Dover Saddlery® To Give Away $76,000 Worth of Helmets During Safety Awareness Week, September 19–26
By Judy Lincoln, September 22, 2022
Dover Saddlery®, the leading omni-channel retailer of equestrian products, is pleased to announce plans to give away at total of more than $76,000 worth of ASTM/SEI-Approved equestrian helmets in its stores during Safety Awareness Week 2022. One top-brand helmet will be gifted to a store customer each day from September 19 through 26 in each …
Dover Saddlery Invites You to the Grand Opening Celebration in Milwaukee, WI.
By Judy Lincoln, September 22, 2022
Dover Saddlery®, the leading omni-channel retailer of equestrian products is inviting you to celebrate the opening of their newest store in Milwaukee, WI., on September 24th. This new store joins 33 other Dover Saddlery® store locations across the United States. The offering of over 30,000 products are available in-store, by catalog or through the ecommerce …
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Riding & Writing: Florida Cowboy: An Interview with Bryce Burnett
By Gina McKnight, September 22, 2022
Gina McKnight, Monday Creek Publishing, author, freelance writer, equestrian, blogger, and poet invites readers to explore her international blog, Riding & Writing, about horses, writers, authors, books, cowboys, equestrians, photographers, artists, poets, poems, and more horses. Florida Cowboy: An Interview with Bryce Burnett – Archived from the August 2022 issue of Florida Equine Athlete. Bryce Burnett lives in the middle …
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Horse&Rider OnDemand Launches Video Series with NCHA Open Hall of Fame Cutting Horse Trainer Cara Brewer
By Nicole Chirico, September 22, 2022
Horse&Rider OnDemand, your trusted source for Western horse-training videos, is set to launch a new video training series featuring NCHA Hall of Fame cutting horse trainer Cara Brewer. Brewer’s career as a professional horse trainer was jump started by winning the NCHA Super Stakes aboard Playin Tag (Playgun x Peppys Rey Jay) in 2004. Since …
EQUUS Foundation’s 2022 Grants Help Improve the Lives of 6,000 Equines!
By Lynn Coakley, September 22, 2022
The EQUUS Foundation renewed its commitment to provide financial support where needed most through the award of over $300,000 in grants to 149 charities and educational institutions dedicated to protecting America’s horses from peril and strengthening the bond between horses and people. The EQUUS Foundation awarded Transparency Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to charities …
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IHSA to Offer USHJA Outreach Classes at Zones and Nationals
By Kelly Francfort, September 22, 2022
The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) and longtime membership partner, the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA), are pleased to debut a collaboration to benefit the membership. For the 2022/2023 season, IHSA Zone Championships and the 2023 IHSA National Championship Horse Show will be designated as USHJA Outreach Competitions. “We are thrilled to be strengthening …
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Mustang Discovery Ride Project Heads Into Utah for “Meet The Mustangs” Event at West Taylor’s and Interviews with Lynn Thomas and Rod Mayes
By Judy Lincoln, September 18, 2022
The Mustang Discovery Ride Project will be visiting West Taylor’s Wild West Mustang Ranch September 20 – 22. West Taylor has dedicated his life to not only discovering how to communicate and train the wild horses, he also discovered and learned about himself. West practices and teaches the profoundly effective science-based horsemanship. West was part …
Let’s Show the Toy Hall of Fame that Horses Matter! Breyer® Model Horses A Finalist
By Judy Lincoln, September 17, 2022
Vote for Breyer Today and Every Day Through Wednesday September 21! Thank you to all who nominated Breyer Model Horses for the National Toy Hall of Fame and helping Breyer achieve the nomination! The finalists were named this week via a press release on the AP wire, and national news media such as The Today …
GGT-Footing has Supported the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament for Over Ten Years
By Judy Lincoln, September 16, 2022
Manager and owner of Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, JeffreyPapows, PhD has always supported charities such as Danny and Ron’s Rescue, Omega Horse Rescue and most recently The Kevin Babington Foundation and Canines Support Team. Kevin Babington Foundation was originally created by Missy Clark, John Brennan, Marty Huggins, and some notable powerhouses in the sport who …
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51 Horses Receive 2022 EQUUS Foundation Platinum Performance Horse Welfare Awards
By Lynn Coakley, September 16, 2022
The EQUUS Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Platinum Performance Horse Welfare Awards. Five EQUUS Foundation Guardian charities received a $500 cash award and a $500 gift card for Platinum Performance products to be used by the charity for the care of one of their horses. In addition, another five horses received $250 …
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Horse Crazy Youth Learn to Speak Horse by Taking Free Online Course
By Jackie Zions, September 15, 2022
On countryside road trips, do your children point and shout “HORSES” without fail? Are they drawn like a magnet to the majesty of noble equids? If so, this online, self-paced course from Equine Guelph is for them and it will be FREE for a limited time! The Horse Behaviour & Safety online course on TheHorsePortal.ca …
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World Premiere Films and Ground-Breaking Horse-Human Research Mark the 2nd Annual International Equine Education Conference in Dillon, Montana
By Janet Rose, September 15, 2022
