Right from the Start: Raising Young Horses
By Judy Lincoln, September 30, 2022
Baby horses are adorable, but they need more than cuddles to grow up into respectful adults. Julie Goodnight shares what to do so they start life out on the right hoof in the latest episode of her podcast, Ride On with Julie Goodnight. “Foals love to be scratched, rubbed and cuddled,” says Goodnight. “In their enthusiasm, they …
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Palm Equestrian Academy European Journeys Celebrates 10 Years in 2023
By Judy Lincoln, September 30, 2022
Palm Equestrian Academy’s Lynn Palm and Cyril Pittion-Rossillon will have led their European Journeys to France and Ireland for ten years in 2023 and are eager to announce the dates and locations. Endearing Ireland April 25-May 4 Alluring Normandy May 8-18 Stunning Loire Valley September 12-23 Alsace and the Enchantment of X-Mas December 8-17 Like …
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Facing the Storm
By Judy Lincoln, September 30, 2022
The news is spreading across the entire United States about Hurricane Ian and the damage it has done, not only in the loss of homes, land and property but in the loss of human lives. But before that was Hurricane Fiona, and while that hurricane has left the news in the aftermath of more present …
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: Crunching Numbers For The New Horse Barn
By Judy Lincoln, September 30, 2022
by Nikki Alvin-Smith The commonly heard idiom, ‘apples to apples,’ is used to make price comparison by savvy shoppers the world over. When crunching numbers for your new horse barn purchase hopefully your comparison shopping self, figures this factor into the decision-making process. The fact is that incorporating this idiom into real life practice is …
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Equine Network Joins EQUUS Film & Arts Fest in Sacramento California, December 1 – 4, 2022
By Judy Lincoln, September 30, 2022
Equine Network will be joining the EQUUS Film & Arts Fest in Sacramento California, December 1 – 4, to celebrate the achievements of “Equine Storytellers” through film, literature, podcasting, and art. Equine Network Winnie Award will be presented to a selected filmmaker. “At the Equine Network, we know the power film and video have to …
Miniature Horses Clad in Cavallos Appear on Jim Colbert Show
By Judy Lincoln, September 30, 2022
Mary Rose Gullet takes her miniature therapy horses almost everywhere when they’re clad in their Cavallo hoof boots–to help and visit people in retirement homes, hospitals, schools and now “on the air” for Jim Colbert’s Radio and YouTube show. Gullet’s Honey’s Mini Therapy Adventures (https://minitherapy.org) features her star horse, “Honey,” who traveled up an elevator …
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EQUUS Film & Arts Fest to Host “Mustang Summit” in Sacramento California, December 1 – 4, 2022
By Judy Lincoln, September 30, 2022
The Mustang Summit, hosted by the 2022 Equus Film & Arts Fest on December 2 -3 in Sacramento, CA, as part of the initiative to expand the Mustang education of the horse loving general public. The Mustang Summit will be a platform for Americans and Mustang enthusiasts to learn, express views, share experiences and discuss …
Tribute To Queen Elizabeth II by Monty Roberts
By Judy Lincoln, September 29, 2022
The death of Queen Elizabeth II, September 8, 2022, encouraged me to collectivize my thoughts on my life. Born in 1935, I was the son of a father who believed violence was the answer to raising a child. The CAT Scan and the MRI in 1981 revealed a massive number of fractures which were identified …
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The Grand Oaks Resort is Home to 2023 Palm Equestrian Academy’s Customized Programs
By Judy Lincoln, September 29, 2022
Palm Equestrian Academy’s Lynn Palm and Cyril Pittion-Rossillon are hosting their winter Customized Programs at the beautiful Grand Oaks Resort in Weirsdale, FL. Three 4-day sessions are set for January 9-12, February 13-16 and March 13-16, 2023. Palm and Pittion-Rossillon will offer a comprehensive educational opportunity during each session. The program can be customized per …
Cavallo Hoof Boots: Designed to Stay On Horses’ Hooves
By Judy Lincoln, September 29, 2022
Cavallo Horse & Rider (https://www.cavallo-inc.com) President Carole Herder designed the brand’s hoof boots to mimic the natural shape of horses’ hooves. The conical shape matched with industrial-strength Velcro prevents boots from coming off when sized and fitted well–leading Cavallo to have the ultimate staying power. “Cavallo Boots enclose the entire hoof and protect the bulb …
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Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) Invites You to Attend A Free Webinar in October
By Judy Lincoln, September 29, 2022
Benefits of Equine-assisted Services (EAS) for Older Adults Horses and Humans Research Foundation invites you to participate in a free webinar on October 12, 2022 at 7:00pm (EST). Horses and Humans Research Foundation’s (HHRF) will be hosting another free webinar on October 12th at 7pm Eastern Time. Join us for a discussion of the benefits …
The Washington International Horse Show Brings Thrilling Equestrian Sport, Entertaining Exhibitions, and Special Events for the Whole Family to Prince George’s County, Maryland
By Judy Lincoln, September 29, 2022
The 64th Annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS Equestrian triumphantly returns to the Washington, D.C. area from October 24 through 30 at The Show Place Arena, Prince George’s Equestrian Center (PGEC) in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. For seven days and three nights, WIHS will showcase thrilling equestrian sport, entertaining exhibitions, and special events …
