Feb 21, 2012
Managing Severe Colic in the Field (AAEP 2011)
Horse Health
According to a recent poll on TheHorse.com, nearly 49% of respondents named colic as their most feared horse health emergency, and for a good reason. While some cases resolve without incident, others prove deadly. Colic surgery is an option for owners in some severe colic cases, but what if referral isn't possible?
David Freeman, MVB, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, professor and interim chair of Large Animal Surgery at the University of Florida, provided some insight on treating severe cases in the field during a presentation at the 2011 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention, held Nov. 18-22 in San Antonio, Texas.
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Feb 20, 2012
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Feb 20, 2012
David McPherson Captures Top Two Spots in the $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic
Wellington, FL
As the sixth week of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival begins to wrap up, the $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m took place today in the Mogavero ring. David McPherson of Great Britain rode Silver Exchange II for the win and Leonitas for second place. Nicolas Pizarro (MEX) and Saskia finished in third place. Junior and Amateur-Owner hunter champions also received
Week six of the FTI WEF, sponsored by Equine Couture/Tuff Rider will run through February 19. The $50,000 G&C Farm Jumper Derby is the highlight event on Sunday at The Stadium at 3 p.m. The 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival has 12 weeks of competition that conclude on April 1, 2012, and they will be awarding more than $6 million in prize money through the circuit. More info...
Feb 20, 2012
Victoria Colvin and Way Cool Jump to the Top of the $50,000 WCHR Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular
Wellington, FL
The $50,000 WCHR Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular was held under the lights at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival on Saturday night with an exciting victory for 14-year-old Victoria Colvin riding Dr. Betsee Parker's Way Cool. The pair edged out last year's winners, Louise Serio and Bryan Baldwin's Castle Rock, who finished second. Colvin also took home third place honors riding Inclusive, owned by Scott Stewart. Elizabeth Boyd and Brunello finished fourth after a win in the first round.
Week six of the FTI WEF, sponsored by Equine Couture/Tuff Rider will run through February 19. The $50,000 G&C Farm Jumper Derby is the highlight event on Sunday at The Stadium at 3 p.m. The 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival has 12 weeks of competition that conclude on April 1, 2012, and they will be awarding more than $6 million in prize money through the circuit. More info...
Feb 20, 2012
Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven Wins FEI Grand Prix at $50,000 Florida Dressage Classic CDI-W
Wellington, Florida
The FEI Grand Prix at the $50,000 Florida Dressage Classic CDI-W, presented by the United States P.R.E. Association, was truly an international event as the top three places went to three different nations on Friday. Sweden's Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven won the event at the Global Dressage Festival, Ashley Holzer of Canada was second and Todd Flettrich finished as highest placed American rider in third place.
Vilhelmson-Silfven scored a 72.681% on Don Auriello, which was impressive since this is his first show in Florida this season. The pair performed the test in a relaxed steady tempo, as if on air, with steadiness and ease.
"There is lots of atmosphere here. It's like a really, really big show," said Vilhelmson-Silfven of the newly built Stadium section of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC.) More info...
Feb 17, 2012
Horse Boarding Operations: What is involved?
Online Feb 28, 2012 7:00 pm
Many people think running a horse boarding business is an easy way to make money, but little do they know there is much more to it. Before diving in to this new equine business venture, it is important to know exactly what is involved and what factors you need to consider as part of your business plan to be successful. 4 More info...
Feb 17, 2012
A Few Tips For Selling Horses
Photo courtesy of Horse Journal
Maybe you need a different horse that will better match your needs. Or maybe you need to thin your herd.
Whatever the reason, if you’re thinking of selling a horse, you should read this piece by event rider and trainer John Strassburger, the Performance Editor of Horse Journal, about horse shopping:
Giving anyone “a few tips” for selling a horse is a challenging task, and evaluating a horse you’re considering buying is usually time-consuming and fraught with disappointment. And our country’s current economic malaise doesn’t make either task –selling a horse or buying one – any easier, because horses in the same price range can have a very wide range of ability, soundness and training or competitive experience. More info...
Feb 17, 2012
Does your horse jig on the trail? Here are some tips from Julie Goodnight so you...
Quieting a Jigging Trail Horse
Question: I mostly enjoy trail riding on my 8-year-old Half-Arabian gelding. He has a great disposition and is calm and focused in the arena, but when I'm out on the trail, he gets antsy. He starts to jig, tries to race in front of the other horses, and feels like he's about to take off. Not only is this annoying, but I'm beginning to fear for my safety. Is there anything I can do to stop his behavior?
Lynn Yates, Ohio More info...
Feb 17, 2012
Great compilation of barrel racing runs from the 2011 NFR. This outta get you excited to get out there
Highlights of 11 NFR Barrel Racing
These are barrel racing highlights from the 2011 National Finals Rodeo. I congratulate Lindsey Sears in winning her second world barrel racing championship. ... More info...
Feb 16, 2012
Barrel Racing Tips
Lead Change Between First and Second - View the Video
When do I change? Where do I change and why do I change there? I’ve been to quite a few barrel racing clinics and these are common questions. How do you train your horse to change leads out of first barrel (or between first and second barrel)?
I’ve heard a variety of answers all from professional barrel racers with a long list of achievements. Here are some of their thoughts on the matter:
I don’t worry about it, they figure it out
I never approach second on the wrong lead
I train for flying lead changes before I go to the pattern
I break my horse from a lope to a trot out of first (then pick up the other lead)
I break my horse to a trot at my rate point at second and pick up the other lead to lope around second
I teach them a flying lead change out of first on the pattern
I ask for correct leads going slow, but don’t worry about it going fast More info...
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