Maureen Mahoney Named National Museum of Racing’s Development Director
By Brien Bouyea, January 25, 2022
Maureen Mahoney, who has worked in a variety of capacities at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame since joining the institution in 2015, has been named the Museum’s Development Director. A native of Glens Falls, N.Y., and a graduate of Skidmore College, Mahoney will lead the Museum’s development and sponsorship initiatives and …
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Gina McKnight Features Reins for Rescues: An Interview with Christina Hannan on her Riding & Writing Blog
By Gina McKnight, January 25, 2022
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. Reins for Rescues: An Interview with Christina Hannan – Like most horse lovers, I follow a lot of rescues on social media. …
Certified Horsemanship Association Is Looking for Host Sites for Riding Instructor and Equine Facility Manager Certifications
By Tammi Gainer, January 25, 2022
Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) is encouraging equine facilities (lesson program barns, camps, universities/colleges, dude ranches, trail ride operations, etc.) to host a CHA Certification to certify your own staff, accredit your facility and make some money doing so! We are looking for host sites in all states and provinces that might be interested. Please reach …
Brooke USA Announces Three New Board Members
By Kendall Bierer, January 25, 2022
Brooke USA Foundation (Brooke USA) – a non-profit, Board-led organization, dedicated to alleviating the suffering of working equines and the people they serve in the developing world – announces the election of two new members and the appointment of a representative from the Board of Trustees of Brooke: Action for Working Horses & Donkeys to …
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Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members and Officers
By Kristen Bentley, January 25, 2022
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is pleased to announce the election of a new board chair, Sue Smith, and vice chair, Richard Lamb, along with the addition of three new board members: Malinda Lawrence, JudithAnn Hartman, and Clare and Tom Mansmann (sharing one seat). Newly-elected members may serve two consecutive three-year terms. Former vice chair, …
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Learning How to Communicate in a Multigenerational Workplace
By Sarah Coleman, January 25, 2022
Dinner and Lecture Presented by the Kentucky Horse Council and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club (KTFMC) will host Jay McChord at the Spy Coast Farm Equine Education Center on Tuesday, Feb. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. A renowned clinician and Lexington …
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Horizon Structures Series Presents: Hassle Free Horse Barn Builds ~ Myth or Reality – Part 2
By Nikki Alvin Smith, January 25, 2022
Part 1 in this series was published last month – a copy available for publication can be found online AHP Newsgroup Archive Dec 2021 Janet and her two elderly geldings enjoyed the comfort and use of the new pole built 2-stall horse barn despite the misgivings that had crept into Janet’s mind after her son …
Octavia Brown Honored as EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award Recipient
By Lynn Coakley, January 24, 2022
Octavia Brown received the EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award at the Pegasus Awards Dinner on January 13, 2022 during the US Equestrian Annual Meeting in Naples, Florida. The EQUUS Foundation and the United States Equestrian Federation established the Humanitarian Award in 2009 to honor a member of the equestrian world who has devoted considerable personal time to making …
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Teton Ridge to Partner with Leading Cable Network INSP to Broadcast the American Rodeo LIVE from Arlington on Sunday, March 6
By Katie Harvey, January 24, 2022
INSP to also premiere unscripted original series “Guts and Glory” on Sunday, Jan. 30 featuring competitors vying to compete at The American Teton Ridge, the pioneering new western entertainment brand offering consumers legendary and iconic sports, products, and experiences, today announced a broadcast partnership with leading national cable network INSP. The network will air the …
IHSA Mourns the Loss of University of Findlay Coach Clark Bradley
By Kelly Francfort, January 21, 2022
The leadership of the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) regrets to announce the passing of Clark Bradley, of Findlay, Ohio, coach of the University of Findlay Western team for over 30 years. Bradley had a significant impact on Western performance and horsemanship as an instructor, team coach, competitor and judge. “Clark taught very well,” said …
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Hagyard Equine Medical Institute First Private Practice in the World to Offer Rotavirus B Testing
By Lindsay O'Hara, January 20, 2022
PCR testing for novel Rotavirus B now available through Hagyard’s accredited Lab Hagyard Equine Medical Institute announced that they are now offering PCR testing for Rotavirus B. The Rotavirus PCR test is available as a single test or as part of Hagyard’s Neonatal Panel or Foal Diarrhea Panel. Rotaviruses are serious, life-threatening diseases that are …
Markel® Extends Support as Corporate Sponsor of NRCHA
By Anna Morrison, January 20, 2022
Valued partner Markel Insurance Company extended support for the National Reined Cow Horse Association through a multi-year commitment at the Corporate level, beginning in 2022 and extended through 2024. The insurance company has been a long-time supporter of the reined cow horse industry. For more than 70 years, Markel insurance subsidiaries, including Markel Insurance Company, …
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Just Keep Swimming… and Steaming!
By Kim Miller, January 20, 2022
Respiratory health is uniquely supported at Swedish show jumper’s California equine spa. You can take Hanna Mauritzson out of Sweden, but you can’t take her home country’s ingrained devotion to horse health out of the show jumper – even now that she lives an ocean and continent away in Southern California. “I am really grateful …
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National Cutting Horse Association Extends Partnership with 6666 Ranch
By Christine Brune, January 20, 2022
The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is proud to announce a partnership extension with 6666 Ranch of Guthrie, Texas. 6666 Ranch will continue to be the presenting sponsor of the NCHA Eastern and Western National Championship as well as a corporate partner of the NCHA. Founded in 1870 by Captain Samuel “Burk” Burnett, 6666 Ranch …
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Horizon Structures Announces Publication of Inspirational Resource “Project Showcase” for Horse Barn Design and Invitation to Horse World Expo 2022
By Nikki Alvin Smith, January 20, 2022
Leading modular horse barn company Horizon Structures LLC, based in Atglen, PA with a nationwide footprint, is pleased to announce the publication of an unprecedented rich resource for equestrians contemplating a new horse barn build. “Project Showcase” {https://www.horizonstructures.com/project-showcase/} is freely available to view at their website and welcomes visitors to explore Horizon Structures heritage in …