Spoken Lives: Women Share Their Stories
By Heather Wallace, January 6, 2022
Heather Wallace, an equine author, blogger, and entrepreneur, will join Spoken Lives on January 18, 2022 from 7 to 9 PM to share her personal stories of the silver linings of lockdown with four other inspirational women. “I was always scared to follow my dreams, afraid to fail. At the age of 36 with three …
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The ASPCA’s Right Horse Announces Winners of the 2021 Good People for Good Horses Awards
By Emily Weiss, January 6, 2022
Eight outstanding members of the equine community have been acknowledged in the third annual Good People for Good Horses Awards The ASPCA®’s Right Horse today announced the recipients of the 2021 Good People for Good Horses Awards, which celebrates the strong network of support needed to help each horse find a wonderful home. The third …
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s Foal Patrol Season 5 Now Live at www.foalpatrol.com
By Brien Bouyea, January 5, 2022
Season 5 of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s popular live webcam series Foal Patrol is now available online at www.foalpatrol.com. Foal Patrol is a one-of-a-kind collection of live cameras following the daily activities of in-foal mares produced by the National Museum of Racing. Millions of people throughout the world have viewed …
Behind The Lens: A Photographic Look Back at 2021 by The Equestrian Vagabond
By Merri Melde, January 5, 2022
Continuing a popular tradition, Merri Melde, The Equestrian Vagabond, reflects on outstanding photographic moments of the previous year in her online gallery, “A Fun Look Back at 2021”. https://www.theequestrianvagabond.com/A-Fun-Look-Back-at-2021 Rotator cuff surgery precluded riding for the first half of 2021, so Melde had to ‘settle’ for shooting Endurance and Trail competitions and high-speed desert motorbike …
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Dressage Today OnDemand Launches New Training Video Series with International Grand Prix Competitor and Trainer Shannon Dueck
By Stephanie Ruff, January 5, 2022
Top international Grand Prix dressage competitor and trainer Shannon Dueck has joined the star-studded list of top dressage riders, trainers and professionals on Dressage Today OnDemand. Dueck, who was born in Austin and grew up outside of Vancouver, British Columbia, is well-known for her love and knowledge of classical dressage and the biomechanics behind it. …
Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale Starts Monday
By Amy Owens, January 5, 2022
Eight-time stakes winner Hello Beautiful, impressive maiden winner Belgrade, stakes-placed Risky Mischief among new supplements Keeneland will kick off the year Monday, Jan. 10 with the first of four sessions of the January Horses of All Ages Sale, which has cataloged a total of 1,631 horses – in-foal broodmares, broodmare prospects, newly turned yearlings, horses …
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Equi-Libris, LLC Gallops into 2022
By Anna Sochocky, January 5, 2022
The year 2021 proved productive for Equi-Libris, LLC and owner, Anna Sochocky. Five new articles for national equine magazines and an invitation to be a media expert for the equine journalism course for Equine Guelph proved to be the highlights. Continued COVID restrictions and cancellations offered Sochocky the opportunity to take a deep dive into …
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Series of Webinars for Horse Owners and Professionals
By Sharon Peart, January 5, 2022
Held at 7 pm on the second Tuesday of each month from January to April, the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center’s popular “Tuesday Talks” lecture series for horse owners and professionals will be presented in 2022 as a series of webinars. Your registration will provide a link to attend the entire series of four …
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2022– Call for Horse Industry Directory Listings
By Julie Broadway, January 4, 2022
The American Horse Council is proud to produce the horse industry’s leading source for all things equine! The 2022 Horse Industry Directory (HID) will have thousands of listings including equine publications, federal and state sources of information, breed registries and associations, show and sport organizations, racing and gaming organizations, and service providers. The HID also …
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Two Award Winning, Internationally Recognized Books Published by Beech Tree Arts
By Adrienne Neary, January 4, 2022
Adrienne Neary, owner of Beech Tree Arts, is pleased to share the news of her two award winning books, both of which invite us to understand and appreciate the sensitive nature and generosity of horses more deeply. “COHERENT HORSEMANSHIP: Combining the Quantum and the Classical”, winner of American Horse Publications Equine Media Award for Equine-Related …
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Lövsta Future Challenge Announces Collaboration with Brooke USA: A Means to Create Awareness for the Atrocious Donkey Hide Trade
By Kendall Bierer, January 4, 2022
Lövsta Future Challenge, the renowned equestrian competition for Developing Grand Prix horses and for Under 25 riders, is pleased to announce Brooke USA Foundation (Brooke USA) as its equine charity partner during the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival and Global Dressage. Lövsta Future Challenge joins Brooke USA’s Paint Wellington Orange, an initiative created to build awareness …
Equine Piroplasmosis Guidelines Published by the AAEP
By Sally Baker, January 3, 2022
Comprehensive guidelines to assist veterinarians with identification, control and prevention of Equine Piroplasmosis (EP), a blood-borne protozoal infection of equids with a mortality rate for infected horses of up to 50%, are now available on the AAEP’s website. While natural tick-borne transmission of EP in the U.S. is rare, cases have been recognized in recent years specifically involving iatrogenic transmission in Quarter Horse racehorses. Guidelines author Dr. …
