Horizon Structures Series Presents: Barn Design Tips To Best Manage Horses On Stall Rest
By Nikki Alvin Smith, August 13, 2022
Despite our best efforts horses often injure themselves or suffer illnesses that require a period of confinement in a stall. For the equine caregiver the task of managing a horse or pony over several days, weeks or even months to optimize their chances of making a full recovery by restricting exercise can be onerous task …
Upcoming Events at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
By Brien Bouyea, August 13, 2022
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present several events during the remainder of the Saratoga Race Course meeting. For a complete list of events and more details, please visit the Museum website at racingmuseum.org. Upcoming events Saturday, August 13 — Saturday Morning Social, presented by Julie and Co. Realty: Join Museum …
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Wrapping Up the 50th Annual Ford AQHYA World
By Kyla Jones, August 12, 2022
AQHYA members from across the globe competed at this year’s Ford AQHYA World Championship Show for the chance to experience the thrill of taking home a coveted gold globe. That’s a wrap on the 2022 Ford AQHYA World Championship Show! This year’s Ford AQHYA World was held July 28 – August 7 at the OKC Fairgrounds …
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Horses and Humans Research Foundation and Zoetis Inc. Continue Partnership to Advance the Horse-Human Relationship
By Pebbles Turbeville, August 12, 2022
Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) is excited to announce Zoetis Inc. (Zoetis) as a continued sponsor. The partnership includes support for HHRF’s 2022 Conference About Research: Connect, Learn & Inspire, which will be held at Fieldstone Farm in Chagrin Falls, OH, Aug. 13–14, 2022. “Our organizations share a common dedication to equine health—and through …
Horse Radio Network’s Horses In The Morning Hits 3,000 Episodes
By Glenn Hebert, August 12, 2022
Now the longest running daily podcast in the world. The HORSES IN THE MORNING podcast is celebrating a very rare milestone in podcasting history. On August 17th they will record their 3000th episode. Industry experts believe this is the longest running independent daily podcast in the world. Hosted by Glenn the Geek, founder of the …
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CURT® and Ranch Hand ® Announced as Sponsors in the RUN FOR A MILLION Presented by Teton Ridge
By Amanda Brumley, August 12, 2022
Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert™) is excited to announce the sponsorship of the CURT and Ranch Hand brands for the 2022 RUN FOR A MILLION event, presented by Teton Ridge, and hosted by the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, from August 17 through August 20, 2022. RUN FOR A MILLION started …
Winning Ways with Western Dressage First Events are Resounding Success
By Lynn Palm, August 12, 2022
The long-time team of Lynn Palm and Marie-Frances Davis joined forces to promote the growth of Western Dressage among American Quarter Horse enthusiasts by providing a welcoming environment through competition and education for newcomers as well as current participants. The expertise of Palm as an AQHA Judge, USEF Western Dressage R Judge, World Champion Competitor …
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Why the Horse Industry Needs Content Marketing
By Ashton Kirkeide, August 12, 2022
By Ashton Kirkeide, Founder, Black Horse Marketing Did you know brands using content marketing have 7.8x more organic traffic? Content marketing starts a conversation with your audience and keeps that conversation fresh, helpful, and engaging. As business owners, we are always talking to our clients in person. Content marketing lets you have the same conversations …
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Dr. Karyn Malinowski Receives HHYF Service To Youth Award
By Ellen Taylor, August 12, 2022
Dr. Karyn Malinowski, Director of the Equine Science Center at Rutgers recently received the Harness Horse Youth Foundation’s 2021 Service To Youth Award at The Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, New Jersey. She was surrounded by her colleagues and friends. Dr. Malinowski is an accomplished equine scientist, a Professor of Animal Science, and is the …
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AHP Member Courtney Maum’s Polo Memoir is HN READS’ Pick for August
By Aaron Gutting, August 12, 2022
The sport of polo has its moment of glory on HorseNetwork.com AHP Member Courtney Maum’s latest memoir, “The Year of the Horses” is the August pick for HN Reads, the monthly book club vodcast known as “the book club for horse people” run by HorseNetwork.com Though HN Reads host Gretchen Lida has welcomed many distinguished …
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Celebrating Catskill Horse Magazine’s 10th Anniversary
By Nikki Alvin-Smith, August 11, 2022
In Fall of 2012 the Grand Prix dressage duo Paul and Nikki Alvin-Smith decided to start a community resource magazine to bring together the equestrian community at the beautiful Catskill Mountains in Upstate New York. “As a seasoned content writer and author, the idea of putting together a stable of volunteer writers to produce a …
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AHP Student Award Winner Reagan Smollen Joins EQUUS Television Network Team
By John Barlett, August 11, 2022
The EQUUS Television Network is proud to announce the addition of 2022 AHP Equine Media Student Award winner Reagan Smollen to the EQUUS Team. Reagan was chosen out of a number of candidates who entered the annual American Horse Publications contest. Reagan, a native of Powell, Ohio will be graduating in 2022 from West Virginia University. …
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Keeneland Catalogs 4,147 Horses for September Yearling Sale
By Amy Owens, August 11, 2022
Online catalog for 12 sessions now available Keeneland has cataloged 4,147 horses for the 79th annual Keeneland September Yearling Sale, the world’s largest and most significant marketplace for Thoroughbred racing prospects. The auction, which covers 12 sessions from Sept. 12-24, kicks off nearly three months when Keeneland will be the focus of the global Thoroughbred …
