Success of UC Davis Equine PET Scan Research on Racehorses Translates to Clinical Breakthroughs for Sport and Pleasure Horses
By Amy Young, July 27, 2021
Standing equine positron emission tomography (PET) imaging is not just for racehorses anymore. In the first four months since the installation of the MILEPET scanner at the UC Davis veterinary hospital, 100 horses have been imaged; more than half were performance and pleasure horses. Fractures in horses are often fatal, so diagnosing and preventing these …
Regally Bred Best Time Brings $29,500 to Top Keeneland July Digital Sale
By Amy Owens, July 27, 2021
Best Time, a 3-year-old colt by leading sire Tapit out of champion Take Charge Brandi, brought a sale-topping $29,500 from KDE Equine during today’s Keeneland July Digital Sale, held as part of Keeneland’s Digital Sales Ring platform. Consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent, as a racing prospect, Best Time has been twice third …
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Emily Esterson Joins OpenEd as Instructor for Redeveloped Equine Journalism Course
By Jackie Zions, July 27, 2021
Bring your passion for writing to the equine industry this fall with the newly redeveloped online Equine Journalism course, taught by experienced journalist Emily Esterson. The 12-week University of Guelph course has been redesigned to provide students with the tools, techniques, and knowledge needed to develop compelling content, and will include the latest trends and …
Certified Horsemanship Association Offering $10 Off Most Popular Manual – Composite Horsemanship Manual
By Tammi Gainer, July 26, 2021
The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) has many educational resources for those just getting started taking riding lessons to those that have been teaching riding for years. Manuals, safety posters for your barn, webinars, online educational articles, a streaming video service and DVDs are just some of what CHA offers. This month, CHA is offering $10 …
Horizon Structures Presents Series: Solving Hay Dilemmas
By Nikki Alvin Smith, July 26, 2021
The fact is horses eat a lot of hay. For horse owners the provision of good quality hay that is clean (weed free) and green (not straw-like or dry), is a constant four-way battle between budget, availability, quality and storage. Budget For Quality The most economic way to buy hay is to purchase quality over …
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Gina McKnight Shares Highlights from her International Blog, Riding & Writing
By Gina McKnight, July 26, 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. Girl, 10, Writes Contest a Story of Smart Horse: When a ten year old, horse-crazy girl enters a writing contest, she …
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AHP Equine Industry Survey Demonstrates Stability Based on the Number of Horses Owned/Managed
By Jessica Normand, July 26, 2021
Coming on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, the survey can serve as an important benchmark in the health of the equine industry now and in the future. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the equine industry is stable based on the number of horses owned/managed, according to the results of a survey1,2 …
Ariat Named Gold Buckle Sponsor of the Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
By Erica Hess, July 23, 2021
Las Vegas Events is excited to announce a premium partnership with Ariat International as they become a Gold Buckle Partner of The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas. As an additional component of this partnership, Ariat will be the title sponsor of the Rodeo Live Stage held at this popular gift show now in its 35th year. …
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Certified Horsemanship Association’s July Webinar on How to Create Great Arena Footing
By Tammi Gainer, July 23, 2021
The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) is happy to announce our July webinar that featured Barb Dipalma of GGT Footing who discussed arena footing – what works for your disciplines, area of the country, indoor or outdoor arenas, amount of horse traffic, and how to maintain it to its best advantage. CHA has over 30 educational …
Synchrony, Provider of CareCredit Financing Solution, Joins AAEP Educational Partner Program
By Sally Baker, July 22, 2021
The American Association of Equine Practitioners today welcomed Synchrony, provider of the CareCredit financing solution for health, veterinary and personal care, as an Educational Partner. Synchrony’s CareCredit joins a distinguished group of organizations and brands dedicated to providing resources and education through the AAEP to equine veterinarians and horse owners to improve the health and …
Morris Animal Foundation Announces Equine Behavior RFP
By Annie Mehl, July 22, 2021
Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting proposals for pilot studies focused on equine behavior, relating to health and welfare. Proposals should generate data to prove the viability of a novel approach or idea and may involve domesticated or wild horses. Dr. Wendy Koch, a veterinarian who has supported the Foundation for 30 years, is providing funding for awarded …
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Morris Animal Foundation Announces Call for Equine Health Proposals Related to Colic Research