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Maximize Your Trip to Lexington to Ride Your Best Path Personally and Professionally
By Katie Navarra, January 3, 2022
It’s no secret that horses make people better humans. In a coaching experience their instantaneous, non-judgmental feedback leads to epic results that amplifies your work as an entrepreneur or in a staff position. Maximize your time in Lexington, Kentucky for the AHP Seminar with a transformative equine-assisted coaching experience that will guide you to new opportunities …
2022 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Open For Submission
By Kristen Bentley, January 3, 2022
Applications for the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, are now open for submission through close of business day on January 21. Accepted trainers will be announced no later than February 15, 2021. The 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover Rulebook outlines all rules and information relevant to the competition, with changes …
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Roping.com Takes Members Inside the Foundation of the Relentless Remuda
By Chelsea Shaffer, January 3, 2022
Roping.com kicks off 2022 with an exclusive, never-before-seen colt-starting series with the Relentless Remuda’s colt-starting expert Miles Baker. To continue to elevate the horsemanship of the rope-horse industry, Roping.com is kicking off 2022 with an exclusive series on colt-starting with Relentless Remuda trainer Miles Baker. In this 30-part series, Baker takes Roping.com members from groundwork …
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Free Workshop for Horse Business Owners: 5 Steps to Set Goals That Keep You Motivated All Year Long
By Denise Alvarez, January 3, 2022
When you walk into an arena or round pen for a training session with your horse, you have a goal in mind, right? Maybe it’s to teach a new skill or sharpen one you’ve already worked on. The point is, you don’t make progress with your horse by walking in and saying “Well, what happens …
One Size Does Not Fit All: How Horses’ Temperaments Affect Training Techniques
By Julie Goodnight, December 29, 2021
Each horse’s disposition is as distinctive as the whorls on its forehead, and in Julie Goodnight’s latest episode of Ride On with Julie Goodnight, she delves into how the different temperaments of horses impact what is effective in their handling and training—and what isn’t. (JulieGoodnight.com/Podcast) “As soon as I lay eyes on a horse, I …
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Seven Horses, Including Grade 1 Winner Math Wizard, Supplemented to Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale
By Amy Owens, December 29, 2021
Auction of no-guarantee season to Gun Runner added to first session Keeneland has cataloged seven horses – including millionaire and Grade 1 winner Math Wizard – in the latest round of supplements to the 2022 January Horses of All Ages Sale, to be held Jan. 10-13. In addition, the final offering of the opening session …
Fireworks and Horses: Are You Ready for New Year’s Eve?
By Colleen Scott, December 29, 2021
Boehringer Ingelheim offers music track, advice to help horse owners manage through a potentially stressful celebration Boehringer Ingelheim is focused on helping keep horses safe and “sound” when it comes to the stress potentially associated with fireworks on New Year’s Eve with a music track, called Equine Relax Trax, specially designed to help reduce stress …
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Horse Illustrated’s December 2021 Podcast Episode on Horses in the Morning Rounds Out the Year with More Vet Adventures from Dr. Courtney Diehl and a Winter Reading List with Trafalgar Square Books’ Rebecca Didier
By Holly Caccamise, December 28, 2021
Horse Illustrated and Horse Radio Network ended the 2021 together with their last show of the year on December 23, and it was a festive and filled with laughter with two more entertaining guests for the eighth episode of The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning podcast. Hosts Glenn the Geek, founder of …
Bring Palm Equestrian Academy to You in 2022
By Lynn Palm, December 27, 2021
With close to 100 years combined experience in training horses, teaching riders and coaching competitors, Lynn Palm and Cyril Pittion-Rossillon bring a unique perspective using classical dressage principles to any educational platform. Whether lecturing to a vast and varied audience at an expo, instructing 10 different riders from recreational to professional or coaching world champions …
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2022 EQUUS Foundation Funding Cycle Opens on January 1 Announcing New Mentor Designation
By Lynn Coakley, December 27, 2021
Informed giving is at the heart of the EQUUS Foundation mission to protect America’s horses from peril and strengthen the horse-human bond. The EQUUS Foundation is committed to investing in programs with the greatest impact on minimizing the conditions that lead to abuse and neglect, and the threat of slaughter by: Finding homes for at-risk …
Montana Center for Horsemanship Grant Award to Launch Pilot Horsemanship Program with the Montana Youth Challenge Academy
By Janet Rose, December 27, 2021
The Montana Center for Horsemanship will launch a new Natural Horsemanship education program with the Montana Youth Challenge Academy in Dillon, Montana. The pilot program is made possible by a grant from the Bill & Rosemary Gallagher Foundation, whose focus is education. MCH, an equine education nonprofit has launched an appeal for a dollar for …
Horizon Structures Series Presents: Hassle Free Horse Barn Builds ~ Myth or Reality
By Nikki Alvin Smith, December 23, 2021
