Tag: option

Fly Protection for Horses: Expert Insights from Dr. Charlie Buchanan and Cashel Company

admin — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:39:43 +0000

No matter where you live, we can all agree that flies are the uninvited guests we could do without. While they serve a purpose in our ecosystem, managing them around our horses can be a challenge when the weather heats up.

Journalism Tabbed in Final Kentucky Derby Future Wager

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:45:03 +0000

The final pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager makes its three-day run April 3-5. Santa Anita Derby (G1) contender Journalism was tabbed as the 4-1 favorite among 39 individual horses, and another option is available for "All Other 3-Year-Olds."

Journalism Favored in Final Kentucky Derby Future Wager

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:41:52 +0000

Trailer Loading

admin — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:39:29 +0000

When it comes to loading a horse in a trailer, there are only two things you need: straight and forward.

Think about loading your horse like this — if you point your horse at a trailer, and the horse stays straight and then goes forward on cue, he has to go into the trailer. If you have straight and forward, in theory, you can get any horse into any trailer as long as it’s physically possible for the horse.

Natural Disasters Tips

admin — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:22:47 +0000

If the weather were perfect year-round with just the right amount of rain, sunshine, heat and cold, more people would likely own livestock. Unfortunately, in our world, the only certain thing about the weather is how unpredictable it can be. Floods, severe storms, wildfires and arctic blasts seem to be occurring more frequently, and if you are not prepared, the consequences could be dire.

Moquett on Equibase Process of Creating Ratings in U.S.

admin — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:33:58 +0000

Chance Moquett on how Equibase is casting a wide net as it crafts a ratings system that will serve as an option for racing secretaries in setting future racing conditions while perhaps providing an alternative to claiming races.

In Crafting Ratings System, Equibase Aims for Consensus

admin — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 22:41:06 +0000

Equibase aims to cast a wide net as it begins to work on a ratings system that will serve as an option for racing secretaries in setting future racing conditions while perhaps providing an alternative to claiming races.

OBS March 2-Year-Olds in Training Catalog Now Online

admin — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:35:27 +0000

The three-day sale will take place March 11-13 with each session beginning at 11 a.m. The under tack show will be held March 5-8, with a gallop only option. The sale has produced graded stakes-winners such as Gaming, Nooni, and White Abarrio.

‘Quanta Services Trade School and College Fair’ Scheduled for Texas High School Rodeo Finals

admin — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:29:31 +0000

In an exciting partnership, Quanta Services, the Texas High School Rodeo Association (THSRA) and Of The West are proud to announce the first-ever Quanta Services Trade School and College Fair, to be held at the Texas High School Rodeo Finals in Abilene, TX, on June 8, 2025.

Western Horseman Trade Craft Showcase Guidelines

admin — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:00:38 +0000

Western Horseman is excited to host their annual Western art contest at the 2025 National High School Finals Rodeo.

Young talent in the Western horse world doesn’t just show up horseback in the performance pen or the rodeo arena. It also appears in the artistry and craftsmanship of custom-made items, from gear to jewelry.

36 Rule Change Proposals to be Considered by APHA

admin — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:06:23 +0000

The following 36 rule change proposals will be considered by their respective advisory committees at the 2025 American Paint Horse Association (APHA) Leadership Gathering, taking place February 27–March 2, 2025.

January Survival Tips

admin — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:59:04 +0000

Forget about resolutions — let’s just make it through the winter.

For me, January is less about making resolutions and more about just making it through the month. We’re approaching the midpoint of winter, days are short and cold, and the holidays are over. The ground is frozen, and water troughs require daily beatings with a shovel. There’s frost on the hay bales each morning, and a cold moon shines down on the water tanks, re-freezing each night. Our entire lives are basically put on ice until spring.

Gold Up, Housing Down

admin — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:50:25 +0000

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