By Annie Mehl, July 22, 2021
Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting proposals for research studies on equine colic, with a specific focus on the intestinal tract. Grant applications are due by Monday, September 27, 2021, 4:59 p.m. EST., and will be funded in the 2022 fiscal year. Proposals should advance the knowledge and understanding of one or more of these areas …
Keeneland July Digital Sale Catalog Now Online
By Amy Owens, July 22, 2021
Keeneland’s Digital Sales Ring platform continues Tuesday, July 27 with the July Digital Sale. The July Sale catalog is now available at Keenelanddigital.com. Online bidding opens at 10 a.m. ET on July 27 and will begin to close that day at 2 p.m. BUYERS – How to Register and Bid Keeneland encourages buyers to register …
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Navarra Levels Up EAL, E3A Training to Better Coach Others Through a New Normal
By Katie Navarra, July 22, 2021
Like any good rider, award-winning agriculture and education writer and leadership coach, Katie Navarra, of Mechanicville, New York, understands the importance of continuing to train up the pyramid, both in and out of the saddle. In taking advantage of the pandemic paradigm shift to uniquely invest in her own personal and professional development, she says …
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Elevate Your Equestrian Experience with Equine Affaire
By Coagi Long, July 22, 2021
Join us in person on November 11-14, 2021 for Equine Affaire in Massachusetts. This fall, Equine Affaire proudly returns to the Eastern States Exposition for its first in-person event since 2019! Join other like-minded equine enthusiasts from all over the United States and travel to West Springfield, Massachusetts, on November 11-14, 2021, for North America’s …
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Paso Fino Mares and 2-Month-Old Foals Rescued from Severe Neglect and Starvation Are Now Safe at Texas Sanctuary
By Keith Dane, July 22, 2021
Seven paso fino mares and two foals are thriving at Black Beauty Ranch after being rescued from severe neglect and starvation. The group consists of two mares and their two foals, along with five other mares who are possibly pregnant. The mares, who range in age from 10 to 20 years old, will undergo medical …
Keeneland Returns As Sponsor of Arrival Exam & Finale Jog at Thoroughbred Makeover
By Kristen Bentley, July 21, 2021
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that Keeneland has returned as the sponsor for the Arrival Exam and Finale Jogs at the combined 2020 and 2021 Thoroughbred Makeover. The Arrival Exam and Finale Jogs are the most prominent equine safety and welfare initiatives at the Makeover. First instituted at the 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover and …
Teton Ridge Named Title Sponsor for The Run For A Million
By Katie Harvey, July 21, 2021
Emerging western heritage brand invests in reining’s most prestigious event with the goal of keeping the values and traditions of western horsemanship alive The richest event in reining has a new title sponsor, Teton Ridge. The company is determined to not only help grow the sport of reining, but to preserve, protect, and ensure the …
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AHC Announces Congressional Scorecard
By Julie Broadway, July 21, 2021
Congressional Scorecard and Legislative List for the 117th Congress (2021 – 2023) Pro-Horse Industry Bills for Inclusion as a Factor in the Legislative Score To better inform members of the horse industry where their lawmakers stand with respect to legislation that benefits the sector, the American Horse Council (AHC) is developing a “scorecard.” This new …
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Lone River Exhibitor Party to Take Place at the 2021 Tall Pines Horse Show
By Lindsay Perraton, July 21, 2021
Kimes Ranch is excited to announce the addition of the Lone River Exhibitor Party. Exhibitors will be escaping the summer heat July 21-25, 2021 by heading to the Coconino Fairgrounds in Flagstaff, AZ. Under the shade of the pines, exhibitors will have a multitude of classes to enter, including, Cutting, Working Cowhorse, Ranch Trail, Ranch …
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Achieve Equine LLC Offering a $250 Breathe Easy Bonus™ at the 2021 NBHA Youth World Show
By Hanna Hartman, July 20, 2021
Achieve Equine, LLC, maker of FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips, is pleased to announce its continued sponsorship of the National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) and will attend the 2021 NBHA Youth & Teen World Championships. The event begins July 18 and goes through July 24 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, GA. Team FLAIR™ Member …
Equine Guelph Partners with Best Horse Practices for Fourth Annual Summit
By Jackie Zions, July 20, 2021
Equine Guelph has announced its support of the fourth annual Best Horse Practices Summit (BHP) taking place at Spy Coast Farm, Lexington, KY, on October 29-31, 2021. “While we will not be among the lucky 200 registrants at this live event, we are happy to be sponsoring one of the presenters, accomplished author, clinician and …
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To Steam or Not To Steam?