Janet drove into the driveway to her 5-acre property tired from a long work shift and glad to be home. In the dusk she could see headlights coming down the steep hill from her house. A large delivery truck barreled towards her. There was no time to back up her vehicle out of harm’s way, …
Palm Equestrian Academy Celebrates 25th Winter Season at Fox Grove Farm in Ocala, FL
By Lynn Palm, December 23, 2021
For 25 years Palm Equestrian Academy’s Lynn Palm and Cyril Pittion-Rossillon have created a year-round oasis at their Fox Grove Farm in Ocala, FL. A multi-discipline facility in the heart of horse country, Fox Grove Farm is the place to call home during the winter months. Enjoying sun, fun and horses is the way to …
Horse & Country and The United States Pony Clubs Announce Wide-Ranging Partnership
By Sarah Conrad, December 22, 2021
Leading equestrian sports network Horse & Country and The United States Pony Clubs Inc. (USPC), a nationwide organization dedicated to developing character, leadership, confidence, and a sense of community through teaching riding and proper horse care, have announced the details of a wide-ranging partnership. The rationale behind the new arrangement is underpinned by each organization’s …
Holiday Happiness and New Year Hopes from Megan Arszman
By Megan Arszman, December 22, 2021
As the temperatures continue to drop and year-end deadlines wrap up, it’s always a time for reflection and gratitude for the past year. Megan Arszman would like to send warm wishes for a happy holiday season and positive vibes for a successful new year to all her clients and fellow equine industry professionals. “Whether 2021 …
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Continuing to Drive Change
By Kyla Jones, December 22, 2021
AQHA Interim Executive Vice President Chad Pierce reflects on 2021 and thanks AQHA members around the world for their contributions to the Association’s successes and effort to continue to drive change. As an association of horsemen and -women, your contributions matter to the American Quarter Horse Association. We are a member-driven organization and because of …
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Wrangler Cowgirl 30 Under 30 Empowered Gala to Honor Class of 2022 at Hotel Drover in Fort Worth on March 4, 2022
By Kendall Amorosano, December 22, 2021
The first Wrangler COWGIRL 30 Under 30 Empowered Gala is set to take place on Friday, March 4 at Hotel Drover in Fort Worth, Texas. The Gala is created to honor the 2022 class of COWGIRL 30 Under 30, the flagship program created by the editors and executives at COWGIRL Magazine. Now in its third …
Monty Roberts’ Horse Sense & Healing Program Featured in Google’s 2021 Year in Search Magazine
By Debbie Loucks, December 21, 2021
“This year, the world searched how to heal more than ever before” – Google We are honored to have our Horse Sense & Healing program featured in Google’s 2021 a Year in Search magazine. Google, in partnership with Pop-Up Magazine, creates an annual magazine with reflections and original artwork inspired by the year’s trends. “This year’s Google …
Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Stay Connected with Your Horse This Winter
By Julie Goodnight, December 21, 2021
Maintain Your Bond & Sharpen Skills When the Cold Keeps You Out of the Saddle Winter leaves many riders at the mercy of frigid temperatures, snow and ice—while horses are left to become more dependent on their herd mates, and less on the leadership of their humans. Julie Goodnight shares exercises to keep horse-human relationships …
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NRCHA Board of Directors Makes Major Increases to Payouts, Finals Berths in 2022
By Anna Morrison, December 21, 2021
Following a highly successful year where membership and participation in reined cow horse increased exponentially, the National Reined Cow Horse Association Board of Directors voted to increase 2022 premier event payouts and offer more finals event berths for competitors. “The NRCHA Board of Directors continues to be so forward thinking and engaged,” said Anna Morrison, …
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MHF Announces Extreme Mustang Makeover in Fort Worth
By David Barrientes, December 20, 2021
The Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) is excited to announce the return of the Extreme Mustang Makeover to Fort Worth, Texas. The event will take place September 8-10, 2022 at the Will Rogers Coliseum. With cash and prizes up for grabs, the event will challenge adult and youth competitors to showcase the trust they can build …
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Horizon Structures Series Presents: Make It Magnificent ~ Horse Barn Interior Design Tips
By Nikki Alvin Smith, December 20, 2021
Are the plans for your new horse barn the magnificent creation you envisioned? Did you choose to dress up the interior design of your horse barn with a hard look at hardware options for stall fronts, stable doors and dividers? Design is about more than creating curved lines and inviting aisleways in light and airy …
Gina McKnight Interviews Teamster John Hutchison at his Christmas Tree Farm in Rural Ohio
By Gina McKnight, December 20, 2021
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. John Hutchison Percherons – Nestled in rural SE Ohio is the farm of John Hutchison. He is a seasoned horseman, a teamster providing …
Premier Equestrian Returns to WEF 2022 as the Official Footing Product Supplier for the International Arena at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center
By Heidi Zorn, December 17, 2021
Premier Equestrian, Inc., is pleased to return as a sponsor of the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), which runs January 5 to April 3. Premier Equestrian is the Official Footing Product Supplier for the International Arena at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), home to WEF 2022. “We’re thrilled to return to Wellington for WEF …
Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) and Horses in Education and Therapy International (HETI) Request Your Help in an Important Survey for the Field of Equine-assisted Services (EAS)
By Pebbles Turbeville, December 17, 2021
HHRF and HETI have joined forces to study the feasibility of creating a single research platform that will act as a repository for all information pertinent to the field of Equine-assisted Services (EAS) research. Both organizations’ strategic plans emphasize education based on rigorous research, however there is consensus that access to quality research is a …
Premier Equestrian Returns as a Sponsor of the 2022 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida
By Heidi Zorn, December 17, 2021
Premier Equestrian, Inc., is pleased to return as a sponsor of the 2022 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), which runs January 12 to April 3 in Wellington, Florida. AGDF is one of the world’s largest national and international dressage circuits. Premier Equestrian’s Sundance Dressage Arena, Brentina Arena, and Berkshire Dressage Letters are featured at the …
Practitioners Celebrate the Return of In-Person Education at AAEP Convention in Nashville
By Sally Baker, December 17, 2021
The resumption of in-person learning at the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) 67th Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 4–8, enabled horse doctors to reestablish important industry relationships and reconnect to their passion by acquiring solutions for patient health and practice success. Attendance comprised 3,662 veterinary professionals, students, guests and exhibitors. Nearly 700 additional equine practitioners and students are participating remotely via a virtual component offering on-demand access to recordings …
Kentucky Equine Industry Joins Forces to Assist Horse Owners Affected by Deadly Tornadoes
By Sarah Coleman, December 17, 2021
Donations accepted Dec. 18-20 at the Kentucky Horse Park Multiple equine organizations in the Commonwealth have joined forces to assist horse owners who have been affected by last week’s tornado outbreak. Equine and ag-specific donations will be accepted at the Kentucky Horse Park December 18-20, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Signage will point donors …
UC Davis Equine Veterinary Program to Expand with Donation of Templeton Farms by Gina Bornino-Miller
By Amy Young, December 17, 2021
The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine’s Center for Equine Health is pleased to announce the expansion of our equine facilities to Templeton Farms on California’s Central Coast thanks to the donation of the 52-acre property by dedicated equestrian Gina Bornino-Miller. UC Davis alumnus Bornino-Miller and her late husband William J. Miller opened Templeton Farms …
Horizon Structures Series Presents: Wildlife Management In and Around The Horse Barn
By Nikki Alvin Smith, December 16, 2021
Wildlife management in and around the horse barn is easier to address than might be thought at first glance. Horse housing offers a safe haven for snakes and skunks, squirrels and mice, birds and bats, bees and bears, possums and porcupines, chipmunks, and woodchucks, plus rats, rabbits and raccoons and many other wildlife families. All …
Warmer Weather May Impact Early Foaling Mare Pastures
By Holly Wiemers, December 16, 2021
UK forage specialists are encouraging horse farm managers to monitor tall fescue in their pastures due to warm weather. Horse farm managers with broodmares should carefully consider how recent weather conditions might affect tall fescue in pastures, potentially contributing to tall fescue toxicosis in early foaling mares. According to Ray Smith, researcher and forage extension …
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Equine Supplement Research Explores Potential Gastric Health Benefits
By Jackie Zions, December 16, 2021
Collaborating on three recent research papers on a nutraceutical called ‘Gs Formula’, Dr. Wendy Pearson, PhD Associate Professor, at the University of Guelph has been very busy. Approached by GS Organic solutions out in BC, Pearson has been investigating the potential for Gs Formula to improve gastric health, particularly for horses with a history of …
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You’re Invited! Join Up With Horse in a Kilt Media to Ride into 2022
By Nikki Alvin-Smith, December 16, 2021
Creative content writer and PR/Marketing specialist Nikki Alvin-Smith invites you to join up with Horse in A Kilt Media Inc., and ride into 2022. “Despite the difficulties of 2021 that everyone has shared, the year in review looks good on the whole. Horse in a Kilt Media’s popular imprint Catskill Horse Magazine, a community resource …
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Equestrians Have to Laugh At Themselves
By Martha Cook, December 16, 2021
If there is one thing that equestrians have learned to do over time, it is laugh at themselves. The horse world is a crazy, wonderful, ridiculous, awful, beautiful place, and horse people know it. We spend an inordinate amount of money on insanely fragile animals with a well-recognized ability to get hurt just enough to …
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Leading Irish Equestrian Company Horseware Ireland Launches New Festive Film
By Kelly Nicholls, December 15, 2021
#ThroughItAll at Christmas Horseware Ireland, the global market leading producer of branded equestrian and pet products, has produced a Christmas gift for horse lovers with a delightful new festive short film. After introducing us to their new company manifesto in the short film ‘Through It All’ back in August ‘21, Horseware Ireland’s new festive film …
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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s Foal Patrol Season 5 to debut Jan. 5, 2022
By Brien Bouyea, December 15, 2021
