
WACO, Texas – The National Collegiate Equestrian Association announced the 2020 NCEA Riders of the Year. Three Auburn Tigers and a South Caroline Gamecock took home the yearly accolades. Fences Rider of the Year: McKayla Langmeier, Auburn Finished the season with a 11-3-0 record Garnered two MOP accolades Recorded a season-high 92 in the event […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Quarantine Life
April 30, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Quarantine Life
Thanks to Natalie Totten for sharing this great photo of what she is up to during her time spent in quarantine. She and Skip The Invite, aka “Rex,” enjoyed a bareback, bridleless, and barefoot moment of freedom, but with a mask of course!
Continue reading …Dogs Being Trained to Sniff Out COVID-19
April 30, 2020 Comments Off on Dogs Being Trained to Sniff Out COVID-19
Over the course of three weeks through a process called odor imprinting, the dogs will be exposed to COVID-19 positive saliva and urine samples in a laboratory setting. Once the dogs learn the odor, the investigators will document that the dogs can discriminate between COVID-19 positive and COVID-19 negative samples in a laboratory setting, establishing the platform for testing to determine if the dogs can identify COVID-19 infected people. The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center will be lending their expertise during the study as well.
Continue reading …Entries Now Open For Second Set of APHA E-Shows
April 30, 2020 Comments Off on Entries Now Open For Second Set of APHA E-Shows
We hope you are staying safe in this uncertain time. We are open and ready to help you with whatever you need. We are all in this together, as family!
Continue reading …Lessons Learned From West Nile Virus
April 30, 2020 Comments Off on Lessons Learned From West Nile Virus
In light of the current pandemic, it’s helpful to go back a bit and examine how West Nile virus (WNV) came into this country and how it behaved. Although the method of transmission is totally different to the current corona virus, we can learn lessons from it.
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Thanks to Melissa Baus for sharing this fun video showing what creative activities her family has come up with during their time spent in isolation! If you have a great video to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com. EC TV- Equine Tubing Faster! Faster! Thanks to Melissa Baus Design for sharing this fun video of what her family […]
Continue reading …Wearing a Mask isn’t Anything New For This 6-Year-Old Equestrian
April 30, 2020 Comments Off on Wearing a Mask isn’t Anything New For This 6-Year-Old Equestrian
For most of the world, living life behind a face mask is something new. But for 6-year-old equestrian, Ellenor Kavanaugh, this is the first time she has looked just like everyone else.
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