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Equine Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Guidelines Now Available from the AAEP
By Sally Baker, August 11, 2022
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has published on its website comprehensive guidelines to assist practitioners with diagnostics, clinical signs, risk factors, treatment and other considerations of Equine Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, a non-fatal infection that causes cutaneous lesions most commonly observed as nodules on the head, pinnae, scrotum, legs and neck. Although rarely seen in the United …
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Equine Affaire: Your Express Ticket To The Horse World
By Coagi Long, August 11, 2022
Enjoy every horse lover’s dream this fall in Massachusetts! With less than a hundred days to go, are you ready for the return of Equine Affaire? You’re invited to attend North America’s premier equine exposition and equestrian gathering on November 10-13, 2022, at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Whether you’re a diehard …
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Kimes Ranch Songs & Stories at the Run for a Million
By Lindsay Perraton, August 8, 2022
Kimes Ranch is thrilled to bring a unique musical experience to the South Point in Las Vegas during the prestigious the Run for a Million event held August 17th-20th. Kimes Ranch Songs & Stories is an intimate, all-acoustic show that allows songwriters to share the stories behind their songs and audiences to get an up …
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Horse&Rider OnDemand Launches Video Series with AZCHA Futurity Champion and Top Cutting Horse Trainer Jade Keller
By Nicole Chirico, August 8, 2022
Horse&Rider OnDemand, your trusted source for Western horse-training videos, is launching a training series featuring AZCHA Futurity Champion and top cutting horse trainer Jade Keller. Keller got his start working alongside Al Dunning showing cutting horses and working at clinics. He had several notable successes while working for Dunning including being the Arizona Futurity Reserve Champion. …
Heat Stress, Part 2: Horse Safety During Hot Weather
By Aimee Robinson, August 8, 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 Part 1 of this series, we discussed heat stress in dogs, which are very prone to overheating. Now, we’re moving on to horses. Horses are very proficient sweaters, making them …
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Top Team Ropers Brad Lund and Dakota Kirchenschlager Join Roping.com in New Training Video Series
By Chelsea Shaffer, August 8, 2022
Roping.com continues to bring the best competitors and teachers in the world together by adding 17-time World Champion Brad Lund and three-time NFR qualifier Dakota Kirchenschlager to the site. Lund is a professional horseman who’s made his mark at American Quarter Horse Association, National Reined Cow Horse Association and American Rope Horse Futurity Association events …
Ranch Wife Ramblings: Gina McKnight’s Interview with Selena Bradshaw
By Gina McKnight, August 8, 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. Ranch Wife Ramblings: An Interview with Selena Bradshaw – Archived from the July 2022 issue of Florida Equine Athlete. From Sterling, Oklahoma, Selena …
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Hampton Classic’s Adoption Day on Monday, August 29, Features Adoptable Horses!
By Lynn Coakley, August 5, 2022
The EQUUS Foundation will once again be partnering with the Hampton Classic Horse Show to present adoptable horses at the Hampton Classic’s Animal Adoption Day on Monday, August 29. The gathering will showcase rescued and adoptable horses – from off-track Thoroughbreds to mini horses – in Hunter Ring 2 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM …
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Complementary Therapies – What They Do (and Don’t) Help
By Sarah Coleman, August 4, 2022
KENA Dinner and Discussion Center Hosted by the Kentucky Horse Council It wasn’t that long ago that options were limited in how to care for and manage horses that either weren’t performing to their potential or those that simply weren’t quite right: often the recommendations included rest and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. Thankfully, veterinary medicine has come …
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The Impact of Antibiotics on the Equine Gut
By Jackie Zions, August 4, 2022
The thinking on how we use antibiotics is changing in the world of medicine especially as we learn more about their impact on the inhabitants of the gut. Ontario Veterinary College researcher, Dr. Diego Gomez took part in a collaborative study with researchers across North America to study the effects of intravenous antimicrobials on the …
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International Grand Championship “Maiden” Class Sees Record Breaking Prize Money and Entries for Sound Flat-Shod Tennessee Walking Horses
By Marty Irby, August 4, 2022
Today, Animal Wellness Action, the Animal Wellness Foundation, and the Center for a Humane Economy applauded the Walking Horse Owners Association (WHOA) and its International Grand Championship show on a successful all-flat shod event that saw a record-breaking number of entries and prize money in the new “maiden class” featuring three-year-old walking horses that have …
Exciting Changes Announced for 2022 NRHA Markel Futurity Sales
By Sara Honegger, August 3, 2022
The National Reining Horse Association Markel Futurity Sales have long been the place to find and purchase top reining prospects from reputable programs. Over the past 22 years, millions of dollars have changed hands, and countless horses have gone on to great success at major NRHA events. There is a long list of notable Sale …
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TRFAM to Host Fundraising Benefit for Night Stalkers Association During 2022 Event
By Amanda Brumley, August 3, 2022
One of the tenets of the Western way of life is showing support and gratitude to the men and women that protect Americans’ freedoms by putting their lives on the line every day. As a way to say thank you, The Run For A Million (TRFAM) is pleased to offer a fundraising benefit for the …
World Championships: Here Come the Hay Steamers!