Season 5 of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s popular live webcam series Foal Patrol will debut online at www.foalpatrol.com on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. Season 5 will feature in-foal mares at Claiborne Farm, Gainesway Farm, Safari North at Pauls Mill Farm, and Three Chimneys Farm — all based in Kentucky — …
Dressage Today OnDemand Launches New Training Video Series with Top Young/Developing Horse Trainer Michael Bragdell
By Stephanie Ruff, December 15, 2021
Top dressage competitor and young/developing horse trainer Michael Bragdell is the latest to join the long list of top dressage riders, trainers and professionals on Dressage Today OnDemand. Bragdell, who is originally from Gothenburg, Sweden, is well-known for his work producing top young horses. He trained and showed young horses for Gustavii Stud in England, …
Jay Privman, Walter Haight, Jack Mann Selected for National Museum of Racing’s Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor
By Brien Bouyea, December 14, 2021
Daily Racing Form national correspondent Jay Privman and the late turf writers Walter Haight and Jack Mann have been selected to the National Museum of Racing’s Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor. Privman, 62, a resident of Carlsbad, Calif., covered his first race in 1980 — Spectacular Bid’s victory in the Malibu Stakes — while …
Valley Vet Supply Announces Recapitalization Investment
By Aimee Robinson, December 14, 2021
With more than 36 years serving the animal health industry, company looks forward to continuing its legacy, serving customers Valley Vet Supply is pleased to announce a recapitalization investment by Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN). The investment banking firm, Falls River Group, facilitated the transaction. This investment brings forth the opportunity to pursue growth …
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Zoetis Donates CORE EQ INNOVATOR® Vaccines to Partners of the ASPCA’s Right Horse
By Emily Weiss, December 13, 2021
Equine organizations across the country will receive free vaccines for the hundreds of horses in their care The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced that Zoetis has generously donated 1,500 doses of CORE EQ INNOVATOR® vaccine to its Right Horse Adoption Partners and the horses in their care. …
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Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association to Host Annual National Championships Following Two-Year Hiatus
By Kelly Francfort, December 13, 2021
The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) is excited to announce that competition has resumed to near normal levels of participation, with over 100 regular season shows completed so far this academic year. A full postseason is planned with the IHSA National Championship Horse Show returning after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The much-missed championship …
All Spice Awarded 2021 NCHA Open Horse of the Year
By Katie Harvey, December 13, 2021
With 630 points, All Spice, owned by Teton Ridge, wins NCHA Open Horse of the Year Teton Ridge is excited to announce that with 630 points, All Spice has been awarded the 2021 NCHA Open Horse of the Year. “I owe her a lot more than she does me,” said her trainer, Adan Banuelos. “I …
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Evidence is Everything in Sport Horse Evaluation, Performance & Longevity.
By Kim Miller, December 13, 2021
Canadian horsemen Tim Worden, PhD, and international show jumper Sean Jobin shared their evidence-based approach to horse management during a free webinar presented by Haygain and Ontario Equestrian in November. From simple journal-keeping to analyzing high-speed video and complex performance data, Dr. Worden and Sean advocate tactics that ensure the horse’s mental and physical “batteries” …
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Kalpowar Quarter Horses Becomes Title Sponsor of NRCHA Celebration of Champions
By Anna Morrison, December 10, 2021
In a remarkable show of support, Kalpowar Quarter Horses has entered into a five-year agreement with the National Reined Cow Horse Association to become title sponsor for the Celebration of Champions, an event that kicks off the premier event show year annually. Held in Fort Worth, Texas, the Celebration of Champions brings together riders vying …
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Washington International Horse Show Plans to Return to the D.C. Area as a Five Star in 2022
By Linda Macklin, December 10, 2021
Local Maryland Officials Support the Move with Major Investment in Prince George’s Equestrian Center The board of directors of the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS EquestrianTM is pleased to announce the storied and prestigious equestrian event has officially applied to the USEF and FEI for a change of venue to return home …
Nikki’s Notes: “There Really Is No Time Like The Present,” Advises Nikki Alvin-Smith of Horse in a Kilt Media
By Nikki Alvin-Smith, December 10, 2021
Is 2022 the time to wave the magic wand and conjure up some wordsmith wizardry to set your business galloping on the right track? The beginning of the calendar year is a great time to launch a new marketing strategy and elevate your sales numbers off the chart. Are you scratching your head and wondering …
Joe Hirsch Legacy Equine Academy Scholarship Awarded to UK’s Charles Churchill
By Holly Wiemers, December 10, 2021
Charles Churchill, a University of Kentucky senior majoring in Equine Science and Management from Louisville, has been awarded the 2021/2022 Joe Hirsch Legacy Equine Academy Scholarship. The scholarship was originally established at UK in 2005 but to keep in step with current industry needs, was recently modified to include a preference for diverse students to …
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Take the Worry Out of Winter Riding!
