In early October, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) announced that it would grant a total of $250,000 to 24 equine welfare organizations and animal control agencies in Texas and Oklahoma as part of...
The U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship begins today at Expo Square in Tulsa, Okla. and runs through its grand finale on the evening of Saturday, October 29. Here are some facts about the show.The...
In 2008, The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in
New York opened a new exhibition called The Horse, tracing the origins of the horse/human
relationship from the time that horses were prey for human hunters to the
modern partnership in equestrian...
Riders who compete with Thoroughbreds will have new
high-point awards to go after thanks to a new initiative from The Jockey Club. Beginning
in 2012, the Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) will provide awards and prize
money for horses competing in eventing, dressage,...
Thoroughbreds that have finished their racing
careers often go on to excel in sport and show disciplines. While many
organizations exist to help retrain and rehome ex-race horses, the Thoroughbred
Horse Show Association (THSA) was created to create opportunities to showcase
the breed’s...
October is breast cancer awareness month, and horse feed
company Purina has launched a campaign to support research and raise awareness
of the disease, especially in rural communities.
Purina Pink 50 is a series of events, including trail rides,
rodeos and open houses,...
Beezie Madden will be one of the riders representing the U.S. in the show jumping competition at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Photo: Leslie PotterEvery four years, top athletes from the western hemisphere meet for the...
The American Quarter Horse is the most popular horse breed in the
world, and the All-American Quarter Horse Congress, which takes place
throughout the month of October, is the breed’s ultimate celebration. The
Congress has the distinction of being the world’s largest...