The Montana Center for Horsemanship in partnership with Montana Western, wrapped its second annual international equine conference with ground-breaking research, world premiere films and plans already underway for next year’s international gathering in Dillon, Montana. Among this year’s featured speakers/presenters – Rodeo icon, Ty Murray, a vocal and passionate ambassador for natural horsemanship; Buck Brannaman, …
UK Equine Research Hall of Fame Inductees Announce
By Holly Wiemers, September 14, 2022
The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center announced the 2022 inductees to the Equine Research Hall of Fame. This prestigious award is an international forum to honor outstanding achievements in equine research and those who have made a lasting tribute benefitting equine health. To celebrate this legacy, the UK Gluck Equine Research Foundation will …
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Roping.com Launches New Young Roping Horse Video Series with Champion Team Roper Miles Baker
By Chelsea Shaffer, September 14, 2022
Roping.com continues to bring the best competitors and teachers in the world together, this time launching a new series focused on training young rope horses featuring champion team roper and horse trainer Miles Baker. Baker, who partners with 26-Time World Champion Trevor Brazile on dozens of horses each year, grew up starting young mounts in …
Get an Inside Look at the Briggs Performance Horse Program in BarrelRacing.com’s New Series
By Bonnie Wheatley, September 14, 2022
BarrelRacing.com continues to bring the best competitors and coaches in the world together, this time with an exclusive insider’s look at the Briggs Performance Horse program. Jordon Briggs is one of the top barrel racers in the world and the 2022 WPRA World Standings leader. She was also the 2021 Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World …
Thoroughbreds, Minis and More Featured at the Hampton Classic’s Adoption Day on August 29th
By Lynn Coakley, September 13, 2022
A summery, sun-filled day on Monday, August 29th, 2022 was the date for the annual Hampton Classic Adoption Day sponsored by Georgina Bloomberg, EQUUS Foundation EQUUStar and top international equestrian. The day was dedicated to finding homes for adoptable horses, dogs and cats — with adoptable horses presented by the EQUUS Foundation! “This is one …
3rd Annual Divertimentos & Dressage Comes to Tryon International Equestrian Center Benefitting Brooke USA and Spartanburg Philharmonic
By Kendall Bierer, September 13, 2022
Brooke USA Foundation’s (Brooke USA) Foothills Regional Advisory Council and Spartanburg Philharmonic are thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Divertimentos & Dressage taking place on Thursday, October 20th at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. The signature event is sure to delight guests once again with a live symphony orchestra playing classical pieces to the choreographed …
How to Build Brand Awareness for your Business
By Ashton Kirkeide, September 12, 2022
Did you know content marketing delivers 3x as many leads as other marketing channels? By this time, you’ve probably noticed a pattern in my emails. Content marketing works! It is one of the best ways to organically get your business in front of potential customers. Unfortunately, prospects can’t become customers if they have never heard …
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Minnesota Sports Medicine Practitioner Appointed AAEP Vice President
By Sally Baker, September 12, 2022
Tracy Turner, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR, owner of Turner Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery in Stillwater, Minn., has been appointed the 2023 vice president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). He will be installed during the November 21st President’s Luncheon at the AAEP’s 68th Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas, and will assume the role of …
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Singer / Songwriter / hippie chic cowgirl Templeton Thompson is Bringing Her Music Back to Her HOME State of Texas
By Templeton Thompson, September 12, 2022
Singer / Songwriter / hippie chic cowgirl & Glen Rose, TX born Templeton Thompson will appear at the Road To The Horse 2022 Wild Card Challenge Sept. 22 – 25 at the Cowtown Coliseum in Ft. Worth, Texas and at the FIRST H.E.L.P. 2022 Honor Dinner in Dallas Sept. 24. “We’re thrilled to have award-winning …
Charles Fenwick, Jr. Receives Robert N. Clay Conservation Award
By Holley Groshek, September 12, 2022
Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) is pleased to announce that Charles Fenwick, Jr. was recognized as the recipient of the 2022 Robert N. Clay Conservation Award during the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) National Awards Dinner on September 10th in Lexington, Kentucky. The Robert N. Clay Conservation Award was established in 2014 as a …
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XIT Ranch Joins as Presenting Sponsor of the Cowboy Class at Snaffle Bit Futurity®
By Callie McCarthy-Boevers, September 11, 2022
The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) welcomes XIT Ranch as the presenting sponsor of the Cowboy Class at the 2022 Snaffle Bit Futurity®. As an expansion of their sponsorship with the NRCHA, XIT Ranch has committed $10,000 in added prize money for this year’s Cowboy class. “The XIT Ranch is thrilled to support working …
Published: Canagliflozin for Control of Refractory Equine Hyperinsulinemia and Laminitis
By Nancy Collins, September 11, 2022
ECIR Group Inc. Hyperinsulinemia associated with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and/or equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is well documented to put horses at high risk of laminitis. While dietary control of simple sugars and starch is the most effective therapy to control hyperinsulinemia, some horses fail to respond. Since the publication of articles in 2018 …
