AHP PRESS RELEASE: Finalists Shine in Print and Online in American Horse Publications 2015 Awards Competition

We have several articles in the running this year! Wish us luck and thanks to Horse Illustrated and The Trail Rider for showcasing Julie Goodnight training! 

 

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Contact: Christine Brune

Phone: (386) 760-7743

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Finalists Shine in Print and Online in American Horse Publications 2015 Awards Competition

 

APRIL 23, 2015 – AHP members seem to get better and better. That was the general feeling expressed by many of the 27 professionals who judged the 2015 AHP Annual Awards Contest for material published in 2014. “The entries were very strong this year,” says the judge of the business advertising class. “The pieces submitted were extraordinary in the cover category,” says another long time judge. One of the photography class judges notes, “Some great photography again this year.” Of the new long form journalism class, the judge says, “The long form pieces were exceptional. Very, very strong entries. I was impressed with all of them.” Those comments speak volumes for the state of equine publishing. Every member who participated in this year’s competition should be very proud of their work regardless of whether they made the list of 72 finalists.

 

“The contest is much like a publication. While the overall mission and design remains the same, the content changes constantly,” says Awards Coordinator Chris Brune. “Entries can be submitted by long-time entrants or first-timers. It’s a fresh new start with lots of variables that reflect the equine world in one particular year. And there is always a few additions like this year’s long form journalism and infographic classes which represent the new ways in which members are communicating.”

 

Held since 1974, the AHP Annual Awards Contest provides members with an opportunity to be recognized for excellence in equine publishing. All entries are critiqued by the judges to encourage members to strive for journalism excellence. This year’s contest drew entries from 115 members and total entries increased from 736 in 2014 to 837.  “We made several changes this year that may have encouraged more members to participate,” says Brune. In the past, print publications had to purchase a separate digital media membership to enter material published on their websites and in digital editions. In 2015, AHP eliminated the Digital Media member category and allowed all members to include one branded website with their parent membership. “This one change opened the door to whole world of possible entries for not only print publications, but also freelancers and businesses,” Brune says.

 

Another significant change was the development of the separate Business Member division. “The awards contest always included several classes for Business members,’ says Brune. This year, the contest classes were separated into two divisions, publishing media and business. “Business members who have never entered before participated.  Based on this interest, the opportunity to expand this division the future looks promising,” says Brune.

 

Two coveted awards are the Valiant Human-Animal Bond Award presented by Adequan and the A+ Equine Journalism Award sponsored by Alltech. Members are limited to only one entry and the winner is the author. The Valiant Human-Animal Bond Award is presented for the article that best reflects and promotes the special relationship between human and horse. The Alltech A+ Equine Journalism Award is awarded for the best article that focuses on increasing awareness and love of equestrian sport to mainstream readers.

 

The Awards Presentation will be held on Saturday evening, June 20, 2014, at the historic Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, during the AHP “Tally-Ho at the Alamo” Seminar. The Awards Reception is co-sponsored by Dover Saddlery and i-5 Publishing. The Award Banquet is sponsored by Zoetis with table centerpieces from Breyer Animal Creations.

 

The entries of the finalists will be displayed on Saturday to provide attendees a chance to review them. Finalists will be notified of their entries that placed and requested to submit an image file for use in the awards presentation. Finalists are encouraged to attend the seminar and accept their awards in person. If a finalist is unable to attend the awards banquet, a representative may be designated to accept the award(s) on their behalf and must be willing to deliver all awards to the recipient.

 

The results of the Awards Contest will be available on the AHP web site after the awards presentation in June. First Place winners will be sent an AHP Award Winner logo to promote their achievement for the year 2014.

 

Congratulations to the following AHP members who are award finalists for 2015.

