From MyHorse.com, some valuable tips:
1. Feed low amount of grain
2. Feed quality hay
3. Give regular exercise
4. Deworm as advised by vet
5. Have regular vet and farrier checks
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The U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show (U.S. Nationals) began October 23 and continues through October 31, 2009 at Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma. U.S.
Last year over 1,800 horses from all over the U.S. and Canada competed at U.S. Nationals for prizes and a chance at the title of National Champion. Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses will again go head to head in nearly 130 classes that span several disciplines including reining, cutting, working cow, trail, mounted native costume, pleasure driving, show hack, in-hand, sidesaddle, park, and English, hunter and western pleasure.
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Quick tips from MyHorse.com:
1. Horse’s temp is 3º F above normal
2. When respiration is greater than pulse
3. Lack of normal gut sounds
4. Capillary refill time is longer than 3 seconds
5. When an injury spurts blood
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From MyHorse.com, story by Kate Navarra
Wintertime Wish List
• Your horse needs a well-ventilated shelter to protect him from the elements.
• Think about what your horse’s body needs to stay warm: extra food, a good haircoat, and maybe a blanket.
• Stock up now on hay and other items that might become scarce during winter months.
• Be prepared for winter power outages.
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The Best Remuda Award is presented each year by AQHA and Bayer Animal Health to honor the contributions that ranch horses have made to the heritage of the American Quarter Horse. The term remuda means a group of working horses bred by the ranch specifically to work and pen cattle.
Any ranch that has five or more American Quarter Horse mares used to produce horses for ranch work and is a member of AQHA is eligible for this award.
Get more information about the Best Remuda Award or request an application. Applications for the 2010 AQHA-Bayer Best Remuda Award are due December 1, 2009.
AQHA/Bayer Best Remuda Award Winners:
2009 Haythorn Ranch Co. – Maxwell, Nebraska
2008 Moorhouse Ranch Co. – Benjamin, Texas
2007 S Ranch – Billings, Montana
2006 Tule Ranch – Tulia, Texas
2005 Babbitt Ranches – Flagstaff, Arizona
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Rocky Mountain Horse Expo will be held in Denver, Colorado March 12 – 14, 2010. Mark your calendars now! Worth the trip for everyone who can get there! Educational, innovative, inspiring and fun for the whole family!
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Clinton Anderson, well known, innovative and inspiring horse trainer, will be in Reno, Nevada, on November 7 and November 8 at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Center (1350 N. Wells Avenue) for the Wahl Walkout Tour.
Discover the methods! It only takes two days to become a better horseman. Begin your journey toward real horsemanship. If you’r ein the area, check it out—it will be worth every moment of your time!
New format, new products, same great training methods. Tickets: $25 in advance.
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ApHC Accepting Nominations for 2009 Hall of Fame Inductions
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is accepting nominations for one of the most prestigious honors in the Appaloosa industry, the ApHC Hall of Fame and Racing Hall of Fame!
The ApHC seeks candidates that have made a positive impact on the Appaloosa industry. Each year one or more horses and persons may be inducted into the ApHC’s Hall of Fame by nominations received from members and voted on by the ApHC’s Board of Directors. Only one horse and one person may be inducted into the ApHC’s Racing Hall of Fame by nominations received by members and voted on by the Executive Race Committee.
Each inductee will be honored at the annual award banquet held during the 63rd National Appaloosa Show & 2010 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show in Jackson, Miss., June 21-July 3. Members can download a copy of the ApHC Hall of Fame nomination packet at www.appaloosa.com. The deadline for nominations is Oct. 31, 2009.
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