Inaugural Women In Rodeo Month Presented by Durango Set for September 2022

By , 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 …

Kick Childhood Cancer in September

By , 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 …

Horse & Country Returns as Exclusive Worldwide Livestream and On-Demand Provider for Dressage at Devon

By , 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 , 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 , 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 …

EQUUS Television Network and Equine Affaire Join Together for TV Coverage

By , 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 …

Join-Up International Adds to the Board 

By , 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 …

The Movement 2022 On Demand Available Now

By , 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, …

Patent Issued for the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program®

By , 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 …

Inconsistency Counts: How Riders Lose Their Horses’ Trust Hands-First

By , 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 …

Look Up Glasses™: A Simple Solution to an Age-Old Rider Problem

By , 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 …

Globe Life Field Becomes New Home For The American Rodeo

By , 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 …

AQHA Partners with Of The West

By , 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 …

R n’ R Pepinita Powers On

By , 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. …

WIHS Entries Close in One Week

By , August 30, 2022

Deadline To Enter Is Tuesday, September 6 Don’t delay! Entries for the 64th Annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) CSI5*-W presented by MARS EQUESTRIANTM will close in ONE week on Tuesday, September 6. WIHS Prize List WIHS Prize List and Entries Entries are accepted online only WIHS Prize List Enter online at Show Management System. Deadline …

NEW from Mark Rashid, Favorites from Thelwell and Sean Patrick, and Fitness for a Horse-Crazy Lifestyle   

By , August 29, 2022

Trafalgar Square Books (www.HorseandRiderBooks.com) is thrilled to announce four hot summer releases, now available from their online bookstore and wherever quality horse books are sold: For the Love of the Horse: Looking Back, Looking Forward by Mark Rashid Over 30 years ago, renowned horseman and popular storyteller Mark Rashid’s first book, Considering the Horse, was published. …

Real Rider Cup Returns to Fair Hill Thoroughbred Show in Maryland With Strong Lineup of Horses & Riders

By , August 29, 2022

The Real Rider Cup, a charity show jumping event created by Anita Motion to benefit Thoroughbred aftercare, is once again bringing the racing and equestrian worlds together in Fair Hill, MD. Following a record-breaking inaugural run in Lexington in July, the Maryland leg of the event returns to its home at the Fair Hill Thoroughbred …

Foundation Awards 37 Scholarships for 2022-23

By , August 28, 2022

The American Quarter Horse Foundation awards nearly $290,000 to AQHA’s next generation of leaders. The American Quarter Horse Foundation is awarding 37 students nearly $290,000 for the 2022-23 academic year. Since its inception in 1976, the Foundation scholarship program has awarded nearly $9.3 million in financial assistance to more than 1,600 young horse enthusiasts and …

Achieve Equine to Attend BEVA

By , August 25, 2022

Achieve Equine, LLC is pleased to announce its upcoming attendance at the British Equine Veterinary Association 2022 Congress September 7-10 at the ACC in Liverpool, UK. Jim Chiapetta, DMV, JD, and Hanna Hartman, Director of Operations, will be at stand F03 to educate Congress attendees about the use and benefits of FLAIRÒ Equine Nasal Strips for …

Dr. Chris Huth Receives AAEP Good Works Distinction for July 

By , August 25, 2022

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) commends Dr. Chris Huth, the July honoree of the Good Works for Horses campaign, for his volunteer efforts that are expanding horse health knowledge and know-how among young equine enthusiasts in Southern California. Good Works for Horses, sponsored by AAEP Educational Partner Zoetis, honors AAEP-member practitioners whose volunteer efforts are having …

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) Shows Support for Horse Week 2022, Brought to You by Boehringer Ingelheim

By , August 25, 2022

Equine Network is thrilled to have the support of the United States Eventing Association (USEA) for the second annual Horse Week event brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim. USEA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. By assisting and educating competitors, event …

Horse&Rider OnDemand Launches New Training Video Series with World’s Greatest Horseman Winner and Reined Cow Horse Trainer Boyd Rice

By , August 25, 2022

Horse&Rider OnDemand+ is expanding their horse training video library with the launch of a new series featuring top reined cow horse trainer Boyd Rice. Rice is a cutting and reined cow horse trainer, as well as a proven all-around horseman and cowboy. With a background in colt starting, he has established a successful show career, …

Exhibit Your Horses at Equine Affaire

By , August 24, 2022

Bring your horses to Massachusetts to sell, showcase, and promote your business! Do you have a horse-related business, farm, horses for sale or adoption, or stud services to promote? Then come to Equine Affaire! This fall, tens of thousands of equestrians and horse lovers will converge on the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts, …

