BreakawayRoping.com Launches New Training Video Series with WPRA World Champion Erin Johnson
By Danielle Paul, November 30, 2021
BreakawayRoping.com continues to bring the best competitors and teachers in the world together by adding Women’s Professional Rodeo World Champion Erin Johnson to the site alongside Linsay Sumpter to evaluate and demonstrate high-level breakaway technique. Johnson, of Fowler, Colorado, grew up in a ranching family, competing in team roping at local gymkhanas and Little Britches …
Certified Horsemanship Association Distinguished Service Award Winner – Stan Loewen from Kansas
By Tammi Gainer, November 29, 2021
The CHA Distinguished Service Award is a lifetime achievement award for an individual who has gone above and beyond through the years promoting and upholding the mission of the Certified Horsemanship Association, helping in the horse industry and believing in all we stand for. THANK YOU to the CHA Distinguished Service Award winner – Stan …
North Carolina State University Ph.D. Student to Receive AAEP Past Presidents’ Research Fellow from The Foundation for the Horse
By Keith Kleine, November 29, 2021
Drew W. Koch, DVM, MS, DACVS, a Ph.D. candidate and postdoctoral fellow at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, will receive the AAEP Past Presidents’ Research Fellow awarded by The Foundation for the Horse for his investigation into use of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) licensing to advance therapy for osteoarthritis. The $5,000 scholarship …
Colic Researcher at North Carolina State University to Receive EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow
By Keith Kleine, November 29, 2021
Emily A. Hellstrom, DVM, a Ph.D. student at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, will receive the EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow awarded by The Foundation for the Horse for her research into improving postoperative outcomes for surgical colic patients. The $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a doctoral or residency student who has …
University of Minnesota Ph.D. Candidate is First Recipient of The Foundation for The Horse Research Fellow
By Keith Kleine, November 29, 2021
Lauren Hughes, DVM, a Ph.D. candidate at University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, is the inaugural recipient of The Foundation for the Horse Research Fellow for her investigation of the genetics of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in horses. The $5,000 scholarship is awarded to a doctoral or residency student who has made significant …
Experience National Arabian Horse Day, February 19th
By Sara Thomas, November 29, 2021
Join Us: 1st Annual National Arabian Horse Day! Celebrate the world’s oldest and most versatile horse breed! National Arabian Horse Day seeks to introduce and educate the world on the benefits of having an Arabian horse in your life, thus ensuring the breed’s longevity. We need your help! It takes everyone in the Arabian horse …
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Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) Announces its First 2022 Extreme Mustang Makeover
By David Barrientes, November 29, 2021
The Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) is excited to announce its first 2022 Extreme Mustang Makeover. The event is slated to take place April 29-30, 2022 in Ocala, Florida. The event will challenge adult and youth competitors to showcase the trust they have built with previously untouched wild horses in just 100 days of training. Spectators …
Hope is On the Horizon for Horses and Horse Lovers . . .
By Lynn Coakley, November 29, 2021
The world has changed for all of us in the recent past – and while we continue to face challenges, there are glimmers of a better future ahead! In the midst of this difficult time, there is some good news. The demand of the international market for the meat of America’s horses has declined — …
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Center for a Humane Economy, Animal Wellness Action, The Cloud Foundation, and TMR Rescue Partner to Save 14 Burros
By Marty Irby, November 29, 2021
The animals were all placed by the Bureau of Land Management’s adoption programs, which put federally protected equines at risk. The Center for a Humane Economy, Animal Wellness Action, and The Cloud Foundation today announced their collaboration with TMR Rescue, Inc., a donkey rescue and sanctuary in Plantersville, Texas, to save 14 formerly wild burros, …
Kimbrook Arabians Earns Prize at EQUUS Film and Arts Fest
By Hope Ellis-Ashburn, November 27, 2021
Teacher, author, and content creator, Hope Ellis-Ashburn, has earned a runner-up literary award for her latest book, Kimbrook Arabians: How an Unlikely Midwestern Couple Influenced an Ancient Breed, in the Equine History category at the 2021 EQUUS Film and Arts Fest. Held virtually this year, the award was announced during the organization’s 9th annual event. …
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Jen Roytz to Step Back from RRP Leadership
By Kristen Bentley, November 27, 2021
After serving for four years as Retired Racehorse Project’s executive director and five years prior to that as a board member, Jen Roytz announced this week that she will be stepping down from her leadership role at the end of the year. Longtime staff member and current managing director, Kirsten Green, will serve as interim …
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Grooms Award Season Culminates in a Haygain Hay Steamer Giveaway and an Especially Appreciated and Thankful Groom, Emilio Garcia
By Kim Miller, November 27, 2021
After a super season of helping The Grooms Award, Ltd., spotlight the good work done daily by the hunter/jumper circuit’s hard-working grooms, Haygain ices the cake by announcing Emilio Garcia as the winner of an HG One High Temperature Hay Steamer. With the Thanksgiving holiday underway, it’s an appropriate time to express appreciation for all …