By Kim Miller, July 20, 2021
Young jumping professional goes from skeptical to completely sold on Haygain Hay Steaming. by Megan McDermott This is a “will they, won’t they” Ross and Rachel type love story, featuring me and my Haygain Hay Steamer. The horse industry is difficult in just about every aspect. With constant travel, rotating horses, changes in staff, and, …
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Author Carly Kade Releases Beyond Eight Seconds: Part Four of In the Reins
By Carly Kade, July 20, 2021
Fourth Book in the Award-Winning Romance Series Now Available Readers met wannabe cowgirl Devon Brooke and her horse Faith in In the Reins, learned about horse trainer McKennon Kelly’s mysterious past in Cowboy Away, and fell in love with the pair’s horse show dreams in Show Pen Promise. Now it’s bull rider JD McCall’s turn …
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Horse&Rider OnDemand Releases New Reining Videos with Ryan Rushing
By Nicole Chirico, July 19, 2021
On top of Horse&Rider OnDemand’s already expansive reining video library featuring Bud Lyon, we’ve recently added more reining content with NRHA Professional Ryan Rushing. Horse&Rider OnDemand, your trusted source for Western horse-training videos, now offers even more reining content to help you reach all your reining goals. In this video series featuring Ryan Rushing he covers …
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Equine Nutritionist James Lattimer, PhD, Joins the Team at ADM Animal Nutrition
By Mike Barrett, July 19, 2021
ADM Animal Nutrition is happy to announce James Lattimer, PhD has joined their team. Dr. Lattimer brings with him a lifetime of hands-on horse knowledge and equine nutrition expertise. Dr. Lattimer was raised in south-central Kansas, and although he grew up around horses, it wasn’t until high school when he began team roping and calf …
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John Price and Eva Mabboux Named 2021 IEA National Sportsmanship Award Winners
By Myron Leff, July 19, 2021
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) annually awards a student rider the National Sportsmanship Award. This year’s award is presented to John Price, a Junior from Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. The national award winner is selected from a group of riders who earned a Sportsmanship Award at a local, regional or zone IEA show during the 2020-2021 season. These winners …
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: Practical, Pragmatic Purchasing ~ Don’t Overlook The Emotional Factor When Buying a Horse Barn or Kennel
By Nikki Alvin Smith, July 19, 2021
Wherever a passion for animals and their care exists there is usually a good dose of emotional involvement in the mix. Whether the planned purchase is a high profile center aisle barn for horse housing needs, or a 16 box kennel with adjacent runs for a commercial dog business, excellent equine and canine care both …
Riding & Writing Highlights an Interview with Western Novelist Anna Elizabeth Judd
By Gina McKnight, July 17, 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. The Western Novelist: An Interview with Anna Elizabeth Judd: Archived from the June 2021 issue of Florida Equine Athlete – It’s always fun to …
Save the Date! Hampton Classic’s Adoption Day on Monday, August 30, Offers Hope for America’s Horses in Need of Homes and $30,000 in Matching Funds
By Lynn Coakley, July 17, 2021
The EQUUS Foundation will once again partner with the Hampton Classic Horse Show to present adoptable horses at the Hampton Classic’s Animal Adoption Day on Monday, August 30, to promote the welfare of all of America’s horses at all stages of their lives. The gathering will showcase rescued and adoptable horses – from off-track Thoroughbreds …
WE RIDE AT DAWN: Original Equinista™ Embarks on New York-to-Montana Road Trip to First-Ever National Natural Horsemanship Conference, Of Horse, Human and Nature
By L.A. Sokolowski, July 16, 2021
American gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson said, “Buy the ticket. Take the ride,” and the Original Equinista™, L.A. Sokolowski, is taking that advice from New York to Montana, with burgeoning horseman and creative director Charles Berry, and bringing their publicity and media relations expertise to join organizer Janet Rose in presenting the first-ever national conference …
Kimes Ranch Named Presenting Sponsor of Tulsa Reining Classic
By Lindsay Perraton, July 16, 2021
The Tulsa Reining Classic has announced Kimes Ranch as the presenting sponsor for the 2021 event which will be held August 29-September 5 at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square. “We are very fortunate to have Kimes Ranch as the presenting sponsor of the 2021 Tulsa Reining Classic,” said Pete Kyle, owner …