Elite Equestrian Magazine is Now #1 American Equestrian Lifestyle Magazine

By , August 23, 2022

Elite Equestrian magazine has always prided itself on having original, relevant, interesting editorial complimented by quality, widespread distribution. “We work very hard to produce an outstanding media product that serves our readership and therefore benefits our advertisers,” says editor, Noelle Vander Brink. Feedspot Blog has recently updated their evaluations of the best equine magazines from …

Horse & Country Announces Partnership with STRIDER

By , August 23, 2022

Horse & Country (H&C), the leading international equestrian sports network, and STRIDER, the leading equestrian bookings company, today announced a partnership designed to expand access to equestrian sport across disciplines to include dressage, jumping, eventing, combined driving, and polo. The partnership will promote live-stream access to top international competitions around the globe for STRIDER users …

Equine Guelph’s Latest Online Course is Golden!  Get Savvy for your Senior Horse 

By , August 23, 2022

If you fail to plan, you can plan to fail the adage says.  It is certainly true when it comes to keeping your horse comfortable in its golden years.  Picking up on subtle cues and knowing when to make management changes can make all the difference in the world to your four-legged friend that has …

Horizon Structures Presents Series: The Hay Quandary

By , August 23, 2022

Sourcing good hay is a hay quandary that has many horse owners pulling their hair out. Once a good hay source is located it is held as a closely guarded secret to be shared only among a limited necessary few, in order that the supply may be protected for their needs now or imagined in …

Horse Professionals Can Get Smarter with Social Media

By , August 22, 2022

You can’t go anywhere without social media affecting your life, from choosing a restaurant to eat at or buying a new pair of shoes. Everyone’s talking, and that talk is the updated word-of-mouth marketing approach. So, shouldn’t your horse business be in the conversation? Don’t let social media overwhelm you. On August 29, 2022, EquestrianProfessional.com will continue …

Haygain Wishes Good Luck to all American Eventing Championship Participants

By , August 22, 2022

Portable HG One Hay Steamer will be awarded to Training Level Amateur Division champion. “Wow! That is a fantastic prize,” Lisa Niccolai recalls thinking when she learned that her victory in the 2021 American Eventing Championships Training Amateur division had earned her a Haygain High Temperature Hay Steamer. “Competing in the AECs was an overall …

Are You Establishing Expertise & Trust?

By , August 22, 2022

By: Ashton Kirkeide, Founder, Black Horse Marketing Did you know content marketing costs 62% less than other marketing channels? We’ve already discussed one of the top benefits of content marketing, SEO. Now we will dive into the second benefit—Trust. Business owners everywhere need to establish trust with their customers. Whether you are a tack store, …

Teton Ridge Launches Innovative Western Equine Sports Event to Debut During The American Rodeo 2023  

By , August 22, 2022

The American Performance Horseman, a first of its kind competition, to be held in Arlington, Texas on March 10, 2023 Expanding upon its commitment to elevate and positively impact the western industry, Teton Ridge unveiled an unprecedented new event – The American Performance Horseman that will make its debut on Friday, March 10, 2023 in …

GGT-Footing Recommends Testing Your Riding Surface

By , August 19, 2022

Having a sports field or athletic riding surface with or without textile amendments…requires proper maintenance and now there are ways to test your own arena! Some of the most frequent questions that we are asked by prospects are: How much water does the footing need? How do I know if the surface is compacted properly? …

Heat Stress, Part 3: Managing Cattle in Warm Weather

By , August 19, 2022

This three-part series covers heat stress prevention and more for dogs, horses and cattle   By Tony Hawkins, DVM, Valley Vet Supply Technical Service Veterinarian In Parts 1 and 2, we covered heat stress prevention for dogs and horses – last but not least, let’s look at this topic as it relates to cattle. Simply put, …

Who’s on Your Team?

