There’s only one place to be in the month of October for fans of the American Quarter Horse, and that place is Columbus, Ohio. Since 1967, Ohio has hosted the All-American Quarter Horse Congress, now the world’s largest single-breed...
As if aging isn’t hard enough! Creaky joints, sagging backs, loose teeth, increased infections, poor digestion, and embarrassing gassiness -- just a few of the problems associated with getting older (for your horse, not you!). But what was once...
Have fire extinguishers accessible every 50 feet in your barn, and make sure they are inspected annually. Photo: Elizabeth MoyerBarn fires are a horse owner’s worst nightmare, and a shockingly common occurrence. Knowing ahead of time what to do...
Fall is the season of championship horse shows, and thanks to more widespread use of online streaming, equestrian fans can watch all the action from many of these shows from the comfort of their own home. The 40th annual...
Boogie Nights was the Classic Pleasure Saddle champion at the 2011 Morgan Grand National and World Championship Horse Show. Photo: Howard Shatzberg/Courtesy Morgan Grand NationalThe Morgan breed is noted for its versatility, and from now through Oct. 13, fans...
Riders4Helmets, the popular helmet awareness campaign, partnered for the second year with the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover to encourage helmet use at the event by offering $2,000 in helmet incentives. The Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover (SEMM) is a National...
The American Quarter Horse Association has sent out the call for equine research projects for 2013-2014. Through this funding program, the AQHA and American Quarter Horse Foundation help promote research in areas related to equine health and welfare.
Among the...
Mark Twain once famously said that everyone complains about the weather but no one does anything about it. While that remains true,The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH Intl.) does its best to offset the effects of the weather...
