AQHA Horse Transactions, Memberships Reflect Growth in Industry
By Kyla Jones, April 15, 2022
The 2021 AQHA Annual Report, now available, illustrates expansion of the American Quarter Horse industry with memberships and transfers on the rise. The American Quarter Horse Association saw an impressive year of growth in 2021, and the statistics for AQHA membership, horse registrations and transfers, shows, races and more can now be found in the 2021 …
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Olympic Silver Medalist Adrienne Lyle Joins Dressage Today OnDemand with New Training Video Series
By Stephanie Ruff, April 14, 2022
Top international dressage rider and Olympic silver medalist Adrienne Lyle is the latest to join the long list of top dressage riders, trainers and professionals on Dressage Today OnDemand. Lyle’s love of horses started early in life, on her family farm on Whidbey Island, Washington. Originally being introduced to dressage through eventing, Adrienne decided to …
New Sport Horse Injury/Lameness Prevention & Care Online Course
By Jackie Zions, April 14, 2022
Equine Guelph, the horse center at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, has announced that Dr. Brianne Henderson of Rivendell Equine Veterinary Services will act as course instructor for the new Sport Horse Injury/Lameness Prevention & Care course. She will be joined by renowned professor and farrier, Travis Burns of Virginia, U.S.A., in the role of …
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Creatives Join Forces to Support the Colorado Horse Community
By Jennifer Paulson, April 13, 2022
The horse community at large comprises a tightly knit group with a shared lifestyle. Though smaller in scale, regional equine communities amplify that passion, interest, and dedication to a whole new level. Karen Pickering recognizes the valuable opportunity to serve these micro-audiences as the publisher and owner of The Northwest Horse Source and the new …
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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Announces Paul Mellon Social Media Collaboration with England’s National Horseracing Museum
By Brien Bouyea, April 13, 2022
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be partnering with England’s Newmarket-based National Horseracing Museum for a social media content sharing program focused on the international legacy of racing icon Paul Mellon. Through a series of posts across various platforms, both institutions will share educational content about Mellon’s significant imprint on the …
April is Stress Awareness Month
By Colleen Scott, April 12, 2022
Here are Six Tips to Help Prevent Stress in Your Horse Besides being the month of spring showers, April has also been recognized as Stress Awareness Month since 1992. Although the designation refers to human stress, it’s a good time to assess potential stress triggers in horses as well. While most people recognize that major …
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BreyerFest®, Horse Fair and Model Horse Festival, Returns to Lexington, Kentucky!
By Jaime Potkalesky, April 12, 2022
Bring the family to commemorate this year’s theme: Prost! A celebration of German horses, ponies, and culture! Breyer Model Horses® is excited to share that tickets are now available for BreyerFest®, its annual festival to be held July 15-17, 2022 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. This year’s event will be the …
Start Spring With Solutions for Sugary Grass
By Maggie Carty, April 12, 2022
ThinLine offers the famous Flexible Filly Muzzle. Each Spring, pastures, paddocks, and fields encounter their massive growth powered by warmer days, sunshine, and rain. This is a perfect recipe for high-quality, green, sugar-filled forage that your horse loves. However, to ensure horses remain healthy and avoid digestive and metabolic upset, they need to be slowly …
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Speakers Set for AHC’s 2022 Annual Meeting June 5th – 7th
By Julie Broadway, April 11, 2022
The American Horse Council (AHC) is pleased to announce that speakers for committee meetings and the upcoming National Issues Forum, have been set. The AHC’s Annual Meeting and National Issues Forum takes place from June 5-7 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. “We are very excited with this year’s line-up of noted and exemplary speakers,” said …
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The Foundation for the Horse Partners with British Equine Veterinary Association on Ukraine Equine Relief – Awards $50,000 to Support Efforts
By Keith Kleine, April 11, 2022
More help needed; donations welcome The Foundation for the Horse, the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), announced today a donation of $50,000 to help horses in Ukraine and neighboring countries. The Foundation is distributing the money through its partnership with the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) and its charitable arm BEVA Trust. The groups …
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By Nikki Alvin-Smith, April 11, 2022
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Horizon Structures Series Presents: Sensitivity in Barn Design as a Steward of the Land
By Nikki Alvin Smith, April 11, 2022
Land development comes with a set of responsibilities that goes beyond paying taxes and keeping the grass, cover crop or woods maintained. Ideally, when property owners seek to construct permanent structures, such as houses and barns, consideration for all aspects of environmental impact will be addressed. There are times when you want to build something …
Washington International Horse Show Presented by MARS Equestrian™ Returns to Washington, D.C., Area October 24-30 as a Five-Star Event With Expanded Schedule and Increased Prize Money
By Linda Macklin, April 11, 2022
The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS Equestrian™ will return to the Washington, D.C., area October 24-30, 2022, as a newly approved FEI Five-Star Event, with an expanded schedule, an additional day of competition, and increased prize money. A prestigious event on the international equestrian calendar since 1958, WIHS highlights will include the …
May 10th Is Buy A Horse Book Day!
By Martha Cook, April 8, 2022
Trafalgar Square Books (www.horseandriderbooks.com) is excited to announce that it has joined with equestrian media company Heels Down (heelsdownmag.com) to create Buy A Horse Book Day! Both companies hope all who enjoy reading horse books will come together to celebrate horse books and horse book authors on May 10th each year, posting selfies of horse-book …
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Natural Horsemanship Education Dominates a Brisk, Record-Setting Sale of Young Horses and Exceptional Student Trainers This Weekend at the Montana Center for Horsemanship
By Janet Rose, April 7, 2022
With over 400 people in attendance and more than $200,000 in sales, the annual Colt Challenge and Sale, held at the Montana Center for Horsemanship under the auspices of the University of Montana Western, was a grand success. Some of the leading Natural Horsemanship university students showcased exceptional equine skills and talent and those of …