Thanks to a new rule change, cropout Paints must meet the same color-registration guidelines as horses with at least one Paint parent and under the new guidelines, more cropouts will be eligible for APHA registration.
Let's turn to the effect jumping has on the horse's hooves: impact, shock, and massive force of weight descending on those relatively small hooves.
Healthy cartilage ensures joints can move without pain and has an important role preventing wear and tear on bone.
It is possible that white line disease begins when an invasive fungus enters the area through the horse's sole and It's also possible that bacteria enters as a result of hoof wall injury.
Whatever horse she's on or arena she's in, Caroline Martin considers Haygain Steamed Hay a critical part of her program.
"Fighting equine pastern dermatitis, also known as scratches, mud fever or mud rash, dew poisoning or greasy heel, is frustrating in any season but winter makes it especially hard.
âEvery rider has heard the saying âno hoof, no horse.â But many donât know that there are four key areas that can influence their horseâs hoof health.â
Signs of inadequate hydration in equines include poor exercise tolerance, cramping, or apparent weight loss (actually water loss) and decrease in sweat.
Given the option, every horse will gorge on the succulent young grasses and largely ignore anything else you try to get them to eat - including grains in many cases!
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the American Paint Horse Association recently announced its first class of inductees for the APHA Hall of Fame. A total of 50 influential members of the Paint Horse communityâ25 horses and 25 peopleâwill be hono