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IEA and APHA Partnered to Host the 2021 IEA Western National Finals
By Myron Leff, July 16, 2021
The Texas heat was not nearly as hot as the competition going on in the rings during the 2021 American Paint Horse Association (APHA) World Show and IEA Western National Finals this month in Fort Worth. For the first time ever, the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Western National Finals, presented by the National Reining Horse …
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Platinum Performance® Named Title Sponsor of The Run For A Million $100,000 Open Shoot Out
By Amanda Brumley, July 16, 2021
The Run For A Million, reining’s richest event, welcomes Platinum Performance® as the title sponsor of the $100,000 Added Open Shoot Out. Platinum Performance, a veterinary-developed nutraceutical company that specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced nutritional support formulas for horses, companion animals and people, is an integral part of the reining community. In addition to …
Kimes Ranch to Host the Tall Pines Horse Show
By Lindsay Perraton, July 15, 2021
Escape the summer heat and head to Flagstaff, July 21-25, 2021, for the Tall Pines Horse Show presented by Kimes Ranch. Located at the Coconino Fairgrounds, the shade of the pines provides a perfect home for a mid-summer horse show. The Tall Pines Horse Show has a focus on ranch and cattle classes, but as …
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2021 WIHS Prize List Now Available Online
By Linda Macklin, July 15, 2021
Entries Close September 7 The prize list for the 2021 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™, running October 26-31 at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, N.C., is now available online at wihs.org. Highlighting the 2021 schedule is the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Washington CSI4*-W for the President’s Cup …
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Brooke USA Announces Name Change to Brooke USA Foundation
By Kendall Bierer, July 15, 2021
New mission and tagline mark the nonprofit’s future Brooke USA announced today a new name which reflects the organization’s evolution since 2016 into the country’s leading nonprofit focused on alleviating the suffering of working horses, donkeys and mules, and the people they serve. The new name, Brooke USA Foundation, ensures that those not acquainted with …
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AHC Board of Trustees Announces New Officers
By Julie Broadway, July 15, 2021
AHC Committee Chairs confirmed At its mid-year meeting held on June 28, 2021, The American Horse Council Board of Trustees elected 2021-2022 officers. Chair- Dr. Rick Mitchell (United State Equestrian Federation) International veterinarian, Rick Mitchell, DVM, MRCVS, DACVSMR, has been named Chair of the American Horse Council Board of Trustees. Dr. Mitchell has been involved …
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Get Ready To Ride With A Pro:
By Coagi Long, July 15, 2021
Amplify your riding skills with expert instruction from the world’s best equine educators, coaches and trainers at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts. From the recreational trail rider to the top eventer, there’s always something new to learn for every equestrian. This fall, join us at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts for an educational equine extravaganza. This year’s …
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HHYF Summer Travels Begin Next Week
By Ellen Taylor, July 14, 2021
The Harness Horse Youth Foundation will conduct a summer educational program at the Red Mile on July 20. A day filled with harnessing, hitching, guest speakers, a tour of the Stable of Memories and live racing are on the schedule for the first HHYF stop. Other locations this summer include the Jay County Fairgrounds in …
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Sept. 1 Deadline to Apply for Equine Research Fellows Scholarships
By Keith Kleine, July 14, 2021
Applications are being accepted until Sept. 1 for The Foundation for the Horse Past Presidents’ and EQUUS Foundation Research Fellows scholarships for 2021. These annual scholarships are awarded to American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) member veterinarians who are beginning their careers in equine research in graduate school. Each recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship during the AAEP’s 67th Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 4–8. The Foundation for the …
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Horse Radio Network Takes the Show On The Road
By Glenn Hebert, July 14, 2021
