What Horse Professionals and Stable Operators Need to Know About Land Use
October 10, 2013 Comments Off on What Horse Professionals and Stable Operators Need to Know About Land Use
Press release With real estate rebounding, many developers are anxious to recoup their losses and start building. The problem for horse professionals is that development often means pushing stables further away from urban areas. This can seriously affect the growth and profitability of your stable and has forced many barns out of business. It is […]
Continue reading …Horses in Southern Alberta Diagnosed with Pigeon Fever
October 9, 2013 Comments Off on Horses in Southern Alberta Diagnosed with Pigeon Fever
Equine Canada press release (Reprinted with permission from The Western Producer, written by Barb Glen, Lethbridge Bureau.) Ottawa, October 9, 2013 — More than 10 horses in southern Alberta have been diagnosed with pigeon fever this fall, an illness so-named for the common symptom of swellings in the chest. Dr. Kelsey Brandon of Claresholm Veterinary Service […]
Continue reading …Throwback Thursday: Outrageous Outfits From the Past
October 3, 2013 Comments Off on Throwback Thursday: Outrageous Outfits From the Past
By: Brittany Bevis For this edition of Throwback Thursday we dove deep into our photo archives to uncover some truly outrageous show outfits from years gone by. Some of the most extraordinary ensembles were reserved for horse show royalty like Miss Appaloosa America, the National Appaloosa Queen, Miss Rodeo America, and the Quarter Horse Congress […]
Continue reading …Tips For Natural Disaster Planning For Horse Owners
October 3, 2013 Comments Off on Tips For Natural Disaster Planning For Horse Owners
Homes For Horses Coalition press release Natural disasters can strike anywhere at any time, and pet owners have the added responsibility of including their animals in their emergency plans. When your pet is a horse, planning requires even more consideration, so The Homes for Horses Coalition is offering horse owners tips for protecting their equine […]
Continue reading …Appaloosa Incentive Classes and Stallion Auction Gets a Makeover
October 1, 2013 Comments Off on Appaloosa Incentive Classes and Stallion Auction Gets a Makeover
ApHC press release MOSCOW, Idaho – In an effort to enhance the prize money for “incentive” classes held annually at the World Championship Show in Fort Worth, the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) announces more options for owners of stallions in the stallion service auction and for owners of any other foals by that same stallion. […]
Continue reading …Free Lecture on Cutting-Edge Research of Heaves in Horses Will Take Place This Evening at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center
October 1, 2013 Comments Off on Free Lecture on Cutting-Edge Research of Heaves in Horses Will Take Place This Evening at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center
Press release WHO: Dr. Rose Nolen-Walston, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center WHAT: Will discuss treatment of heaves in horses during a free First Tuesday Lecture WHEN: Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center 382 West Street Road Kennett Square, PA 19348 […]
Continue reading …Colorado Rockies Present First Baseman With Ultimate Retirement Gift, An American Paint Horse
September 27, 2013 Comments Off on Colorado Rockies Present First Baseman With Ultimate Retirement Gift, An American Paint Horse
APHA press release by: Jessica Hein Who needs a gold watch when you could have a Paint Horse instead? The Colorado Rockies made a big splash on September 25 when they presented a one-of-a-kind retirement gift to first baseman Todd Helton: a flashy American Paint Horse. In honor of Todd’s 17 years as a player […]
Continue reading …The Biggest Loser RunWalk Comes to Alltech National Horse Show in Kentucky
September 20, 2013 Comments Off on The Biggest Loser RunWalk Comes to Alltech National Horse Show in Kentucky
Saddle up for The Biggest Loser RunWalk, a 5-K race, 15-K race and one-mile Kids Run Fun part of Family Fun Day festivities during the Alltech National Horse Show, held at the Alltech Arena on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park on Nov. 2, 2013.
Continue reading …Invitations For 2013 ApHC World Show Mailed Today, Process Entries Now With New Online System
September 12, 2013 Comments Off on Invitations For 2013 ApHC World Show Mailed Today, Process Entries Now With New Online SystemThe ApHC World Show qualifying deadline has passed. The ApHC has received show results for all ApHC-approved shows held through the end of August. September 10th was the deadline for submission of regional club nominations. All horses qualified through either the National point system or the regional club qualifying system have been identified. Invitations were […]
Continue reading …2013 Washington International Horse Show Will Host “Barn Night” With Shetland Pony Steeplechase and Halloween-themed Gambler’s Choice Costume Class
September 12, 2013 Comments Off on 2013 Washington International Horse Show Will Host “Barn Night” With Shetland Pony Steeplechase and Halloween-themed Gambler’s Choice Costume ClassWASHINGTON—Sept. 4, 2013—The Washington International Horse Show is pleased to welcome back the local favorite, Barn Night, presented again this year by Dover Saddlery. The festive and fun-filled Barn Night will take place Thursday, Oct. 24, during the 55th annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) Oct. 22-27 at Verizon Center in downtown Washington, DC. New […]
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