Oklahoma Extreme Mustang Makeover Crowns Overall Champion
By David Barrientes, August 25, 2021
The 2021 Oklahoma Extreme Mustang Makeover, produced by the Mustang Heritage Foundation, named its overall champion on August 14 following an exhilarating Freestyle Finals at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Top Ten competed for more than $40,000 in cash and prizes during a high-stakes Freestyle Finals, followed by a hybrid live and online auction of …
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Haygain Wishes Good Luck to all American Eventing Championship Participants
By Kim Miller, August 24, 2021
Portable HG One Haygain Hay Steamer awaits Training Amateur Division champion. Eventers were the earliest adopters of Haygain Steamed Hay when it was introduced 12 years ago, and Haygain is grateful for that launchpad to what is now widespread, global acceptance of its benefits. The company is excited to be a Contributing Level sponsor for …
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Veterinary CE Event Aims to Bring Nutrition Insights to Help an Ever-Growing Population of Horses Aged 20+ Years
By Sara Lehman, August 24, 2021
Nettie Liburt, PhD, PAS, will present on nutritional management of senior, obese and laminitic horses alongside Pat Harris, MA, PhD, VetMB, DipECVCN, MRCVS & RCVS and Amy Polkes DVM, DACVIM as part of the MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Equine Veterinary Continuing Education Series As the population of aged horses (20+) grows, according to the USDA, and veterinarians …
Green Horseman, Green Horse, 3800 Miles
By Martha Cook, August 24, 2021
Trafalgar Square Books (www.HorseandRiderBooks.com) is proud to announce the release of ON THE HOOF by Jesse Alexander McNeil, the true tale of a voyage that broke a man down and built him back up, with the help of one special horse. At 36 Jesse McNeil—at times carpenter, commercial fisherman, dabbler in real estate—decided to buy an untrained …
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Discover The Horse You’ve Always Dreamed Of…
By Missy Wryn, August 24, 2021
Horseback riding is a blending of souls, intertwined in connective communication as 1000+ lbs of horse power moves beneath you in harmony with your will. Isn’t this exactly what we are seeking when we are with and riding our horses? Do you experience this with your horse or are you experiencing resistance, stubbornness, bucking and …
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Certified Horsemanship Association Nominations Due for Annual Awards
By Tammi Gainer, August 24, 2021
Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) holds annual awards for horses, humans and companies. They include: CHA Certified Horseback Riding Instructor of the Year CHA Partner in Safety CHA Volunteer of the Year CHA School Horse of the Year CHA Certifier of the Year And the CHA Distinguished Service Award Here is the list of our past …
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UK and the Kentucky Horse Council Launch 2022 Kentucky Equine Survey
By Holly Wiemers, August 23, 2021
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC), in conjunction with the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and other industry partners, will conduct a statewide equine survey in 2022. The Aug. 20 announcement by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board provided a key piece of needed funding to help make …
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Find Your Individual and Team Strengths: Coaching Services at Your Barn or Hers with Katie Navarra
By Katie Navarra, August 23, 2021
“You were an amazing coach and helped us all to see our individual and team strengths, and ways we can improve. We have lots to bring home with us! Thank you,” Malta (NY) Animal Hospital staff veterinarian, Michelle Bombard, DVM, told personal development and corporate leadership coach, Katie Navarra, after eight members of the MAH …
ThinLine Global LLC Announces Partnership with Person Industries
By Maggie Carty, August 23, 2021
“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill ThinLine Global LLC partnered with Person Industries for the production of the equine pacifier, The Busy Buddy. When assistance was required for production, ThinLine decided creating jobs for underserved communities would be a great way to …
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Animal Wellness Brands Continues Work with U.S. Horse Racing Industry to Improve Welfare Standards
By Marty Irby, August 18, 2021
Animal Wellness Action (AWA) executive director Marty Irby said this week that key leaders within the Thoroughbred racing industry are the leading voices within the horse racing industry for animal welfare issues, including ending race-day doping to enhancing performance on the track to halting horse slaughter for human consumption. Last week, during the annual August …
Keeneland to Adjust Horses of Racing Age Portion of November Breeding Stock Sale
By Amy Owens, August 18, 2021
Keeneland will enhance the popular horses of racing age segment of its 2021 November Breeding Stock Sale by creating a separate, single-day session that will include all of these offerings to be held on the final day of the auction. A selection of breeding stock will be offered early in this final session, followed by …
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Horse Shootings Profiled in A New Crimes Against Nature Podcast
By Julie Bryant, August 18, 2021
Horse shootings across the United States have left owners shocked, scared and angry. Crimes Against Nature returns this month to examine the crime and what horse owners can do in “Targeted,” the podcast’s 7th episode. Host and award-winning journalist Julie Bryant profiles three cases, including the shocking Arkansas shooting of three horses, leading to an …
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BreakawayRoping.com Launching Sept. 1 with Industry-Changing Coaching from Lari Dee Guy, Madison Outhier and Other Breakaway Elite
By Dave Andrick, August 18, 2021
The on-demand video platform BreakawayRoping.com brings together the leaders in breakaway roping and horsemanship to reshape the way ropers at every level study and practice. World Champion Lari Dee Guy and the staff of The Breakaway Roping Journal joined forces to develop BreakawayRoping.com, a streaming video site launching Sept. 1, 2021, where the best ropers …
FEI 5* Judge Janet Foy Training Videos Just Released on Dressage Today OnDemand
By Stephanie Ruff, August 18, 2021
Top judge and rider Janet Foy returns to Dressage Today OnDemand. Janet is an FEI 5* dressage judge, young horse judge and a USEF dressage judge. She has judged all the major shows in the United States and Canada, including the North American Young Rider Championships and the 2019 Pan American Games. In addition, Janet …
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Read Riding & Writing to Learn How Girl Scouts Propelled a Young Girl’s Love for Horses
By Gina McKnight, August 17, 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. 1940s Girl Scout Mount Troop #150 Mansfield, Ohio – Jody Haley Smith, a veterinarian’s wife, journeyed far and near with the …