Visiting listeners’ farms in 13 states with 10 listener meetups over five weeks. The Horse Radio Network is excited to announce the 2021 HRN Road Show presented by Kentucky Performance Products–a five week RV tour visiting listener farms in 13 states. Add in almost a dozen listener meetups, concerts and trail rides and you have …
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Horsemanship Curriculum Added to Kentucky Horseshoeing School Course
By Wayne Hipsley, July 14, 2021
Responding to the current trends and needs in the horse industry, the Kentucky Horseshoeing School is placing a new emphasis on the fundamentals of horses and the industry. For all new incoming students, a course has been designed to ramp-up their knowledge and working skills about horses and the industry. The new curriculum has been …
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Jacquay Named MARS EquestrianTM Scholar at the Gluck Equine Research Center
By Holly Wiemers, July 13, 2021
Erica Jacquay, graduate student under Amanda Adams, PhD, MARS EquestrianTM Fellow and associate professor at the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center, was recently awarded support by MARS EquestrianTM for her research program. “We are thrilled and very grateful to MARS Equestrian TM for their support of this research, which will help improve the …
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New Study Aims to Provide Targeted Nutritional Recommendations for EMS/ID Horses
By Holly Wiemers, July 13, 2021
Obesity is on the rise, not only in humans and companion animals, but also in our beloved horses and ponies. In humans, dogs and cats, we hear the term diabetes mellitus; however, in the horse it is very rare to develop diabetes. Instead, equids of all ages can develop Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). EMS is …
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Valley Vet Supply Introduces New Trail Boots
By Aimee Robinson, July 13, 2021
New Brookside Trail Boots offer superior comfort and support for horses, at an unmatched value for riders Comfort, support and affordability for riders spurred the introduction of Brookside Trail Boots, available exclusively from Valley Vet Supply. “The Brookside Trail Boot offers relief and support for the unshod horse, to additional support in the recovery phase. …
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Celebrate National Meet a Horse Day on July 17th
By Julie Broadway, July 13, 2021
Please join the American Horse Council and the equine community in celebration of National Meet a Horse Day, Saturday July 17th, 2021. “Part of the AHC’s work is to introduce people to horses and increase accessibility not only to horses, but the horse industry as a whole,” said AHC President Julie Broadway. “Summer is a …
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EQUUS Foundation Announces Its Newest Equine Ambassador, Serena Marron’s Rapidash and the Launch of the Safe Landings Program
By Lynn Coakley, July 12, 2021
The EQUUS Foundation is pleased to welcome Rapidash, owned and ridden by Serena Marron, as an EQUUS Foundation Equine Ambassador. Rapidash joins Cacan, the first mount of Serena Marron’s to become an Equine Ambassador. “I am proud to have Rapidash join the EQUUS Foundation Equine Ambassadors program and donate a portion of his prize money …
Horse Network Launches #WeRideTogether PSA Campaign to Bring Much-Needed Awareness, Education, and Resources to Help Counter Sexual Misconduct and Abuse in Horse Sport
By Carley Sparks, July 12, 2021
The Four-Part Video Series and Content-rich Microsite Aims to Protect and Empower Youth, Safeguard Ethical Trainers and Coaches, and Continue to Preserve and Grow Equestrian Sport VIDEO LINK Sexual misconduct and abuse have long been an issue in equestrian sport, and is often ignored, minimized, or wrongly blamed on the victim. The equestrian community is …
Appaloosa Horse Club Welcomes Corro (corroshop.com), the One Source for All Things Horse, as Bronze Level Sponsor
By Amber Miller, July 12, 2021
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is excited to partner with Corro as a Bronze Level Sponsor of the 73rd National & 2021 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show and the 2021 World Championship Appaloosa Show. “Corro is very excited to support the Appaloosa community at their biggest competitions of the year, and introduce them to what …
Jim Arrigon, Equestrian Talent Search Founder and Director Joins Host Sally Batton on the Athletic Equestrian Riding in College Podcast
By Sally Batton, July 12, 2021
Jim Arrigon is the Director of the Equestrian Talent Search (ETS) which allow young athletes to be taught, evaluated and recruited by college coaches in intensive weekend instructional and competition clinics since 2005. Equestrian Talent Search is a clearing house for young riders and their parents to get reliable information to help them understand exactly …
Shelley Paulson Equine Stock Photo Library Summer Update!