Nikki’s Notes: Build Your Business Up But Also Out
By Nikki Alvin-Smith, September 10, 2022
Avant Marketeer Nikki Alvin-Smith Offers Timely Insights For Your Marketing Delight Paying attention to your business model development throughout the year is critical if you want to develop your company into a successful enterprise. As you venture forth to learn PR/Marketing perspectives it is easy to become lost in the daily doing and forget about …
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Start an IHSA Program at Your College or University – Here’s How
By Kelly Francfort, September 10, 2022
The school year is kicking off and it is not too late to start an Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) program at your college or university. There is a long list of benefits to starting an IHSA program. It provides the opportunity for any college student that is a hunter seat or Western rider to …
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Team FLAIR™ Members Embark to Pratoni, Italy for the Eventing World Championships
By Hanna Hartman, September 9, 2022
The 2022 Eventing World Championships are right around the corner. Competitors are on their way to Italy, as the 2022 FEI World Championships for Eventing take place September 14-18 in Pratoni. Team FLAIR Members selected to compete at the Championships include: Hawley Bennett-Awad and Jollybo, Team Canada Andrew Hoy and Vassily De Lassos, Team Australia …
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Horse & Rider Living Presents The First Global Environmental Equestrian Publication
By Barbara Godwin, September 9, 2022
“The Future Has A Face And A Name…” We are pleased to announce Horse & Rider Living (Horseandriderliving.com) has released the first known global environmental equine publication, taking a historic stand regarding climate change and the world environment. Long riders have contributed first-hand reports from Germany, Chile, England, Canada, and France with eyewitness accounts of …
2023 Run For A Million Will Include a Cutting Competition
By Jess Gryder, September 9, 2022
Designed by the visionary producer Taylor Sheridan, the inaugural Run For A Million was established in 2019 as a reining competition and has continued to grow over the last several years, expanding across the Western performance horse industry. The cutting component of The Run For A Million will be a one of a kind competition …
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Pony Club Launches Regional Challenge Fundraising Campaign Encouraging Members to “Give a Leg Up to Get a Leg Up”
By Sarah Conrad, September 9, 2022
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC) announces the launch of the Regional Challenge fundraising campaign to support the 2022 USPC Annual Fund. The challenge will raise funds vital to this 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization while also giving back to benefit members in all of Pony Club’s 41 regions. The campaign runs September 1–November 30. Anyone …
The National Reining Horse Association Joins Inaugural Competition The American Performance Horseman
By Sara Honegger, September 9, 2022
Expanding on its commitment to elevate and positively impact the Western industry, NRHA Corporate Partner Teton Ridge has unveiled an unprecedented new event — The American Performance Horseman (TAPH). The first-of-its-kind competition will make its debut on March 10 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, during The American Rodeo. For the first time ever, the top …
Horizon Structures Presents Series: Is Your Horse Barn Wearing the Right Hat?
By Nikki Alvin Smith, September 9, 2022
In some instances little attention is paid to whether the horse barn or indoor arena roof has the perfect pitch in design and construction until it’s too late. When calamity strikes and photos of a collapsed barn roof due to heavy snow loads from a storm or pictures of metal roofs peeled back by the …
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Who’s Going to Equine Affaire?
By Coagi Long, September 8, 2022
Don’t miss your chance to learn from some of the country’s best and brightest horsemen and horsewomen Are you ready to invest in your riding skills and enhance your knowledge of general horsemanship, but not sure where to start? Come to Equine Affaire! Dedicated to elevating the equestrian experience since 1994, Equine Affaire is North …
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Keeneland September Yearling Sale Opens Monday
By Amy Owens, September 8, 2022
The 79th annual Keeneland September Yearling Sale, the world’s largest and most significant auction of Thoroughbred racing prospects, kicks off Monday, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. ET with the first of 12 sessions that run through Sept. 24. The sale, which has cataloged 4,153 yearlings by the world’s most established stallions and exciting young sires, …
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Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium
By Kristen Bentley, September 8, 2022
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announce today that TCA has returned as the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, the flagship program of the Retired Racehorse Project. TCA’s commitment to improving the lives and welfare of Thoroughbred racehorses both on and off the track has …
Raise A Million Auctions Garner More than $190k for Reining Horse Foundation
By Sara Honegger, September 8, 2022
When reiners gather, great things happen, and it happened in spades in Vegas. The 2022 Raise A Million Auctions, held during The Run For A Million presented by Teton Ridge in Las Vegas, Nevada, brought in more than $190,000 through both the live and silent auctions. The proceeds benefit the reining community through the Reining …
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Statement on the Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, II
By Marty Irby, September 8, 2022
