Diseases Associated with Aging

Aging in itself is not a disease. However, aging predisposes the body to disease as parts become worn and the immune system is not as strong as it once was.

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A Winter Spa Day for Your Horse

Oh, how we love to ride in the winter! Our toes and fingers might be painfully cold, but our hearts are warmed by the sound of our horses' hooves and the sweet smell of their breath in the frosty air.

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Breathing Heavy: Looking at Heaves

We have all had a hard time catching our breath from time to time, but can you imagine if that happened on a consistent basis?

For horses with heaves, a disease much like asthma in humans, difficulties in breathing is a fact of life. And, much like asthma, we can’t cure it for our horses, but we can help to manage the symptoms… and for our horses, that is a breath of sweet relief.

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Cold Weather Colic in Horses

Cold winds and changing winter weather may not seem like contributing factors for equine colic. However, these conditions can foster changes in routine and eating habits that may affect the well being of your horse.

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AQHA-PRCA Horses of the Year

AQHA and PRCA announce the top rodeo horses of 2016. Six first-time winners were chosen as American Quarter Horse Association-Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Horses of the Year.

Honorees were named in each of the six timed-event categories (there was a tie in the steer roping), with the lone repeat champion being steer wrestling horse Landrys Cadillac, aka “Cadillac.”

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The Profound Link between the Equine Gut and Immunity

The function of the immune system is to protect the body from outside organisms and substances that may harm it.

Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Uckele Staff Veterinary Specialist, says “We typically think of the intestinal tract as a digestive organ, but it has a very important role in the immune system as well.”

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Odysseo By Cavalia By The Numbers

Odysseo, the latest sensation by Cavalia, has enchanted more than two million spectators, and now welcomes audiences to the Orange County matinee and evening performances through January 8 under the White Big top at the junction of the I-405 and SR-133 in Irvine.

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Rodeo Fans to Enjoy a Variety of On-Site Entertainment Prior to and Following the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Themed interactive areas are abundant at the Thomas & Mack Center. When rodeo fans arrive at the Thomas & Mack Center for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, they will have multiple entertainment options to enjoy prior to and following each rodeo performance.

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Performers Selected by Fans to Sing the National Anthem at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

After a three-month promotion, performers have been selected by fans to sing the national anthem at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

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Lucas Oil Rodeo Way at Cowboy Christmas to Feature Unique Exhibits that Highlight Rodeo Committees

Rodeo Way to look and feel like an old Western town. Lucas Oil Rodeo Way, one of the six main interactive elements of Cowboy Christmas, will feature unique exhibits that highlight the best of rodeo.

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Warm Winter Vacations

Trade your sweaters and parkas for swimsuits and sunscreen and head to the beach this winter. A hotspot vacation will warm you up through those last few months of winter in your hometown.

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Why Christmas Creep Turns Holiday Shoppers Into Grinches

We’re a nation divided, with each side judging the other harshly, unable to empathize with the counterpart’s point of view. And with each sure that their side’s own values, methods and motives are more just, more reasonable, and just plain better. Sound familiar?

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2016 APHA Open/Amateur World Show Successfully Concludes With Increases In Key Areas

The American Paint Horse Association is celebrating the successful conclusion of its 2016 World Championship Show, which was held November 2-13 at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition to naming 181 world champions over the course of 12 days, APHA held a total of 289 classes and paid out more than $600,000 in cash and prizes.

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Finding Mister Right

Selecting a stallion for your mare can be tricky, but these horse-breeding tips can help. Reprinted from The American Quarter Horse Journal.

Use these tips to select the right stallion for your mare:

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The Spirit of Giving

AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines challenges Association members to reflect on how the American Quarter Horse enriches their lives.

After a busy week in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, I settled into a seat at an airport TGI Fridays for a late lunch before I boarded my plane back to Amarillo.

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Andalusian World Cup

The 2016 Andalusian World Cup, once again held in Las Vegas, Nevada, was a runaway success for a third year running, securing it’s place as the definitive show for Iberian horses in North America.

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Spook Proof: Despook Your Horse Before You End Up in Trouble

To help prevent a blow-up the next time your horse gets scared, The American Quarter Horse Journal asked AQHA Professional Horsewoman Sallie Jo Reid to offer some helpful tips on how to spook-proof your horse.

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Western States Horse Expo Pomona Features Star-Studded Line-up

It’s been documented that between three and four million years ago horses roamed North America. Since that time, with the influence of evolution and land bridge migratory patterns, the horse has played a critical role in agriculture, warfare, and transportation.

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Hoof Packing: A Horse-Health Product Spotlight

In many barns, hoof packing is a routine part of equine care. If you've never had occasion to use this helpful product, read on to find out when and if it might be applicable in your horse's care.

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Northwest Horse Fair & Expo 2017!

Celebrating the Spirit of the Horse! Northwest Horse Fair officials have announced details for their 2017 expo for horse lovers!

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Winners announced as Running Wild collects 'People's Choice' Award at New York's EQUUS Film Festival

Running Wild, starring Sharon Stone, Tommy Flannigan and Jason Lewis, won the "People's Choice" Award at New York's 2016 EQUUS Film Festival Awards ceremony held on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 20, at the Wild Horses of Sable Island Gallery, 64 Grand Street, New York, NY.

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50th Annual Congress Super Sale Results Report

“The 50th Annual Congress Super Sale featured the New Yearling Sale Stakes Session, which was met with a lot of enthusiasm and support,” according to Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC.

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Zoonotic Diseases

Whether pet owners are walking in the park, going on a road trip, or even just lying in bed, spending time with four-legged friends is a part of daily life.

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Avoid the Christmas Budgeting Blues

Are you just now getting December's Christmas bills paid off? If you're like most people it probably takes you several months to get your bills paid off after the joyous gift-giving season.