By Shelley Paulson, July 9, 2021
Shelley Paulson, a commercial and editorial equestrian photographer based in Minnesota, announces a content update to her Equine Stock Photo Library. The library contains close to 10,000 premium-quality equine and equestrian images, making it easy to find just the right images for your equine brand or publication. Royalty-Free licenses and downloads are available directly from …
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Can Exercise Protect Foals from Injuries Later in Life? Learn More in This Month’s Fresh Scoop Podcast
By Annie Mehl, July 9, 2021
Does exercise help young horses avoid injury? That’s the topic of 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 and Communications, interviews Dr. Annette McCoy, Assistant Professor of Equine Surgery at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine. …
Wordsmith Wizardry At Your Fingertips From Equestrian Pro Nikki Alvin-Smith
By Nikki Alvin-Smith, July 9, 2021
While Nikki Alvin-Smith enjoys a career in international equestrian competition, clinics and coaching, her passion for wordsmith work has always been an arena in which she has loved making indelible footprints. “You never know where life will take you. I fondly remember my late father sent me to visit a prestigious marketing firm in London …
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NRCHA Eastern Derby Returns to Tennessee with a 33% Entry Increase
By Anna Morrison, July 8, 2021
This July, the National Reined Cow Horse Association returns to the AgriCenter Showplace Arena outside of Memphis, Tennessee, for the second Dom Conicelli Memorial Eastern Derby, presented by MARS Equestrian, to a 33 percent increase in entries over last year’s event. This is the second premier reined cow horse event the association has produced east …
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Keeneland to Open with Full Seating Capacity for 2021 Fall Meet
By Amy Owens, July 8, 2021
Pre-sold ticketing options, new dining offerings and season passes available to fans Keeneland today announced plans to open at full capacity for its 2021 Fall Meet, to be held Oct. 8-30. Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 9 a.m. ET Monday, Aug. 16. Demand is anticipated to be high, and fans …
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Q&A With an Equine Nutritionist
By Aimee Robinson, July 7, 2021
Ensure your horse’s nutritional needs with this insight Let’s go back in time to 1821—for sake of entertainment, you can be a horse. You’re a drafty fellow, and there are fields to plow, wagons and carriages to pull and the five-day workweek has yet to be heard of, especially for a horse out on the …
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Virtual Extreme Mustang Makeover Names Adult and Youth Champions
By David Barrientes, July 7, 2021
The Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF)’s virtual KY Extreme Mustang Makeover concluded on Sunday, June 27, after five days of exciting performances and a successful auction. Originally slated to be held in Lexington, Kentucky, the event’s virtual format brought the action-packed excitement to mustang fans and horse lovers from around the world. Adult and youth competitors showed the trust they had built with previously untouched wild horses in approximately 100 days …
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The Right Horse to Host 2021 Summit from September 15-17
By Emily Weiss, July 6, 2021
The third annual ASPCA Right Horse Summit will host thought leaders and innovators in the equine industry for two and a half days of collaboration and networking in Denver. The 2021 Right Horse Summit, taking place from September 15-17 in Denver, will bring together equine welfare and industry pioneers and leaders for two and a …
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Registration Open for Kentucky Horse Council’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training
By Sarah Coleman, July 6, 2021
After a hiatus in 2020, the Kentucky Horse Council’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training is slated to return in the fall of 2021. The three-day training will take place at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington on September 10-12. LAER is taught by Justin and Tori McLeod of 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC, a …
Experience Magazine’s Latest Publication, Arabian Horses Of The Southeast, Employs The Beauty Of The Breed & Its Devotees To Encourage Newcomers