Marty Irby, world champion equestrian and head of animal welfare group, praises late sovereign’s care for ‘the welfare and health of horses’ Today, upon learning of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Animal Wellness Action executive director Marty Irby released the following statement: “I am deeply saddened to hear of Her Majesty Queen …
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Equine Guelph Names September Senior Horse Education Month
By Jackie Zions, September 7, 2022
Equine Guelph has announced that the month of September will be Senior Horse Education Month. As our landscape starts to turn golden with the approach of fall, and a nip of nostalgia in the air, we pause to think about our equid friends in their golden years. The next four weeks will be dedicated to …
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Matt Koch Becomes NRCHA Newest Million Dollar Rider
By Callie McCarthy-Boevers, September 7, 2022
The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) is proud to welcome NRCHA Professional Matt Koch of Elizabeth, Colorado, as NRCHA’s newest Million Dollar Rider. Koch crossed the million-dollar mark following his run aboard XIT Ranch’s Smart Ladies Sparkle at The Run For A Million in Las Vegas. The pair secured a check for $3,500, well …
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Willow Bend Publishing Announces Fall Releases
By Ellen Feld, September 6, 2022
Willow Bend Publishing is excited to announce our new fall releases for young readers of equine fiction and non-fiction. Rocket: The Miniature Morgan Horse by Ellen F. Feld is the first book in a new chapter book series for readers ages 7 through 8. This first book follows Rocket, a newborn pony foal, and his …
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Extreme Mustang Makeover Returns to Fort Worth This Week
By Amanda Mills, September 6, 2022
The Extreme Mustang Makeover returns to the Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, TX beginning Thursday, September 8. For the last 100 days, dedicated trainers from across the country have been working with a randomly assigned untouched, wild horse to prepare them for competition. Youth competitors were assigned yearlings and will compete in three …
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Kairewich Sweeps HHYF Scholarships for 2022
By Ellen Taylor, September 5, 2022
Lilly Kairewich has been selected as the 2022 recipient of both the Curt Greene Memorial Scholarship and the Sweet Karen Scholarship. Lilly is the daughter of Matt and Haylee Kairewich from Chittenango, New York. She has begun her freshman year at SUNY Morrisville in and is pursuing an associate’s degree in nursing. “The selection committee …
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Heads Up! Labor Day Special ~ Feature Articles Your Readers Will Remember
By Nikki Alvin-Smith, September 3, 2022
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2nd Annual Ponies & Pearls Presented by Malvern Bank Returns to the New Bridge Polo & Country Club
By Kendall Bierer, September 2, 2022
Women’s Empowerment Event Brings an Afternoon of Splendid Delights and Breathtaking Polo Brooke USA Foundation’s (Brooke USA) Aiken Regional Advisory Council is thrilled to announce the return of Ponies & Pearls: A Women’s Empowerment Event Presented by Malvern Bank to the New Bridge Polo & Country Club. The VIP event, welcoming men too, will take …
Community Journalism, Ag-Focused Careers in the Spotlight of The Freelance Remuda’s Episode 41: The Juggle Struggle
By Abigail Boatwright, September 2, 2022
The Freelance Remuda launched “Episode 41: The Juggle Struggle” this week to highlight how to carry a heavy workload and discussed agriculture careers with Of The West founder Jessie Jarvis and the importance of community-focused journalism with Jen Paulson. Hosts Abigail Boatwright and Kate Bradley Byars continued the equine media-focused podcast’s new format of segmented …
Seen Through Horses Presented by Zoetis Highlights Horses’ Role In Mental Health
By Dave Andrick, September 2, 2022
Seen Through Horses showcases the incredible impact horses have on mental health while bringing together members of the equine community to help support equine-assisted services. Horses have been incorporated into various human health and wellness services for many years, however involving horses within the context of mental health is relatively new. Horses, in partnership with …
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Equine Documentary Trailer: “The 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain: Shifting the Paradigm of How We See Lameness”
By Kathryn Lauritzen, September 2, 2022
The trailer for “The 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain” is streaming now. The film, produced by Padma Video in association with Train With Trust, is a 35-minute documentary featuring world-renowned expert in equine orthopedics, Dr. Sue Dyson, and her research on how “bad” horse behavior can actually be an early indicator of …
Achieve Equine Launches New FLAIR® Strip Prints: RED and COW
By Hanna Hartman, September 2, 2022
A bold new Red Strip is joining the Classics collection of Black, White, Pink, Purple, Turquoise, Blue, Orange and Brown FLAIR Strips. Red Strips have long been requested and Achieve Equine is pleased to be able to provide this exciting new color option. New to the Limited Edition collection, the Cow Strip “moo”ved to the …
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Award-Winning Equine Photographer Shelley Paulson Shares Marketing Strategy on How to Market Your Horse Business Podcast
By Denise Alvarez, September 2, 2022
As an equestrian photographer, how do you get your business to stand out among the others? How can you connect with your right-fit customers? Shelley Paulson recently joined Denise Alvarez on her How to Market Your Horse Business Podcast to share 4 approaches she believes are key to marketing your equestrian photography business well. Listen …
