UK team builds a ‘genetic toolbox’ to stay ahead of equine rotavirus A, a common threat to foals
A Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment virologist is working on a new genetic toolkit to decrease the number of equine rotavirus infections. By Jordan Strickler Lexington, Ky.— Every foaling season, a familiar concern can surface on breeding farms: A young foal that was alert at breakfast is suddenly lethargic, refusing to nurse and passing […]
Raegan Strange wins first Congress Championship with Zip My Impulse
October 22, 2025 Comments Off on Raegan Strange wins first Congress Championship with Zip My Impulse
Raegan Strange and Zip My Impulse came out of the Celeste Arena as Congress Champions in the Level 1 Youth Showmanship 14 -18 on Tuesday morning! Watch Raegan’s winner’s interview from the 2025 All American Quarter Horse Congress!
Continue reading …Texans Encouraged to Stay Vigilant for New World Screwworms in Livestock
September 26, 2025 Comments Off on Texans Encouraged to Stay Vigilant for New World Screwworms in Livestock
Courtesy of the Texas Animal Health Commission, September 23, 2025, via AQHA. Texans Encouraged to Stay Vigilant for New World Screwworms in Livestock – AQHA On September 21, 2025, Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) confirmed a positive detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Sabinas Hidalgo, located in Nuevo Leon, […]
Continue reading …USDA To Hold Listening Sessions on Rural and Federal Veterinary Workforces
September 25, 2025 Comments Off on USDA To Hold Listening Sessions on Rural and Federal Veterinary Workforces
Washington, D.C., September 23, 2025—On August 28, 2025, Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the Rural Veterinary Action Plan, a bold strategy to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the United States and to bolster the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) veterinary workforce in its role to protect American ranchers, animals, and our food supply. The […]
Continue reading …Nine Youth Receive 2025 Academic Scholarships from APHF
August 29, 2025 Comments Off on Nine Youth Receive 2025 Academic Scholarships from APHF
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Nine AjPHA members are getting a leg up for college, thanks to 2025 academic scholarships awarded by the American Paint Horse Foundation. Congratulations to these deserving AjPHA members. Education is one of the three pillars that define the American Paint Horse Foundation. It includes providing both academic and performance-based scholarships […]
Continue reading …Protect Your Equine Business Podcast: 5 Legal Essentials from Equine Attorney Polly Hey
August 26, 2025 Comments Off on Protect Your Equine Business Podcast: 5 Legal Essentials from Equine Attorney Polly Hey
August 25, 2025 – Boarders leaving without notice, sales arrangements gone sour, and last-minute show cancellations when the trailer is headed down the road. Just a few of the many instances for which you wish you had a formal agreement in place. It’s true, when you started your equine business, your to-do list probably didn’t […]
Continue reading …Big Sky, Montana Clinic with Renowned Trainer & Clinician Dana Hokana
August 23, 2025 Comments Off on Big Sky, Montana Clinic with Renowned Trainer & Clinician Dana Hokana
DATES ANNOUNCED BIG SKY, MONTANA is one of Dana’s favorite clinics This is what we like to call – a life changing clinic at a destination place. This is a very personalized one on one time, where Dana can really help you and your horse! She takes a limited amount of horse and rider teams […]
Continue reading …Practice Horse Judging via Extension Horses, Inc.
August 22, 2025 Comments Off on Practice Horse Judging via Extension Horses, Inc.
Have you ever been surprised by how a class was placed? Practice your judging skills and see what the judge sees in pre-packaged judging courses from Extension Horses, a group of professionals around the country who collaborate to bring education to the public. Each $20 course has 6 classes. All classes are judged using […]
Continue reading …Equine Sedation: A Guide for Horse Owners
July 10, 2025 Comments Off on Equine Sedation: A Guide for Horse Owners
By Jeff Hall, DVM, Managing Equine Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis It’s not uncommon for horse owners to feel anxious about the use of sedatives in their pets, but the truth is that sedatives are commonly used, safe and often easy to administer. In many cases, they aren’t just helpful—they’re essential. Horses are powerful animals, and their […]
Continue reading …Calling All Parents: Is Your Child Passionate About Horses?
June 18, 2025 Comments Off on Calling All Parents: Is Your Child Passionate About Horses?
All images credit: US Equestrian. US Equestrian is dedicated to providing educational opportunities and bringing the joy of horse sports to as many people as possible. We are now proudly introducing Stable Stars, US Equestrian’s Kids Club. Complete with a full stable of educational games and activities, Stable Stars is completely free and ready to bring […]
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