“Wild Beauty” Documentary Has World Premiere
By Judy Lincoln, September 29, 2022
Governor Jared Polis, First Gentleman Marlon Ries, and a rapt audience respond with a standing ovation and expressions of concern for America’s wild horses Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West, the long-awaited documentary project by filmmaker Ashley Avis, opened to its world premiere at the Breckenridge Film Festival on September 18 for a large …
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EQUUS Television Network is Heading to the Kentucky Horse Park for Liberty Festival 2022 TV Coverage
By Judy Lincoln, September 28, 2022
When it comes to promoting the discipline of Liberty training, the place to find the best of the best is the International Liberty Horse Association. This year their annual event has become even better because Liberty Festival 2022 will not only add some new ideas, but the EQUUS Television Network will be giving viewers a …
AHC Surveys Members and Non- Members
By Judy Lincoln, September 28, 2022
Beginning August 1, 2022, the American Horse Council has been conducting surveys among its members and non-members to learn their issues, legislative priorities, and opinions on specific topics to help inform our strategic plan and help guide our use of resources. Below are some of the survey results to-date: The AHC member survey revealed: 76% …
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Celebrating the 2022 PATH Intl. Award Recipients
By Judy Lincoln, September 28, 2022
In order to best meet the needs of its members, PATH Intl. is divided into 11 regions. Each year, members of those regions nominate humans and horses for outstanding service in the equine-assisted services industry, and each year, regions recognize their award recipients at the regional conference. PATH Intl. celebrates the regional award winners and …
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IEA to Host Western Youth Show and NYATT Team During 2022 Quarter Horse Congress
By Judy Lincoln, September 28, 2022
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) will again partner with The Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA) to host its second IEA Western Horse Show during the 2022 All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, OH on Thursday, October 6, 2022. The All American Quarter Horse Congress is an unmatched destination for equestrians from across the globe. OQHA …
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Ordering for the Holidays? Just LOOK What We Have for Horse-Crazy Kids!
By Judy Lincoln, September 28, 2022
The horse industry is nowhere without the horse-crazy kids who will form our future. Trafalgar Square Books (www.horseandriderbooks.com) is thrilled to announce the release of two new books geared specifically for educating and entertaining the young readers and riders who are hungry for all things “horse,” and the families who wish to support their passion. …
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The Best Racecourses Around the World
By Judy Lincoln, September 27, 2022
EIE informs and educates our audience in all aspects of the equestrian world by publishing content from expert sources. One of our most popular recent articles, The Best Racecourses in the World, introduces celebrated racecourses from Hong Kong, England, Dubai, Italy and the United States. Racing reporters can tell you who should win the biggest …
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JR Robles Sweeps All Rounds at the Road to the Horse Wild Card Challenge
By Judy Lincoln, September 27, 2022
The Road to the Horse Wild Card Challenge was held September 22-25 at the Cowtown Coliseum in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. The event featured six competitors, colts from the legendary 6666 Ranch and a cash purse of over $25,000. It was Wild Card JR Robles, who finished on top, sweeping wins across all three …
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: Don’t Mention Manure
By Judy Lincoln, September 27, 2022
by Nikki Alvin-Smith Horse people know that mucking about with horse manure is part of everyday life in the care of their charges. The large Equus critter naturally poops and pees in large volumes. The latter like a racehorse in fact. All this mess requires some serious horsey housework to keep the stalls and pastures …
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Minerals and Insulin Resistance
By Judy Lincoln, September 27, 2022
Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD Minerals have direct and indirect involvement in virtually every action in the body, and have important effects on Insulin Resistance (IR) or its consequences. IR is different in the horse than in the human, but the same basic principles apply. There is evidence of activated antioxidant defenses in the tissues of IR …
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Mustang Magic Returns to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
By Judy Lincoln, September 27, 2022
January 2023 marks the return of the full Mustang Magic lineup to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. The continued partnership between FWSSR and Mustang Heritage Foundation promises a unique equestrian viewing experience for all spectators at this historic event. Mustang Magic Trainer’s Challenge, a MHF event modeled after the famed Extreme Mustang Makeover, …
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WIHS Qualifying Lists Are Now Online!
