World Championship Appaloosa Show Continues to Thrive in Fort Worth
By Amber Miller, December 4, 2021
The Appaloosa family took over the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, October 29 – November 6, 2021 for a showing of versatility and beauty that is the Appaloosa breed. This year marks the 32nd consecutive year the World Show has been held in Fort Worth, and its 61st consecutive year overall. The …
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Intercollegiate Equestrian Foundation Announces Memorial Horseman Scholarship in Memory of Naomi Blumenthal
By Kelly Francfort, December 4, 2021
The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and the Intercollegiate Equestrian Foundation (IEF) have announced that the family of Naomi Blumenthal will honor her memory with a scholarship in her name. Blumenthal, a longtime member of the IHSA board of directors, passed away on Dec. 13, 2020. Blumenthal’s daughter and son-in-law, Shari and Corey Schneider, approached …
AQHA Boasts Record-Setting World Show
By Kyla Jones, December 3, 2021
More than $2 million in purse and prizes was awarded October 28 – November 20 at the American Quarter Horse Association’s championships in Oklahoma City. The American Quarter Horse Association’s mega championship event concluded November 20 with more than $2 million in purse and prizes awarded after 24 days of competition at the OKC Fairgrounds …
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After the Finish Line’s Charity Auction of Breeders’ Cup Hats to Benefit RRP & Others
By Kristen Bentley, December 3, 2021
After the Finish Line’s 6th Annual Charity Auction of Breeders’ Cup Hats starts this Sunday, December 5th. The auction, which runs for one week, is one of After the Finish Line’s fundraisers that benefits its grant making activity. The Retired Racehorse Project has partnered with After the Finish Line, and will receive a portion of …
Gina McKnight’s Riding & Writing Blog Features Navajo Art: An Interview with Ernest John
By Gina McKnight, December 3, 2021
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. Navajo Art: An Interview with Ernest John – Archived from the November 2021 issue of Florida Equine Athlete: Ernest John was born in December of …
Animal Wellness Action Executive Director Marty Irby Named One of The Hill’s Top Lobbyists for 2021
By Marty Irby, December 2, 2021
A Native of Mobile, Alabama, Irby was also named by The Hill in 2019, 2020 and Honored by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, II for His Work to Protect Horses Today, one of Washington D.C.’s major political daily publications, The Hill, released its annual list of Top Lobbyists for 2021 and among those recognized was Animal …
Freedom Health Announces Management Changes
By Jackie Baker, December 2, 2021
After nearly 18 years as its Vice President of Marketing, Patrick Warczak will be leaving Freedom Health LLC at the end of 2021, according to the company. Freedom Health also announced that Jackie Baker has been named Director of Marketing. Baker will begin her new role on January 1, 2022. Warczak joined Freedom Health in …
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Rodolpho Riskalla: Adaptability as a Superpower
By Kim Miller, December 2, 2021
Tokyo Para Silver Medalist steams ahead to an even bigger goal. Targeting Olympic Dressage and Paralympic Para Dressage for 2024 in Paris is a goal of gargantuan proportions. It would take an equally huge heart and Rodolpho Riskalla has that. The world’s current #1 ranked Grade IV Para Rider and Tokyo Individual Silver Medalist, Rodolpho …
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The Return of Equine Affaire:
By Coagi Long, December 2, 2021
Filled with fun, the 2021 Equine Affaire in Massachusetts was the perfect celebration of all things equine. On November 11, 2021, the doors to the Eastern States Exposition swung open wide to welcome back crowds of excited horse lovers for the 61st annual Equine Affaire! After taking a brief hiatus from live events due to …
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2022 Rulebook Now Available for Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover
By Kristen Bentley, December 1, 2021
An updated rulebook is now available to be read online for the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. Print copies will be available for purchase at a later date. Applications for the retraining competition will open for preview and drafting on December 15; applications will open for …
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Teton Ridge Teams up with Trailblazing Barrel Racing Champions
By Katie Harvey, December 1, 2021
Powerhouse quartet of Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi and Hailey Kinsel to elevate TEAM:TR As western culture brand Teton Ridge continues to blaze trails in preserving and elevating America’s western way of life and classic western sports, the dedicated entity announced today that dynamic barrel racing champions Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, Brittany Pozzi …
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Manna Pro Reveals “Spirit of Giving” December Social Media Horse Product Giveaways
By Teri Nichols, December 1, 2021
Comment on Manna Pro Facebook and Instagram posts for a chance to win free products for your horses Manna Pro reveals its “Spirit of Giving” social media event featuring 12 days of free horse product giveaways on the company’s Facebook and Instagram. Giveaway items will include equine nutritional supplements, grooming products, fly control, treats, and …
Certified Horsemanship Association Certifier of the Year Award – Sue Ott from Pennsylvania
By Tammi Gainer, December 1, 2021
Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) has over 150 certifiers around the US and Canada. The CHA Certifier Award goes to someone who has shown outstanding service to CHA by conducting meaningful certifications and influencing the careers of numerous equine professionals over many years. The CHA 2021 Certifier Award goes to Sue Ott from Montgomery, Pennsylvania. Susan …
One Week Left to Nominate a Therapy Horse for Hope in the Saddle’s Therapy Horse of the Year Contest — Deadline: Dec. 7, 2021
By Dave Andrick, December 1, 2021
Therapy horses make an incredible difference in the lives of so many. Hope in the Saddle, along with prize partners Nutrena®, a division of Cargill, Inc., and Tractor Supply Company, are helping recognize their amazing work through the fifth-annual Therapy Horse of the Year contest. Show your appreciation for a horse hero by nominating them …
The Movement 2021 is Out on Vimeo
By Debbie Loucks, November 30, 2021
June 18-20, 2021 was a transformational experience with humans and horses featuring Monty Roberts and many more outstanding presenters and held at Flag Is Up Farms, Solvang, California. It has been a long year and we want to share an incredible event that took place at The Movement 2021 June 18-20. Our theme this year is Transitions, Transformations & Trailblazers. The fourth annual …