Horse&Rider Launches Performance Report with Premiere Issue — Made in America: The Evolution of the Western Performance Horse
May 12, 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Horse&Rider proudly announces the launch of Performance Report by Horse&Rider, a new editorial platform focused on the Western performance horse industry and the horses, people and events shaping its continued evolution. Debuting with its premiere print issue, “Made in America: The Evolution of the Western Performance Horse,” the launch represents an expansion of …
Horsewoman Maureen Gallatin Releases New Book Exploring Faith, Calling, and Belonging
May 12, 2026
TRYON, NC — After decades spent in the horse world as a writer, editor, speaker, and founder of Horses on a Mission, Maureen Gallatin has released a deeply personal new book shaped by a lifetime around horses, dogs, and the people who love them. Horses on a Mission: On Faith, Calling, and Belonging blends memoir, …
Brooke USA Wraps Donkey Week and World Donkey Day: Raising Awareness of the Global Donkey Hide Crisis
May 12, 2026
Lexington, KY (May 12, 2026) – As Donkey Week and World Donkey Day 2026 come to a close, Brooke USA Foundation is reflecting on a powerful week of global awareness, education, and advocacy dedicated to protecting working donkeys and the communities who depend on them. Throughout the week, Brooke USA used its platforms to educate …
American Horse Council announces 2026 Award Recipients
May 12, 2026
(Washington, DC) – The American Horse Council (AHC) is delighted to announce its 2026 Honorees, who will be recognized at AHC’s Award Luncheon on Monday, June 22, 2026, as part of AHC’s Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. These awards highlight the remarkable achievements and contributions made by those dedicated to …
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EQUUS Television Network Heads to the 2026 American Horse Publications Conference to Celebrate the Storytellers of the Equine Industry – “Going the Distance”
May 11, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lexington, KY — May 14-16, 2026 — EQUUS Television Network is proud to announce it will be ON THE SCENE at the 2026 American Horse Publications Equine Media Conference in beautiful Lexington, Kentucky, May 14th through 16th, celebrating the journalists, broadcasters, photographers, podcasters, publishers, and digital creators who continue to shape the …
More Than a Horse Show: Wild Mustang & Burro Finals Spotlight America’s Most Underestimated Equine Athletes
May 7, 2026
A championship built to grow lifelong homes for wild-bred horses and burros — and to show the equine world what these animals are made of Nashville, TN — May 7, 2026 — This October, the Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) will gather the country’s mustang and burro community at the inaugural Wild Mustang & Burro Finals — a championship for the trainers, owners, …
Continuing Education That Makes a Difference
May 7, 2026
Insights from an Equine Learning Community In today’s equine industry, continuing education is about more than checking a box. Horse owners, coaches, veterinary technicians, and horse‑care professionals are looking for learning that fits into busy lives. They want practical knowledge that can be applied right away and they are seeking cost effective ways to approach …
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Real Rider Cup Launches New Website, Announces New Partnerships and Ambitious Fundraising Goal in Anniversary Year
May 6, 2026
Founded by Anita Motion in 2017, the Real Rider Cup (RRC) charity show jumping competition has raised over $780,000 for Thoroughbred aftercare to date while increasing awareness and fostering a spirit of collaboration and community between the racing, aftercare, and equestrian industries. Mounted on Thoroughbreds and wearing the racing silks of their colleagues, employers, or …
The AAEP Celebrates Milestone Anniversaries with Four Key Educational Partners
May 6, 2026
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is proud to recognize and celebrate four longstanding Educational Partners for reaching significant milestone anniversaries in their commitment to the equine veterinary profession. The AAEP extends its deepest gratitude to Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, Purina, and Zoetis for achieving 25 years of partnership, and to American Regent Animal …
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Retired Racehorse Project’s Kirsten Green Appointed to Maryland Racing Commission
May 6, 2026
The Retired Racehorse Project today announced that its executive director, Kirsten Green, has been sworn in to serve on the Maryland Racing Commission, following an appointment by Governor Wes Moore and confirmation by the Executive Nominations Committee of the State Senate. Formed in 1920, the Maryland Racing Commission regulates both Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing and …
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USEF Mythbusters: Microchips Are For Biosecurity, Not Pedigree Verification
May 5, 2026
As we near the implementation date of the US Equestrian rule requiring microchips to be on file for all horses participating in endorsed competitions, you may be hearing continued buzz about why the USEF board passed this rule back in 2023. Earlier this year, a presidential modification delayed implementation of this rule from Dec. 1, 2025 to Dec. 1, 2026. (If you are one …
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My Senior Horse Awards to Be Presented at 2026 APHA World Championships
May 5, 2026
My Senior Horse has partnered with the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) to present a new series of awards at the 2026 APHA World Championships, taking place June 19-July 4 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, in Fort Worth, Texas. The award will recognize outstanding senior equine athletes by honoring the high-point horses aged 15 …
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Celebrities To Amplify Global Horses For Mental Health Campaign
May 5, 2026
Utah (May 5th, 2026) – Country music artist and Grammy nominated songwriter Eric Paslay is joining horse-loving actors, authors, journalists, musical artists, and world champion equestrians in the Fifth Annual Horses For Mental Health Campaign during Mental Health Awareness Month. This May 1-31st, HMH, alongside founding partner Zoetis Equine, is supporting 130 vetted organizations across the …
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Team and High-Point Champions Named at the 2026 IHSA National Championship
May 5, 2026
Gladys, Va. – May 3, 2026 – National championship competition at the 2026 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Championship held at Tryon International in Mill Spring, North Carolina, culminated with team and high-point rider titles awarded. Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) earned its fifth Hunter Seat Champion Team title and West Texas …
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USPC Festival Returns This July, Offering Unmatched Equestrian Education For All and USPC Championships Across Eight Disciplines
April 30, 2026
April 30, 2026 (Lexington, KY) — The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is pleased to be hosting the 2026 USPC Festival this summer, to be held July 13-19, at the iconic Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Sponsorships are available to support the event, along with program advertising. Trade Fair booth …