Governor seeks $38 million for Horse Park
Gov. Ernie Fletcher announced today that he will ask the legislature to approve $38.3 million in construction projects at the Kentucky Horse Park, which is set to host an Olympic-style world equestrian championship...
Though few horsemen wanted to come right out and say it, Barbaro’s demise wasn’t unexpected. The odds were always against Barbaro. It was unlikely that even a super horse, with the world’s best veterinary care, would be able to...
Though he’s definitely showing his age, 32-year-old John Henry still has that storybook “look of eagles” in his eyes. The bay Thoroughbred gelding lives in retirement at Kentucky Horse Park where he greets visitors with a bit of an...
It’s been announced that the rare Nokota horse will be the featured breed at this summer’s Breyerfest. The annual model horse extravaganza, which melds collectible horsekeeping with real-life equines, will be held in July at Kentucky Horse Park in...
Nokota horses are making a scene in the North Dakota state legislature as the Nokota Horse Conservancy pushes for funding. In Senate Bill #2272, the NHC is asking for up to $50,000 to help develop a Nokota horse sanctuary...
If you keep a horse in wintry climates, you’ve seen what Mother Nature can do to a horse’s tail. Natural condensation of moisture quickly freezes, causing icicles to form around clumps of hair. This cold coiffure is made worse...
The United States will host its first FEI Paralymic Qualifier May 13 – 17 at Morven Park in Leesburg, Va. In addition to being a qualifier for the 2008 Paralympic Games in China, it will also be a selection...
The privilege of riding over open spaces on private land is treasured by equestrians, who across the country are faced with urban sprawl and loss of open space to ride. But there's some good news about land conservation for...
Ah, remember just a couple of show seasons ago, when it was all the rage to decorate the glossy stripe that ran down the front of the Euro-style safety helmets? The first artistic touches were colorful strips of tape...
