Hagyard Equine Medical Institute to Host 23rd Annual Bluegrass Equine Symposium October 28th & 29th in Lexington, KY
By Lindsay O'Hara, October 8, 2021
The Symposium’s focus on Equine Reproduction will feature exhibits and presentations by renowned equine practitioners on diagnosis and treatments Hagyard Equine Medical Institute announced that there are still spots available to attend their 23rd annual Bluegrass Equine Symposium, October 28th and 29th at the Marriott City Center in Lexington, Kentucky. This year’s symposium will focus …
American Farrier’s Association 50th Anniversary Convention and 2021 National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition Returns to Arlington, Texas
By Martha Jones, October 8, 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 …
Attention Media: Keeneland’s PhotoShelter Provides Fall Meet Digital Assets for Editorial Use
By Amy Owens, October 8, 2021
For its racing and sales, Keeneland is offering photos and video for editorial use and archive press releases and other press materials via the PhotoShelter digital asset management system. The PhotoShelter system replaces Keeneland’s FTP site. Fall Meet images The Fall Meet opens today and covers 17 days of racing through Friday, Oct. 30 with …
Arszman Gracious in Earning Two AHP Awards
By Megan Arszman, October 8, 2021
The plight of Australian ranchers and horsemen suffering through one of the worst years in recent record history was a story that needed to be told in the United States. When Megan Arszman saw social media posts from a college friend who was now living and training cutting horses with her husband in Australia, their …
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Nominations Open for the ASPCA’s Right Horse Initiative’s Good People for Good Horses Awards
By Emily Weiss, October 7, 2021
Submit an outstanding member of the horse community for the second annual Good People for Good Horses Awards by November 8, 2021 The ASPCA®’s Right Horse Initiative strongly believes that great work deserves to be celebrated. From the veterinarians, farriers, volunteers, and trainers to the incredible storytellers who help spread the word about equine adoption, …
Marketing & Social Media Help for Horse Businesses [Doors Open Through October 10]
By Denise Alvarez, October 7, 2021
Even without Monday’s Facebook/Instagram/WhatsApp outage, social media has its challenges for horse business owners of all sizes. Maybe you’ve even said something along the lines of … … “Coming up with new content is tiring.” … “I’m great in person but inconsistent on social media.” … “Keeping up with social media posting is a nightmare …
Right Horses, Bright Futures: A New Horse Adoption Initiative from Trafalgar Square Books and The Right Horse
By Martha Cook, October 7, 2021
Trafalgar Square Books (www.HorseandRiderBooks.com) is excited to announce our partnership with the ASPCA®’s Right Horse Initiative to establish Right Horses, Bright Futures—a program to help secure new beginnings for very special horses in need of new homes. TSB will sponsor each “Right Horses, Bright Futures Horse” until he or she is adopted, offering scholarships to cover care and public updates to our readers …
Teton Ridge Partners with NRCHA as a New Corporate Sponsor and the Title Sponsor of the Stallion Stakes
By Anna Morrison, October 7, 2021
The National Reined Cow Horse Association is excited to announce new corporate sponsor Teton Ridge. As part of their sponsorship, the second premier event of the 2022 show season is now the Teton Ridge Stallion Stakes. An event for 4- and 5-year-old reined cow horses annually held in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Stallion Stakes Derby …
Manna Pro Reveals Nutrigood® FruitSnax™ Horse Treats Infused with Antioxidant-Rich Superfood Real Fruit Pieces
By Teri Nichols, October 7, 2021
Southern Illinois University research trial finds FruitSnax treats ‘go beyond apple’ with flavors horses love and no other treat is more preferred Manna Pro reveals innovative superfood fruit infused Nutrigood® FruitSnax™ Horse Treats in BerryMint + Oat and PumpkinBerry + Oat flavors. The treats contain antioxidant-rich real fruit pieces and wholesome oats visible in each …
The Foundation for the Horse Awards Nearly $640,000 for Programs Benefiting the Welfare of the Horse
By Keith Kleine, October 7, 2021
The Foundation for the Horse has approved $638,922 in grants for 31 programs and projects committed to The Foundation’s mission of improving the welfare of horses. The Foundation Advisory Council at its summer meeting selected recipients from a group of applications and ongoing projects seeking continued Foundation support. These recommendations were ratified by The Foundation board of directors. The disbursement includes support for five working equid welfare projects administered by “Equitarian” veterinarians and others throughout …
WIHS Virtual Barn Night 2021 Launches into Space!
By Linda Macklin, October 7, 2021
Ready, set, launch! Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS Equestrian™ Virtual Barn Night will be taking off on an unprecedented journey to exciting contests and great prizes. 2021 Virtual Barn Night WIHS Virtual Barn Night 2021 will include three fun online contests while ensuring all participants remain safe and healthy (translation: you stay …
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EventingTraining.com Relaunches as Practical Horseman OnDemand
By Sandy Oliynyk, October 6, 2021
The Equine Network is pleased to announce that EventingTraining.com has transitioned to Practical Horseman OnDemand. With this move, the Equine Network has created one subscription video-on-demand service with numerous hunter, show jumping, equitation and eventing training videos available to its membership. “At Practical Horseman, we’ve worked with riders and trainers like Boyd Martin, Margie Engle …
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Starfish Equine Rescue Gets Hay Steamer A Happy, Helpful Surprise
By Kim Miller, October 6, 2021
Supporting horse health and stretching the budget are Haygain benefits at the home of two OTTBs headed for next week’s Thoroughbred Makeover. Horses-in-need get all the attention at a reputable horse sanctuary like Starfish Equine Rescue in New Jersey. Before and after realities are celebrated, stories are shared, hugs are given. In the back office, …
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Brooke USA Foundation Announces Completion of Successful Campaign to Raise $1 Million
By Kendall Bierer, October 6, 2021
Brooke USA Foundation (Brooke USA) is officially announcing the successful completion of its comprehensive philanthropic campaign, The Power of ONE. Raising $1,194,839.29 (close to $200,000 over goal), The Power of ONE was created last October to emphasize the fact that it only takes one person to have a profound impact on millions of lives—ONE by …
Jane DaCosta Selected as the 2021 WIHS Honor & Service Award Recipient
By Lynn Coakley, October 5, 2021
This year, the Washington International Horse Show Honor & Service Award, sponsored by the EQUUS Foundation, is being presented to Jane DaCosta, the Executive Director and Founder of Metropolitan Equestrian Team (MET). Jane founded MET to cultivate young, aspiring athletes in grades 2 through 12 by developing their talents through horseback riding. They also provide …
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