By Kim Miller, August 3, 2022
The ECCO FEI World Championships begin in Herning, Denmark Saturday and Haygain will be well represented by official members of its #SteamTeam. This edition of the World Championships features competition in dressage and vaulting, August 6-10, and jumping and para dressage August 10-14. The Steam Teamers contesting these Games carry the flags of 12 different …
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MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Equine Veterinary Continuing Education Series 2022 Dates and Topics Announced
By Sara Lehman, August 2, 2022
Additional on-demand continuing education series for obesity, laminitis and the senior horse still available Following a successful series of both live and on-demand webinars for continuing education (CE) credits, MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Sponsorship will again launch a series of educational webinars, this time focused on the performance horse. Held in the fall of 2022, the webinars …
Keeneland Job Postings for Fall Meet, Breeders’ Cup Now Online
By Amy Owens, August 2, 2022
Apply online immediately or at Hiring Center, Job Fair in September Keeneland is preparing for an eventful October and November – specifically the Fall Meet on Oct. 7-29 and the Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Nov. 4-5 – and has many job opportunities for people who are interested in working at the track. Positions now …
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IEA Names 2022-2023 National Youth Board
By Myron Leff, August 1, 2022
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) announced the elected members of the 2022-2023 IEA National Youth Board. The Youth Board was created by the IEA’s Education Committee in 2016 and is governed by Adult Advisors, Sue Wentzel (IEA National Steward), Montana McKnight (Marketing & Digital Communications Coordinator) and Hannah Bentz (Alumni Member). The IEA Youth Board is …
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BarrelRacing.com Launches New Barrel Racing Training Series with Leading Futurity Trainer and 2021 Breeder’s Challenge winner Sharin Hall
By Bonnie Wheatley, August 1, 2022
BarrelRacing.com continues to bring the best competitors and coaches in the world together with a new series featuring futurity trainer, million-dollar barrel racer and 2021 Breeder’s Challenge winner Sharin Hall. Based in Pilot Point, Texas, Hall is a leading futurity trainer and million-dollar rider whose horsemanship and training have evolved over the years, leading to …
Clarissa Wilmerding Named 2022 Practical Horseman Trainer of the Year
By Sandy Oliynyk, August 1, 2022
Practical Horseman is pleased to announce Clarissa Wilmerding as the winner of the first ever Practical Horseman Trainer of the Year Program. The Practical Horseman Trainer of the Year Program is designed to honor the unsung heroes of our sport—trainers who work tirelessly to improve the education of both riders and horses. Entrants had to …
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AHC Announces August 22, 2022, Webinar Top 10 Things the Equine Community Needs to Know About Equine Liability Laws
By Julie Broadway, August 1, 2022
Join the American Horse Council on Monday, August 22 at 1:00 PM ET to hear an in-depth presentation and discussion that no horse owner should miss on equine liability laws. Attorney Julie I. Fershtman of FosterSwift PC will speak about equine liability laws and address risk management, including waivers/releases. Fershtman is the author of Equine Law …
AHC Announces August 17, 2022, Town Hall Meeting to Encourage Formation/Activation of State Horse Councils
By Julie Broadway, August 1, 2022
The American Horse Council and the Coalition of State Horse Councils are seeking to establish contacts with individuals in key states for the possible formation or activation of a state horse council to help with grass roots advocacy. AHC President, Julie Broadway stated, “As you can imagine, there are often state legislative/regulatory issues that we …
Montana Center For Horsemanship Lifetime Achievement, Equine Icon & EQUUS International Film Festival Awards To Be Announced This Week
By Janet Rose, August 1, 2022
The Montana Center for Horsemanship and EQUUS International Film Festival will announce both the annual Horsemanship Awards – Equine Icon, Lifetime Achievement and a new horsemanship education award as well as award winning films of EQUUS International 2022. According to Janet Rose, director of development, communications and strategic partnerships and founder of EIFF, this year’s …
U.S. House Committee Kicks the Can Down the Road Again, Punts Any Possible Action on PAST and SAFE Acts to Fall
By Marty Irby, July 31, 2022
Animal Wellness Action and its affiliates weighed in further on the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) and Saving America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Acts as the U.S. House begins its August recess without advancing or taking further action in the full House Committee on Energy and Commerce on either piece of legislation. PAST has been in …
Top NRyHA and YEDA Coach Shauna Brown Named 2022 Horse&Rider Trainer of the Year
By Nicole Chirico, July 31, 2022
Horse&Rider is pleased to announce Shauna Brown as the winner of the first ever Horse&Rider Trainer of the Year Program. The program is an opportunity to highlight and celebrate a horse trainer who exemplifies what it means to be a good steward of the equine industry. Out of all the trainers nominated, 10 finalists were …
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Monty Roberts Announces Three New Programs for Service Personnel
By Debbie Loucks, July 31, 2022
“Equine visionaries see beyond the present to a better future for horses and the people who share their world,” according to the committee of the American Horse Publications tasked with naming the “individuals and organizations that exemplify outstanding visionary achievement or sustained contributions that have profoundly impacted the equine industry.” Monty Roberts is an internationally respected horse trainer and founder …