By Cynthia Keating, December 10, 2021
There are many Water-Free Arena Surface Solutions for cold temperatures. If you have a fiber and geotextile additive or even plain sand, once the temperatures get too cold to irrigate effectively, a popular solution to prevent freezing and dust, is to use Magnesium Chloride known as MAG FLAKES. The ratio of application can vary with …
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Teton Ridge Congratulates Andrea Fappani on Becoming the First NRHA Seven Million Dollar Rider
By Katie Harvey, December 9, 2021
With his $250,000 co-reserve champion wins at the 2021 NRHA Futurity, TEAM: TR rider Andrea Fappani makes history and sets a new bar of excellence in reining. Andrea Fappani is now the only NRHA rider to hold a Seven Million Dollar Rider title after piloting Winding Inferno, owned by Teton Ridge, and Mr Farenheit, owned …
Certified Horsemanship Association Volunteer of the Year is Kristine Mika from Connecticut and APHA Earns the Partner in Safety Award
By Tammi Gainer, December 9, 2021
Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) gives many great awards out to its members each year. The CHA Volunteer of the Year is an award that recognizes the countless hours and dedication CHA volunteers spend changing lives through safe experiences with horses. A big thank you and congratulations to the CHA 2021 Volunteer of the Year – …
EHV-1 Research Study and Infection Control Tips
By Jackie Zions, December 9, 2021
“Most horses have been exposed to the equine herpies virus,” says Dr. Diego Gomez-Nieto, researcher at the Ontario Veterinary College. Gomez has been part of a research study on the Equine Herpes Virus which discovered the nasal microbiota of infected horses differed significantly to those of a healthy control group. The study came together quickly …
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Robb Report Hosts Third Annual Horsepower Gala Live Honoring Melissa Ganzi, Beth Behrs, Steven Latham, Beezie Madden and Adrienne Sternlicht
By Lynn Coakley, December 9, 2021
Robb Report, the leading voice in global luxury, proudly announced today that it will host its third annual Horsepower Gala live on February 6, 2022. The exclusive event, launched in support of the EQUUS Foundation, will increase awareness surrounding the very real issues of horse abuse, neglect and slaughter and the need to safeguard the …
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum Adds Three Temporary Exhibits
By Kyla Jones, December 8, 2021
New exhibits in Amarillo, Texas, explore the role the American Quarter Horse played in United States history. The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas, is hosting three temporary exhibits that honor the western lifestyle and bloodlines of the American Quarter Horse. One Artist Show: Jack Sorenson celebrates the artwork of …
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Ohio State Associate Dean Dr. Emma Read Takes Reins as AAEP’s 2022 President
By Sally Baker, December 8, 2021
Dr. Emma Read, associate dean for professional programs at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, was installed as president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners during the December 7 President’s Luncheon at the AAEP’s 67th Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Read joined Ohio State in 2018 after 11 years on the …
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AAEP Presents Sage Kester Beyond the Call Award to Pioneering Equine Surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage
By Sally Baker, December 8, 2021
The American Association of Equine Practitioners presented its 2021 Sage Kester “Beyond the Call” Award to renowned equine orthopedic surgeon Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, DACVS, for his legacy of service toward the betterment of the veterinary profession, horse health and his local community. The “Beyond the Call” Award is named in honor of its first recipient, …
Become a Skilled and Confident Equestrian Photographer with Shelley Paulson
By Shelley Paulson, December 8, 2021
Shelley Paulson, a commercial and editorial equestrian photographer based in Minnesota, announces enrollment is now open for her photography mentorship “Wings” for people wanting to level-up and soar in their photography and editing skills. “Wings” is a 3-month online learning and group mentorship experience for both professionals and passionate amateurs. More than just an online …
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Dual Smart Rey and Woody Be Tuff join NRCHA Million Dollar Sire Club
By Anna Morrison, December 8, 2021
When the National Reined Cow Horse Association wrapped the 2021 show year, offspring earnings tallied showed that two stallions achieved the earnings milestone to become NRCHA Million Dollar Sires: Dual Smart Rey and Woody Be Tuff. The NRCHA Million Dollar Sire accolade has only been earned by 22 sires since the association’s inception in 1949. …
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Keeneland 2022 January Horses of All Ages Sale Catalog Now Online
By Amy Owens, December 7, 2021
Click here for the online January Sale catalog. Click here for the January Sale microsite for information about the auction. Keeneland has cataloged 1,516 horses – broodmares and broodmare prospects, yearlings and horses of racing age along with stallions and stallion prospects – for its 2022 January Horses of All Ages Sale, which will present …
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Milt Toby Sweeps EQUUS Film & Arts Fest Magazine Category
By Milton Toby, December 7, 2021
Veteran Turf writer and racing historian Milt Toby won first place and runner-up honors for the “Magazine Article” category in the recent EQUUS Film & Arts Fest literary competition. The winning article, “The Path Behind and Ahead: Due Process, the Derby, and the Dancer’s Image Playbook,” appeared in the July 2021 print edition of Blood-Horse …
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The Foundation of the Horse Announces Recipients of Merck Animal Health Scholarships, Zoetis Scholarships, and Inaugural Dr. Bill Rood Leadership Scholarship
By Keith Kleine, December 7, 2021
Five Dedicated Equine Veterinary Students Awarded $5,000 Merck Animal Health Scholarships by The Foundation for the Horse Five outstanding veterinary students in the class of 2023 intent on careers in equine medicine have received $5,000 Merck Animal Health Scholarships awarded by The Foundation for the Horse: Ashley Bonnette, University of Tennessee Brittany Campbell, Texas A&M University Hannah Evans, Iowa …
Certified Horsemanship Association Instructor of the Year – Kathy Richardson from Washington
By Tammi Gainer, December 6, 2021