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Understand Trailering From Your Horse’s Perspective

To help your horse overcome his trailering fears, you have to look at trailering from his perspective. Clinton Anderson explains the horse's perspective.

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$70,405 Paid Out at the Nolan Watters Memorial Barrel Race & $30,000 Raised for Suicide Awareness!

The Nolan Watters Memorial Barrel Race was created to raise awareness and help open up conversations about suicide and depression.

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2017 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty

To enhance its off-road cred, Ram is adding a 4x4 Off-road package option for the 2500 Crew and Mega Cab 4x4 large pickup configurations when the truck maker begins rolling out the 2017 Ram 2500 HD truck this fall.

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Haulin' A$$ Helmet Barrel Race

Was it a new state record for the largest weeknight jackpot in California? I couldn’t find any way to verify that claim, but that was definitely the buzz and the question of the night at the Haulin’ A$$ Helmet Barrel Race put on by Lunde Enterprises this September in Norco, CA (aka Horsetown, USA).

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IALHA Nationals 2016

September 12-18, 2016 found IALHA members from areas across the United States and Canada, coming together to compete in this years Nationals in South Jordan, Utah.

Horses came from Texas, and Illinois, as well as, California, Washington, Utah, Minnesota, Wyoming and other states.

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The 2016 Andalusian World Cup, once again held in Las Vegas, Nevada, was a runaway success for a third year running, securing it’s place as the definitive show for Iberian horses in North America.

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Making Horse Treats

All horses love treats and your horse will love your homemade horse treats. Making horse cookies and other goodies is easy and can be done using ingredients that you most likely already have.

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United States Wins 2016 Youth World Games

Sixteen countries, 14 teams, 50 horses and 62 competitors converged on the European Paint Horse Championships in Kreuth, Germany, to meet for the biennieal Youth World Games. When the dust settled in the Bavarian countryside, the United States reigned victorious.

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Treats Should be a Surprise

One of the most important rules of feeding treats to your horse is that you should never give a horse a treat when he's expecting it. Whenever I give one of my horses a treat, I want it to be a surprise. I want him to think, "OMG! For ME?"

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Some Shoppers Actually Like Christmas Creep

Whine and moan all you want, but the Christmas creep isn't going anywhere. In fact, two separate surveys released indicate that a slew of consumers actually embrace retailers' ever-earlier holiday push, with many having already started—and in rare cases, already finished—purchasing their holiday gifts.Click To Read More!

Equine Veterinarians Agree: Healthy Topline Can Help Reduce Injury and Contribute to Overall Well-being

Horse owners who want their horses to be as healthy as possible should focus on developing their topline. So what makes a healthy topline? That conclusion is based on a survey of American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), which showed that seven out of 10 equine veterinarians consider adequate muscling surrounding/supporting the horse's spine (topline) is key to equine well-being.

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My horse has a hoof abscess and has been on bute for a month. Do I need to treat for ulcers?

Answer: The stressful event and any change in routine brought about by the foot abscess, combined with the use of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory phenylbutazone, are all predisposing factors for gastric ulcers.

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Home-Buying Benefits for Veterans & Military Buyers

Veterans, service members, and their families believe in homeownership. In fact, the homeownership rate among veterans far outpaces that of civilians.  But the financial toll of military service can make it tough for some veterans to get a financial foothold, let alone land a home loan.

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Odysseo Premiere Inspires Dreams

Inspiring dreams of an enchanted world where horses and humans share a bond unlike any other, Cavalia’s Odysseo opened its San Jose engagement the evening of September 14 to a rapturous reception from horse lovers and those who simply couldn’t resist the lure of exceptional entertainment.

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ClearSpan Meets Customers’ Requests with New Fabric House Building

ClearSpan Fabric Structure’s new Fabric House Building is an updated design of a ClearSpan classic. The structure utilizes the frame from the Hybrid Building, but covers it completely in fabric.

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AZ Fall Championship Countdown

The 2016 Farnam Arizona Fall Championship Is Giving Away More Great Awards& Prizes. This is THE show for any level of AQHA competitor with a dazzling display of saddles, bronze trophies, custom hats, boots, clothing and gear, along with plenty of added money.

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Helping Young Riders on College Decisions -- IEA Introduces the "Collegiate Connection"

The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) has partnered with the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA), Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and the American National Riding Commission (ANRC) to bring more knowledge to IEA members on how to prepare for college riding through the "Collegiate Connection" education series.

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D.C. Court of Appeals Blasts IRS

The Obama Administration’s IRS scandal is back in the news. The function of the IRS is to help American taxpayers understand and meet their tax responsibilities, and to apply the Tax Code with integrity and fairness to all. Occasionally one might encounter a bad IRS agent who makes a false statement under oath; discloses confidential information about a taxpayer without proper authority; or falsifies or destroys records.

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A Day In The Life Of an ODYSSEO HORSE

Like many horses around the world, Llicenciat begins his day with his head out his stall door excitedly anticipating the arrival of the hay cart. He and his neighbors nicker a polite call to the groom that sounds a bit like a request for faster service.

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Strokes in Dogs

The effects of a canine stroke, such as sudden blindness and loss of balance, can be alarming for dog owners. Fortunately, most dogs that have strokes can recover with time and care.

Dr. Beth Boudreau, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, explained the different types of canine strokes and how they occur.

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Safely Introduce Your Horse To Trail Riding - Ride Solo

When I take a horse on the trail for the first time, I prefer to ride him out by myself so that it's just the two of us.

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Back To School— Do You Change How Your Horse Is Fed?

After Labor Day weekend, our daily routines change. Summer breaks are history, kids young and old are back in school or college, work responsibilities seem to magnify, and horse shows are few and far between.

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