By , August 19, 2022

Marketing trends seem to change, like Kim Kardashian changing her hair color. The rate at which algorithms update and new platforms emerge is baffling—with no signs of slowing down. And yet, regardless of marketing trends, what’s always been true about the horse community remains the same: We put the horse first, always. We are lifelong …

Sharon Wolin Wins 2022 Horse Week Film Contest

By , August 19, 2022

The Equine Network LLC is happy to announce Sharon Wolin as the winner of the second annual Horse Week Film Contest. Held in conjunction with Horse Week brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim, the Horse Week Film Contest is an opportunity for both amateurs and professionals to demonstrate their equine storytelling skills. Wolin’s winning submission …

Horse Week Brought to You by Boehringer Ingelheim Back October 9-15, 2022

By , August 19, 2022

October is for horses, and this fall the Equine Network LLC is happy to announce that Horse Week brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim is back for its second year. An equine-centric digital festival unlike any other, Horse Week 2021 brought together more than 30 equine associations and companies for one singular cause: the celebration …

Nikki’s Notes: Is Your Content Dry As The Loire Valley? Take Care of The Marketing Vines Now Or Regret It Later

By , August 19, 2022

Sadly, the relevance of writing content on websites and blogs often evaporates over time as subjects become passé or modern thinking changes the narrative. The river of the working content that flows from your B2B or B2C model can dry up over time and the marketing benefits shrivel and die. There is never a better …

Achieve Equine Launches Equine Insightsä with Dr. Hilary Clayton

By , August 19, 2022

Achieve Equine, LLC is delighted to announce Equine Insights with Dr. Hilary- a new blog to better understand how horses work, inside and out. The Achieve Equine team considers it a privilege to partner with such a distinguished veterinarian and accomplished equestrian. For almost 50 years, Dr. Hilary M. Clayton has performed innovative research in …

From Horses to K9, Horizon Structures Offers Special Event Discounts For Every Affair

By , August 17, 2022

Leading modular barn producer Horizon Structures LLC is proud to bring special event discounts on horse barns and commercial grade kennels to the exhibitions and events they attend. Scoring a deal is easy, just purchase one of the structures in advance of the affair to secure a super discount on freight and delivery as well …

Summertime Coat & Skin Care Challenges

By , August 17, 2022

Julie Goodnight Shares Her Tricks of the Trade From brittle, dry hooves to skin infections and sunburns, the challenges of the hot summer months can be overwhelming. Julie Goodnight shares grooming tips riders need to know in the latest episode of her podcast, Ride On with Julie Goodnight. (JulieGoodnight.com/Podcast) “It’s always been important to me …

NSBA Announces T. Joe Jeane Memorial Scholarship Fund

By , August 16, 2022

The National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the T. Joe Jeane Memorial Scholarship Fund. The T. Joe Jeane Memorial Scholarship is a multi-year scholarship awarded to a NSBA member following the completion of their first year of veterinary school. The T. Joe Jeane Memorial Scholarship is a $12,000 scholarship …

Montana Center for Horsemanship Announces Three International Award Recipients for Advancing our Understanding of the Horse

By , August 16, 2022

The Montana Center for Horsemanship announces three international award recipients, each of whom has dedicated their lives to advancing our understanding of horses, the horse-human relationship and promoting natural horsemanship.  Two of the awards are annual awards given by the Montana Center for Horsemanship and first established by the EQUUS International Film Festival.  Today, EIFF …

Take a Flight of Fancy with Fantasia:

By , August 16, 2022

Tickets to Equine Affaire’s special nighttime show are on sale now! Introduce a little magic into your life this fall with tickets to Fantasia! Sponsored by Absorbine®, Equine Affaire’s musical celebration of the horse is returning to the Eastern States Exposition coliseum on the nights of November 10th, 11th, and 12th. With just three performances, …

Registration Open for Kentucky Horse Council’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training

By , August 16, 2022

The Kentucky Horse Council’s three-day Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training is slated to return to the Kentucky Horse Park on Sept. 23-25, 2022. LAER is taught by Justin and Tori McLeod of 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC, a North Carolina-based company that specialized in large animal technical rescue emergency response and training for emergency …

Buy Your Tickets Now for the Washington International Horse Show

By , August 15, 2022

Seven days and three nights of top equestrian sport and entertainment Tickets are now on sale for the 64th Annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS EQUESTRIANTM. Join us for one of the most competitive, exciting, and entertaining equestrian events in North America, October 24-30, 2022, at The Show Place Arena in Upper …

BarrelRacing.com Launches New Barrel Racing Training Series with Two-Time NFR Qualifier Carley Cervi

By , August 15, 2022

BarrelRacing.com continues to bring the best competitors and coaches in the world together, this time with a new series featuring two-time NFR qualifier Carley Cervi. While she may be known for her NFR qualifications, Cervi is also a skilled horsewoman. From her home base in Roggen, Colorado, she has produced several noteworthy horses, many of …