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Two SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program® Practitioner Workshops Offered in August
By Wendy Murdoch, July 31, 2022
Discover how SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads are changing the way we look at horse behavior SURE FOOT Equine announces two Practitioner Workshops in August suitable for equine professionals such as veterinarians, trimmers/farriers, and bodyworkers who are interested in a more in-depth understanding of the Program or would like to become authorized Practitioners. One Workshop, …
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Monty Roberts Training and Gentling in California
By Debbie Loucks, July 31, 2022
Monty Roberts and his team of Certified Instructors from the Monty Roberts International Learning Center (MRILC) have spent the past two decades changing horse and human lives for the better teaching his globally acclaimed non-violent methods. With a range of Monty Roberts Courses suitable for novice to advanced students, graduates of the MRILC programs have increased their effectiveness with both equine …
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EQUUS Television Network to Provide International Event Coverage throughout the FEI World Championships in Herning Denmark
By John Barlett, July 31, 2022
The EQUUS Television Network‘s Worldwide Equestrian Correspondent Diana De Rosa and Creative Director Jacqueline Taylor are packing their equipment to get ready to bring the 2022 FEI World Championships Herning, Denmark right to your TV Screen. From August 3rd to August 15th make sure to keep your Smart TV or computer on the equustelevision.net link. …
The 2022 Run For A Million Introduces the CINCH News Studio
By Amanda Brumley, July 30, 2022
The Run For A Million (TRFAM), presented by Teton Ridge, reining’s richest event, has historically drawn interest from around the world. Since not all can attend in person, this year, the event is introducing the CINCH News Studio, hosted by TRFAM co-producer Taylor Sheridan along with NRHA Judge and Professional Steve Ross, to help those …
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Bullfighters Only Fight For Fifty Showdown Coming to The Run For A Million
By Amanda Brumley, July 30, 2022
The Run For A Million (TRFAM), presented by Teton Ridge, one of reining’s most exciting shows, is about to get a little more Western. This year, the event will host the Bullfighters Only (BFO) Fight for Fifty, a freestyle bullfighting competition. The BFO Fight for Fifty challenge will invite four of the top bull fighters …
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Singer / Songwriter / hippie chic cowgirl Templeton Thompson Premieres New Video and Releases Single in Australia
By Templeton Thompson, July 30, 2022
Singer / Songwriter / hippie chic cowgirl Templeton Thompson’s new video for her new single, Get Back Up, has WINGS!! WATCH it on her YouTube channel: Get Back Up – Templeton Thompson – Official Music Video & on her Facebook Artist Page The video premiered on Countrytown (Australia) earlier this week. The song, the title …
Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) Invites You to Participate in our August 2022 Conference in Ohio
By Pebbles Turbeville, July 29, 2022
Still on the “fence” about joining us for the premiere EAS Research Conference of 2022? Don’t miss your chance to Connect, Learn, and Inspire at the EAS Research Pinnacle of the Year- Only 25 spots remaining for an-in person, awe-inspiring, first-hand look at the research coming out in our industry- cultivate connections with experts in …
Horizon Structures Series Presents: Permits and Zoning – Help or Hindrance?
By Nikki Alvin Smith, July 29, 2022
Many towns require some form of building permit for the construction of a new building on a property. There are some exceptions for agricultural structures in certain towns, but for the most part if you are contemplating building a new horse barn you are going to need to apply for a building permit and garner …
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Heat Stress, Part 1: Keeping Your Dogs Safe
By Aimee Robinson, July 29, 2022
This three-part series will cover heat stress signs, prevention and treatment for dogs, horses and cattle By Tony Hawkins, DVM, Valley Vet Supply Technical Service Veterinarian Heat can have a devastating impact on our animals – it’s something that, in a clinic setting, I have seen first-hand. All animals outdoors in the heat – whether …
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Fall Triangle Horse Sale
By Kyla Jones, July 29, 2022
The 43rd annual Triangle Fall Horse Sale, which recently changed ownership, is slated for the opening weekend of the Farnam AQHA and Adequan® Select World. The American Quarter Horse Association is excited for the return of the 43rd annual Triangle Fall Horse Sale, which is slated for October 28-29 during the opening weekend of the …
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UK’s Ag Equine Programs and James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits Join Forces for Annual Kentucky Signature Industries Career Fair
By Holly Wiemers, July 29, 2022
Equine and bourbon are two of Kentucky’s most iconic and economically impactful industries. This year, the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will host a Kentucky Signature Industries Career Fair Sept. 29 in the UK Gatton Student Center 4-7 p.m. EDT. UK Ag Equine Programs, which has hosted an annual equine career …
Top Hunter, Jumper and Equitation Coach Kim Barone Joins Practical Horseman OnDemand as the Platform Continues to Expand
By Sandy Oliynyk, July 27, 2022
