Certified Horsemanship Association Volunteer of the Year is Kristine Mika from Connecticut and APHA Earns the Partner in Safety Award
By Tammi Gainer, December 9, 2021
Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) gives many great awards out to its members each year. The CHA Volunteer of the Year is an award that recognizes the countless hours and dedication CHA volunteers spend changing lives through safe experiences with horses. A big thank you and congratulations to the CHA 2021 Volunteer of the Year – …
EHV-1 Research Study and Infection Control Tips
By Jackie Zions, December 9, 2021
“Most horses have been exposed to the equine herpies virus,” says Dr. Diego Gomez-Nieto, researcher at the Ontario Veterinary College. Gomez has been part of a research study on the Equine Herpes Virus which discovered the nasal microbiota of infected horses differed significantly to those of a healthy control group. The study came together quickly …
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Robb Report Hosts Third Annual Horsepower Gala Live Honoring Melissa Ganzi, Beth Behrs, Steven Latham, Beezie Madden and Adrienne Sternlicht
By Lynn Coakley, December 9, 2021
Robb Report, the leading voice in global luxury, proudly announced today that it will host its third annual Horsepower Gala live on February 6, 2022. The exclusive event, launched in support of the EQUUS Foundation, will increase awareness surrounding the very real issues of horse abuse, neglect and slaughter and the need to safeguard the …
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum Adds Three Temporary Exhibits
By Kyla Jones, December 8, 2021
New exhibits in Amarillo, Texas, explore the role the American Quarter Horse played in United States history. The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas, is hosting three temporary exhibits that honor the western lifestyle and bloodlines of the American Quarter Horse. One Artist Show: Jack Sorenson celebrates the artwork of …
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Ohio State Associate Dean Dr. Emma Read Takes Reins as AAEP’s 2022 President
By Sally Baker, December 8, 2021
Dr. Emma Read, associate dean for professional programs at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, was installed as president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners during the December 7 President’s Luncheon at the AAEP’s 67th Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Read joined Ohio State in 2018 after 11 years on the …
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AAEP Presents Sage Kester Beyond the Call Award to Pioneering Equine Surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage
By Sally Baker, December 8, 2021
The American Association of Equine Practitioners presented its 2021 Sage Kester “Beyond the Call” Award to renowned equine orthopedic surgeon Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, DACVS, for his legacy of service toward the betterment of the veterinary profession, horse health and his local community. The “Beyond the Call” Award is named in honor of its first recipient, …
Become a Skilled and Confident Equestrian Photographer with Shelley Paulson
By Shelley Paulson, December 8, 2021
Shelley Paulson, a commercial and editorial equestrian photographer based in Minnesota, announces enrollment is now open for her photography mentorship “Wings” for people wanting to level-up and soar in their photography and editing skills. “Wings” is a 3-month online learning and group mentorship experience for both professionals and passionate amateurs. More than just an online …
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Dual Smart Rey and Woody Be Tuff join NRCHA Million Dollar Sire Club
By Anna Morrison, December 8, 2021
When the National Reined Cow Horse Association wrapped the 2021 show year, offspring earnings tallied showed that two stallions achieved the earnings milestone to become NRCHA Million Dollar Sires: Dual Smart Rey and Woody Be Tuff. The NRCHA Million Dollar Sire accolade has only been earned by 22 sires since the association’s inception in 1949. …
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Keeneland 2022 January Horses of All Ages Sale Catalog Now Online
By Amy Owens, December 7, 2021
Click here for the online January Sale catalog. Click here for the January Sale microsite for information about the auction. Keeneland has cataloged 1,516 horses – broodmares and broodmare prospects, yearlings and horses of racing age along with stallions and stallion prospects – for its 2022 January Horses of All Ages Sale, which will present …
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Milt Toby Sweeps EQUUS Film & Arts Fest Magazine Category
By Milton Toby, December 7, 2021
Veteran Turf writer and racing historian Milt Toby won first place and runner-up honors for the “Magazine Article” category in the recent EQUUS Film & Arts Fest literary competition. The winning article, “The Path Behind and Ahead: Due Process, the Derby, and the Dancer’s Image Playbook,” appeared in the July 2021 print edition of Blood-Horse …
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The Foundation of the Horse Announces Recipients of Merck Animal Health Scholarships, Zoetis Scholarships, and Inaugural Dr. Bill Rood Leadership Scholarship
By Keith Kleine, December 7, 2021
Five Dedicated Equine Veterinary Students Awarded $5,000 Merck Animal Health Scholarships by The Foundation for the Horse Five outstanding veterinary students in the class of 2023 intent on careers in equine medicine have received $5,000 Merck Animal Health Scholarships awarded by The Foundation for the Horse: Ashley Bonnette, University of Tennessee Brittany Campbell, Texas A&M University Hannah Evans, Iowa …
Certified Horsemanship Association Instructor of the Year – Kathy Richardson from Washington
By Tammi Gainer, December 6, 2021
Our individual certified instructors are the life blood of our association. Each year CHA recognizes an outstanding individual that has been nominated by their students to receive recognition for what they do best – teach people to ride and handle horses! The CHA 2021 Instructor of the Year is Kathy Richardson from Roy, Washington. A …
The Foundation for the Horse Announces 2021 Recipients of $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarships
By Keith Kleine, December 6, 2021
Four aspiring horse doctors currently in their fourth year of exceptional veterinary school performance are the 2021 recipients of $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarships. The Foundation for the Horse presented the awards Dec. 7 during the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) 67th Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn. The scholarship recipients, selected from 33 distinguished applicants, are: Alexandra Grobman, North Carolina State University Virginia Logue, …
National Arabian Horse Day
By Sara Thomas, December 6, 2021
When approached with the question of what horse breed most exemplifies beauty, grace, stamina, athletic ability, adaptability, pride, refinement, versatility and emotional connections with its human counterpart, the Arabian horse leads the list. From the backyard family member to National Champion, the Arabian horse fits every capacity a person can come up with, and their …
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The Foundation for the Horse Unveils $10 Million Comprehensive Campaign
By Keith Kleine, December 6, 2021
Over $6.7 million already committed toward goal The Foundation for the Horse, whose mission is to improve the health and welfare of horses around the world, has announced an ambitious effort to raise $10 million over a three-year period. Begun quietly in January 2020, “Taking the Lead – The Campaign for the Horse” already has …
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