3 Horses Confirmed With EHV-1 in Wisconsin, One Euthanized
September 12, 2014 Comments Off on 3 Horses Confirmed With EHV-1 in Wisconsin, One Euthanized
The first horse became ill in late August, showing neurologic signs and was humanely euthanized. The other two became ill over Labor Day weekend and are still being treated by a veterinarian.
Continue reading …To Date, 58 Premises in 12 Texas Counties Confirmed With Vesicular Stomatitis
September 4, 2014 Comments Off on To Date, 58 Premises in 12 Texas Counties Confirmed With Vesicular Stomatitis
Texas Animal Health Commission VS Update Since the August 27 update, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of one new case of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in horses. The premises is located 3.5 miles southeast of Waco in McLennan County, the first case reported in this county. Three premises have been released in Travis […]
Continue reading …Texas Woman Dies in Tragic Barrel Racing Accident Over Holiday Weekend
September 3, 2014 Comments Off on Texas Woman Dies in Tragic Barrel Racing Accident Over Holiday WeekendOur thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Jeanine McMinn of Magnolia, Texas who was killed during a barrel racing accident on Sunday. According to local news station, News Channel 25 ABC, McMinn was involved in a tragic accident during the 25th Annual American Novice Horse Association Shoot Out in Waco, Texas. Click here […]
Continue reading …To Date, 57 Premises in 11 Texas Counties Confirmed With Vesicular Stomatitis
August 28, 2014 Comments Off on To Date, 57 Premises in 11 Texas Counties Confirmed With Vesicular Stomatitis
Texas Animal Health Commission Update Since the August 20th update, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of two new cases of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in horses. One premises is located 2.9 miles northwest of Smithville in Bastrop County and one premises is located 10.6 miles west of Bastrop in Bastrop County. Five premises […]
Continue reading …Western Pleasure, Ranch Horse Pleasure, and Reining Select World Champions Are…
August 28, 2014 Comments Off on Western Pleasure, Ranch Horse Pleasure, and Reining Select World Champions Are…
Three evening Finals performances capped off today’s competition at the 2014 AQHA Adequan Select World Show in Amarillo. And the winners are… Western Pleasure: World Champion- Only A Breeze/Susan Roberts Reserve World Champion- A Wish Right Now/Susan Scott 3- Cee Money/Dan Yeager 4- Suddenly Its Time/Marilyn Masterson 5- A Certain Amble/Linda Ball Sargent 6- Hot […]
Continue reading …Team USA is Golden at 2014 World Equestrian Games!
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Team USA is Golden at 2014 World Equestrian Games!
The air was electric as each member of Team USA entered the pen for NRHA pattern number six. It perhaps reached its loudest point when NRHA leading rider, Shawn Flarida, walked in with “Baby Spooks,” looking calm and cool.
Continue reading …Late Summer Heat Wave Could Stress Livestock, Horses
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Late Summer Heat Wave Could Stress Livestock, Horses
Offer horses frequent drinks of water during work in hot weather. Allowing them to drink during work helps maintain water balance and relieves the urge to drink a lot of water after exercise. After a hard workout, water horses out gradually.
Continue reading …Team USA Starts Strong at 2014 World Equestrian Games
August 25, 2014 Comments Off on Team USA Starts Strong at 2014 World Equestrian Games
“When Andrea’s pattern was complete, the crowd continued cheering and stomping until the score was announced—a 224. Then, the crowd erupted again! I have never experienced this level of enthusiasm in my life. The Europeans really love reining.”
Continue reading …REMINDER: Quarter Horse Congress Entries Are Due Monday, August 25th!
August 22, 2014 Comments Off on REMINDER: Quarter Horse Congress Entries Are Due Monday, August 25th!
Did you know: OQHA no longer requires one payment per agent, therefore, individual checks or credit card information may be submitted for multiple entries. However, entries must be submitted in one packet in order to be stalled together.
Continue reading …With Proper Protocols in Place USDA States There is No Reason to Cancel Horse Shows Due to VS Concerns
August 19, 2014 Comments Off on With Proper Protocols in Place USDA States There is No Reason to Cancel Horse Shows Due to VS ConcernsUSDA does not recommend cancelling livestock and equestrian events due to VS concerns
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