Keeneland’s November Breeding Stock Sale Starts Wednesday
By Amy Owens, November 8, 2021
New horses of racing age section concludes 10-day auction Keeneland’s 78th November Breeding Stock Sale begins Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. ET with 230 horses cataloged to the premier Book 1, which launches the world’s largest and most important auction of Thoroughbred breeding stock. The 10-day sale, which runs through Nov. 19, has cataloged …
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Nikki’s Notes: PR/Marketing Pro Nikki Alvin-Smith Shares Advice on Writing the Wrongs
By Nikki Alvin-Smith, November 5, 2021
Every business will experience bad press at some point during its lifetime. It is an inevitable cost of doing business especially with today’s fast-paced easy access social bombardments. PR/Marketing Pro Nikki Alvin-Smith, has worked on celebrity PR teams, crafted speechwriting remedies for politicians, orchestrated social media management and written content for clarification and education for …
Premier Equestrian’s Innovative Arion Smart Arena™ Base System and New Footing Products Installed at the Desert International Horse Park
By Heidi Zorn, November 5, 2021
Premier Equestrian, Inc., is pleased to announce their involvement in recent improvements and footing upgrades made to the facilities at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) in Thermal, California. These endeavors further position DIHP as a world-class horse show venue with one of the best riding surfaces in North America. This year, DIHP is hosting two consecutive …
AHC 2021 Virtual Congressional Fly-in Big Success
By Julie Broadway, November 5, 2021
The American Horse Council (AHC) held its annual fly-in virtually on Thursday, October 28, 2021, featuring a series of industry advocates and congressional staff. Below is a recap of the topics discussed. Helping American’s veterans with Equine Assisted Services. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) spoke to how evidence-based research has proven the effectiveness of EAS in helping …
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Big Blue Nation Rooting for UK-bred Averly Jane at the Breeders’ Cup
By Holly Wiemers, November 4, 2021
When the starting gates open Friday for the Juvenile Turf Sprint race during the Breeders’ Cup in Del Mar, California, a special filly named Averly Jane will have a large contingent of University of Kentucky fans and connections rooting her on. Those connections are deep. From the UK alumnus who heads the racing partnership group …
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National Cutting Horse Association Welcomes Corro as an Official Sponsor
By Christine Brune, November 4, 2021
The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) welcomes Corro as an event sponsor of the NCHA. Founded and led by horse people for horse people, Corro is the most dependable shopping destination for all things horse. Corro’s e-commerce platform brings together horse-tested and horse-approved products with transparent pricing, fast shipping, auto-ship options, and superior customer service. From …
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Corro Brand Spotlight: Back On Track
By Riesa Lakin, November 4, 2021
Back on Track flies off the shelves at Corro. Customers love heat-therapy technology products that help horses relieve sore muscles, and alleviate pain from minor injuries. Back on Track’s state of the art products reduce pain and chronic inflammation with Welltex textile technology, fabric infused with a proprietary blend of minerals exclusive to Back on Track that absorb body heat and radiate infrared rays, …
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Thinline Offers the Perfect Gifts This Holiday Season!
By Maggie Carty, November 4, 2021
ThinLine is back in stock! This holiday season, ThinLine is ready to support horses and riders with their shock-absorbing saddle pads and tack. The state-of-the-art products are made to order in the beautiful state of North Carolina and ship in 1-3 business days! ThinLine will be offering a host of holiday events for fans and …
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UK Ag Equine Programs Students Gave Back to Equine Community During Second Annual Equine Week of Service
By Holly Wiemers, November 2, 2021
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Equine Programs held its second annual Equine Week of Service Oct. 4-9. Students in the equine leadership program called Wildcat Wranglers created and implemented the Week of Service to give students a chance to give back to the equine industry, an especially important need during …
Free Online Youth Course on Horse Behavior and Safety Returns!
By Jackie Zions, November 2, 2021
Equine Guelph, the horse center at the University of Guelph in Canada, has announced it is once again opening the doors to a free virtual classroom for youth around the world. Horse-crazy teenagers (ages 13-17) will have the opportunity to take an online Horse Behavior & Safety course with on-demand access from November 1, 2021 until January 31, 2022. Last …
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American Farrier’s Association 50th Anniversary Convention and 2021 National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition Returns to Arlington, Texas on Monday
By Martha Jones, November 2, 2021
The American Farrier’s Association [AFA] is pleased to be returning to Arlington, Texas for our very special 50th Anniversary Convention and National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition, November 8 – 12, 2021. As the only nationwide event of its kind and scale, the AFA convention brings farriers, veterinarians, suppliers, horse owners and students together for four …
Tiffany Foster Scores World Cup Win at 2021 Washington International Horse Show
By Linda Macklin, November 2, 2021
Competition on Saturday, October 30, 2021, came to an exciting finish at the Washington International Horse Show, presented by MARS Equestrian™ as Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Figor, owned by Artisan Farms LLC and Tiffany Foster, won the $215,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington CSI4*-W for the President’s Cup, presented by Mars Equestrian™. Out of …
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Keeneland Completes Significant Stable Area Improvements at The Thoroughbred Center
By Amy Owens, November 1, 2021
Six new state-of-the-art barns constructed Keeneland today announced the completion of construction of six new barns and other enhancements at The Thoroughbred Center (TTC), its 245-acre, year-round training facility on Paris Pike on the northeast side of Lexington. The six new barns contain a total of 240 stalls and feature: Wider shedrows to accommodate safe …
AHC Announces November 15, 2021 Webinar Featuring Compton Cowboys Founder – Randy Savvy
By Julie Broadway, November 1, 2021
For our final webinar of 2021, the American Horse Council is delighted to host Randy Savvy of the Compton Cowboys on Monday, November 15th at 1:00 PM ET. Randy, a born and raised cowboy, is also an entertainer and activist. His family founded the Compton Jr. Posse in 1988, a non-profit equestrian program using horses …
New Champions Were Crowned at the 2021 WIHS Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Championship presented by TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
By Linda Macklin, November 1, 2021
The 2021 WIHS Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Championship presented by TTR Sotheby’s International Realty took place at Morven Park International Equestrian Center in Leesburg, Virginia, from Thursday, October 21, through Sunday, October 24. The annual event showcased local and regional riders and crowned new champions. Emily Giorgio, 18, of Davidsonville, Maryland, and …