 

PUBLISHING MEDIA MEMBERS

America's Horse

Appaloosa Journal

Barrel Horse News

Blood-Horse

California Riding Magazine

CEH Horse Report

Chrome

Daily Racing Form

Driving Digest

EquiManagement

Equine Journal

Equinews

EQUUS

Gaitpost Magazine

Holistic Horse

Hoof Beats

Horse & Rider

Horse & Style Magazine

HorseChannel.com

Horse Illustrated

HRTV

InStride Edition

Keeneland Magazine

Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred

Miniature Horse World Magazine

Modern Arabian Horse

New York Horse

NRHA Reiner

Paint Horse Journal

PATH Intl. Strides

Pennsylvania Equestrian

Practical Horseman

Q-Racing Journal

Quarter Horse News

Sidelines Magazine

Speedhorse

Stable Management

The American Quarter Horse Journal

The Chronicle of the Horse

The Florida Horse

The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care

ThisisHorseRacing.com

Trail Blazer Magazine

Untacked

USDF Connection

Western Horseman

 

For further information on the awards contest, contact: Chris Brune at (386) 760-7743 or AHorsePubs@aol.com.

 

Members interested in attending the annual seminar or awards banquet in San Antonio can access information and register online at http://www.americanhorsepubs.org/programs/seminars/index.asp.

 

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American Horse Publications is a non-profit professional association dedicated to promoting excellence in equine media and better understanding and communication within the equine publishing industry. For more information, please contact: Chris Brune, American Horse Publications at ahorsepubs@aol.com or 386-760-7743 or visit the AHP Web site at www.americanhorsepubs.org.

 

How to Feed a Severely Neglected Rescue Horse

 

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April 22, 2015

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How to Feed a Severely Neglected Rescue Horse

by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

 

When we can offer a safe, caring home to a severely neglected horse, everyone in the horse world cheers. If you have recently adopted a rescue horse, let me first commend you for your actions. Saving a horse that is in desperate need of care and nursing him back to health can be one of the most gratifying experiences a horse owner can have. But you must be committed to giving him a lot of time and attention. The transition period is critical. He’ll need to be moved in and out of pasture throughout the day, fed hay nearly every couple of hours, and given frequent supplemental meals until he gets to where he can hold his own.

 

If your horse is very thin due to starvation, you will want to proceed slowly and with caution, giving his body a chance to adjust to change with each step. Some horses are in such poor condition they are unable to eat. In this extreme situation, your veterinarian will use a stomach tube to feed the horse. This is a short term procedure with the goal of getting your horse interested in eating again.

 

Ulcers can complicate the rehabilitation process. Retired race horses almost invariably have ulcers. Your veterinarian may prescribe an ulcer medication, but this can only be used for a month or so. The three long term components of healing an ulcer are: chewing on hay or pasture at all times, plenty of water, and reduction in stress.

 

Your ultimate goal is to allow your rescued horse to graze freely, as much as he wants, on hay and/or pasture. You’ll want his forage to include a legume such as clover or alfalfa. But take your time — you can’t just put him out on pasture right away if he’s been severely deprived. No matter how gratifying the sight of him grazing 24/7 will be, you must allow time for his digestive tract to adjust to the influx of food. The microbial population in his hindgut is not adequate for fiber digestion; too much, too soon and he may colic or founder.

 

Here is my recommendation for an 1100 lb horse (his normal weight):

• Give him a probiotic, at a double dose, every day for approximately one month; then reduce the dosage to a maintenance level.
• Start with 1 lb of grass hay every two hours, or pasture grazing for 30 minutes with an hour break in between. At night, leave him with 4 lbs of hay, plenty of water, and a plain, white salt block along with granulated salt, offered free-choice.
• After 3 days, increase the amount of hay to 2 lbs per every two hours and give him 8 lbs of hay at night.
• By the end of two weeks, he should be able to have hay available free-choice or graze on pasture 24/7. Be sure he has enough at night to last him throughout the night. There should be some hay left over in the morning.
• Starting at week three, add alfalfa to his hay ration. Start with 1 lb per day for 3 days, and add one more pound every three days, until you reach a total of 8 to 10 lbs per day. If you’re not able to obtain alfalfa hay, get hay cubes. Break them into small pieces and let them soak for a few minutes. Feed them as a snack throughout the day.
• Also starting at week three, you’ll want to begin feeding him 6 small meals each day. You can use a commercial senior or performance feed that contains 14-16% protein, at least 18% fiber, and at least 8% fat.  Each meal should contain:

o   4 cups feed  (weighs approximately 1 lb or .5 kg)

o   1/4 cup (60 ml) flaxseed meal  (stabilized, commercial product is best)

o   200 IU Vitamin E (you can get capsules in your local pharmacy)

o   Probiotic (double dose , spread over 6 meals)

o   500 mg of Vitamin C

 

