While pasture grazing may not be an option for overweight, insulin resistant horses during certain times of the day or seasons of the year, access to free-choice forage is still essential.Do you have an overweight horse? Chances are...
Every September, the dressage community focuses on the Pennsylvania town of Devon where the prestigious Dressage at Devon takes place. With classes for all levels, plus breed classes and an extensive shopping area, Dressage at Devon has become a...
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the new Dressage Rider Tests Program for the 2013 competition year. Designed and drafted by a joint working group from the USEF Dressage Committee and appointees from the United...
Nominations are now open for the The EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award. The EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award was jointly established by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the The EQUUS Foundation in 2009 to celebrate the humanitarian achievements made...
Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) recently announced a unique initiative to investigate the therapeutic effects of equine-assisted activities for military veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This special research fund began with a...
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) held its first-ever NRHA Ride a Reiner during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, giving nearly 300 riders the thrill of piloting a well-tuned reining horse. NRHA is ready to repeat the...
For ten years, the Arabian horse has been able to claim the distinction of being the only breed with a dedicated national sport horse show. This year, Arabian Sport Horse Nationals will celebrate its milestone anniversary at the Idaho...
The hilly, verdant land around the Biltmore estate in Asheville, N.C. is the setting for this year’s Adequan/American Endurance Ride Conference National Championships. Top U.S. endurance riders and their horses are competing for national titles in the 100-mile and...
It’s time to clean out the tack trunk. Beginning Nov. 1, 2012, new rules from the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) will take effect, prohibiting several types of formerly legal training devices and items of tack from the grounds...
One of the most popular race horses in recent years, Zenyatta earned her place in Thoroughbred history during her nearly undefeated career over the course of three years. Now, the beloved mare will have a permanent presence at Santa...