Horizon Structures Series Presents: Your Horse Deserves a Room With A View
By Nikki Alvin Smith, November 23, 2021
The addition of a window to each stall in a horse barn offers your equine partner a room with a view. The benefits of including windows in horse barn design go beyond keeping your horse mentally occupied with the opportunity to see what is going on outside the barn. Windows provide natural light that can …
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A Look Back at the 2021 Washington International Horse Show Presented by MARS Equestrian™
By Linda Macklin, November 23, 2021
The 63rd edition of the Washington International Horse Show presented by MARS Equestrian™ is officially a wrap and showcased the best of the best in show jumping, hunter, and equitation competition. Thank you to the sponsors, exhibitors, grooms, horses, staff, and fans for another successful year. Daily Updates From This Year’s Show Stewart, Sexton, and …
Certified Horsemanship Association Celebrates School Horses
By Tammi Gainer, November 23, 2021
We all started out learning how to ride on a certain horse. If our family did not own horses, it was very likely that a wonderful school horse at a camp or lesson barn program taught us how to ride. So it is only fitting that an outstanding horse be honored as the Certified Horsemanship …
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Corro, The One Source for All Things Horse, Celebrates Holiday Season by Giving Back
By Riesa Lakin, November 23, 2021
Gift-A-Gift Initiative to Benefit Seven Equine and Therapeutic Riding Charities Corro (corroshop.com), the one source for all things horse, has launched its Holiday Give-A-Gift, an initiative to celebrate non-profit Equine and Therapeutic Riding organizations, and encourage the equestrian community to learn more about the incredible work they do. Corro invites horse lovers everywhere to give …
Teton Ridge Announces the Acquisition of Better Barrel Races as Part of Its Growing Focus on Western Sports
By Katie Harvey, November 23, 2021
Purchase Of Barrel Racing Association Intends to Open The Door To Larger Events, Broader Audiences And Greater Exposure For Popular Sport Barrel racers across the western sports industry scored a major victory today with the announcement that Better Barrel Races has been acquired by Teton Ridge, the new and rapidly growing Western culture brand founded …
Kimes Ranch Brings Nashville to Vegas!
By Lindsay Perraton, November 22, 2021
Join us for Nashville Unplugged at Mandalay Bay during the 2021 NFR Kimes Ranch along with Nashville Unplugged is bringing rodeo fans “the story behind the song” during this year’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada. As the longest-running songwriter series outside of Nashville, Tennessee, Nashville Unplugged has become the place to go …
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NSC, Fructans, and EMS — Again
By Nancy Collins, November 22, 2021
Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD It’s like the movie Groundhog Day. The same incorrect information keeps surfacing again and again. Self-proclaimed experts on forage for horses, and forage carbohydrate fractions, state that Nonstructural Carbohydrates (NSC) is the hay fraction to be concerned about with when dealing with Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). Not so. NSC = nonstructural …
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Proof Weak Behind Promotion of Chromium for Horses with Metabolic Syndrome
By Nancy Collins, November 22, 2021
Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD A major feed company has decided to promote chromium for horses with metabolic syndrome. The first mention of a chromium connection to glucose metabolism in humans was back in the 1950s. A chromium-containing “glucose tolerance factor”, which helped cells take up glucose, was discovered later.,, Fast forward to the early 2000s …
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Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine Makes a Great Gift!
By Kristen Bentley, November 22, 2021
Shopping for your trainer, students, clients, boarders or any Thoroughbred lover in your life? A print or digital gift subscription to Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine comes in everyone’s size! The only publication dedicated to Thoroughbreds in equestrian sports, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine is packed with information and news to educate readers in all disciplines. Shop gift subscriptions …
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A Guide to Blanketing Horses
By Aimee Robinson, November 22, 2021
Selecting blankets and sheets, sizing, storing, cleaning tips and more There is much to consider when selecting a blanket for your horse, including the horse’s age, body condition and coat thickness, to name only a few aspects. Additionally, horses across the country experience a variety of climates, weather conditions and stabling environments. Luckily, just as …
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Bullish Market Fuels Dynamic Results at Keeneland November Sale
By Amy Owens, November 22, 2021
Keeneland debut winner Strava sells for $825,000 to top horses of racing age segment Keeneland’s November Breeding Stock Sale, the most important auction of its kind in the world, closed Friday with gross sales of $203 million, the highest for the sale since 2016, and a record median of $37,000 to signal a resumption of …
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ECIR Group Inc. 2021 NO Laminitis! Conference Recorded Videos Now Available
By Nancy Collins, November 19, 2021
“I am well over half way with watching everything but I take quite a bit of time as I keep pausing to make notes. To be able to get such first-hand information from the real experts has been amazing and it is knowledge that I will carry with me for the rest of my life …
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Goodnight is Back on the Road Again!