Our individual certified instructors are the life blood of our association. Each year CHA recognizes an outstanding individual that has been nominated by their students to receive recognition for what they do best – teach people to ride and handle horses! The CHA 2021 Instructor of the Year is Kathy Richardson from Roy, Washington. A …
The Foundation for the Horse Announces 2021 Recipients of $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarships
By Keith Kleine, December 6, 2021
Four aspiring horse doctors currently in their fourth year of exceptional veterinary school performance are the 2021 recipients of $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarships. The Foundation for the Horse presented the awards Dec. 7 during the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) 67th Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn. The scholarship recipients, selected from 33 distinguished applicants, are: Alexandra Grobman, North Carolina State University Virginia Logue, …
National Arabian Horse Day
By Sara Thomas, December 6, 2021
When approached with the question of what horse breed most exemplifies beauty, grace, stamina, athletic ability, adaptability, pride, refinement, versatility and emotional connections with its human counterpart, the Arabian horse leads the list. From the backyard family member to National Champion, the Arabian horse fits every capacity a person can come up with, and their …
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The Foundation for the Horse Unveils $10 Million Comprehensive Campaign
By Keith Kleine, December 6, 2021
Over $6.7 million already committed toward goal The Foundation for the Horse, whose mission is to improve the health and welfare of horses around the world, has announced an ambitious effort to raise $10 million over a three-year period. Begun quietly in January 2020, “Taking the Lead – The Campaign for the Horse” already has …
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World Championship Appaloosa Show Continues to Thrive in Fort Worth
By Amber Miller, December 4, 2021
The Appaloosa family took over the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, October 29 – November 6, 2021 for a showing of versatility and beauty that is the Appaloosa breed. This year marks the 32nd consecutive year the World Show has been held in Fort Worth, and its 61st consecutive year overall. The …
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Intercollegiate Equestrian Foundation Announces Memorial Horseman Scholarship in Memory of Naomi Blumenthal
By Kelly Francfort, December 4, 2021
The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and the Intercollegiate Equestrian Foundation (IEF) have announced that the family of Naomi Blumenthal will honor her memory with a scholarship in her name. Blumenthal, a longtime member of the IHSA board of directors, passed away on Dec. 13, 2020. Blumenthal’s daughter and son-in-law, Shari and Corey Schneider, approached …
AQHA Boasts Record-Setting World Show
By Kyla Jones, December 3, 2021
More than $2 million in purse and prizes was awarded October 28 – November 20 at the American Quarter Horse Association’s championships in Oklahoma City. The American Quarter Horse Association’s mega championship event concluded November 20 with more than $2 million in purse and prizes awarded after 24 days of competition at the OKC Fairgrounds …
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After the Finish Line’s Charity Auction of Breeders’ Cup Hats to Benefit RRP & Others
By Kristen Bentley, December 3, 2021
After the Finish Line’s 6th Annual Charity Auction of Breeders’ Cup Hats starts this Sunday, December 5th. The auction, which runs for one week, is one of After the Finish Line’s fundraisers that benefits its grant making activity. The Retired Racehorse Project has partnered with After the Finish Line, and will receive a portion of …
Gina McKnight’s Riding & Writing Blog Features Navajo Art: An Interview with Ernest John
By Gina McKnight, December 3, 2021
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. Navajo Art: An Interview with Ernest John – Archived from the November 2021 issue of Florida Equine Athlete: Ernest John was born in December of …
Animal Wellness Action Executive Director Marty Irby Named One of The Hill’s Top Lobbyists for 2021
By Marty Irby, December 2, 2021
A Native of Mobile, Alabama, Irby was also named by The Hill in 2019, 2020 and Honored by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, II for His Work to Protect Horses Today, one of Washington D.C.’s major political daily publications, The Hill, released its annual list of Top Lobbyists for 2021 and among those recognized was Animal …
Freedom Health Announces Management Changes
By Jackie Baker, December 2, 2021
After nearly 18 years as its Vice President of Marketing, Patrick Warczak will be leaving Freedom Health LLC at the end of 2021, according to the company. Freedom Health also announced that Jackie Baker has been named Director of Marketing. Baker will begin her new role on January 1, 2022. Warczak joined Freedom Health in …
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Rodolpho Riskalla: Adaptability as a Superpower
By Kim Miller, December 2, 2021
Tokyo Para Silver Medalist steams ahead to an even bigger goal. Targeting Olympic Dressage and Paralympic Para Dressage for 2024 in Paris is a goal of gargantuan proportions. It would take an equally huge heart and Rodolpho Riskalla has that. The world’s current #1 ranked Grade IV Para Rider and Tokyo Individual Silver Medalist, Rodolpho …
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The Return of Equine Affaire:
By Coagi Long, December 2, 2021
Filled with fun, the 2021 Equine Affaire in Massachusetts was the perfect celebration of all things equine. On November 11, 2021, the doors to the Eastern States Exposition swung open wide to welcome back crowds of excited horse lovers for the 61st annual Equine Affaire! After taking a brief hiatus from live events due to …
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2022 Rulebook Now Available for Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover
By Kristen Bentley, December 1, 2021
An updated rulebook is now available to be read online for the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. Print copies will be available for purchase at a later date. Applications for the retraining competition will open for preview and drafting on December 15; applications will open for …
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Teton Ridge Teams up with Trailblazing Barrel Racing Champions
By Katie Harvey, December 1, 2021
Powerhouse quartet of Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi and Hailey Kinsel to elevate TEAM:TR As western culture brand Teton Ridge continues to blaze trails in preserving and elevating America’s western way of life and classic western sports, the dedicated entity announced today that dynamic barrel racing champions Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, Brittany Pozzi …
