Get a Shovel: How to Find—and Fill—the Holes in a Horse’s Training
By Julie Goodnight, April 27, 2022
Nearly every horse has some inevitable gaps in their training—steps skipped along the way—and many training issues that pop up later on are rooted in these holes. Julie Goodnight shares her insight on how to find the holes in a horse’s training, and where to go from there in the latest episode of Ride On …
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Roping.com Launches New Training Video Series with World Champion Team Roper Jeremy Buhler and Leading Futurity Trainer Rhen Richard
By Chelsea Shaffer, April 26, 2022
Roping.com continues to bring the best competitors and teachers in the world together by adding leading futurity trainer and NFR header Rhen Richard and World Champion Team Roping Heeler Jeremy Buhler to the site. Richard grew up riding and roping on his family’s ranch in Roosevelt, Utah, and has since gone on to accumulate more …
Experiencing the Power of Horses Through Volunteerism
By Lynn Coakley, April 26, 2022
America’s horses need our protection. Tens of thousands of horses need a lifeline when their owners cannot, or no longer, wish to care for them. The EQUUS Foundation is dedicated to finding homes for at-risk horses and horses in transition, providing a safety net for owners enduring hardship to keep their horses, providing a safe …
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For the Insatiable Students of the Horse: Julie Goodnight Hosts 2nd Annual Horsemanship Immersion Clinic at C Lazy U Ranch
By Julie Goodnight, April 26, 2022
Julie Goodnight invites you to join her on a dream “getaway” you won’t soon forget–five full days to ride, relax and be a student of the horse in her Horsemanship Immersion clinic–nestled in the mountains of Granby, Colorado, October 25-30, 2022. (JulieGoodnight.com/HorsemanshipClinic) “As a teacher, it doesn’t get any better than having 200 horses to …
Request Grant Funding from The Foundation for the Horse by May 25
By Keith Kleine, April 25, 2022
The Foundation for the Horse is accepting applications for funding from nonprofit organizations that share its mission to improve the welfare of horses. The application deadline is May 25. The Foundation’s priorities are to fund veterinary student scholarships and educational programs that improve the care of horses; exceptional equine research in pursuit of new treatments …
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TQHA Members Awarded $100,000 at 2022 NCHA Kit Kat Sugar Super Stakes
By Jess Gryder, April 25, 2022
Texas Quarter Horse Association (TQHA) members who competed and won on Texas bred horses had an additional 100,000 reasons to celebrate at the 2022 NCHA Kit Kat Sugar Super Stakes held at the historic Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. The TQHA announced earlier this year that the $100,000 incentive program would return for …
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Horseware Ireland Announces Olympic Gold Medal Champion and Multi-Award-Winning Showjumper Steve Guerdat as Global Sponsored Rider
By Kelly Nicholls, April 22, 2022
Horseware Ireland’s newest ‘Through It All’ Global Campaign launches with a compelling short film featuring heartfelt insights and experiences from Steve Guerdat “When I sit on a horse, I want to become one with the horse… So that I know what he needs the day I need him the most.” – Steve Guerdat Watch Steve’s …
Dover Saddlery Announces Change of Ownership to Promus Equity Partners, LLC
By Whitney Keeley, April 22, 2022
Dover Saddlery®, the leading omni-channel retailer of equestrian products, today announces its acquisition by an affiliate of Promus Equity Partners, LLC. The Promus private equity team has decades of experience investing in middle market companies and helping them achieve their goals. Dover Saddlery, in partnering with Chicago-based Promus, is poised for tremendous growth, and executing …
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Elevating the Equestrian Experience in Ohio
By Coagi Long, April 21, 2022
Horse lovers everywhere flocked to Columbus for the return of Equine Affaire on April 7-10, 2022. Earlier in April, Equine Affaire made a triumphant return to the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, hosting happy crowds of horse lovers and equine enthusiasts for four days of equine-themed education, entertainment, and enjoyment. This year’s event was especially …
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Haygain to Sponsor April 25 Sport Horse Podcast on Cardiorespiratory Challenges
By Kim Miller, April 21, 2022
As a science-backed horse health company, Haygain is honored to sponsor the Monday, April 25 Sport Horse Podcast episode focusing on cardiorespiratory challenges in sport horses. Prominent international veterinarian, Emmanuelle van Erck Westergren is the episode’s expert. Dr. Westergren is a leader in harnessing science in service to horse health. She is a long-time advocate …
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Ukraine Equestrian Relief Flair® Strip
By Hanna Hartman, April 21, 2022
Released by Achieve Equine in April of 2022 Achieve Equine, makers of FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips, just released a limited-edition FLAIR Strip to support Ukraine Equestrian Relief Efforts. The Ukraine Equestrian Relief FLAIR Strip is available exclusively at flairstrips.com. In partnership with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), Achieve Equine will donate 100% of the …
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Horizon Structures Series Presents: Hey! Are You Prepped For This Year’s Hay Season?
By Nikki Alvin Smith, April 21, 2022
If you buy hay for your horse(s) then you already know that hay prices have climbed steeply over the past two years. It is likely that 2022 will see a continued rise in hay prices. The question is, are you prepped and ready to handle it? The supply and demand equation of basic economics drove …
The Thoroughbred Lovers’ Guide to the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event
By Kristen Bentley, April 21, 2022
All things RRP at LRK3DE! “The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is back to the bluegrass and can’t wait to celebrate the Thoroughbred all weekend long, April 28-May 1, with a series of actives and opportunities perfect for those who love OTTBs!” Retired Racehorse Project Booth, presented by StressLess Booth #130 in the Covered Arena Thursday …
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Templeton Thompson Celebrates Earth Day 4/22/22 with Message of Unity
By Templeton Thompson, April 21, 2022
Nashville-based Texan, singer, songwriter, ‘hippie chic cowgirl’ Templeton Thompson is celebrating the release of her new album, Get Back Up, with a message of unity. “One sun, one moon, one sky / You’d think that we could find / Common Ground / Each life a beating heart / Yet we are worlds apart / From …
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UofL Equine Industry Program Honors Innovator, Architect of Modern Wagering Businesses
By Kim Spear, April 21, 2022
The University of Louisville Equine Industry Program has named Tom Aronson the 32nd recipient of the John W. Galbreath Award for Outstanding Entrepreneurship in the Equine Industry. Aronson is an original business architect of two of the most successful companies the history of horse racing, the Television Games Network (TVG) and Exacta Systems, both of …