By Julie Goodnight, November 19, 2021
As the world opens to travel and large events, Julie Goodnight is thrilled to be hitting the road once again. Goodnight’s 2022 schedule is packed with horsemanship clinics and horse expos nationwide, as well as riding vacations in Colorado and Ireland. (JulieGoodnight.com/Events) “After nearly two years with no travel to clinics or expos, I am …
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By Nikki Alvin-Smith, November 19, 2021
Something to warm the hearts of every horse lover in this harvest of ‘hot off the press’ articles from wordsmith Nikki Alvin-Smith. Enjoy this added bonus if you purchase works between now and November 30th! Black Friday Week Special Buy 5 + articles ~ Save a Whopping 30% Buy 4 articles ~ Save 25% Buy …
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AAEP Publishes Contagious Equine Metritis Guidelines
By Sally Baker, November 18, 2021
Comprehensive guidelines to assist veterinarians with identification, diagnosis and control of Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM), a non-systemic venereal disease of equines that causes short-term infertility in mares and rare abortion, are now available on the AAEP’s website. Six outbreaks of CEM have occurred in the U.S. in the past 15 years, including a significant outbreak in 2008-2010 …
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International Horseman Glenn Stewart Joins the Road to the Horse 2022 Championship Competition Lineup
By John Lunn, November 18, 2021
From its humble beginnings in 2003, Road to the Horse has been dedicated to educating fans in the art of natural horsemanship. The event’s ability to be nimble, innovate and adapt in the changing world, has been its biggest strength. A return to Lexington will go down as another milestone in the event’s colorful history, …
Time for Change: Corro’s Essential Checklist for Must-Have Fall and Winter Horse Care Products
By Riesa Lakin, November 17, 2021
It’s already that time of the year again! Christmas decorations are out, Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back, the leaves are turning colors, and the days are getting shorter; all sure signs that Fall is here and winter is on the way. The experts at Corro (corroshop.com), the one source for all things horse, and they …
R.J. Classics Renews Partnership With IEA
By Myron Leff, November 17, 2021
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with R.J. Classics. R.J. Classics, a long-time sponsor of the IEA, continues their three-year sponsorship agreement as Official Show Clothing of the IEA for the 2021-2024 seasons. In addition to offering discounts to IEA riders, R.J. Classics will be a valuable prize sponsor …
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Congressman Beyer Introduces Bill to Restrict the Import and Sales of Ejiao
By Kendall Bierer, November 17, 2021
Last month, Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the Ejiao Act (H.R. 5203). This bill would restrict trade on all ejiao products made from donkey skins, which are decimating the species’ global population and threatening the impoverished families and communities who rely on them. “The international trade in donkey-hide gelatin products is leading to the mass …
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Chronic Pain Assessment in Horses Topic of New Podcast Episode
By Annie Mehl, November 16, 2021
Recognizing and monitoring chronic pain in horses can be difficult, but researchers at Utrecht University are developing a tool that could make this easier for both horse owners and veterinarians. Learn more in this month’s episode of Morris Animal Foundation’s Fresh Scoop podcast, available now for streaming and download. Host Dr. Kelly Diehl, the Foundation’s Senior Director of Science …
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Gina McKnight’s Riding & Writing Blog Highlights Trail Boss Ministry: An Interview with Jack Blease
By Gina McKnight, November 16, 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. Trail Boss Ministry: An Interview with Jack Blease – Archived from the October 2021 issue of Florida Equine Athlete: Have you ever been to …
AQHA Partners with Teton Ridge
By Kyla Jones, November 15, 2021
AQHA is proud to announce a new partnership with Teton Ridge, an emerging brand in the western industry. The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce a partnership with Teton Ridge of Tetonia, Idaho. As an emerging brand in the western industry, Teton Ridge supports and celebrates the traditions of the American Western way …
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Certified Horsemanship Association Online Auction is Open for Bidding Until December 10, 2021
By Tammi Gainer, November 15, 2021
Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) needs your bids by December 10, 2021 for its Online Auction. The online auction will be live from November 9 – December 10, 2021. Visit https://www.32auctions.com/CHAEquine today and bid often and high! It is also not too late to donate an item to the auction. Visit this link today to put …
AHC Welcomes New Government Affairs Liaison – Mark Riso
By Julie Broadway, November 15, 2021
The American Horse Council (AHC) is pleased to announce the selection of Mark Riso to serve as the organization’s Government Affairs Liaison. Mark is a public policy professional and national lobbyist, with over three decades of public policy – advocacy experience on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. – with an expertise in the legislative, regulatory, …
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Free Webinar – Evidence Is Everything in Sport Horse Evaluation, Performance & Longevity
By Kim Miller, November 15, 2021
Thursday, Nov. 18 at noon EST. Webinar Link Canadian horsemen Tim Worden, PhD, and Sean Jobin are out-of-the-box thinkers. Their evidence-based approaches to equine athlete selection, development, performance and management are gaining notice and credibility. Their work and results are at the forefront of aligning the management of elite equine athletes with what’s happening in …
2022 Equine Industry Vision Award Nomination Ballots Available Online
By Jessica Normand, November 15, 2021
Nominations are now open for the 21st annual Equine Industry Vision Award presented by American Horse Publications and sponsored by Zoetis. The prestigious award is the first of its kind to showcase innovation, ingenuity, and service across the entire equine industry. Award nominees may include individuals or organizations. Candidates may be considered for a single …