Gradually decrease the number of meals, every two weeks, but increase the amount of feed in each meal so that by the end of one month, in addition to a full ration of forage, you are providing two to three meals per day, with no more than 4 lbs of feed per meal.  Maintain supplements and if your horse is older than 16, provide additional vitamin C. 

 

The upside to the time and attention—in addition to seeing your horse regain his health and vibrancy—is that you will get to know your new horse very well, and together you will enjoy many good years ahead.

 

Permission to reprint this article is granted, provided attribution is given to Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. No editorial changes may be made without her permission. Dr. Getty appreciates being notified of any publication.

 

 

 

Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is an independent equine nutritionist with a wide American and international following. Her research-based approach optimizes equine health by aligning physiology and instincts with correct feeding and nutrition practices.

 

Dr. Getty’s comprehensive resource book, Feed Your Horse Like a Horse, is available at www.GettyEquineNutrition.com--buy it there and have it inscribed by the author. Or get it at Amazon (www.Amazon.com) or other online retail bookstores. The seven separate volumes in Dr. Getty’s topic-centered Spotlight on Equine Nutrition series are available with special package pricing at her website, and also at Amazon in print and Kindle versions. Dr. Getty’s books make ideal gifts. 

 

Find a world of useful information for the horseperson at www.GettyEquineNutrition.com: Sign up for Dr. Getty’s informative, free e-newsletter, Forage for Thought; browse her library of reference articles; search her nutrition forum; and purchase recordings of her educational teleseminars. Reach Dr. Getty directly at gettyequinenutrition@gmail.com. She is available for private consultations and speaking engagements.

 

This spring! On May 2, 2015, hear Dr. Getty address issues in horse nutrition at the Kirkland House Foundation in Delta, British Columbia, sponsored by “Hay…Girl!” For more information on this event, contact Pam Janssen at precioushaygirl@gmail.com or call 604-961-7265.

 

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Western States Horse Expo is Shopping Mecca for All

 

Western States Horse Expo is Shopping Mecca for All

Whether you’re in search of a new tractor or a bling-shiny new blouse, Western States Horse Expo is an exciting journey of one-stop shopping.

The event, June 5-7 at Cal Expo in Sacramento, California, hosts over 500 exhibitors. “At seven weeks before the expo we were at 85% exhibitor capacity,” reports Expo founder and president Miki Nelsen. This remarkable statistic reflects the horse industry’s growth and resurgence, as well as the popularity and success of this Expo. “We haven’t seen this kind of response in a number of years,” adds Nelsen, “and we’re anticipating a waiting list.”

 Expo attendees all wind up shopping, whether it’s first on their list or last. One attendee admits, “I always think I’m going for the incredible education and wonderful demonstrations,” she smiles, “but once I start through the maze of buildings packed with exhibitors, I start my shopping spree. It’s a good thing the Expo is three days so I can see everything. They even offer ‘park your packages’ and a free service to tote all my purchases out to my truck!”

Interested in how glue-on horseshoes work? Stop by their booth. Perhaps your family wants to spend time at a guest ranch. Yup, that’s represented here too. What about endurance riding and the world-famous Tevis Cup Ride? They have a booth too, with videos of horse and rider teams challenging the notorious Cougar Rock. Have you always wanted to compare how different saddles feel to sit in? There are aisles and aisles of quality saddles, from English to Western to Australian. Go ahead, swing into the saddle, put your feet in the stirrups and see what fits you best. Qualified saddle sales people will help you determine what size seat is right for you and what kind of saddle is best for your style of riding.

There are great deals to be made on trailers, barns, stall fronts, tractors and farm equipment. Kick some tires, compare all the manufacturers, and then purchase the bargain of the year! Check out these items on-line and then step up with your offer — these dealers are here to help you with financing and making the best deal.

