The 2010 Horses and Friends photo contest was a great success, with so many wonderful photos! Here are this year's honorable mentions, selected by our judge, professional equine photographer Shawn Hamilton.
Megan Capinas – Black and White Dog and Horse"This...
The new Al-Marah Arabian Horse Galleries exhibit at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., is a must-see not only for Arabian horse enthusiasts, but for all horse lovers. It's a wonderful representation and dedication to the history, beauty...
Watch as Peter Atkins guides Henry Jota Hampton around the 2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event cross-country course.Watch more horse videos >>
In October 2009, American Horse Publications launched a survey of American horse owners and caretakers to gauge trends in the equine industry. The survey was publicized through local and national equine publications and websites as well as social networking sites...
Before You Go
1. Give new equipment a test run at home first to make sure it fits you and your horse comfortably. Some items, such as boots and saddles, require significant break-in time.
2. Tack cleaning should be part...
Q: I'm planning on attending the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event for the first time! What do I need to know? What should I bring so I don't forget anything important?A: That's great, you're going to have a blast! There...
Many of the top equestrian student athletes in the country are competing this weekend at the NCAA Equestrian National Championship in Waco, Texas. The championship includes team and individual competition in both western and hunt seat.
Varsity equestrian is a...
Q: My son is interested in becoming a farrier. How can he find a school or apprenticeship program where he can learn the trade?A: The American Farriers' Association, which offers its own certification program, is the best place to...
Here in the United States, there has been a great deal of press on the plight of horses abandoned, neglected and surrendered to rescues in the wake of economic recession. However, even at the low point of the economic crisis,...
I finally got around to sorting through a stack of old horse photos. By putting them in chronological order I could relive much of my life with horses. Most of them are old horse show photos, which makes sense,...
