EQUUS Foundation Honors 2024 US Paralympic Dressage Team on March 2 in Wellington
By Amy Sales, January 31, 2025
March 2 promises to be the night to celebrate champions! The EQUUS Foundation will present its Spirit Award to the 2024 US Paralympic Dressage Team. The Spirit Award was established in 2023 to honor equestrians who have significantly elevated the image and desirability of horses. HONOREES 2024 US Paralympic Dressage Team Athletes Rebecca Hart, Fiona …
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Amber Hofmaier and Drippin N’ Diamonds earn 2025 Mustang Magic Championship
By Amy Sales, January 30, 2025
Mustangs shine at Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo GEORGETOWN, TEXAS – The stakes were high at the 2025 Mustang Magic event held in Fort Worth, Texas, from January 23-25, 2025. With only 120 days to train their mustangs, 15 trainers from across the United States loaded up and traveled south to the Fort Worth …
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James & Shari Ough Donate $25,000 to Increase Prize Money at Thoroughbred Makeover
By Amy Sales, January 30, 2025
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that thanks to a generous donation by James and Shari Ough, prize money for the Thoroughbred Makeover will be increased by $25,000 for the next five years, beginning with the 2025 event. This additional prize money will offer payout through tenth place for the new Championship format that …
EQUUS Television Network to Present LIVE Coverage of Frozen Fury on the Plains Rodeo from Cheyenne, WY February 8th.
By Amy Sales, January 30, 2025
Wellington, FL – [Date] – EQUUS Television Network is thrilled to announce the LIVE PRESENTATION of the highly anticipated Frozen Fury on the Plains Rodeo, a bucking bronc futurity match, straight from Cheyenne, WY, on February 8th, 2024 beginning at 6pm MST / 8pm EST. This premier rodeo event will be broadcast live and subscription-free …
“The Barngoddess Asks…Are You Ready For Spring?”
By Amy Sales, January 29, 2025
Ligonier PA: It’s time to face the music. This Sunday, the iconic groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, will pop out of his den on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, PA to predict our future. Will we endure more of the coldest, snowiest weather in recent history? Or will we be granted the pardon of an early spring? Visit …
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GSS, The Marketing Agency Partners with New Client John Haime to Elevate Equestrian Performance Coaching; GSS Continues Successful Expansion into Equestrian Market
By Amy Sales, January 29, 2025
GSS, The Marketing Agency is proud to announce its partnership with John Haime, a globally recognized performance coach and author of Ride Big – The Ultimate Guide to Building Equestrian Confidence. This collaboration aims to amplify John’s transformative coaching services and expand his reach within the equestrian community and beyond. A Partnership to Elevate Equestrian Excellence …
Equine Guelph’s “Colic Prevention Month” Serves Easy-to-Digest Tips
By Amy Sales, January 29, 2025
Guelph, ON – Jan. 29, 2025 – February is Colic Prevention Month at Equine Guelph, when all horse owners are encouraged to raise their awareness about colic, the number one killer of horses. Take 10 minutes and visit the FREE interactive Colic Risk Rater (TheHorsePortal.ca/ColicTool). Valuable feedback is provided on the risk of colic to …
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#WeRideTogether Invites Horse Show Organizers to Utilize FREE Educational Resources and Signage to Continue Raising Awareness about Power Imbalances and Abuse in Sport
By Amy Sales, January 29, 2025
Offering C.A.R.D. Diagrams, Coach Athlete Pledge Signage, and #WRT x Dreamers & Schemers Socks to Distribute to Competitors Woodside, CA (January 7, 2025) – #WeRideTogether, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing sexual misconduct in sports through education, awareness, and resources, is kicking off 2025 with the goal of expanding its partnerships with equestrian organizations across …
Horizon Structures Presents Series: How To Keep Your Horse Facility Staff Happy And Productive
By Amy Sales, January 28, 2025
by Nikki Alvin-Smith Good staff can be hard to find and keeping them can be even harder. The level of competition to resource good personnel in horsey neighborhoods can be particularly fierce. It is not uncommon for one horse professional to spend much time training staff members to elevate an employee’s knowledge and talents, only …
Crossing Paths Between Volunteering and Adopting Horses!
By Amy Sales, January 28, 2025
For over a decade, Ariat International has sponsored the EQUUS Foundation Champions program which aims to stimulate and reward volunteerism on behalf of horses. Thanks to the generosity of Ariat, ten equine charities each receive a $500 grant based on their charity’s volunteer participation during the past year, and each quarter, five deserving volunteers at equine charities across the …
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From Award-Winning Jockey to Entrepreneur: How Frankie Lovato Built Equicizer with Passion on the How to Market Your Horse Business Podcast with Denise Alvarez
By Amy Sales, January 27, 2025
January 27, 2025 – Passion. It’s the driving force behind every equestrian entrepreneur. For Frankie Lovato, passion is what drove him to practice race riding on the arms of a couch as early as 4 years old. It drove him onward to win the Eclipse Award for Apprentice Jockey in 1980. Passion is also what’s …
Registration Opens for 2025 ASPCA Right Horse Summit
By Amy Sales, January 27, 2025
The ASPCA Right Horse Summit will host thought leaders and innovators in the equine industry for three days of collaboration and networking in Fort Worth, Tex. FORT WORTH – The 2025 ASPCA Right Horse Summit, taking place from March 18-20 in Fort Worth, Tex. will bring together industry pioneers and leaders in equine welfare for …
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The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) and Markel are Proud to Announce the 2024 PATH Intl. Credentialed Professional of the Year
By Amy Sales, January 27, 2025
DENVER, CO – The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) takes great pride in recognizing the exceptional credentialed professionals who serve at PATH Intl. Member Centers across the country, ensuring the highest quality of instruction in equine-assisted services (EAS). PATH Intl. is pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 PATH Intl. Credentialed …
The 2025 NCEA Equestrian Statistics Are Here!
By Amy Sales, January 27, 2025
The Plaid Horse is proud to present, for the second consecutive year, key data points about the 2025 signing class for Division I of the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) compiled by The Equestrian College Advisor. This analysis highlights the level of competition and commitment required to secure Division I roster spots, focusing on the …
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EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award Presented to Mary Elena Moran
By Amy Sales, January 27, 2025
Mary Elena Moran received the EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award at the Pegasus Awards Dinner on January 23, 2025, during the US Equestrian Federation (USEF) Annual Meeting in Lexington, Kentucky. The EQUUS Foundation and the USEF 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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