Keeping Your Horse’s Wellness Top of Mind with SmartPak
April 21, 2019 Comments Off on Keeping Your Horse’s Wellness Top of Mind with SmartPak
Annual vaccinations are essential for the health of the horse and to help prevent disease outbreaks. The AAEP recommends that all adult horses receive vaccinations for Eastern/Western Equine Encephalitis, tetanus, West Nile virus, and rabies. Depending on your geographical region and your horse’s travel schedule, there may be additional vaccines that are required, which is why your veterinarian is the best resource for developing a vaccination plan.
Continue reading …Participate in the Trail Ride that Takes 13 Years to Complete!
April 21, 2019 Comments Off on Participate in the Trail Ride that Takes 13 Years to Complete!
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) will host its 55th Annual Chief Joseph Trail Ride, July 22 – 26, 2019. The full route requires thirteen years to complete. This year, the third 100-mile leg will be ridden of the 1,300-mile historic trail, beginning in Grangeville, ID and finishing at Musselshell Meadows (near Pierce, ID).
Continue reading …Auburn Wins 2019 NCEA National Championship!
April 21, 2019 Comments Off on Auburn Wins 2019 NCEA National Championship!
“Honestly, I was probably the most nervous I’ve ever been knowing that the last point came down to my ride. Not only for myself, but for all my teammates,” Alexander said of her ride in the Equitation over Fences competition during Saturday’s NCEA National Championship battle with Georgia. “I kind of just took a minute and regrouped. I couldn’t ask for anything more.”
Continue reading …Salt VS Electrolytes- An Important Distinction
April 20, 2019 Comments Off on Salt VS Electrolytes- An Important Distinction
Your horse can lose up to four gallons of perspiration an hour when exercised in hot, humid conditions. Sweat is predominantly made of sodium, chloride, and potassium, with lesser levels of magnesium and calcium, all responsible for keeping your horse’s heart beating, the gastrointestinal tract moving, kidneys working, as well as maintaining almost every biochemical reaction. Without them, the horse can become weak and may collapse.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day- Whiteout!
April 20, 2019 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day- Whiteout!
Around this time of year, many APHA breeders and owners are sending up a little extra prayer, in addition to having a healthy foal, for a desired amount of white. Well, Rachel Weiner got plenty with this 2019 APHA foal by Kids College Fund, a chestnut, and out of Soiree, a black breeding stock.
Continue reading …2019 NSBA World- Breeders’ Championship Futurity Yearling Sale
April 20, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 NSBA World- Breeders’ Championship Futurity Yearling Sale
The Breeders’ Championship Futurity Yearling Sale annually pays over $100,000 back to horses sold during the NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders’ Championship Futurity. The sale preview will take place August 15th, 2019, and the sale will take place August 16th, both in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Kid Coolsified (2000-2019)
April 19, 2019 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Kid Coolsified (2000-2019)
“Unfortunately, we can’t have these horses forever. We wish we could though. I’m just thankful that he went fast and didn’t suffer. That’s always my first thought. For a Halter horse to have such a long lifespan, to me, is extraordinary. He was in great health until the very end and was never sick when he lived at our ranch. He was a sweetheart.”
Continue reading …New Classes Coming to The Celebration
April 19, 2019 Comments Off on New Classes Coming to The Celebration
The EMO Western States Championship and Celebration is scheduled for June 27-July 7, 2019 at South Point in Las Vegas, NV.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of “Congress Gate Man” John Ackerman
April 19, 2019 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of “Congress Gate Man” John Ackerman
The majority of our photos from the Congress have John in them, because he was always ready with a high five or a handshake for exhibitors- whether they were champions or finalists.
Continue reading …NCEA National Championship- Day 2 Recap
April 19, 2019 Comments Off on NCEA National Championship- Day 2 Recap
Top-seeded Auburn knocked off TCU (12-4) in the quarterfinals and Oklahoma State (11-5) in the semifinals. While the overall outcome was easily decided, the Tigers did get an early wakeup call, dropping Horsemanship, 3-1, against TCU to start the day. Auburn got a bye in the Horsemanship event bracket on Wednesday.
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