Prize List for WIHS Regional Horse Show and USHJA Zone 3 Championship Now Available
By Linda Macklin, September 1, 2022
Special Qualifying Opportunity for WIHS Championships at The Show Place Arena The prize list for the 2022 WIHS Regional Horse Show and USHJA Zone 3 Championship presented by TTR Sotheby’s International Realty is now available online at WIHS Regional Horse Show Prize List. Running October 20-23 at Morven Park International Equestrian Center in Leesburg, Virginia, …
Keeneland November Horses of Racing Age Sale Scheduled for Nov. 17
By Amy Owens, September 1, 2022
Entries open today for horses of racing age sale catalog Keeneland announced today that its November Horses of Racing Age Sale will take place Thursday, Nov. 17, one day after the conclusion of the November Breeding Stock Sale. The single-session auction will start at noon ET to enable trainers and racing entities to complete their …
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Tenth Annual NSBA Yearling Sale Sets New Sales Record in 2022
By Connie Lechleitner, September 1, 2022
The National Snaffle Bit Association’s tenth annual NSBA Markel Insurance Breeders Championship Futurity Yearling Sale set a new record for gross sales on Friday, August 19, as buyers and consigners saw big numbers throughout the night. The gross sales on 96 yearlings was $2,080,500, providing consignors with a sale average of $21,672 per head. The …
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Inaugural Women In Rodeo Month Presented by Durango Set for September 2022
By Chelsea Shaffer, September 1, 2022
The Team Roping Journal, Barrel Racing Magazine and The Breakaway Roping Journal are coming together to celebrate the inaugural Women in Rodeo Month, set for September 2022. With the help of title sponsor Durango, Women in Rodeo Month will focus on legendary women who have made rodeo what it is today, as well as showcasing …
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Kick Childhood Cancer in September
By Hanna Hartman, September 1, 2022
Did you know childhood cancer awareness month is September? September was declared as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in 2012, and the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) encourages everyone to wear gold for the kids – all the survivors, the victims, as well as those who are still fighting the disease. In 2014, Achieve Equine …
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Horse & Country Returns as Exclusive Worldwide Livestream and On-Demand Provider for Dressage at Devon
By Jay Patel, September 1, 2022
Horse & Country (H&C), the leading international equestrian sports network, is returning as the provider of exclusive live and on-demand coverage of Dressage at Devon, running September 27-October 2, 2022, on its streaming service, H&C+. Held at the historic Devon Horse Show Grounds in Devon, PA, Dressage at Devon will feature many of the nation’s …
Kentucky Signature Industries Career Fair Highlights Opportunities in Equine and Distillation Fields
By Holly Wiemers, September 1, 2022
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will welcome all Kentucky college students with equine and distillation, wine and brewing career aspirations to the Kentucky Signature Industries Career Fair Sept. 29. UK Ag Equine Programs, which has hosted an annual equine career fair for more than a decade, is teaming up this year with the James B. Bean Institute for Kentucky Spirits to jointly host …
Brooke USA Joins Efforts in Support of Pakistan
By Kendall Bierer, August 31, 2022
With floods devastating the country, equines and owners are at-risk Brooke USA joins efforts to raise emergency funding to help millions of people (and of course, their working equines and other animals) affected by record-breaking floods caused by unprecedented monsoon rains in Pakistan. Brooke USA will work directly with Brooke Pakistan and Brooke: Action for …
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EQUUS Television Network and Equine Affaire Join Together for TV Coverage
By John Barlett, August 31, 2022
EQUUS Television Network and the well-known Equine Affaire are partnering up for special TV coverage. The EQTVN staff will be onsite at this annual event in West Springfield, MA, November 10-13. Here is your chance to learn from and mingle with top clinicians, coaches, competitors, judges, and other experts in the horse industry and so …
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Join-Up International Adds to the Board
By Debbie Loucks, August 31, 2022
Join-Up International, Inc is dedicated to promoting gentle, more effective alternatives to violence and force through educational courses and programs that impart Monty Roberts’ concepts of non-violent, trust-building communication. Horses are used as examples and vehicles for this learning process. It is Join-Up International’s intention to leave this world a better place for both horses and humans. The Monty …
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The Movement 2022 On Demand Available Now
By Debbie Loucks, August 31, 2022
June 17-19, 2022 was a transformational experience with humans and horses featuring Monty Roberts and many more outstanding presenters and held at Flag Is Up Farms, Solvang, California. The Movement Event Since 2018 Monty Roberts and other leading experts have been coming together at the annual Movement event to demonstrate & share their latest discoveries. The Movement is inspired by a love for horses, …
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Patent Issued for the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program®
By Wendy Murdoch, August 31, 2022
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a patent to The Murdoch Method, LLC for The SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program. The patent includes SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads as well as the step-by-step process that Authorized SURE FOOT Practitioners use to help horses find greater stability. Wendy Murdoch and Brad Schneider …