Top hunter, jumper and equitation coach Kim Barone joins Practical Horseman OnDemand with a new video training series. The subscription video-on-demand service features numerous hunter, show jumping, equitation and eventing professionals in exclusive training videos available to its membership. Barone brings decades of expertise from a diversity of equestrian sports to the platform, which is …
Teton Ridge Returns as Presenting Sponsor of The Run For A Million
By Amanda Brumley, July 27, 2022
The Run for a Million, reining’s richest event, is excited to announce Teton Ridge’s return in 2022 as presenting sponsor. “We are very pleased to be working with Teton Ridge again this year. Our goals align with the preservation and promotion of the western lifestyle and traditions. The support we have received from Teton Ridge …
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Beat The Heat With The Latest Hot Off The Press Articles From Seasoned Content Writer Nikki Alvin-Smith
By Nikki Alvin-Smith, July 27, 2022
The dog days of summer are here. Enjoy these ‘Beat The Heat’ articles from seasoned content writer Nikki Alvin-Smith and put your next magazine issue to bed early so you can get out and enjoy some extra summertime fun. All First Serial Rights Works! Navigating The Awkward Horse – Advanced dressage rider Nikki Alvin-Smith provides …
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund Win Case in DC Circuit Court of Appeals to Protect Horses
By Keith Dane, July 26, 2022
The Humane Society of the United States and several of its individual members involved in the Tennessee walking horse industry, together with Humane Society Legislative Fund, have prevailed in a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that challenged the United States Department of Agriculture’s withdrawal of a 2017 …
Brooke USA Announces $10,000 Donation to USEF Ukraine Relief Fund
By Kendall Bierer, July 26, 2022
Brooke USA Foundation (Brooke USA) recently announced a donation of $10,000 to the United States Equestrian Federation’s (USEF) Ukraine Relief Fund which supports equestrians and their horses who either remain in that nation or who have been displaced due to the war. “Our supporters always come together in times of crisis and adversity, and the …
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Brian Moggre
By Kim Miller, July 26, 2022
World Championships-bound jumper considers elite equine athlete care as important as training. Twenty-year-old U.S. show jumper Brian Moggre has been knocking people’s socks off for several years now. That’s been especially true the last two summers soaring on the senior Nations Cup circuit in Europe and now with news of his spot on the NetJets …
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Ariat International, Inc. Named Presenting Partner of Inaugural All for the Horses Expo at World Equestrian Center Ocala
By Erica Hess, July 26, 2022
World Equestrian Center – Ocala welcomes Ariat International, Inc. as presenting partner for the inaugural All for the Horses Expo, an all-equine industry tradeshow. The All for the Horses all-equine expo presented by Ariat will be held from October 7-9, 2022 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala and will feature a carefully curated collection of …
Meet Spud the Hereford Bull Featured in Gina McKnight’s Riding & Writing Blog
By Gina McKnight, July 26, 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. Meet Spud the Hereford Bull: An Interview with Laura Korus by Gina McKnight If I were to describe a male with …
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Virtual Extreme Mustang Makeover Adoption Begins July 27th
By Amanda Mills, July 26, 2022
Opening July 27, 2022, horses competing in the Adult Division of the Virtual Extreme Mustang Makeover will be available for competitive bid adoption online. For the last 100 days, dedicated trainers from around the USA have been working diligently to take untouched, wild horses and prepare them for under-saddle competition. These competing horses will be …
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Registration Opens for 2022 ASPCA Right Horse Summit
By Emily Weiss, July 25, 2022
The fourth annual ASPCA Right Horse Summit will host thought leaders and innovators in the equine industry for three days of collaboration and networking in Denver The 2022 ASPCA Right Horse Summit, taking place from September 21-23 in Denver, will bring together industry pioneers and leaders in equine welfare for three days of discussion and …
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Horizon Structures Series Presents: Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Built My Horse Barn ~ Play Along and Spot The Mistakes
By Nikki Alvin Smith, July 25, 2022
Cassie was late for work. Again. But before she hit the road for her fifty-minute drive to work her two geldings needed feeding, watering, and turning out for the day. She pulled her barn coat on over her white blouse and black skirt, kicked off her heeled shoes, and dug her feet into her broken-zippered …
NCHA Invites You to Attend the 2022 NYCHA Bravehearts Shootout
By Jess Gryder, July 25, 2022
The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is honored and excited to partner with BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding to host the second annual NYCHA BraveHearts Shootout on July 27 during the 2022 NCHA Great American Insurance Group Summer Cutting Spectacular! Join us Wednesday, July 27, at 9:00 AM for this exhilarating event in Watt Arena featuring 18 …
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Julie Goodnight Celebrates 15 Years of ‘Peak Performance’ Saddles:
By Julie Goodnight, July 25, 2022
Designs That Stand the Test of Time & Stand Out from the Crowd When you can’t find it, build it! Julie Goodnight realized her dream of building the “perfect” Western saddle 16 years ago when she teamed up with Circle Y Saddles to design her exclusive “Peak Performance” line of saddles. “I grew up riding …