Honoring Excellence

By , August 15, 2022

The National Snaffle Bit Association recognized some of the top names in the industry Sunday evening during the NSBA Honors award banquet. The association’s newest Quarter Million Dollar riders, Horse of the Year, Hall of Fame, Jack Benson Award, President’s Award and Youth of the Year were all named during the ceremonies. Quarter Million Dollar …

Keeneland Fall Meet Tickets on Sale to Public Aug. 16

By , August 15, 2022

Tickets available for Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland Nov. 4-5 Tickets for Keeneland’s 2022 Fall Meet, to be held Oct. 7-29, will go on sale to the public beginning at 9 a.m. ET tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 16. Similar to previous meets, all General Admission, Grandstand and Dining tickets must be pre-purchased online through Keeneland’s …

Ian McFarlin Named NSBA 2022 Youth Of The Year

By , August 15, 2022

The National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation has awarded its 2022 Youth Of The Year award to Ian McFarlin, of Tallahassee, Florida. The Youth of the Year award has been presented annually by the NSBA Foundation since 2017 to a deserving youth who has gone above and beyond to exhibit exemplary character in helping others through …

Horizon Structures Series Presents: Barn Design Tips To Best Manage Horses On Stall Rest

By , 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 , 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 …

Wrapping Up the 50th Annual Ford AQHYA World

By , 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 …

Horses and Humans Research Foundation and Zoetis Inc. Continue Partnership to Advance the Horse-Human Relationship

By , 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 , 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 …

CURT® and Ranch Hand ® Announced as Sponsors in the RUN FOR A MILLION Presented by Teton Ridge 

By , 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 , 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 …

Why the Horse Industry Needs Content Marketing

By , 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 …

Dr. Karyn Malinowski Receives HHYF Service To Youth Award

By , 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 …

AHP Member Courtney Maum’s Polo Memoir is HN READS’ Pick for August

By , 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 …

Celebrating Catskill Horse Magazine’s 10th Anniversary

By , 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 …

AHP Student Award Winner Reagan Smollen Joins EQUUS Television Network Team 

By , 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. …

Keeneland Catalogs 4,147 Horses for September Yearling Sale

By , 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 …

Equine Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Guidelines Now Available from the AAEP 

By , 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 …

Equine Affaire: Your Express Ticket To The Horse World

By , 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 …

Kimes Ranch Songs & Stories at the Run for a Million

By , 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 …

Horse&Rider OnDemand Launches Video Series with AZCHA Futurity Champion and Top Cutting Horse Trainer Jade Keller  

By , 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 , 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 …

Top Team Ropers Brad Lund and Dakota Kirchenschlager Join Roping.com in New Training Video Series

By , 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 , 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 …

Hampton Classic’s Adoption Day on Monday, August 29, Features Adoptable Horses!

By , 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 …

Complementary Therapies – What They Do (and Don’t) Help

By , 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 …

The Impact of Antibiotics on the Equine Gut  

By , 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 …

International Grand Championship “Maiden” Class Sees Record Breaking Prize Money and Entries for Sound Flat-Shod Tennessee Walking Horses

By , 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 , 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 …

TRFAM to Host Fundraising Benefit for Night Stalkers Association During 2022 Event

By , 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 , 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 …

MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Equine Veterinary Continuing Education Series 2022 Dates and Topics Announced

By , 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 , 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 …

IEA Names 2022-2023 National Youth Board

By , 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 …

BarrelRacing.com Launches New Barrel Racing Training Series with Leading Futurity Trainer and 2021 Breeder’s Challenge winner Sharin Hall

By , 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 , 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 …

AHC Announces August 22, 2022, Webinar Top 10 Things the Equine Community Needs to Know About Equine Liability Laws

By , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 …

Monty Roberts Announces Three New Programs for Service Personnel

By , 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 …

Two SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program® Practitioner Workshops Offered in August

By , 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, …

Monty Roberts Training and Gentling in California

By , 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 …

EQUUS Television Network to Provide International Event Coverage throughout the FEI World Championships in Herning Denmark

By , 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 , 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 …

Bullfighters Only Fight For Fifty Showdown Coming to The Run For A Million

By , 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 …

Singer / Songwriter / hippie chic cowgirl Templeton Thompson Premieres New Video and Releases Single in Australia

By , 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 , 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 , 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 …

Heat Stress, Part 1: Keeping Your Dogs Safe

By , 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 …

Fall Triangle Horse Sale

By , 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 …

UK’s Ag Equine Programs and James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits Join Forces for Annual Kentucky Signature Industries Career Fair

By , 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 , 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 , 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 …