MSU Extension offers two Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) trainings in the Upper Peninsula
August 16, 2025 Comments Off on MSU Extension offers two Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) trainings in the Upper Peninsula
By Thomas Guthrie and Michael Metzger, Michigan State University Extension – August 07, 2025 Equipment for safely extricating livestock from trucks/trailers and containing animals after transport accidents will be shown in the first in-person training. Euthanasia training covers identifying compromised animals and humane euthanasia. Responding to accidents is never an easy task. Responding to an accident that involves large trucks, […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – One in Every Barn
August 16, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – One in Every Barn
There’s one in every barn – the person whose unlimited talent is only topped by their sense of humor and fun, and at Bud Lyon Performance Horses, that person is Logan Pluhar. Her signature celebration of mussing others’ hair when she wins was quite unexpected this time after the Senior Ranch Trail when we caught […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Watching NSBA from Home with Bridgett Benedict’s Twins
August 15, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Watching NSBA from Home with Bridgett Benedict’s Twins
Bridgett Benedict’s twins are giving us a whole new perspective on watching the NSBA World Show from home! “They’re on track to steal my ride!” says Bridgett. Thank you to Bridgett for the fun photo, and we hope the post gives you a little relief from your fomo of staying home from NSBA this year. […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Feed the Bear at Trappers in OKC
August 14, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Feed the Bear at Trappers in OKC
A trip to OKC for a major show wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Trappers for their famous food. Thank you to B.J. Elton Mooney for the fun photo of Merritt Mooney, and of Crosslyn Mooney, who just finished chemo, running from the bear at Trappers! Thank you to B.J. Elton for the fun share! If you […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – 2025 NSBA World Show
August 13, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – 2025 NSBA World Show
What happens when all the professionals are in the warmup/holding area at the NSBA World Show, and the National Anthem is played? Priceless. We love all of you for your hard work, dedication, relentless hours at the show, and your patriotism! If you have a great photo of the day, we accept them by […]
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EC Photo of the Day – This World is Not Yet Ready for All that You Will Do
August 11, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – This World is Not Yet Ready for All that You Will Do
“This world is not yet ready for all that you will do.” – Hippolyta to Diana Prince, Wonder Woman 1984. Today we share a stunning photo of Shiloh and her mini mare, Wonder Woman. “They made their show debut at the Ohio Paint Horse Club show, Buckeye Bonanza, in the All Breed classes,” says their photographer, […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – AQHYA World 2013
August 10, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – AQHYA World 2013
To wrap up our EC throwback photos from the AQHYA World Championship Show, we finish up with a photo of a horse and a rider who are very influential to many of the horses appearing in the show pen today – particularly those in the pleasure arena. Who is the rider, who is the horse? […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Harry “Tom” Sapp, Jr.
August 9, 2025 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Harry “Tom” Sapp, Jr.
Official Obituary of Harry “Tom” Thomas Sapp, Jr. January 28, 1955 ~ August 2, 2025 (age 70) From Flowers~Leedy & Allen Funeral Homes: Harry Thomas “Tom” Sapp Jr., 70, of Peru passed away in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 2, 2025. He was born in Gary, Indiana, to the late Goldie C. (Finch) and Harry Thomas Sapp Sr. on […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – AQHYA World Show 2020
August 9, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – AQHYA World Show 2020
In the year 2020 world seemingly had turned upside down, but the show went on, and this exhibitor definitely raised the bar in showmanship. Who was the exhibitor and the horse crowned World Champions at the 2020 AQHYA World Championship Show? Watch their winning run courtesy of AQHA: 2020 Youth 14-18 Showmanship – YouTube
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