Outstanding leaders are more than the backbone of the youth horse industry—they are the heroes. Every year the American Youth Horse Council recognizes dedicated leaders from the previous year by spotlighting their accomplishments during the annual AYHC Symposium.The Adult...
The horse’s stomach should be empty while exercising to avoid digestive upset. Truth or myth?
Myth. Mostly.
We don’t feel comfortable exercising after a large meal and we therefore assume that our horses don’t either. But define a “meal.” We generally...
The Hampton Classic Horse Show has announced that it is delaying the start of this year's event until Wednesday due to the anticipated effects of hurricane Irene.
Originally scheduled to open on Sunday, the Classic is delaying its start because...
Do you know a farrier or equine veterinarian who performs much-needed hoof care work for a
therapeutic riding center without charge? Maybe someone who provides free footcare clinics for
4-H Club youngsters or works closely with local Pony Club members? If...
Horse enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that Horse Expo Events is presenting a brand new and exciting expo in Pomona, California on February 2-4, 2012 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) at the Fairplex, southern California’s event and entertainment center and...
American Saddlebreds compete for world champion titles at the Kentucky State Fair. Photo: Leslie PotterThe American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) will once again be offering multiple ways to enhance the Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Horse Show (WCHS) experience...
The historic Hampton Classic Horse Show, a popular stop on the hunter/jumper circuit, begins on August 28 in Bridgehampton, N.Y.
On Monday, August 29, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) will host its second Adoption...
The Standardbred Retirement Foundation helps find forever homes for ex-harness racehorses.When Standardbred racehorses can no longer continue their harness racing careers, many wind up circulating through rescues, auction houses and sale barns. In 1989, the Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF)...
Advocates for wild horses and burros, opponents of horse slaughter and others concerned with equine welfare will meet in Alexandria, Va. next month for the first annual International Conference on Equine Welfare.The conference is co-sponsored by the Equine Welfare...
