Is grooming better than treats for bonding with your horse?

Among the many benefits of regular grooming sessions with your horse is strengthening your bond. Equine pasturemates are often seen scratching each others' backs in the act of mutual...

American Quarter Horse Association Youth World Championship begins today

As the final month of summer vacation season begins, kids across the country are enjoying their last weeks of freedom, earning their final summer-job paychecks, or rushing to finish...
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New laminitis treatment shows promise in tests

Laminitis is a horse owner's worst nightmare. The debilitating condition has a long list of possible causes, and the reason for an individual case is often unknown. The effect...
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What’s your horse’s colic risk?

Edited Press Release After declaring 2013 the ‘Year of Colic Prevention,’ Equine Guelph has announced the release of its latest online health care tool – the Colic Risk Rater. This...
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United States Equestrian Federation announces mid-year rule changes

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Board of Directors held their mid-year meeting on July 22 and recently announced some significant changes to rules and bylaws of the organization....
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Proposed budget amendment would strip government funding of the Recreational Trail Program

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a government-funded program that helps build and maintain off-road trails for a variety of uses, including horseback riding. The funds come from motor...