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Horizon Structures Series Presents: The Low Down on Kickboards in Horse Barn Design
By Nikki Alvin Smith, November 15, 2021
The addition of kickboards to the interior walls of a horse stall offers protection to the equine inhabitant from causing injury to himself and damage to the barn structure. While not typically a structural component themselves, kickboards can be constructed from a variety of materials. Choices include rubber matted walls, waterproof heavy-duty plastic usually laid …
USA Pentathlon Multisport Team Selects Muirneen as Official Equestrian Sponsor
By Shelly Watts, November 10, 2021
USA Pentathlon Multisport Team selects minority-owned company Muirneen as official equestrian apparel sponsor “Despite the recent UIPM decision to replace riding, we remain steadfast in our commitment to sponsor the USA Pentathlon Multisport team through the 2024 Paris Olympics,” said Shelly Watts, founder of Muirneen. “The pentathletes that I work with are passionate horse lovers that put the welfare …
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Harold & Marcia Memorial Scholarship Announcement
By Ellen Taylor, November 9, 2021
The David Snyder family and International Sound Corporation are pleased to announce the continuation of scholarship funding for students with involvement in harness racing. The Harold and Marcia Memorial Scholarship (formerly known as the HTA scholarships) will now be administered by the Harness Horse Youth Foundation beginning in 2022. “HHYF is a great fit since …
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AAEP Announces Support of Federal Legislation to Protect Donkeys by Banning the Sale of Ejiao
By Sally Baker, November 9, 2021
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) today announced its support of the Ejiao Act (H.R. 5203), legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 10 by Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08) that would prohibit the sale or transport of any ejiao products made from donkey skins. Ejiao is a gelatin used in Chinese beauty products and traditional medicines that …
Premier Equestrian Teams Up with Make-a-Wish Foundation to Help Make Teenage Girl’s Horse Arena Dreams Come True
By Heidi Zorn, November 8, 2021
Premier Equestrian, Inc., recently had the pleasure of teaming up with the Make-a-Wish Foundation to help make a local teenage girl’s horse arena dreams come true. This fall, Premier Equestrian CEO Mark Neihart and President Heidi Zorn presented 17-year-old Molly Jensen—a Cystic Fibrosis fighter and survivor—with her wish of a new riding arena. Jensen is an eventer …
Keeneland’s November Breeding Stock Sale Starts Wednesday
By Amy Owens, November 8, 2021
New horses of racing age section concludes 10-day auction Keeneland’s 78th November Breeding Stock Sale begins Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. ET with 230 horses cataloged to the premier Book 1, which launches the world’s largest and most important auction of Thoroughbred breeding stock. The 10-day sale, which runs through Nov. 19, has cataloged …
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Nikki’s Notes: PR/Marketing Pro Nikki Alvin-Smith Shares Advice on Writing the Wrongs
By Nikki Alvin-Smith, November 5, 2021
Every business will experience bad press at some point during its lifetime. It is an inevitable cost of doing business especially with today’s fast-paced easy access social bombardments. PR/Marketing Pro Nikki Alvin-Smith, has worked on celebrity PR teams, crafted speechwriting remedies for politicians, orchestrated social media management and written content for clarification and education for …
Premier Equestrian’s Innovative Arion Smart Arena™ Base System and New Footing Products Installed at the Desert International Horse Park
By Heidi Zorn, November 5, 2021
Premier Equestrian, Inc., is pleased to announce their involvement in recent improvements and footing upgrades made to the facilities at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) in Thermal, California. These endeavors further position DIHP as a world-class horse show venue with one of the best riding surfaces in North America. This year, DIHP is hosting two consecutive …
AHC 2021 Virtual Congressional Fly-in Big Success
By Julie Broadway, November 5, 2021
The American Horse Council (AHC) held its annual fly-in virtually on Thursday, October 28, 2021, featuring a series of industry advocates and congressional staff. Below is a recap of the topics discussed. Helping American’s veterans with Equine Assisted Services. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) spoke to how evidence-based research has proven the effectiveness of EAS in helping …
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Big Blue Nation Rooting for UK-bred Averly Jane at the Breeders’ Cup
By Holly Wiemers, November 4, 2021
When the starting gates open Friday for the Juvenile Turf Sprint race during the Breeders’ Cup in Del Mar, California, a special filly named Averly Jane will have a large contingent of University of Kentucky fans and connections rooting her on. Those connections are deep. From the UK alumnus who heads the racing partnership group …
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National Cutting Horse Association Welcomes Corro as an Official Sponsor
By Christine Brune, November 4, 2021
The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) welcomes Corro as an event sponsor of the NCHA. Founded and led by horse people for horse people, Corro is the most dependable shopping destination for all things horse. Corro’s e-commerce platform brings together horse-tested and horse-approved products with transparent pricing, fast shipping, auto-ship options, and superior customer service. From …
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Corro Brand Spotlight: Back On Track
By Riesa Lakin, November 4, 2021
Back on Track flies off the shelves at Corro. Customers love heat-therapy technology products that help horses relieve sore muscles, and alleviate pain from minor injuries. Back on Track’s state of the art products reduce pain and chronic inflammation with Welltex textile technology, fabric infused with a proprietary blend of minerals exclusive to Back on Track that absorb body heat and radiate infrared rays, …
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Thinline Offers the Perfect Gifts This Holiday Season!