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Inconsistency Counts: How Riders Lose Their Horses’ Trust Hands-First
By Julie Goodnight, August 31, 2022
What does it mean when a rider has “good hands”–or doesn’t? Julie Goodnight talks about this often misunderstood concept, common mistakes riders make, and what the rider can do to be better for their horse in the latest episode of her podcast, Ride On with Julie Goodnight. “When riders have inconsistent, harsh, unrelenting hands, it …
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Look Up Glasses™: A Simple Solution to an Age-Old Rider Problem
By Wendy Murdoch, August 30, 2022
From Wendy Murdoch, internationally recognized riding instructor and clinician, comes the rider aid that every barn needs. Look Up Glasses solve the number one issue that has plagued riders since before saddles were invented: looking down. Look Up Glasses feature clear lenses in the center with opaque colors above and below that limit the rider’s …
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Globe Life Field Becomes New Home For The American Rodeo
By Katie Harvey, August 30, 2022
Teton Ridge’s 2023 The American Rodeo Celebrates 10th Anniversary March 8-11 with marquee events, star-studded music and Western culture celebrations Today, Teton Ridge, a wholly American-owned brand and media company devoted to elevating the iconic American western way of life and western sports, is proud to announce that The American Rodeo will make Globe Life …
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AQHA Partners with Of The West
By Kyla Jones, August 30, 2022
AQHA announces a partnership with Of The West as the official job platform of AQHA to support the longevity of the western industry. The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce a partnership with Of The West, the official job platform of AQHA. Of The West is a multi-faceted platform focused on bringing together job …
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R n’ R Pepinita Powers On
By Kim Miller, August 30, 2022
Steamed hay helps stoic cow horse keep her heaves in check. Ventipulmin and dexamathasone. North Dakota horse owner Joni Casey knows all about this bronchodilator and corticosteroid. She’s had to administer these medications often since her Quarter Horse R n’ R Pepinita was diagnosed with Severe Equine Asthma, aka “heaves,” as a 6- or 7-year-old. …
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WIHS Entries Close in One Week
By Linda Macklin, August 30, 2022
Deadline To Enter Is Tuesday, September 6 Don’t delay! Entries for the 64th Annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) CSI5*-W presented by MARS EQUESTRIANTM will close in ONE week on Tuesday, September 6. WIHS Prize List WIHS Prize List and Entries Entries are accepted online only WIHS Prize List Enter online at Show Management System. Deadline …
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NEW from Mark Rashid, Favorites from Thelwell and Sean Patrick, and Fitness for a Horse-Crazy Lifestyle
By Martha Cook, August 29, 2022
Trafalgar Square Books (www.HorseandRiderBooks.com) is thrilled to announce four hot summer releases, now available from their online bookstore and wherever quality horse books are sold: For the Love of the Horse: Looking Back, Looking Forward by Mark Rashid Over 30 years ago, renowned horseman and popular storyteller Mark Rashid’s first book, Considering the Horse, was published. …
Real Rider Cup Returns to Fair Hill Thoroughbred Show in Maryland With Strong Lineup of Horses & Riders
By Kristen Bentley, August 29, 2022
The Real Rider Cup, a charity show jumping event created by Anita Motion to benefit Thoroughbred aftercare, is once again bringing the racing and equestrian worlds together in Fair Hill, MD. Following a record-breaking inaugural run in Lexington in July, the Maryland leg of the event returns to its home at the Fair Hill Thoroughbred …
Foundation Awards 37 Scholarships for 2022-23
By Kyla Jones, August 28, 2022
The American Quarter Horse Foundation awards nearly $290,000 to AQHA’s next generation of leaders. The American Quarter Horse Foundation is awarding 37 students nearly $290,000 for the 2022-23 academic year. Since its inception in 1976, the Foundation scholarship program has awarded nearly $9.3 million in financial assistance to more than 1,600 young horse enthusiasts and …
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Achieve Equine to Attend BEVA
By Hanna Hartman, August 25, 2022
Achieve Equine, LLC is pleased to announce its upcoming attendance at the British Equine Veterinary Association 2022 Congress September 7-10 at the ACC in Liverpool, UK. Jim Chiapetta, DMV, JD, and Hanna Hartman, Director of Operations, will be at stand F03 to educate Congress attendees about the use and benefits of FLAIRÒ Equine Nasal Strips for …
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Dr. Chris Huth Receives AAEP Good Works Distinction for July
By Sally Baker, August 25, 2022
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) commends Dr. Chris Huth, the July honoree of the Good Works for Horses campaign, for his volunteer efforts that are expanding horse health knowledge and know-how among young equine enthusiasts in Southern California. Good Works for Horses, sponsored by AAEP Educational Partner Zoetis, honors AAEP-member practitioners whose volunteer efforts are having …
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The United States Eventing Association (USEA) Shows Support for Horse Week 2022, Brought to You by Boehringer Ingelheim
By Dave Andrick, August 25, 2022
Equine Network is thrilled to have the support of the United States Eventing Association (USEA) for the second annual Horse Week event brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim. USEA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. By assisting and educating competitors, event …
