Michelle Durpetti’s Cassius Signs On as an Equine Ambassador!

By , August 3, 2021

When Caitlyn Shiels, owner of True North Stables based out of Chicago, Illinois, got a call from Don Stewart about a six-year old hunter prospect named Cassius, little did her client, Michelle Durpetti, know that Cassius would become a part of her family. Michelle began riding when she was nine years old, and as an …

Riding & Writing Features All Horses Go to Heaven: An Interview with NC Matheny

By , August 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. All Horses Go to Heaven: An Interview with NC Matheny – from the July 2021 issue of Florida Equine Athlete:  Do horses go …

Teton Ridge Announces Its First Team of Professional Riders

By , August 2, 2021

Andrea Fappani, Corey Cushing and Todd Bergen introduced as inaugural members of TEAM:TR Teton Ridge, a newly-formed brand created to preserve, promote, and protect America’s western way of life announced today that three elite professional riders will be joining TEAM:TR, the equine competition component of the brand. Together, Andrea Fappani, Corey Cushing and Todd Bergen …

Nikki’s Notes: Embrace The Lazy Hazy Days of Summer ~ But Don’t Miss Out!

By , August 2, 2021

Headed to the Hamptons, seeking solace in the Catskill Mountains, refreshing your spirit driving the Rockies or banking time at the beach, wherever you are spending the lazy, hazy days of summer be sure to enjoy them. The one thing we cannot buy is time and this precious commodity is not to be underrated. Why …

USPC Festival 2021 a Success

By , August 2, 2021

The USPC Festival 2021, presented by SSG Riding Gloves, sponsored by State Line Tack, wrapped up after eight days of competition and education on July 26. The USPC Festival is a triennial event hosted at the picturesque Kentucky Horse Park. The first part of the week is dedicated to National Championships team competition while the …

NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® Open Finalist Field Expands in 2021

By , August 2, 2021

The 2021 National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity® will be the largest entry field for the 3-year-old event in recent history, and with those added numbers comes an increase in the cap on the total number of finalists brought back in the Open division. As of August 1, there are 300 Open entries …

Run-In Now to Cash In on Horizon Structures Extra Specials at The 2021 Equine Affaire

By , August 1, 2021

To celebrate the return of the in person version of the spectacular event that is 2021 Equine Affaire, W. Springfield, MA, November 11 through 14th, Horizon Structures is adding 4 additional special offers on their horse buildings. “It’s always great to give back to our valued clients and to make new friends too at this …

Monty Roberts Training in California in August

By , July 31, 2021

Monty Roberts and his team of Certified Instructors from the Monty Roberts International Learning Center have spent the past two decades changing horse and human lives for the better teaching his globally acclaimed non-violent methods. With a range of Monty Roberts Courses suitable for novice to advanced students, graduates of the MRILC programs have increased …

Stars Aligned to Bring Monty and Starlight Together 

By , July 31, 2021

 She was purchased in September 2020 from a kill pen in North Dakota, received her shots and then spent two months in quarantine in Colorado before being purchased online by a person with a passion to save horses and a few hundred dollars. Sparing the blue roan Quarter Horse from a fate possibly worse than what she must have …

How Do You Know If You Have a Spoiled Horse?

By , July 30, 2021

Spoiled horses are not only obnoxious—they can be dangerous. In Julie Goodnight’s latest episode of her Ride On with Julie Goodnight podcast, “Spoiled Rotten? How to Know & What to Do,” she talks about what this kind of behavior looks like and how it typically originates from mishandling by people. “In the same way that poorly …

The ROI of Volunteer Work: Joy and Boots!

By , July 30, 2021

Ariat International, sponsor of the EQUUS Foundation Champions program, rewards five volunteers every quarter with a $270 gift certificate for Ariat boots for their admirable work with horses. “I know I am going to sound like a commercial, but I’m very excited to be a winner of the Ariat gift card this quarter,” said Amy Hefestay, who, …

NRCHA Sanctions The Run For A Million Invitational Fence Work Challenge

By , July 29, 2021

With the addition of reined work to the planned 2021 The Run For A Million Invitational Fence Work Challenge, the National Reined Cow Horse Association approved sanctioning the special event as a Category 2 event. Now, the 15 invited riders and the horses they choose to compete on at the Las Vegas, Nevada, event held …

Everyday Therapy

By , July 29, 2021

Cutting-edge sports medicine practice embraces ComfortStall’s many benefits. Premier Equine in Whiteboro, Tex., is a one-stop shop for cutting-edge horse care. Owner William Rhoads, DVM, DACVS DABVP, and Kelley A Jones, DVM, offer veterinary services ranging from pre-purchase exams and performance evaluations to surgeries and regenerative medicine. Premier’s Sports Medicine Center helps injured equine athletes …

Corro Introduces One Source for All Things Horse

By , July 28, 2021

In a time when nearly every purchase is only one click away, shopping for horse care products online often feels crowded and quite frankly, overwhelming. With e-commerce giants like Amazon helping to make our daily purchases convenient and care-free, the horse care world has been waiting patiently for its own one-stop-shop. Offering the best prices, a curated product assortment, and an elevated customer service experience, the wait is over with the arrival of Corro (corroshop.com). Founded and …

Montana Center for Horsemanship & Montana Western Natural Horsemanship Students Rein In A Win In Road To The Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge

By , July 28, 2021

A team representing the Natural Horsemanship Degree Program, a partnership of Montana Western and the Montana Center for Horsemanship, have won the Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge, hosted by Road to the Horse and Days of ’47.  The three students in this unique equine-focused university degree program, were invited to Salt Lake City this month, to …