By Maggie Carty, November 4, 2021
ThinLine is back in stock! This holiday season, ThinLine is ready to support horses and riders with their shock-absorbing saddle pads and tack. The state-of-the-art products are made to order in the beautiful state of North Carolina and ship in 1-3 business days! ThinLine will be offering a host of holiday events for fans and …
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UK Ag Equine Programs Students Gave Back to Equine Community During Second Annual Equine Week of Service
By Holly Wiemers, November 2, 2021
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Equine Programs held its second annual Equine Week of Service Oct. 4-9. Students in the equine leadership program called Wildcat Wranglers created and implemented the Week of Service to give students a chance to give back to the equine industry, an especially important need during …
Free Online Youth Course on Horse Behavior and Safety Returns!
By Jackie Zions, November 2, 2021
Equine Guelph, the horse center at the University of Guelph in Canada, has announced it is once again opening the doors to a free virtual classroom for youth around the world. Horse-crazy teenagers (ages 13-17) will have the opportunity to take an online Horse Behavior & Safety course with on-demand access from November 1, 2021 until January 31, 2022. Last …
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American Farrier’s Association 50th Anniversary Convention and 2021 National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition Returns to Arlington, Texas on Monday
By Martha Jones, November 2, 2021
The American Farrier’s Association [AFA] is pleased to be returning to Arlington, Texas for our very special 50th Anniversary Convention and National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition, November 8 – 12, 2021. As the only nationwide event of its kind and scale, the AFA convention brings farriers, veterinarians, suppliers, horse owners and students together for four …
Tiffany Foster Scores World Cup Win at 2021 Washington International Horse Show
By Linda Macklin, November 2, 2021
Competition on Saturday, October 30, 2021, came to an exciting finish at the Washington International Horse Show, presented by MARS Equestrian™ as Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Figor, owned by Artisan Farms LLC and Tiffany Foster, won the $215,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington CSI4*-W for the President’s Cup, presented by Mars Equestrian™. Out of …
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Keeneland Completes Significant Stable Area Improvements at The Thoroughbred Center
By Amy Owens, November 1, 2021
Six new state-of-the-art barns constructed Keeneland today announced the completion of construction of six new barns and other enhancements at The Thoroughbred Center (TTC), its 245-acre, year-round training facility on Paris Pike on the northeast side of Lexington. The six new barns contain a total of 240 stalls and feature: Wider shedrows to accommodate safe …
AHC Announces November 15, 2021 Webinar Featuring Compton Cowboys Founder – Randy Savvy
By Julie Broadway, November 1, 2021
For our final webinar of 2021, the American Horse Council is delighted to host Randy Savvy of the Compton Cowboys on Monday, November 15th at 1:00 PM ET. Randy, a born and raised cowboy, is also an entertainer and activist. His family founded the Compton Jr. Posse in 1988, a non-profit equestrian program using horses …
New Champions Were Crowned at the 2021 WIHS Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Championship presented by TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
By Linda Macklin, November 1, 2021
The 2021 WIHS Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Championship presented by TTR Sotheby’s International Realty took place at Morven Park International Equestrian Center in Leesburg, Virginia, from Thursday, October 21, through Sunday, October 24. The annual event showcased local and regional riders and crowned new champions. Emily Giorgio, 18, of Davidsonville, Maryland, and …
W.F. Young Adds Key Positions to Support Continued Growth
By Amy Cairy, November 1, 2021
Seasoned leaders chosen to drive revenue, innovation, and service W.F. Young, a leading global animal health company and owners of the Absorbine® brand of equine products and The Missing Link® brand of pet products, has hired key leaders for critical roles that will support the rapid growth the company is experiencing and help drive new …
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Palm Equestrian Academy Celebrates Success at 2021 WDAA World Championship Show
By Lynn Palm, October 31, 2021
Five days of competition in Guthrie, OK September 29-October 3 welcomed horses and riders from all over the country for the Western Dressage Association of America World Championship Show. This live show after a year away proved to be as popular as ever with 40 breeds and 1100 tests wwin youth, amateur and open competition. …
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Julie Goodnight’s Latest Podcast Episode Out Now
By Julie Goodnight, October 31, 2021
It’s a What the Hay? Q&A Bingefest! If you love Julie’s podcasts, you won’t want to miss this Q&A bingefest. In Julie Goodnight’s latest episode of Ride On with Julie Goodnight, she spends the full hour answering real-life questions on horsemanship from her dedicated followers. In this episode, Goodnight answers questions about many topics that range …
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Horsemanship for Insatiable Learners
By Julie Goodnight, October 31, 2021
When it comes to horses, there are “horse people” who like to learn—and then there are the ones who just can’t learn enough. Julie Goodnight, a life-long rider and trainer, is one of those people and she’s created a retreat designed with insatiable learners like her in mind. A long time in the planning, the …
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Personal Coaching from Monty Roberts, for You and Your Horse
By Debbie Loucks, October 31, 2021
“A good horse trainer can make a horse do what he wants him to do. A great trainer can cause a horse to want to do it.” – Monty Roberts Perhaps you have seen Monty demonstrate live, or watched a video of his work, during these past 30 years of touring the world. He credits Queen Elizabeth II for encouraging …
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Jackson’s Paddock Paradise & Hooves Built, Not Carved
By Debbie Loucks, October 31, 2021
Building horses from the ground up is becoming a popular challenge. Jamie Jackson conceived of a management or boarding concept based on the lifestyles of the naturally healthy U.S. Great Basin wild horses. His ‘Paddock Paradise’ helps horse owners provide an environment that more closely resembles a horse’s natural habitat. Debbie Roberts Loucks interviewed Jaime for …
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Caring for Barn Cats?
