Change of Pace for Female Jockey
In 1972, Denise Boudrot Hopkins rode in her first horse race, one of thousands she would ride over the next 13 years. She was a pioneer for female jockeys,...
AERC to Investigate Horse Deaths at Endurance Ride
American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) President Mike Maul announced on Sept. 14 that his organization will investigate the deaths of two horses that were hit by a car after...
East Coast Horses Get Luxury Stable
Hampton Island Preserve, a private lifestyle retreat located off the coast of Georgia, has added a $2.2 million, state-of-the-art stable to its equestrian offerings. As you can imagine, these...
Safety Reins to Help Jockeys Hold Their Horses
Have you ever suffered the shock of realizing your reins have broken? It’s one thing to have that happen on a trail ride. But what if you were a...
AQHA World Show Entry Deadline
For competitors headed to the 2007 American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show in Oklahoma City, Nov. 2-17, the deadline to enter is around the corner. Sept. 17 is...
Tragedy Strikes During the Great Santa Fe Trail Horse Race
As the inaugural Great Santa Fe Trail Race winds down--after nearly two weeks of competition across 800 miles of America’s heartland—history and tragedy have replayed. On September 11, as...