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Rylee Keiffer and Victoria Klapper Named 2022 IEA National Sportsmanship Award Winners
By Myron Leff, July 24, 2022
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) annually awards a student rider the National Sportsmanship Award. Proudly sponsored by EQUUS Foundation, this year’s award is presented to Rylee Keiffer, a junior from Tonawanda, New York who rides on the Hunters Ridge IEA Team. The national award winner is selected from a group of riders who earned a …
Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD Recognized by AAEP/Zoetis Good Works for Horses
By Nancy Collins, July 22, 2022
“Good works” are selfless acts of giving back to the horse, for the sake of the horse and people they serve. ~ American Association of Equine Professionals (AAEP) Good Works for Horses, sponsored by AAEP Educational Partner Zoetis, honors AAEP-member practitioners whose volunteer efforts are having a positive impact on the equine community. Dr. Kellon …
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Christy Landwehr Says Goodbye to CHA and Welcomes Interim CEO Jacqueline Tiley
By Tammi Gainer, July 22, 2022
The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) says goodbye to long time CEO Christy Landwehr and wishes her well in her new role with the National Reining Horse Association as their Senior Director of Corporate Relations. Christy leaves a 20-year legacy of growth in membership, programming, and fiscal responsibility. The CHA Board, staff, and membership will miss …
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L.A. Sokolowski Hosts Tampa Bay Tan Talk Radio’s The Chapters Rap July 27 with Special Guests from Worlds of Barrel Racing, Horseback Adventures, Hollywood Filmdom, Special Olympics
By L.A. Sokolowski, July 22, 2022
Tune in, turn on and ride out with The Original Equinista, L.A. Sokolowski, when the award-winning interviewer fills in live this Wednesday evening, 8:00-9:00 pm, for host Steve Vaccaro on The Chapters Rap: Where Unity and Diversity Meet, One Chapter at a Time, on Tampa Bay, Florida’s Tan Talk Radio Network, TanTalkNetwork.com, FM 104.3 and 106.3, AM1400, …
Singer/Songwriter/hippie chic cowgirl Templeton Thompson Premiering New Video In Australia
By Templeton Thompson, July 22, 2022
Singer/Songwriter/hippie chic cowgirl Templeton Thompson’s new video will premiere on Monday, July 25, on Countrytown countrytown.com.au (Australia). The song, the title track from her new release, Get Back Up, follows Thompson’s recent songwriter success in Australia where she has scored multiple hits she wrote with and for other artists. “We’re so excited and so grateful …
AHP Member Courtney Maum’s Horse Memoir Chosen as Top Mental Health Read by “The Today Show”
By Aaron Gutting, July 21, 2022
Connecticut-based equestrian and author of five books, Courtney Maum’s newest title “The Year of the Horses” has been chosen by The Today Show as their top read for Mental Health Awareness. https://www.today.com/video/what-to-read-this-summer-author-shares-page-turners-139854917607 The newly released memoir explores how returning to horseback riding and horse contact after thirty years out of the saddle saved Courtney from …
Equine Affaire Meets Horses In The Morning:
By Coagi Long, July 21, 2022
Starting July 21, listen to Equine Affaire’s official podcast via the Horse Radio Network! The official Equine Affaire podcast has found a new home on the Horse Radio Network! On the third Thursday of every month, Equine Affaire’s podcast will air as part of Horses in the Morning on the Horse Radio Network. Each episode …
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NCHA Great American Insurance Group Summer Cutting Spectacular
By Jess Gryder, July 21, 2022
The 2022 NCHA Great American Insurance Group Summer Cutting Spectacular is in full swing! Join us this Friday evening, July 22, for the NCHA Western Runway Fashion Show presented by Beau Galyean Stallion Services and Ghostwood Blended Bourbon in the Best of the West Tradeshow. You don’t want to miss out on your chance to …
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2022 Washington International Horse Show Prize List Now Available Online
By Linda Macklin, July 21, 2022
Full Schedule Plus Additional Day of Competition The prize list for the 64th Annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS Equestrian™ is now available online at wihs.org. 2022 WIHS PRIZE LIST Established in 1958, the prestigious and popular national and international equestrian event will return to the Washington, D.C., area October 24-30, 2022, with newly …
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Retired Racehorse Project Partners With Ride iQ App
By Kristen Bentley, July 19, 2022
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announces today that is has partnered with Ride iQ, the innovative app that gives its members access to hundreds of on-demand audio lessons taught by world-class equestrians. Ride iQ has developed a series of lessons called “Thoroughbred Fundamentals Presented by the RRP” designed specifically for riders of off-track Thoroughbreds, targeting …
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Dr. Beau Whitaker Honored as AAEP Good Works Recipient for June
By Sally Baker, July 19, 2022
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) applauds Dr. Beau Whitaker, the June honoree of the Good Works for Horses campaign, whose volunteer efforts are helping facilitate the horse-human connection to improve the health and well-being of those with physical and mental disabilities in greater Austin, Texas. Good Works for Horses, sponsored by AAEP Educational Partner Zoetis, honors AAEP-member practitioners whose volunteer efforts …
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What Do Truffles, Magnum, Goat, Doree and Lucy Have in Common? Caring Volunteers!