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Manna Pro Reveals “Spirit of Giving” December Social Media Horse Product Giveaways
By Teri Nichols, December 1, 2021
Comment on Manna Pro Facebook and Instagram posts for a chance to win free products for your horses Manna Pro reveals its “Spirit of Giving” social media event featuring 12 days of free horse product giveaways on the company’s Facebook and Instagram. Giveaway items will include equine nutritional supplements, grooming products, fly control, treats, and …
Certified Horsemanship Association Certifier of the Year Award – Sue Ott from Pennsylvania
By Tammi Gainer, December 1, 2021
Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) has over 150 certifiers around the US and Canada. The CHA Certifier Award goes to someone who has shown outstanding service to CHA by conducting meaningful certifications and influencing the careers of numerous equine professionals over many years. The CHA 2021 Certifier Award goes to Sue Ott from Montgomery, Pennsylvania. Susan …
One Week Left to Nominate a Therapy Horse for Hope in the Saddle’s Therapy Horse of the Year Contest — Deadline: Dec. 7, 2021
By Dave Andrick, December 1, 2021
Therapy horses make an incredible difference in the lives of so many. Hope in the Saddle, along with prize partners Nutrena®, a division of Cargill, Inc., and Tractor Supply Company, are helping recognize their amazing work through the fifth-annual Therapy Horse of the Year contest. Show your appreciation for a horse hero by nominating them …
The Movement 2021 is Out on Vimeo
By Debbie Loucks, November 30, 2021
June 18-20, 2021 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. It has been a long year and we want to share an incredible event that took place at The Movement 2021 June 18-20. Our theme this year is Transitions, Transformations & Trailblazers. The fourth annual …
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Wrangler Becomes Title Sponsor of Cowgirl 30 Under 30 Empowered Gala to Honor Class of 2022 at Hotel Drover in Fort Worth on March 4, 2022
By Kendall Amorosano, November 30, 2021
Wrangler, the iconic denim brand, and patron of the West, has come on board as the title sponsor of COWGIRL 30 Under 30, heading up its first Empowered Gala. The lead supporter since its inception in 2020, Wrangler has helped strengthen the COWGIRL 30 Under 30 program through its support while bolstering the recognition the …
Animal Wellness Action, the Animal Wellness Foundation, and the Center for a Humane Economy Weigh in on Display of Tennessee Walking Horse on State Building
By Marty Irby, November 30, 2021
New building features Tennessee Walking Horse performing unnatural, high-stepping gait induced by soring horses Today, Animal Wellness Action (AWA), the Animal Wellness Foundation (AWF), and the Center for a Humane Economy (CHE), weighed in on the State of Tennessee’s New Archives Building that features a giant engraving of a ‘big lick’ Tennessee Walking Horses on …
Horse Illustrated’s November 2021 Podcast Episode on Horses in the Morning Features Jason Tice Talking Friesians, Blogger Susan Friedland of Saddle Seeks Horse on Blogging; and Style Expert Raquel Lynn on Having a Horsey Holiday
By Holly Caccamise, November 30, 2021
Horse Illustrated kicked off the holiday season right before Thanksgiving with multiple podcast guests and their holiday memories on the seventh episode of The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning podcast, which is released on the Horse Radio Network. Hosts Glenn the Geek, founder of the Horse Radio Network, and Sarah Evers Conrad, …
Consider Year-End Support for Horse Sense & Healing
By Debbie Loucks, November 30, 2021
Join-Up International’s programs are effectively assisting veterans, at-risk youth, animal welfare and education of future trainers of non-violent horse training. Horse Sense & Healing, Lead-Up and a horse gentling program are regularly offered through the Monty Roberts International Learning Center as programs under the non-profit Join-Up International (JUI). The Learning Center is located in the Santa Ynez valley at Flag Is …
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Barrel Racing Magazine Proudly Partners with “The Money Barrel” Podcast
By Bonnie Wheatley, November 30, 2021
In line with Barrel Racing Magazine’s desire to educate and enlighten, “The Money Barrel” will now make their popular podcast available to readers via BarrelRacingMagazine.com. As part of Barrel Racing Magazine’s mission to be the leading resource for barrel racers, the online magazine has joined forces with popular podcasters Kayla and Kreg Jones of “The …
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Five Grants for Awarded from The Dressage Foundation’s Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund
By Lynn Palm, November 30, 2021
The Dressage Foundation (TDF) is pleased to announce that five grants for Western Dressage riders have been awarded from TDF’s Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund. The Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund was established in 2019 to initially provide grants for Western Dressage educational events, but the Fund was expanded in 2021 to also provide $1,000 grants to …
Athletic Equestrian: Riding in College Podcast Wins Best Educational Podcast at the 2021 Equus Film & Arts Festival
By Sally Batton, November 30, 2021
Athletic Equestrian announces the receipt of a “Winnie” Award for Best Educational Podcast at the 2021 Equus Film & Arts Festival. The podcast, hosted by Sally Batton, 30-year Head Coach of the Varsity Dartmouth College Equestrian Team, helps young equestrians and their parents navigate the world of collegiate riding. Sally has interviewed over 40 coaches, …
The Magic & Mysteries of the Equine Hoof
By Julie Goodnight, November 30, 2021
We’ve all heard it before—no hoof, no horse—but for many horse owners, the hoof is shrouded in mystery. To help horse owners everywhere gain a better understanding of the hoof, Julie Goodnight talks with renowned leader in equine podiatry, Dr. Barbara T. Page, DVM, on the latest episode of her podcast, Ride On with Julie …
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Horizon Structures Series Presents: How To Set Your Horses Up For Success When Leaving Your Horse Farm For The Holidays
By Nikki Alvin Smith, November 30, 2021
An opportunity to take a break from your beloved horses and horse farm for the holidays probably doesn’t pop up very often, but when it does the decision to step away from home is often fraught with anxiety. When horse owners contemplate relinquishing control over their precious equines’ care and custody to others, for even …