Horse&Rider OnDemand Launches New Training Video Series with World’s Greatest Horseman Winner and Reined Cow Horse Trainer Boyd Rice
By Nicole Chirico, August 25, 2022
Horse&Rider OnDemand+ is expanding their horse training video library with the launch of a new series featuring top reined cow horse trainer Boyd Rice. Rice is a cutting and reined cow horse trainer, as well as a proven all-around horseman and cowboy. With a background in colt starting, he has established a successful show career, …
Exhibit Your Horses at Equine Affaire
By Coagi Long, August 24, 2022
Bring your horses to Massachusetts to sell, showcase, and promote your business! Do you have a horse-related business, farm, horses for sale or adoption, or stud services to promote? Then come to Equine Affaire! This fall, tens of thousands of equestrians and horse lovers will converge on the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts, …
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Elite Equestrian Magazine is Now #1 American Equestrian Lifestyle Magazine
By Noelle VanderBrink, August 23, 2022
Elite Equestrian magazine has always prided itself on having original, relevant, interesting editorial complimented by quality, widespread distribution. “We work very hard to produce an outstanding media product that serves our readership and therefore benefits our advertisers,” says editor, Noelle Vander Brink. Feedspot Blog has recently updated their evaluations of the best equine magazines from …
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Horse & Country Announces Partnership with STRIDER
By Jay Patel, August 23, 2022
Horse & Country (H&C), the leading international equestrian sports network, and STRIDER, the leading equestrian bookings company, today announced a partnership designed to expand access to equestrian sport across disciplines to include dressage, jumping, eventing, combined driving, and polo. The partnership will promote live-stream access to top international competitions around the globe for STRIDER users …
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Equine Guelph’s Latest Online Course is Golden! Get Savvy for your Senior Horse
By Jackie Zions, August 23, 2022
If you fail to plan, you can plan to fail the adage says. It is certainly true when it comes to keeping your horse comfortable in its golden years. Picking up on subtle cues and knowing when to make management changes can make all the difference in the world to your four-legged friend that has …
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: The Hay Quandary
By Nikki Alvin Smith, August 23, 2022
Sourcing good hay is a hay quandary that has many horse owners pulling their hair out. Once a good hay source is located it is held as a closely guarded secret to be shared only among a limited necessary few, in order that the supply may be protected for their needs now or imagined in …
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Horse Professionals Can Get Smarter with Social Media
By Elisabeth McMillan, August 22, 2022
You can’t go anywhere without social media affecting your life, from choosing a restaurant to eat at or buying a new pair of shoes. Everyone’s talking, and that talk is the updated word-of-mouth marketing approach. So, shouldn’t your horse business be in the conversation? Don’t let social media overwhelm you. On August 29, 2022, EquestrianProfessional.com will continue …
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Haygain Wishes Good Luck to all American Eventing Championship Participants
By Kim Miller, August 22, 2022
Portable HG One Hay Steamer will be awarded to Training Level Amateur Division champion. “Wow! That is a fantastic prize,” Lisa Niccolai recalls thinking when she learned that her victory in the 2021 American Eventing Championships Training Amateur division had earned her a Haygain High Temperature Hay Steamer. “Competing in the AECs was an overall …
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Are You Establishing Expertise & Trust?
By Ashton Kirkeide, August 22, 2022
By: Ashton Kirkeide, Founder, Black Horse Marketing Did you know content marketing costs 62% less than other marketing channels? We’ve already discussed one of the top benefits of content marketing, SEO. Now we will dive into the second benefit—Trust. Business owners everywhere need to establish trust with their customers. Whether you are a tack store, …
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Teton Ridge Launches Innovative Western Equine Sports Event to Debut During The American Rodeo 2023
By Katie Harvey, August 22, 2022
The American Performance Horseman, a first of its kind competition, to be held in Arlington, Texas on March 10, 2023 Expanding upon its commitment to elevate and positively impact the western industry, Teton Ridge unveiled an unprecedented new event – The American Performance Horseman that will make its debut on Friday, March 10, 2023 in …
GGT-Footing Recommends Testing Your Riding Surface
By Cynthia Keating, August 19, 2022
Having a sports field or athletic riding surface with or without textile amendments…requires proper maintenance and now there are ways to test your own arena! Some of the most frequent questions that we are asked by prospects are: How much water does the footing need? How do I know if the surface is compacted properly? …
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Heat Stress, Part 3: Managing Cattle in Warm Weather
By Aimee Robinson, August 19, 2022
This three-part series covers heat stress prevention and more for dogs, horses and cattle By Tony Hawkins, DVM, Valley Vet Supply Technical Service Veterinarian In Parts 1 and 2, we covered heat stress prevention for dogs and horses – last but not least, let’s look at this topic as it relates to cattle. Simply put, …
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Who’s on Your Team?
