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USEF is Now Called US Equestrian; New Member Benefits Announced

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) annual meeting is currently taking place in Lexington, Kentucky. Or at least it was. As of Wednesday, the USEF is history, and US...
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Horse with Rubber Chicken Causes Everyone to Lose Their Cool

 By now, there’s a good chance you’ve seen this viral video of a horse playing enthusiastically with a noisy rubber chicken. The toy itself is ridiculous and the sheer...
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Amateur Sport Horse Owners Asked to Complete a Research Survey

Are you an amateur rider who participates in dressage, show jumping, or eventing? A marketing student from Otterbein University wants your input for a research study. Michael Willham, an Otterbein...
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How to Clean and Care for Country Boots

So-called "riding boots," those tall boots inspired by the dress or field boots worn by English riders, are always in fashion. But when it comes to authentic equestrian style,...
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Are You Adjusting Your Horse’s Noseband Correctly?

If you ride one of the English disciplines, you probably remember being taught the two-finger rule for adjusting your horse’s bridle. Essentially, this rule is a commonly held guideline...
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New Film Shines the Spotlight on Horses as Guide Animals

When Bailey loses her eyesight after a riding accident, her life changes forever. To help her adjust, Bailey’s parents attempt to find her a guide dog, but she can’t...