Brooke USA Foundation Celebrates 10th Anniversary
By Amy Sales, January 10, 2025
Lexington, KY (January 10, 2025) – Brooke USA Foundation (Brooke USA), the leading US-based equine charity focused on alleviating the suffering of working horses, donkeys and mules and those who depend on them for survival worldwide and right here in the United States, launches a full year of celebrations incorporating its 10th Anniversary into all …
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Connections to a Career Begin Here. Apply for the 2025 AHP Equine Media Student Award.
By Christy Jenkins, January 10, 2025
Deadline Date for applications is January 31. JANUARY 10, 2025 – American Horse Publications knows about students who are passionate about horses and equine media. The AHP Student Award program, which began in 1993, was initiated to promote awareness to students of the career opportunities available in equine publishing and now the equine media industry. …
Kimes Ranch Teams Up with Country Star Zach Top for Tour and Apparel Partnership
By Amy Sales, January 9, 2025
Collaboration includes sponsorship of Top’s headlining ‘Cold Beer & Country Music’ Tour, VIP Experience, and forthcoming retail collaborations. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (January 8, 2025) – Kimes Ranch Jeans, the premium Western lifestyle brand known for its high-quality denim and authentic Western style, is proud to announce its partnership with country music artist Zach Top. This collaboration …
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American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Nominations Open January 1
By Amy Sales, January 9, 2025
Recognize greatness by nominating horses and humans who have made a transformational impact on the American Quarter Horse industry. American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Class of 2026 nominations are open January 1 through April 1. Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is the greatest honor to be bestowed upon any horse …
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Horse Trails of America Association’s Map Offers Help for Fire Evacuees
By Amy Sales, January 9, 2025
HTA added a new evacuation category to its free interactive map (HTA.horse) to serve those who need to evacuate from the California fires. The map is free to use with no credit card needed, but you will need to make a site login to keep the community safe. Those who need horse housing can search …
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: Managing The Performance Horse’s Housing Needs
By Amy Sales, January 8, 2025
by Nikki Alvin-Smith The heart and energy that goes into bringing up a performance horse to reach its full potential is not an easy quest. From inception to retirement, the equine will need a horse trainer with a clear head for defined care and training program to progress it through its stages of development. Special …
Make 2025 the Year of Optimal Equine Nutrition: Join the Body Condition Scoring Course
By Amy Sales, January 8, 2025
Guelph, ON – Jan 8, 2024 – take charge of your horse’s nutrition and health through an instructor-led Body Condition Scoring Course. Facilitated by Gayle Ecker, Director of Equine Guelph, and PhD animal nutritionist, Nicole Weidner, this unique course is the cornerstone of Nutrition Education Month, an initiative that aims to empower caregivers to optimize …
Explore Careers in Horse Racing: Apply for the Spring 2025 Amplify Mentorship Program
By Amy Sales, January 8, 2025
LEXINGTON, KY (January 08, 2025) – Amplify Horse Racing is now accepting applications for the spring 2025 intake of its Mentorship Program through Tuesday, January 28. This program offers an introductory step for youth and young adults interested in learning more about the Thoroughbred industry by pairing them with experienced professionals who provide valuable career …
IMPORTANT – SCHEDULE CHANGE
By Amy Sales, January 7, 2025
2025 NCHA NRR CAT KING COLE SUPER STAKES AND NATIONAL CIRCUIT CHAMPIONSHIP FORT WORTH, TX – It is with great excitement that the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is announcing the renovation of the Will Rogers Memorial Complex. This innovative reconstruction of the facilities promises an improved experience for competitors and viewers alike for future …
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Palm Equestrian Academy Announces Dates of Spring Customized Clinic at the Grand Oaks Resort
By Amy Sales, January 7, 2025
From April 5-9, Palm Equestrian Academy’s Lynn Palm and Cyril Pittion-Rossillon are hosting their spring session at the beautiful Grand Oaks Resort in Weirsdale, FL. As the only Ocala area-based location where the pair offers this format, riders can truly customize their own training days and times! This comprehensive program can be customized per horse …
Laying the Foundation: The Architecture of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame exhibition to open Jan. 15
By Amy Sales, January 7, 2025
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of its founding, which will be recognized and celebrated throughout 2025, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will open its latest exhibition, Laying the Foundation: The Architecture of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, to the public on Wednesday, Jan. …
What’s New with the Old Guard
By Amy Sales, January 7, 2025
The American Horse Council (AHC) kicks off the new year with a webinar on the inspiring story of an equine program that is steeped in honor and history. Julie Broadway, President of the AHC, introduces “What’s New with the Old Guard” as she and Emily Stearns, AHC’s Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison, interview the …
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Behind the Lens: A Photographic Look Back at 2024 by The Equestrian Vagabond
By Amy Sales, January 7, 2025
by Merri Meldetheequestrianvagabond@gmail.com The Equestrian Vagabond, Merri Melde, shares another year in the life of an equine photographer in the online gallery, “A Fun Look Back at 2024.” https://www.theequestrianvagabond.com/A-Fun-Look-Back-at-2024 Melde served as Official Photographer in 2024 for numerous AERC (American Endurance Ride Conference) Endurance rides in Idaho, Utah, California, and Colorado, Trail rides in Idaho, …
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The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) and Zoetis Equine are Proud to Announce the 2024 PATH Intl. Equine Caretaker of the Year
By Amy Sales, January 7, 2025
DENVER, CO – The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) takes great pride in the exceptional equine caretakers who serve at PATH Intl. Member Centers ensuring high quality of life for the equines that partner with humans in equine-assisted services (EAS). PATH Intl. is pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 PATH …
#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 7, 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 …