(From the June/July issue of Western Horse & Gun Magazine) During 2014’s peak travel season for horse owners, the state of Colorado had more than 370 premises under quarantine for equine vesicular stomatitis. Surprisingly most of the equine events in the state went on without a hitch, and the final quarantines were released in late … Continue reading Equine Health: Vesicular Stomatitis
Author: Megan
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation: Second Chances
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” ~ Winston Churchill Even when we’re at our worst, horses somehow manage to bring out our best. Even if a horse might be down and out, because it didn’t make much of a living on the racetrack or just aged out … Continue reading Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation: Second Chances
Helping Your Foal get a Head Start on Life
One of my favorite things about living in Lexington is springtime--not just the new flowers and foliage blooming, or the excitement of Keeneland's spring meet starting up, but seeing all the new foals sprinting and frolicking across their lush, green pastures along the roads. I seriously think the accident rate goes up in Lexington in … Continue reading Helping Your Foal get a Head Start on Life
The Perks of Living in Horse Country
One of the perks of living in Lexington, Ky. is that you’re in the “Horse Capital of the World.” Yes, we know that Ocala, Fla., has that same tagline, and the surrounding area of Fort Worth, Texas, could even be considered that as well, so perhaps we should say the “Original Horse Capital of the … Continue reading The Perks of Living in Horse Country
Meet the New Boss at MAC
After meeting the deadlines of 18 articles in January, I hit my biggest deadline on February 3. I'd like to introduce my newest boss: Aubrey Michelle (born 5:59 am, February 3, 2015; 6 pounds 14 ounces, 20 inches long) And she's already famous: Welcome Our Newest Equine Chronicle Fan So things have slowed down … Continue reading Meet the New Boss at MAC
Roping & Racing-The Horsepower of Bill Casner
One of the fun parts of my writing career has been meeting some very interesting people and learning about their unique lives. When a friend recommended I speak with Bill Casner of WinStar Farm about team roping a couple of years ago, I was perplexed--Huh? A big-time Thoroughbred owner knows about team roping? Let me … Continue reading Roping & Racing-The Horsepower of Bill Casner
American Horse Publications Launches 3rd Equine Industry Survey
Horse owner? WE NEED YOU! The American Horse Publications (AHP) is launching its third Equine Industry Survey to gauge participation trends and management practices in the U.S. equine industry, identify critical issues facing the equine industry as perceived by those who own or manage horses, and better understand issues pertaining to horse health. In 2009, … Continue reading American Horse Publications Launches 3rd Equine Industry Survey
For Sale! Approach Equine Sales Prepared
The winter months usually see an influx of horses for sale for multiple reasons--end of the show season, trying to shrink the number of stalls to care for in the winter, or just ready for something new. Not only are sales popular across the country, but the advent of online auctions is growing in popularity … Continue reading For Sale! Approach Equine Sales Prepared
Thankful for a Successful 2014
The time between Christmas and New Year's is usually a time to reflect on the previous 365 days and how far we've come. I'm always guilty of this because I've caught myself saying that the year has gone by so quickly, but then again, you feel as though it hasn't. It is better to fail … Continue reading Thankful for a Successful 2014
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