By Lynn Coakley, July 19, 2022
Thanks to Ariat International, five deserving volunteers at equine charities across the United States receive a $270 Gift Card for Ariat Boots each quarter. Ariat International sponsors the EQUUS Foundation Champions program, which aims to stimulate and reward volunteerism on behalf of horses. We would like to congratulate the winners for the second quarter of 2022: Abby Berglund, …
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Participate in Exciting Programs at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts:
By Coagi Long, July 18, 2022
Apply today to Ride with a Pro or compete in the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition! Are you ready to take the next step in your relationship with your horse? In the horse industry, learning is a lifelong endeavor, and that’s especially true when it comes to horseback riding. No matter what discipline you participate …
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Brooke USA Announces New Board Member
By Kendall Bierer, July 18, 2022
Brooke USA Foundation (Brooke USA) – a non-profit, Board-led organization, dedicated to alleviating the suffering of working equines and the people they serve in the developing world – announces the election of Lisa Spoden, PhD to the Board of Directors. Dr. Spoden is an esteemed leader with a passion for improving the health, welfare, and …
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Rep Henry Cuellar (D-TX) Receives AHC Rolapp Award
By Julie Broadway, July 15, 2022
The American Horse Council (AHC) recently honored the equine industry’s brightest leaders at its annual meeting and national issues forum June 5-7, 2022, in Washington, DC. Unfortunately, Representative Henry Cuellar of Texas, who received the prestigious Rolapp Award, had a schedule conflict at the time of the conference. AHC leadership was pleased to present the …
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Statement on Veterinarian Sentenced to Prison for Doping Horses
By Keith Dane, July 14, 2022
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund commend the efforts to successfully prosecute individuals involved in a massive racehorse doping scandal. Seth Fishman, a veterinarian from Florida, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of two counts of conspiracy to commit drug adulteration …
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Tips from the Top: “Stay Calm” is the Bottom Line for Denise Moriarty, Kent Farrington’s Longtime Groom
By Kim Miller, July 14, 2022
As the long-time groom for US Olympic show jumper Kent Farrington, Denise Moriarty has been thriving at the highest level of the sport for several years. The tips and tricks she’s learned, though, are applicable at every level of equestrian competition. And even for those of us who don’t compete but appreciate solid horse sense …
Lincoln Memorial University Secures Latigo Associates as Consulting Agency
By Julie Bryant, July 14, 2022
LMU to launch Equine Veterinary Educational Program Latigo Associates based in Fort Worth, Texas, has been named the consulting agency for the promotion for a new program under development at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) in Harrogate, Tenn. LMU’s Equine Veterinary Education Program (EVEP) is set to be an historic addition to the university’s nationally-renowned programs …
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Keeneland Library to Offer Racing Books and Memorabilia in Duplicate Book Sale
By Amy Owens, July 14, 2022
The Keeneland Library will hold a Duplicate Book Sale featuring unique racing-related books, journals and memorabilia on Aug. 5-6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET at the Keeneland Entertainment Center and Keene Barn. Among the approximately 4,000 volumes and 1,000 single magazines included in the sale are copies of the American Racing Manual and …
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Nikki’s Notes: Taking Things To The Next Level Is Seemingly In My DNA
By Nikki Alvin-Smith, July 14, 2022
Avant Marketeer Nikki Alvin-Smith Offers Timely Insights For Your Marketing Delight As an advanced level dressage trainer taking things to the next level is part of my DNA. It is not surprising that aside from ‘dressing’ or ‘finishing’ horses to Grand Prix level from horses foaled out from our Willowview Hill Farm breeding program or …
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Equine Practitioners Will Blaze New Trails at 2022 AAEP Annual Convention in San Antonio
By Sally Baker, July 13, 2022
Equine veterinarians and veterinary students will negotiate the changing practice landscape with transformational knowledge, skills, best practices and support acquired at the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) 68th Annual Convention, Nov. 18–22 in San Antonio, Texas. The convention is the most comprehensive continuing education event dedicated to equine practice. Anchoring the five-day meeting are an educational program offering …
Help Nix the Culex Mosquito that Transmits 3 of 5 Core Equine Diseases
By Aimee Robinson, July 13, 2022
Disease symptoms, transmission and prevention, as described by an entomologist and veterinarian It was early in the mosquito season when a 2-year-old cutting horse, who had just started training, became inflicted with West Nile virus. “The horse didn’t know where he was placing his feet, and his gait was off. When the bloodwork came back, …
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IEA Announces Board of Directors for 2022-2023 Season
By Myron Leff, July 13, 2022
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Board of Directors recently approved the following slate of officers, founding board members and designees for the 2022-2023 IEA season with terms effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The eleven-member IEA Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing all the operations of the organization. Officers: President: Amanda Garner President Elect: Katie …
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Upcoming Events, Programs, and Current Exhibitions at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
By Brien Bouyea, July 12, 2022
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will play host to numerous events during the upcoming Saratoga Race Course summer meeting, as well as offer several programs and new exhibits. Please visit www.racingmuseum.org for a complete listing of events and activities. National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame events calendar: Wednesday, July …
Praise for Practical Online Learning on TheHorsePortal.ca
By Jackie Zions, July 12, 2022
