Day: December 24, 2013

APHA Paint Alternative Competition (PAC) program expansion adds youth-specific category designations and overall versatility champion title

Amy Stapleton APHA Director of Marketing & Promotional Content p. 817-222-6447 astapleton@apha.com Thirteen new categories provide youth opportunities for achievement and recognition FORT WORTH—The Paint Alternative Competition (PAC) program offers Paint Horse owners opportunities to establish permanent performance records for their horses at events outside of traditional APHA-approved shows. PAC is open to almost any type of activity as long as the competition is sponsored by an organization that keeps official records on the performance of all horses entered in the event. In addition to potentially increasing the value of their horses, PAC participants are also eligible

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Managing Foot Casts on Horses with Chronic Laminitis

Veterinarians use casts to help stabilize and treat a variety of equine foot and leg disorders, from lower limb injuries to severe foot infections to chronic laminitis cases.

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