Four Finalists Named for 2022 Equine Industry Vision Award
By Jessica Normand, March 31, 2022
Zoetis to honor the winner at AHP Equine Media Conference in Lexington on May 13 Equine visionaries see beyond the present to a better future for horses and the people who share their world. Since 2002, the Equine Industry Vision Award (EIVA) has honored 20 individuals and organizations that exemplify outstanding visionary achievement or sustained …
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Keeneland Celebrates Springtime with April 8 Opening of Spring Meet
By Amy Owens, March 31, 2022
Prestigious races, new tools for fans and horseplayers, Spanish coverage on tap Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet, which features the 98th running of the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass (G1), opens Friday, April 8 with a celebration of the season led by world-class Thoroughbred racing, family-friendly on-track special events, tailgating on The Hill and digital information …
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Hauling Precious Cargo? What Every Rider Needs to Know Before They Go
By Julie Goodnight, March 31, 2022
Whether it’s down the road or hundreds of miles, when it comes to trailering horses, a lot can go wrong from point A to B. Julie Goodnight shares what every rider needs to know before they load up in the latest episode of Ride On with Julie Goodnight. (JulieGoodnight.com/Podcast) “Loading horses into trailers and hauling …
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A One-Of-A-Kind Equine Event is On in Dillon, Montana This Weekend as Some of the Nation’s Top Horses and Students Showcase the Best in Natural Horsemanship
By Janet Rose, March 31, 2022
Today is the eve of one of the most anticipated horse sales in the United States but it’s not like anything else in the horse world. The first weekend in April, Friday, April 1 and Saturday April 2, mark one of the nation’s most unique equine events, organized by the Montana Center for Horsemanship and …
AQHA Ranch Versatility World Champion Mike Major Takes Top Honors at Road to the Horse 2022
By Tammy Sronce, March 31, 2022
Road to the Horse 2022 made its triumphant return to the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena for the first time since 2019. Master colt-starters Brandi Lyons, Mike Major, Pat Parelli and Glenn Stewart treated fans to an educational journey and an amazing display of horsemanship as they formed partnerships with horses from the 6666 Ranch. …
Monty Roberts, Equine Visionary
By Debbie Loucks, March 31, 2022
It was announced today that Monty Roberts was selected as one of four finalists named for 2022 Equine Industry Vision Award sponsored by Zoetis to honor the winner at American Horse Publications Equine Media Conference to be held in Lexington, Kentucky on May 13, 2022. “Equine visionaries see beyond the present to a better future for horses …
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Palm Equestrian Academy Takes to the Road in 2022
By Lynn Palm, March 31, 2022
With close to 100 years combined experience in training horses, teaching riders and coaching competitors, Lynn Palm and Cyril Pittion-Rossillon bring a unique perspective using classical dressage principles to any educational platform. Whether lecturing to a vast and varied audience at an expo, instructing 10 different riders from recreational to professional or coaching world champions …
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Winning Ways with Western Dressage Promotes Showing and Growing
By Lynn Palm, March 31, 2022
The long-time team of Lynn Palm and Marie-Frances Davis are joining forces to promote the growth of Western Dressage among American Quarter Horse enthusiasts by providing a welcoming environment through competition and education for newcomers as well as current participants. With the expertise of Lynn Palm as an AQHA Judge, USEF Western Dressage R Judge, …
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Monty Roberts Adds a Mark Bolender Mountain Trail Course to His Training Center at Flag Is Up Farms
By Debbie Loucks, March 31, 2022
Monty Roberts watched as ten horses and their trainers maneuvered over obstacles made of tons of wood, rock, water and gravel. Over 40,000 pounds of obstacles were shipped from Silver Creek, Washington to Solvang, California to be placed inside the infield of Monty’s famous racetrack. The placing of the obstacles was done after several days of …
AQHA Names 2022 Best Remuda and International Best Remuda Winners
By Kyla Jones, March 30, 2022
AQHA recognizes the O RO Ranch of Arizona and Fazenda Gruta Azul of Brazil for raising outstanding ranch horses. The American Quarter Horse Association is honored to recognize the O RO Ranch in Arizona as the 2022 AQHA Best Remuda and Fazenda Gruta Azul in Brazil as the 2022 AQHA International Best Remuda. The O …
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Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) Invites You to Attend A Free Webinar in April about EAS Research
By Pebbles Turbeville, March 30, 2022
Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) invites you to participate in a free webinar on April 13, 2022 at 7:00pm (EST). Are you curious what the experts say about Equine-assisted Services (EAS) Research? Come have a chat with them! Join us live to meet Kathy Alm, Julie Broadway, and Lynn Thomas. Kathy Alm has been …
Achieve Equine Partners With The National Barrel Horse Association
By Hanna Hartman, March 30, 2022
Achieve Equine, LLC, makers of FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips and distributors of VIP Equestrian™ Saddle Pads and Iconic Equestrian™ Saddle Pads, has renewed their longstanding partnership with the National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) to support the growing barrel horse industry. In partnership since 2009, Achieve Equine looks forward to sharing educational materials to best promote …
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Professionals of the Year Announced
By Kyla Jones, March 30, 2022
AQHA honors Jerry Erickson, Michelle Tidwell and Suzy Jeane as the 2021 AQHA Professionals of the Year. The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce the 2021 Nutrena Don Burt AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year, Nutrena AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year and Most Valuable Professional award winners. Jerry Erickson The 2021 Nutrena …
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Julie Goodnight is On the Road Now for Spring 2022 Expo Tour
By Julie Goodnight, March 30, 2022
Julie Goodnight is excited to be back on the road with a packed expo schedule this spring, sharing decades of experience with crowds in stadium arenas nationwide. See her full schedule at JulieGoodnight.com/Events. “I’ve really missed the energy of a live audience,” says Goodnight. “It’s wonderful to be back on the road, seeing familiar faces, …
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Keeneland’s Rich Stakes on Three-Day Opening Weekend Feature Champions, Breeders’ Cup Winners among Nominees
By Amy Owens, March 29, 2022
10 stakes worth a combined $4.55 million will be run Five winners during the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships – champion Ce Ce along with Aloha West, Golden Pal, Twilight Gleaming (IRE) and Pizza Bianca – are among the marquee names nominated to stakes to be run during the April 8-10 opening weekend of Keeneland’s …