3rd Annual Southern States Showdown
The 3rd Southern States Showdown will be at the Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA on June 6th-8th...open to QH's, Palominos and Reiners. Class sheets are posted below.
Southern States Triple Crown NBHA Super Show
The Southern States Triple Crown NBHA Super Show is in Perry, GA July 3-6. More information below. Entry forms coming soon.
Intervet Barn Chart Deworming Guide
Intervet has made following a deworming schedule a snap with this barn chart. Print yours out today!
Meet Our Team!
The Southern States Horse Feed and Pasture Management Specialists like Ron Perry are ready to help you. See how to contact them.
Spring At Last
It is finally spring, and you probably don’t need us to remind you that this time of year is rich with rejuvenation and renewal. The birds taking up residence in your hay loft and the crop of crabgrass coming back to your yard will tell you that much. What might bear mentioning, however, is that this theme of renewal runs deeply through the lives of horses and horse lovers. That is why this issue features stories that keep the ideas of rebirth and new beginnings close to heart.
Steve Patterson, Editor-In-Chief
The Trifecta Queen
Liza Towell-Boyd tops off a winning year by being champion in the Regular Working Hunters at all three major indoor shows.
Lady Of The Rings
The ancient sport of jousting comes to life in the hands of young Dottie Gannon.
Vet's Corner - Diagnosis and Management of Lameness in the Horse
Diagnosing lameness in horses can be a complicated science but it’s also part ‘feel’ like an art. It’s impossible to cover everything, so I’m going to concentrate on the basics and on the latest technologies that are improving diagnostic capabilities. - by Dr. Kevin Keane, DVM
Jessi Lohman
Jessi's Q & A
Jessi Lohman answers reader's questions on trail riding and older horses in hunter shows.
Health and Diet - Danger in the Grass
Spring is here and it brings the opportunity for horses to enjoy fresh pasture. While pasture affords a nutritious and economical way to provide forage for your horses, there are some general and specific management concerns that need to be kept in mind to assure the health and safety of your pasture pals. - by Dr. Martin Adams
Pasture Maintenance - Managed Grazing
The drought that has plagued our area has weakened stands of cool season grasses. Dry weather and damaged sod have reduced the numbers of live tubers or killed whole plants. Here are some suggestions to help you provide productive grazing and sow new grazing areas. - by David JesseeTraining Tips - Thinking of Breeding Your Mare?
It’s springtime…and most mares will start coming back into season. Are you thinking of breeding your mare this year? If so, think about a few things before you set out to pick a studly mate. - by Tommy GarlandHorse Etiquette
Niki Coyne and Ritchie Rozzelle give the fashion do's and don't of the show ring.
Holiday Gift Horse Contest Winner
Congratulations to our Gift Horse contest winner Dee Ambrose-Stahl and her paint, Sky, whose story teaches us to never give up on our dreams.
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