Another shopper admits going to the Horse Expo every year since it began 17 years ago. “I have a credit card that I only use for Horse Expo,” her eyes crinkling with laughter, “and my husband doesn’t know about it! But I only shop once a year and this is the place. I outfit myself, my horse, home, barn, trailer and truck. Last year I found exactly the stand-up water tank I wanted for inside my trailer. My local tack shop doesn’t carry shiny-bling-sparkling Western blouses, but I found them at the Expo and bought everyone in my size!”

If you’re searching for that perfect silver concho to dress up a classic bridle, or stunning jewelry for yourself, vendors at the Expo will satisfy your sterling needs. And if you need a carved sign for the entrance to your barn, put in your order in the morning and pick it up in the afternoon! Western hats? There are acres of them at the Expo. Looking for that perfect piece of original art for your living room? The Expo hosts a juried art show and all the pieces are for sale.

Whatever your wildest dream for horse related items, it can all be found here at the Western States Horse Expo, June 5-7. Attending each day allows plenty of time for shopping, demonstrations, competitions, education and sharing horse stories with friends you see here.  

The one-day ticket price is $18 at the gate or $45 for all three days. But here’s an even greater way to save on tickets. Until May 1, on-line tickets are only $13, and from May 1 to June 5, on-line tickets are $15 each. So visit on-line at www.Horsexpo.com to buy tickets and save enough money for corn dogs at the expo!

For more information, visit www.Horsexpo.com or call 800.352.2411.

Julie Goodnight Offers FREE Bonus Spectator Tickets in April 2015!

 

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Julie Goodnight Offers FREE Bonus Spectator Tickets in April 2015! 

 

April 1, 2015; Salida, Colorado: Julie Goodnight’s 2015 clinics are open to spectators! Attend with a spectator ticket and you're welcome to ask questions and be part of the fun, upbeat clinic weekends held around the USA. BONUS: Now through May 1, 2015, purchase spectator tickets and get a free ticket for each ticket purchased! Purchase a ticket for yourself and use your bonus ticket to bring a friend for free! Use the coupon code “BonusClinicTix" at check out (http://shopping.juliegoodnight.com/Clinic-Spectator-Tickets-Clinic-Ticket.htm) to have your ticket order doubled. Enter the code and Goodnight will double your ticket order! Need help or have questions? 800-225-8827.

 

As a spectator, you'll be able to ask questions and take notes and take home tons of information to share with your horse. Julie Goodnight conducts horsemanship clinics for all disciplines (English and Western) and all ability levels, at various private and public facilities in North America. Clinics are fun and active, with a focus on bridging natural horsemanship techniques with the principles of classical riding. Julie's teachings are focused on finding success and improvement for each and every horse and rider by developing a deeper understanding of the horse and riding skills that lead to a balanced and rhythmic rider and a light and responsive horse. Clinics are Saturday and Sunday, 9-5.  

 

Find directions and specific clinic location for the clinic closest to you. Visit the interactive Facebook pages to find out up-to-the-minute details (you need not have a Facebook account to access information and maps): https://www.facebook.com/horsemaster.tv/events

 

“We hope you’ll use the bonus tickets as a way to attend with your friends,” Goodnight says. “This is a chance to save and get tickets for your therapeutic riding center volunteers, riding club members, or to help your riding center earn continuing education hours—while having fun with horses for the weekend! I want to reach as many horse owners as possible and help as many horses as possible. It’s our goal to help horses— one human at a time.”

Full list of clinics where spectators are invited:

April 25-26, Gillsville, GA

May 02-03, Fort Collins, CO

May 30-31, New Caney, TX

June 27-28, Easthampton, MA

Septermber 19-20, Port Clinton, OH

October 03-04, Bristol, WI

October 10-11, Spanaway, WA

Sign up for Goodnight’s free access and free monthly newsletter loaded with training tips>>  http://horsetraininghelp.com.  Explore her online library and many training videos at  http://tv.juliegoodnight.com;  please subscribe to the free Youtube channel at  http://youtube.com/juliegoodnight. 

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