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Head banging, metal music lover Pretty Runaway Rocks Ontario Sires Maturity

AJAX DOWNS, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 - PRETTY RUNAWAY, a Quarter Horse mare who went viral this spring for her head-banging moves to heavy metal music, posted an upset win in the $39,330 Ontario Sires Stakes Maturity at Ajax Downs on September 1.

Ridden by Tony 'TP' Phillips, Pretty Runaway, at 5 to 1 odds, broke well from post position three at the start of the 330-yard dash and was quickly in an early battle into a strong headwind with A Shades of Cold. The 7-year-old mare got her head in…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on September 4, 2024 at 4:03pm — No Comments

5 Common Horse Diseases: The Latest Info From an Equine Veterinarian

As a leader in equine nutrition science, Mad Barn thanks the Rider for featuring this story. To read the full version of this article, visit https://madbarn.ca/common-equine-diseases/

Horses are susceptible to many common illnesses and injuries that can impact their well being, performance, and longevity. Understanding common horse diseases is fundamental for everyone involved in equine care, as…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on September 4, 2024 at 1:11pm — No Comments

Canadian Equine Law Online Webinar

Seminar will be held Aug 29, 3-4pm EST.

Join our guest speaker, author and top Canadian Equine Lawyer - Catherine Willson on how the law impacts your horses, your business, and you!


A perfect opportunity for Farmers, racehorse owners, horse professionals,…
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Added by Barnmice Admin on August 27, 2024 at 1:57pm — No Comments

Rankins Host Successful Open House

For the second consecutive year, Beth and Tom Rankin hosted an Open House event at their St. Catharines based Standardbred breeding farm in co-operation with the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA).

The event on Saturday, May 25, promoted two horse themed contests - a Youth Literary Derby and a Youth Art Derby, coordinated by the BGRA, and sponsored by the Rankins. Complete rules and details for the contests can be found on the BGRA website.…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on May 29, 2024 at 11:04am — No Comments

American Woman Becomes First Female Camel Jockey To Compete In Esteemed C1 Championships In Dubai

Kentucky, USA - February 22, 2024 - Isabella Leslie, hailing from the U.S., is set to make history in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), this Saturday, February 24th, as she becomes with first American female camel jockey to compete in the esteemed C1 Championships, the only licensed all-female camel racing competition. Other countries participating in the…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on February 23, 2024 at 12:44pm — No Comments

U.S. Polo Assn. 40-Goal Polo Challenge Raised Nearly a Half Million Dollars for Injured Polo Players and Their Families

Global, Sport-Inspired Brand Hosted Charitable Event at the USPA National Polo Center

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., February 22, 2024 (Newswire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), was Title and Official Apparel Sponsor of the U.S. Polo Assn. 40-Goal Polo Challenge, the marquee fundraising event of the Polo Players Support Group (PPSG), hosted at the USPA…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on February 22, 2024 at 11:29am — No Comments

Daniel Coyle Flies To The Top In The $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala was brimming with spectator and exhibitors alike to watch the $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix. Thirty of the world’s best athletes representing nine different nations vied for the winning title over tracks built by FEI Level IV course designer, Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). Daniel Coyle (IRL), fresh off two European World Cup™ victories, continued his winning streak by clinching both first and second place.…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on February 5, 2024 at 8:29am — No Comments

Kentucky Invitational Grand Prix CSI to Become Five Star in 2025

Management Proposals for 2025-2027 Now Being Accepted

Lexington, Kentucky – December 7, 2023 – The Kentucky Invitational Grand Prix CSI presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute will move to the Five Star level starting in 2025. Equestrian…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on February 5, 2024 at 7:30am — No Comments

EC Bans Russian & Belarusian Participation In National Competitions

Ottawa, ON, March 9, 2022 – The Equestrian Canada (EC) Board approved a resolution today condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the breaking of the Olympic Truce, and Belarus’ support of the attacks. EC joins the International Olympic Committee (IOC), International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) in banning Russian and Belarusian athletes, horses and officials from sport…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on March 9, 2022 at 8:12pm — No Comments

Learn How to Fat Score Your Horse

Do you know how to tell if your horse is just the right weight?





Fat and obese horses are now at epidemic levels in Britain, the charity World Horse Welfare has warned.

The charity released findings of a major survey indicating the public has trouble recognizing an obese horse and the health concerns that can generate.



More than half of 2150 members of the general public surveyed either did not correctly recognise an overweight horse or, if…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on July 24, 2015 at 11:00am — No Comments

Not In The Cards

Thank you to Barnmice member and vet Dr. Geoff Tucker for sharing this story.

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Added by Barnmice Admin on August 27, 2012 at 9:32am — No Comments

"Wind"

Thank you to Barnmice member, Geoff Tucker, DVM for sharing his stories with us!…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on August 19, 2012 at 10:02am — 1 Comment

"5 Bullets Make 10 Holes" by Dr. Geoff Tucker

Many thanks to horse vet and Barnmice member, Geoff Tucker, for allowing us to share this story.

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Added by Barnmice Admin on August 15, 2012 at 9:18am — No Comments

"Long Hot Dog Days Of Summer"

Many thanks to Barnmice member Geoff Tucker, DVM for allowing us to share his blog!

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Added by Barnmice Admin on August 5, 2012 at 9:59am — No Comments

"Hind Shoes Kill"

Many thanks to Barnmice member Geoff Tucker, DVM for sharing this very important lesson.

"Hind Shoes Kill"…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on July 29, 2012 at 10:44pm — 3 Comments

Olympic Games: Important Links

 

Equestrians from 40 countries on six continents – 78 women and 122 men – will take part in the Olympic Eventing, Dressage, and Jumping events which begin on Saturday 28 July with Eventing Dressage and finish on 9 August with Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle to Music.

Let the Games begin!…
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Added by Barnmice Admin on July 27, 2012 at 9:30am — 3 Comments

The Girl at the Pony Barn

With thanks to Barnmice member, Geoff Tucker...

"The Girl At The Pony Barn"…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on July 22, 2012 at 11:52am — No Comments

"Pus Under Pressure"

Another story of life as a vet, generously shared by Barnmice member, Dr. Geoff Tucker.

 

"Pus Under Pressure"…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on July 15, 2012 at 7:52pm — No Comments

What to do about horses with diarrhea

A helpful Q&A from SmartPak for those with similar challenges:

I have a 26 year old TWH that has chronic diarrhea. He had vet work done last year, when it first started, with his blood work coming back normal, fecal exam okay and teeth are okay. No feed or hay change. Actually, his stool will be somewhat normal, not firm apples but has some substance to them, for most of the time then about once or twice a month it gets loose to the point of liquid. I had him…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on July 14, 2012 at 10:35pm — No Comments

Profiling the Connection Between Horse and Rider

 

This is such a good idea.

 

SmartPak is visiting different barns to profile horse rider connections.

 

As riders, we know there’s a special connection between us and our horses that’s hard to put into words, but this bond is so strong that even non-riders can sense it. In an effort to better understand this relationship, our staff Photographer, Kristi (one of the few non-riders at SmartPak), will be visiting a different SmartPaker’s barn each month to…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on May 24, 2012 at 10:39am — No Comments

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