By Aimee Robinson, October 29, 2021
Veterinarian shares 8 tips for looking after our most resourceful felines. Barn cats are kings and queens at horse farms and ranches, keeping away varmints like moles, mice and consequentially, even snakes. But even the most independent outdoor cats can benefit from added protection and routine care. For advice on caring for barn cats, we …
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Valley View Vaulters Wins Tack Room Makeover Contest
By Dave Andrick, October 29, 2021
On Friday, October 15, 2021, Hope in the Saddle announced Valley View Vaulters as the winner of its second annual Tack Room Makeover contest. The Tack Room Makeover contest is a national contest hosted by Hope in the Saddle, along with sponsors Nutrena Feed and Tractor Supply Company, to recognize the incredible, transformative work being …
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Farnam AQHA World and Adequan® Select World Kicks Off
By Kyla Jones, October 29, 2021
The 2021 Farnam AQHA World, Adequan® Select World, Adequan® Level 2 and Nutrena Level 1 championships for amateur, Select amateur and open exhibitors kicked off October 28 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. The American Quarter Horse Association kicked off one of the largest AQHA World Shows in the Association’s history on October 28 …
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Certified Horsemanship Association Streaming Videos Are Very Popular
By Tammi Gainer, October 29, 2021
During the upcoming fall and winter months, take the time while indoors more to check out the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) video streaming service. This streaming service offers videos in four different categories: Riding Instruction – Videos that are beneficial for both riding instructors and owners and are designed to improve the rider’s equitation and …
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Recent UofG Grad Joins Research to Improve Survival of Horses with Diarrhea and Critically Ill Foals
By Jackie Zions, October 28, 2021
Dr. Diego Gomez completed his Ph.D. at the University of Guelph in 2017 under Dr. Scott Weese and Dr. Luis Arroyo working on infectious diseases. With a keen interest to reduce mortality rates in critically ill horses, Gomez is now in the midst of three important studies – two involving fluid therapies for foals and …
Horsemanship Education Webinars Brought to You by Certified Horsemanship Association
By Tammi Gainer, October 28, 2021
The Certified Horsemanship Association’s (CHA) produces many webinars each year on a variety of horsemanship topics. Each are an hour in length. There are 35 educational horsemanship webinars in our website shopping mall. These webinars are for riding instructors, barn managers, horse owners and those wanting to buy a horse. Some of the topics include: …
Horizon Structures Shed Row Spectacular Special ~ It’s Not Too Late
By Nikki Alvin Smith, October 28, 2021
How does free delivery of a brand new 10’ x 34’ shedrow barn with 10’ overhang sound? If you are looking for a beautiful new shedrow barn to house your horses in the North-East USA (specifically 100 miles or less from W. Springfield, MA) and want it in place before the snow flies, this is …
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Believing In Horses Out West Hits Amazon #1 New Release
By Valerie Ormond, October 28, 2021
Believing In Horses Out West released in October and reached an Amazon #1 ranking on day one. The young adult fiction novel takes Sadie Navarro on an adventure to a Montana ranch to check on a horse she rescued. At Homeplace Ranch, she learns about ranch life, makes new friends, and encounters an unwelcome mystery. …
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Support AQHA Professional Horsemen and Bid On AQHA Registration No. 6,000,000
By Kyla Jones, October 28, 2021
Show your appreciation for your horse trainer by making a gift to a permanent endowment benefitting AQHA Professional Horsemen or by participating in the AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Council Online Auction. To honor the important role trainers play in the equine industry and to ensure their professional and personal advancement, the American Quarter Horse Association of …
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Deadline Approaching for Donations to the Certified Horsemanship Association Online Silent Auction
By Tammi Gainer, October 27, 2021
Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) needs your donations by November 5, 2021 for its Online Silent Auction. Donate a product or service that you can send to the highest bidder by December 15th. Please Visit this link today to put in your products and services that you want to donate to share what you do with …
Horse Illustrated’s October 2021 Podcast Episode on Horses in the Morning Features Emily and Sarah Harris of Sisters Horsing Around, Steven Latham of The Mustangs: America’s Wild Horses Film; and Colton Woods
By Holly Caccamise, October 27, 2021
And now Horse Illustrated has produced a half dozen podcasts with the “unofficial Mustang-themed episode” of the Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning podcast, released on the Horse Radio Network on October 26. Hosts Glenn the Geek, founder of the Horse Radio Network, and Sarah Evers Conrad, Horse Illustrated’s Digital Content Editor, talk …
Kentucky Horse Council Announces November KENA Event: What’s REALLY in Your Horse’s Feed?
By Sarah Coleman, October 27, 2021
Reading Between the Lines of Feed and Supplement Labels The Kentucky Horse Council announced the November Kentucky Equine Networking Association (KENA) dinner and discussion topic will address equine nutrition. Titled “What’s REALLY in Your Horse’s Feed?” the event will be held on Tuesday, November 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Spy Coast Farm’s Equine …
Are Most Horses Lefties?