By Sara Thomas, July 6, 2021
For anyone enamored with horses and curious about what it takes to be part of such a lifestyle, Experience magazine aims to entice and educate newcomers to its sole focus … the Arabian horse, through the help of Arabian horse farms and its community, in a visually stunning pictorial that keeps the reader turning pages. …
Nikki’s Notes: The Business of Branding ~ Keeping It Real
By Nikki Alvin-Smith, July 6, 2021
Technology has made it easy to see just how well your business branding efforts are trotting long. Or so you may think. The reality lies in the fact that metrics cannot tell the whole story. Neither can reviews posted online or the bottom line on your P & L from the accountant. Obviously if you …
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NRCHA Welcomes Taylor Todd as Membership and Affiliate Show Manager
By Anna Morrison, July 6, 2021
The National Reined Cow Horse Association welcomed Taylor Todd as the Membership and Affiliate Show Manager in June. Todd, who hails from Rexford, Kansas, will be the first point of contact for members contacting the association’s headquarters in Pilot Point, Texas. In her position, she’ll coordinate membership applications, renewals and work with NRCHA affiliates to …
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Plan Ahead for Equine Affaire ~ It Promises To Be The Best Ever
By Nikki Alvin Smith, July 2, 2021
If you haven’t saved the date for 2021 Equine Affaire, W. Springfield, MA, November 11 through 14th, then you may miss out on one of the best opportunities of the year to showcase your equestrian business. This year marks the 14th year that veteran exhibitor and loyal “Official Barn Sponsor” of the North-East event, Horizon …
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ASPCA Makeover Marketplace Expands to Include Thoroughbred Makeover Prospects
By Kristen Bentley, July 2, 2021
Continued generous support of the ASPCA, the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that the ASPCA Makeover Marketplace catalog will be expanded this year to include adoptable Thoroughbred Makeover prospects eligible for the 2022 competition. The ASPCA Makeover Marketplace will also still feature premier sport horse prospects who are offered for sale by their trainers …
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Montana Center for Horsemanship & University of Montana Western Natural Horsemanship Students Invited to Compete in Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge
By Janet Rose, July 1, 2021
The Days of ’47 Cowboy Games and Rodeo is excited to continue to add to its legacy in the Salt Lake Valley by expanding events featured in conjunction with the World’s Only Gold Medal Rodeo. In 2021, the Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Competition will be added to the schedule. With an emphasis …
Equine Network Announces Horse Week Film Contest Brought to You by Boehringer Ingelheim
By Dave Andrick, July 1, 2021
Entries for the Horse Week Film Contest brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim close August 20, 2021. If you make video content, this contest is for you! This fall, the Equine Network LLC is launching its inaugural Horse Week brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim, an equine-centric digital festival unlike any other. In conjunction with …
Horse Week Brought to You by Boehringer Ingelheim is Coming October 3-9, 2021
By Dave Andrick, July 1, 2021
Celebrate the horse with us this fall. This fall, the Equine Network LLC is launching the inaugural Horse Week, an equine-centric digital festival unlike any other. With help from title sponsor Boehringer Ingelheim, riders and horse lovers of every level and discipline will enjoy high-quality educational and inspiring content. This week-long viewing experience will include …
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Leading Irish Equestrian Firm Horseware Ireland Makes High-Level Appointments as International Growth Plans Gather Pace
By Paula Woodward, July 1, 2021
Former EMEA Under-Armour and Nike executive Shane Meharg, and EY M&A specialist Louis O’Neill, appointed CCO and CFO respectively Horseware Ireland, the global and market leading producer of branded equestrian and pet products including rugs, clothing, therapies and accessories, has made two key senior management appointments from the branded sports apparel and financial services sectors. …