Whether you are brushing up on Emergency Preparedness with a course in equine first aid or other stable management priorities like learning what’s in your forage; TheHorsePortal.ca has been helping equestrians advance their knowledge with one and two-week online courses that are easy to fit into busy schedules. Thirteen short courses on hot topics give …
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AQHA, NRCHA, NCHA, and ARHFA Professional Horseman and 18-time World Champion Brad Lund Joins Horse&Rider OnDemand+
By Nicole Chirico, July 12, 2022
Horse&Rider OnDemand continues to deliver top-notch training content with the addition of AQHA, NRCHA, NCHA, and ARHFA professional horseman and 18-time world champion Brad Lund to their Horse&Rider OnDemand+ lineup. Lund is a professional horseman who’s made his mark at AQHA, NRCHA, NCHA, and ARHFA events for years. In addition to being a 2005 member …
Horizon Structures Series Presents: Downsizing Your Horse Farm
By Nikki Alvin Smith, July 12, 2022
The decision to downsize your horse farm is likely not one easily made but may become necessary due to age, infirmity, financial distress or simply burn out after a hectic life operating a horse farm. When the time comes to hang up the riding hat, or at least downsize or retire to a smaller holding, …
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National Snaffle Bit Association to Relocate Headquarters to Weatherford, Texas
By Connie Lechleitner, July 11, 2022
A new home in the heart of horse country brings NSBA closer to members and the strong Texas equestrian community The National Snaffle Bit Association announced it will relocate its headquarters from Gurnee, Illinois to Weatherford, Texas this fall. Given the National Snaffle Bit Association’s own pioneering spirit, it may be no surprise that the …
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The First Ever Liberty Festival
By Elizabeth James, July 11, 2022
On October 21-23, 2022 at the historic Kentucky Horse Park the first ever Liberty Festival will take place. “The Liberty Festival is a celebration of all things Liberty,” explained event organizer Dr. Elizabeth James, “The discipline, the methods, the horses, the fans, the possibilities. “People love Liberty. They love learning about it, talking about it, …
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Brooke USA Foundation Supporters Head to Washington, D.C. to Meet with Congressional Offices
By Kendall Bierer, July 11, 2022
Advocates will call on Members of Congress to support H.R. 5203 (Ejiao Act) Brooke USA Foundation (Brooke USA) will host its first National Advocacy Days on July 21 and 22 in Washington, DC. These Advocacy Days will serve as a cornerstone of Brooke USA’s 2022 advocacy program focused on banning the import and sale of ejiao …
Rain Stops and Stars Come Out for Real Rider Cup Lexington, Raising over $90,000 for Thoroughbred Aftercare
By Kristen Bentley, July 11, 2022
Real Rider Cup welcomed 30 horse and rider combinations along with hundreds of spectators to New Vocations at Mereworth Farm Saturday, July 9th for an evening of lively competition and entertainment. Created by Anita Motion, the charity show jumping competition brings together personalities from across the breeding and racing industry to increase awareness and raise …
Horse Stories Win National Recognition
By Valerie Ormond, July 11, 2022
National Federation of Press Women announce national award winners The National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) honored communicators from across the United States in its 2022 communications contest ceremony on June 25 in Fargo, North Dakota. Valerie Ormond won awards for two of her horse stories in this national-level contest. Ormond’s Believing In Horses Out …
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MMP Enzymes and Laminitis
By Nancy Collins, July 8, 2022
Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD MMPs are matrix metalloproteinases – enzymes that break down connective tissue protein/collagen in the body. If you follow news releases and articles about equine laminitis, you have surely seen mention of MMP enzymes since the late 1990s. Turns out they are not the major players as was originally thought. The basement …
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Virtual Extreme Mustang Makeover Begins August 4th
By Amanda Mills, July 7, 2022
The 2022 Virtual Extreme Mustang Makeover, a production of the Mustang Heritage Foundation, will begin online August 4th and run through August 6th. Like traditional Extreme Mustang Makeover competitions, trainers have had approximately 100 days to gentle and train a previously untouched mustang before competing for cash and prizes. However, for the Virtual competition trainers …
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Help Get Breyer® Into the Toy Hall of Fame!
By Jaime Potkalesky, July 7, 2022
Nominations End – July 31st What do Queen Elizabeth and Elvis have in common? Their beloved horses were memorialized as Breyer models! And did you know that there are NO horse toys/collectibles in the National Toy Hall of Fame? Barbie and Mr. Potato Head are there and even a bucket of sand was included! What’s …
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Two New Exhibits Opening July 14 at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
By Brien Bouyea, July 7, 2022
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will open two new exhibitions to the public on July 14, coinciding with opening day of the Saratoga Race Course summer meeting. Betting on America: The Immigrant Experience and the Hall of Fame will debut in the McBean Gallery, while Jim Raftery: A Turfotos Retrospective (from …
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Watchdog Site Launched by Animal Wellness Groups
By Marty Irby, July 7, 2022
Nonprofit animal welfare groups launch watchdog microsite to track implementation of federal anti-doping law, expressing concerns that U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has no role in oversight Animal Wellness Action, the Animal Wellness Foundation, and the Center for a Humane Economy (the groups) launched a new website designed to serve as a key element of a larger …
AAEP Creates Commission to Alleviate Equine Veterinarian Shortage
By Sally Baker, July 7, 2022
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has formed the Commission on Equine Veterinary Sustainability to develop strategies to retain and recruit more veterinarians to equine practice. Many areas of the United States and beyond currently face a shortage of equine practitioners to provide veterinary care to horses and other equids. This equine welfare issue will further …
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