By Jackie Zions, October 27, 2021
The perils of putting symmetrical saddles on asymmetrical horses “We were not surprised to learn 60% of the horses in our 490 horse retrospective study had larger measurements on the left side of their withers”, says Dr. Katrina Merkies, researcher and associate professor at the University of Guelph. Undergraduate students, Julia Alebrand, Bethany Harwood, Katharine …
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The 2021 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium is One For the History Books
By Kristen Bentley, October 27, 2021
The Retired Racehorse Project produced the first-ever “Mega-Makeover” on October 12-17, 2021, welcoming two competition years’ worth of horses to the 2021 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. The banner event of the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP), a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to increasing demand for retired racehorses in second careers, …
The Foundation for the Horse Invests in Clinical Advances Through Support of Seven Emerging Researchers
By Keith Kleine, October 27, 2021
The Foundation for the Horse today announced the award of $131,717 for seven exceptional equine research projects being investigated by AAEP-member graduate students, residents, or postdoctoral fellows. Since inception of the program in 2019, The Foundation has provided $326,398 in support of impactful equine research by up-and-coming investigators. “We thank all donors who have supported The Foundation for the Horse and our growing equine …
Achieve Equine LLC Offering a $250 Breathe Easy Bonus™ at the 2021 NBHA Open World Show
By Hanna Hartman, October 26, 2021
Achieve Equine, LLC, maker of FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips, will attend the 2021 National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) Senior & Open World Championships this week and offer a Breathe Easy Bonus for the second year in a row. The event runs this week, October 24-30, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, GA. Team FLAIR™ …
Horizon Structures Presents Series: Keeping Your Stabled Horse Mentally Stable
By Nikki Alvin Smith, October 25, 2021
Horses that are stabled for any length of time quickly become bored with their surroundings and lack of freedom. As the renowned professional dancer Derek Hough says, “ Motion is emotion.” This is true for all beings and horses dance to their own tune when it comes to their individual abilities to handle the stress …
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Mending Horses and People! Rewarding Volunteers!
By Lynn Coakley, October 25, 2021
Thanks to Ariat International, five deserving volunteers at equine charities across the United States receive a $270 Gift Card for Ariat Boots each quarter. Ariat International sponsors the EQUUS Foundation Champions program, which aims to stimulate and reward volunteerism on behalf of horses. We would like to congratulate the winners for the third quarter of 2021: Peggy Haasl, …
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The Dressage Foundation’s First Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund Future Star Award Given to Anna Droegemueller
By Lynn Palm, October 25, 2021
Lynn Palm and The Dressage Foundation (TDF) are pleased to announce that the “Lynn Palm Future Star Award” has been awarded to Anna Droegemueller of Sperry, OK. The $1,500 Future Star Award was given to the highest-scoring junior at the 2021 Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) World Championship Show at the Lazy E Arena …
The Team at Equine Network Proudly Launches Barrel Racing Magazine
By Bonnie Wheatley, October 25, 2021
Barrel Racing Magazine shares transformative barrel racing content from the industry’s leading horsemen and horsewomen to help riders of all skill levels achieve their goals in this explosive sport. The dedicated team at Equine Network proudly debuts Barrel Racing Magazine (BarrelRacingMagazine.com) to join its stable of respected digital brands, including the Breakaway Roping Journal, The …
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New Champions Will Be Crowned at 63rd Washington International Horse Show presented by MARS Equestrian™
By Linda Macklin, October 22, 2021
New champions will be crowned next week at the 63rd Washington International Horse Show CSI4*-W presented by MARS Equestrian™ running October 26-31, 2021, at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, North Carolina. The nation’s top hunter, jumper, and equitation riders will vie for coveted historic titles. Sitting at the top of the qualified …
“Cowboys-A Documentary Portrait” to Receive Two Awards at Special Edition of EQUUS International in Missoula, Montana
By Janet Rose, October 22, 2021
EQUUS International, presented in collaboration with the Montana Center for Horsemanship, has announced two Festival awards and recognition for the award-winning film, Cowboys – A Documentary Portrait. The awards will be presented at a special edition of EIFF, November 4th at the historic Roxy Theater, where the film festival will host a Missoula premiere of …
Animal Wellness Action’s Lobbying Yields Record Breaking Funding for Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act
By Marty Irby, October 21, 2021
New HPA Funding Provides USDA with Resources to Crackdown Against Soring of Tennessee Walking Horses Today, Animal Wellness Action (AWA), the Washington-based non-profit political advocacy group that worked to pass the U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act through the U.S. House in 2019, applauded appropriators in Congress for their …
EQUUS International Film Festival 2021 and a Benefit for the Montana Center for Horsemanship Coming to the Roxy Theater with “COWBOYS – A DOCUMENTARY PORTRAIT” & Other Award-Winning Horse Films
By Janet Rose, October 21, 2021
Missoula, Montana welcomes back EQUUS International Film Festival, and the Montana Center for Horsemanship, featuring award-winning equine films from around the world. The Festival returns to the historic Roxy Theater November 4 & 5, premiering “Cowboys – A Documentary Portrait” one night only, Thursday, November 4th at 7pm. The following day, November 5th, EIFF will …
Looking for a Next Chapter for Your Horse or Pony?
