New recorded webinar from MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Equine Veterinary Continuing Education Series now available for RACE credits

By , December 18, 2024

The Mars, Incorporated portfolio of equine products and services is focused on whole horse wellness and is backed by research, diagnostics and nutrition expertise Dec. 18, 2024 (McLEAN, Va.) – For the fourth year in a row, following a series of successful live webinars, MARS EQUESTRIAN™ has added an additional on-demand webinar, titled Updates on …

HORSE HAVEN MONTANA ANNOUNCES THE OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE EQUUS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

By , December 18, 2024

Missoula, Montana — The Equus International Film Festival, an international project of Horse Haven Montana, has opened its Call for Entries for the 2025 edition. The Film Festival, one of the first all equine film events returns to Missoula, Montana September 11-14. It will be a part of an equine conference – A NEW VISION IN HORSEMANSHIP, …

Tim Layden, Ed Schuyler, Jr., and Edwin Pope selected to National Museum of Racing’s Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor

By , December 18, 2024

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Esteemed writers Tim Layden, Ed Schuyler, Jr., and the late Edwin Pope have been selected to the National Museum of Racing’s Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor. Layden is a four-time Eclipse Award winner and the 2015 recipient of the Walter Haight Award for career excellence in turf writing from the …

Equine Researcher at North Carolina State University Receives EQUUS Foundation Research Award 

By , December 17, 2024

Dr. Caroline McKinney-Aguirre, an equine veterinarian from North Carolina State University, received the 2024 EQUUS Foundation Research Award for her research on novel placental derivatives to enhance equine intestinal epithelial repair.  The EQUUS Foundation Research Award is given annually to a doctoral or residency student who has made significant progress in equine health care research. …

AQHA: 2024 Recap

By , December 17, 2024

Updates on the Association’s progress in 2024 from AQHA Chief Executive Officer Karl Stressman. It has been a big year for the American Quarter Horse Association. Looking at the numbers, we have seen record attendance and engagement at AQHA events while also celebrating landmark anniversaries. In January 2024 we hosted the first-ever AQHA Professional Horsemen …

Zoetis Reminds Horse Owners of the Importance of Booster Vaccination for Pregnant Broodmares in the Third Trimester

By , December 16, 2024

Zoetis’ Core EQ Innovator® is the first and only vaccine shown to be safe for use as a booster against all core equine diseases, including rabies, 4 to 6 weeks prior to foaling PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Dec. 11, 2024)—Zoetis Inc., the world’s leading animal health company, is reminding horse owners of the importance of vaccinating broodmares during …

Horse Doctors Embrace the Magic of Learning at AAEP Convention in Orlando

By , December 16, 2024

As equine veterinary medicine coalesces around a new vision for its future, horse doctors from around the world embraced the power of learning and connection during the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) 70th Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 7–11. Registered attendees comprised 4,934 veterinary professionals, veterinary students, guests and exhibitors. More than 400 …

The Number One Equestrian Podcast is Going Live With Tik Maynard!

By , December 16, 2024

The Plaidcast Live Returns! Join host Piper Klemm, Publisher of The Plaid Horse at the Aetna Theatre of Wadsworth Atheneum Museum on December 18th for a discussion with trainer, clinician, and international-level rider Tik Maynard about equestrian sport. Tickets are FREE and required for entry. Our first Plaidcast Live in November with Olympic Gold Medalist …

Horizon Structures Presents Series: Barndo Living – Where To Put All That Stuff

By , December 16, 2024

by Nikki Alvin-Smith The resurgence in popularity of living with horses and sharing space with equines all under the one roof of a Barndominium, comes with its own set of challenges that some of us have more trouble addressing than others. Namely where to put all our stuff. There are solutions to the problem, but …

Nikki’s Notes: AI – It’s Like A New Horse In The Stables

By , December 16, 2024

Avant Marketeer Nikki Alvin-Smith Offers Timely Insights For Your Marketing Delight “Artificial intelligence is just that. Artificial. And for professional content writers, real authors and writers, the human intellect with its innate creative manner and ability to bring humor, humility and anecdotal evidence to fruition on the page or video script, the earning path forward …

Add Last-Minute Equestrian Touches To Your Holiday Celebrations

By , December 16, 2024

Ligonier. PA – The rush is on to complete preparations for the holiday season! Why not add some unique equestrian touches to your decorating and gift-giving lists? The Barngoddess Chronicles & Barngoddess Banter are great resources for inspiration. Visit The Barngoddess Chronicles for the Best 10 Horsey Holiday Decorating Ideas! From your front door greeting …

Grow Your Equestrian Business in 2025

By , December 16, 2024

December 16, 2024 – Horse business owners know best — if you’re not growing, you’re shrinking. You also know that just as you need to approach every horse as the unique animal it is, there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to growing your equestrian business in 2025. What you need is a clear …

NOËLLE FLOYD Offers a 40% Discount Through the Month of December on NF+: The Ultimate Streaming Platform for Equestrians

By , December 13, 2024

Redefining Connection, Education, and Inspiration for Riders Around the Globe [DECEMBER 13, 2024] – NOËLLE FLOYD, a trusted name in the equestrian world, recently announced the launch of NOËLLE FLOYD Plus (NF+), a groundbreaking platform designed to elevate the daily lives of equestrians everywhere. To celebrate the launch of NF+ this holiday season, NOËLLE FLOYD …

Elevate Your In-House Visual Storytelling with the Wings Equestrian Photography Mentorship

By , December 12, 2024

The Wings Equestrian Photography Mentorship, now in its fifth year, is launching its next 3-month cohort-based program designed to help equine photographers, content creators, and marketing professionals elevate the quality of their imagery. Led by veteran equine photographer Shelley Paulson, this high-touch mentorship experience provides the tools, guidance, and support participants need to consistently create …

Divertimentos & Dressage Makes Ocala Debut

By , December 11, 2024

Brooke USA’s Signature Event Features a Dressage Musical Freestyle Performance to a Live Symphony Orchestra OCALA, Fla., Dec. 11, 2024– Brooke USA Foundation’s (Brooke USA) Ocala Regional Advisory Council introduces the one-of-a kind showcase, Divertimentos & Dressage, to the Ocala community. The event will take place on Thurs., Jan. 30 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. …