By Judy Lincoln, September 27, 2022
Check the Standings. Are You In? The qualifying lists for 2022 Washington International Horse Show CSI5*-W presented by MARS Equestrian™ are now available online. The 64th WIHS will be held at The Show Place Arena at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, October 24-30. View WIHS Qualifying Lists Click on a division name …
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Keeneland September Yearling Sale Roars to Finish with Record Gross, Average and Median
By Judy Lincoln, September 26, 2022
Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale, the leading source of champions and stakes winners around the world, ended its record run on Saturday with gross sales of $405,495,700, the highest in Keeneland auction history, and September Sale records for average ($142,429) and median ($70,000) prices. Keeneland sold a total of 2,847 yearlings through the ring during the …
Please Donate to the Certified Horsemanship Association International Conference Silent Auction
By Judy Lincoln, September 26, 2022
The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) International Conference will be held October 20 – 22 at the Miller Coliseum at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN. This event is open to the public and participants get to ride on school horses in the sessions! As part of this event, CHA does a silent auction to raise …
Prevent All Soring Tactics Act Quietly Supported by Queen Elizabeth II Passes House Committee Markup for the First Time in 10 Years
By Marty Irby, September 23, 2022
Horseman and animal protection advocate honored by the queen submitted more than 50 pages of supporting documents on issue of horse ‘soring’ that Congress addressed in a full Committee markup that comes on the heels of the queen’s passing. The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, …
Real Rider Cup Comes Home to Fair Hill, Triples Previous Fundraising Record
By Kristen Bentley, September 23, 2022
Following a record-setting turnout in Lexington in July, the Real Rider Cup returned to its home in Fair Hill to complete the 2022 series of events, welcoming 32 horse and rider combinations along with hundreds of spectators to Fair Hill Thoroughbred Horse show for an evening of lively competition and entertainment. Created by Anita Motion, …
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Nick Dowers Crosses Million Dollar Mark in the NRCHA
By Callie McCarthy-Boevers, September 23, 2022
The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) welcomes Nick Dowers of Dyer, Nevada to the coveted NRCHA Million Dollar Club. Dowers crossed the Million Dollar Rider earnings mark when he earned at the National Stock Horse Association Futurity Open Champion title aboard Cabanna Boy. With $1,006,910.74 in NRCHA earnings to his name, Dowers is now …
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Julie Goodnight’s Most In-Demand Horse Expo Presentations
By Judy Lincoln, September 23, 2022
Julie Goodnight travels to horse expos nationwide to share her decades of horsemanship knowledge, and with every topic, empowers riders to better help and understand their own horses. “First and foremost, I’m an educator. Secondly, I’m a horse trainer,” Goodnight says. “To have an impact on the horses, you have to educate the people who …
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Fourth Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit to Take Place at Thoroughbred Makeover
By Kristen Bentley, September 22, 2022
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit, a joint effort of the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP), Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA), The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.), and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA), returns to the Thoroughbred Makeover on October 11, 2022 at the Kentucky Horse Park. This year’s summit takes a unique angle compared to past conferences, …
Chicken Mansions, Swamp Horses, and Therapy for Veterans
By Judy Lincoln, September 22, 2022
Equine Affaire’s September episode is out! Do chicken mansions really exist? Are there horses who thrive in swampy conditions (and still manage to have great feet)? Can equine-assisted therapy really help you cope with trauma? If you’ve listened to the most recent episode of the official Equine Affaire podcast, you’d already know the answers to …
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Dr. Charlotte Kin Honored as AAEP’s Good Works Recipient for August
By Sally Baker, September 22, 2022
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) congratulates Dr. Charlotte Kin, the August honoree of the Good Works for Horses campaign, whose discounted services and volunteer efforts in support of an American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) pilot program have provided a new lease on life for hundreds of at-risk horses …
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NRHA Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees & Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Recipient
By Sara Honegger, September 22, 2022
Talented and dedicated horsemen and women paired with gifted and prepotent horses have been mainstays in the reining industry since its beginning decades ago. That’s why the National Reining Horse Association created the NRHA Hall of Fame in 1986. With the Reining Horse Foundation, these individuals, their achievements, and their contributions to the industry are …
Extreme Mustang Makeover Returns to Fort Worth
By Amanda Mills, September 22, 2022
A long-time staple of the Extreme Mustang Makeover history, Fort Worth, TX has played host to an EMM event almost yearly since Mustang Heritage Foundation’s inception. Following the cancellation of several events over the last few years, on September 8th, 55 adult trainers and 44 youth trainers arrived in Fort Worth to showcase what they’d …
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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. …