By Lynn Coakley, October 21, 2021
Safe Landings is a new online platform featuring organizations that are looking for program horses to provide opportunities for horse owners, rescues and transition centers to find homes for their equines in need of a next chapter. “For horses to remain an important part of American life and have a viable future, it is imperative that …
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Keeneland Catalogs 254 Horses of Racing Age for November Sale
By Amy Owens, October 20, 2021
Session concludes final day of auction Keeneland has cataloged 254 horses of racing age for a new single, separate session of this year’s November Breeding Stock Sale that will take place Nov. 19 – the final day of the auction – immediately following the selection of breeding stock. The catalog of horses of racing age …
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The Equine Network Proudly Launches Instructional On-Demand Video Resource Customized for Barrel Racers
By Bonnie Wheatley, October 20, 2021
The on-demand video platform BarrelRacing.com brings together the barrel racing industry’s leading horsemen and horsewomen to positively impact riders of all skill levels. The subscription streaming site BarrelRacing.com launches October 25, 2021, following an exciting fall filming and production schedule with some of barrel racing’s biggest names. The new on-demand video platform created by the staff at Barrel …
Hoof Care Q&A With a Farrier
By Aimee Robinson, October 20, 2021
Hoof care questions, answered We sat down with longtime horse farrier, John McGuire, to discuss all things hoof care and a few insider tips. John, you’re a horseman yourself. Tell us more? “I’ve been team roping forever, about 30-plus years. I got lucky last weekend and won four out of five ropings we were entered …
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Stir Your Readership Cauldron With These Just Released Features From Seasoned Writer Nikki Alvin-Smith
By Nikki Alvin-Smith, October 19, 2021
What’s brewing at Nikki Alvin-Smith Studio this month? A fresh batch of fun feature articles to tantalize the taste buds and engage the spirit. Special offer: Buy any 3 fabulous features from the website now and get another one of similar value (choose ‘witch’ you like) for FREE! Two professional photos included with each article. …
JA Media Productions Partners with the Mustang Discovery Foundation to Provide Coverage of the Mustang Discovery Ride 2021/2022
By Julianne Neal, October 19, 2021
Over the next year, JA Media Productions will partner with the Mustang Discovery Foundation to cover the Mustang Discovery Ride, featuring world-renowned T.I.P Trainers Hannah Catalino and Lisanne Fear. The two women will spend the next 12 months riding and packing a string of BLM Mustangs, Burros and a Mulestang from Delaware to California along …
Horse&Rider OnDemand Releases New Cutting Videos with R.L. Chartier
By Nicole Chirico, October 19, 2021
Horse&Rider OnDemand is bringing more cutting horse content to its already expansive video library. Horse&Rider OnDemand, your trusted source for Western horse-training videos, is excited to expand its video line to include a new cutting horse series featuring National Cutting Horse Association Hall of Fame rider R.L. Chartier. This masterclass on cutting goes over everything …
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Olympian Robert Dover’s Searingly Honest Memoir, and One Man’s Search for Meaning in the American West
By Martha Cook, October 19, 2021
Trafalgar Square Books (www.horseandriderbooks.com) is excited to announce the release of THE GATES TO BRILLIANCE by six-time Olympian Robert Dover. In a fascinating book that reads like a potent elixir, three parts memoir and one part inspirational self-improvement guide, readers are ushered through 15 “gates to brilliance”—keys that Dover discovered as he made his way through his own …
National Cutting Horse Association Welcomes Teton Ridge as Title Sponsor of the World Finals
By Christine Brune, October 18, 2021
The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) welcomes its newest partner, Teton Ridge as an official corporate partner of the NCHA and the title sponsor of the NCHA World Finals. Teton Ridge is dedicated to celebrating the traditions of the American West and promoting Western equine competitions. Together with their team of elite riders and equine …
Kimes Ranch Endorsees Headed to the National Finals Rodeo
By Lindsay Perraton, October 18, 2021
The 2021 National Finals Rodeo will have four Kimes Ranch endorsees competing under the bright lights of the Thomas & Mack! The talented individuals that are heading to Las Vegas in December are Chase Brooks (Saddle Bronc), Paden Bray (Team Roping, Heeler), Quinn Kesler (Team Roping, Header), and Wenda Johnson (Barrel Racing). Earning their way …
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Forthegreatergood is 2021 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion
By Kristen Bentley, October 18, 2021
Ten discipline winners from what was hailed as one of the strongest Thoroughbred Makeover competition years yet awaited results in a picture-perfect lineup at the Kentucky Horse Park this evening at the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America — but there was only one 2021 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion, sponsored by …
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Thunderous Affair is 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion
By Kristen Bentley, October 17, 2021
Thunderous Affair, trained by Lindsey Partridge, was selected by the panel of judges of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, as the 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion, sponsored by Churchill Downs. The 2017 16.2 hand gray/roan mare was bred in Kentucky by Jim Williams. She never made a start, but …
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