By Lindsey Rains, August 19, 2022
Marketing trends seem to change, like Kim Kardashian changing her hair color. The rate at which algorithms update and new platforms emerge is baffling—with no signs of slowing down. And yet, regardless of marketing trends, what’s always been true about the horse community remains the same: We put the horse first, always. We are lifelong …
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Sharon Wolin Wins 2022 Horse Week Film Contest
By Dave Andrick, August 19, 2022
The Equine Network LLC is happy to announce Sharon Wolin as the winner of the second annual Horse Week Film Contest. Held in conjunction with Horse Week brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim, the Horse Week Film Contest is an opportunity for both amateurs and professionals to demonstrate their equine storytelling skills. Wolin’s winning submission …
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Horse Week Brought to You by Boehringer Ingelheim Back October 9-15, 2022
By Dave Andrick, August 19, 2022
October is for horses, and this fall the Equine Network LLC is happy to announce that Horse Week brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim is back for its second year. An equine-centric digital festival unlike any other, Horse Week 2021 brought together more than 30 equine associations and companies for one singular cause: the celebration …
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Nikki’s Notes: Is Your Content Dry As The Loire Valley? Take Care of The Marketing Vines Now Or Regret It Later
By Nikki Alvin-Smith, August 19, 2022
Sadly, the relevance of writing content on websites and blogs often evaporates over time as subjects become passé or modern thinking changes the narrative. The river of the working content that flows from your B2B or B2C model can dry up over time and the marketing benefits shrivel and die. There is never a better …
Achieve Equine Launches Equine Insightsä with Dr. Hilary Clayton
By Hanna Hartman, August 19, 2022
Achieve Equine, LLC is delighted to announce Equine Insights with Dr. Hilary- a new blog to better understand how horses work, inside and out. The Achieve Equine team considers it a privilege to partner with such a distinguished veterinarian and accomplished equestrian. For almost 50 years, Dr. Hilary M. Clayton has performed innovative research in …
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From Horses to K9, Horizon Structures Offers Special Event Discounts For Every Affair
By Nikki Alvin Smith, August 17, 2022
Leading modular barn producer Horizon Structures LLC is proud to bring special event discounts on horse barns and commercial grade kennels to the exhibitions and events they attend. Scoring a deal is easy, just purchase one of the structures in advance of the affair to secure a super discount on freight and delivery as well …
Summertime Coat & Skin Care Challenges
By Julie Goodnight, August 17, 2022
Julie Goodnight Shares Her Tricks of the Trade From brittle, dry hooves to skin infections and sunburns, the challenges of the hot summer months can be overwhelming. Julie Goodnight shares grooming tips riders need to know in the latest episode of her podcast, Ride On with Julie Goodnight. (JulieGoodnight.com/Podcast) “It’s always been important to me …
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NSBA Announces T. Joe Jeane Memorial Scholarship Fund
By Connie Lechleitner, August 16, 2022
The National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the T. Joe Jeane Memorial Scholarship Fund. The T. Joe Jeane Memorial Scholarship is a multi-year scholarship awarded to a NSBA member following the completion of their first year of veterinary school. The T. Joe Jeane Memorial Scholarship is a $12,000 scholarship …
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Montana Center for Horsemanship Announces Three International Award Recipients for Advancing our Understanding of the Horse
By Janet Rose, August 16, 2022
The Montana Center for Horsemanship announces three international award recipients, each of whom has dedicated their lives to advancing our understanding of horses, the horse-human relationship and promoting natural horsemanship. Two of the awards are annual awards given by the Montana Center for Horsemanship and first established by the EQUUS International Film Festival. Today, EIFF …
Take a Flight of Fancy with Fantasia:
By Coagi Long, August 16, 2022
Tickets to Equine Affaire’s special nighttime show are on sale now! Introduce a little magic into your life this fall with tickets to Fantasia! Sponsored by Absorbine®, Equine Affaire’s musical celebration of the horse is returning to the Eastern States Exposition coliseum on the nights of November 10th, 11th, and 12th. With just three performances, …
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Registration Open for Kentucky Horse Council’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training
By Sarah Coleman, August 16, 2022
The Kentucky Horse Council’s three-day Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training is slated to return to the Kentucky Horse Park on Sept. 23-25, 2022. LAER is taught by Justin and Tori McLeod of 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC, a North Carolina-based company that specialized in large animal technical rescue emergency response and training for emergency …
Buy Your Tickets Now for the Washington International Horse Show
By Linda Macklin, August 15, 2022
Seven days and three nights of top equestrian sport and entertainment Tickets are now on sale for the 64th Annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS EQUESTRIANTM. Join us for one of the most competitive, exciting, and entertaining equestrian events in North America, October 24-30, 2022, at The Show Place Arena in Upper …
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BarrelRacing.com Launches New Barrel Racing Training Series with Two-Time NFR Qualifier Carley Cervi
By Bonnie Wheatley, August 15, 2022
BarrelRacing.com continues to bring the best competitors and coaches in the world together, this time with a new series featuring two-time NFR qualifier Carley Cervi. While she may be known for her NFR qualifications, Cervi is also a skilled horsewoman. From her home base in Roggen, Colorado, she has produced several noteworthy horses, many of …
Honoring Excellence
By Connie Lechleitner, August 15, 2022
The National Snaffle Bit Association recognized some of the top names in the industry Sunday evening during the NSBA Honors award banquet. The association’s newest Quarter Million Dollar riders, Horse of the Year, Hall of Fame, Jack Benson Award, President’s Award and Youth of the Year were all named during the ceremonies. Quarter Million Dollar …
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Keeneland Fall Meet Tickets on Sale to Public Aug. 16
By Amy Owens, August 15, 2022
Tickets available for Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland Nov. 4-5 Tickets for Keeneland’s 2022 Fall Meet, to be held Oct. 7-29, will go on sale to the public beginning at 9 a.m. ET tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 16. Similar to previous meets, all General Admission, Grandstand and Dining tickets must be pre-purchased online through Keeneland’s …
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Ian McFarlin Named NSBA 2022 Youth Of The Year
By Connie Lechleitner, August 15, 2022
The National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation has awarded its 2022 Youth Of The Year award to Ian McFarlin, of Tallahassee, Florida. The Youth of the Year award has been presented annually by the NSBA Foundation since 2017 to a deserving youth who has gone above and beyond to exhibit exemplary character in helping others through …
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