AQHF Opens Annual Call for Equine Research Grant Proposals
AMARILLO, Texas — The American Quarter Horse Foundation is accepting proposals for its annual Equine Research Grant Program, providing qualified researchers with an opportunity to advance scientific knowledge that can benefit the American Quarter Horse and the broader equine industry. Established to support relevant basic and applied research, the AQHF Equine Research Grant Program provides […]
Just 3 Minutes with Miniature Horses and Donkeys Improved Teens’ Mood
September 21, 2026 Comments Off on Just 3 Minutes with Miniature Horses and Donkeys Improved Teens’ Mood
Adolescents Who Read the Equines’ Body Language Were Less Sad and Lonely By Liana Wait, UC Davis, September 15, 2026: Interacting with animals can make people feel calmer and less lonely and anxious. A new study from the University of California, Davis, shows that animals play an active role in shaping these interactions and their outcomes. […]
Continue reading …UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory Researchers Explore Genetic Diversity in the American Quarter Horse
September 15, 2026 Comments Off on UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory Researchers Explore Genetic Diversity in the American Quarter Horse
New Research from the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory: How assisted reproductive technology (ART) is shaping the future of horse breeding. A new study led by VGL Director Dr. Rebecca Bellone examines how modern breeding practices, such as artificial insemination and in vitro embryo production, are influencing genetic diversity in domestic horses. Focusing on the […]
Continue reading …Register Now for the Inaugural Equine Conservation Summit on November 14
September 12, 2026 Comments Off on Register Now for the Inaugural Equine Conservation Summit on November 14
ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 10, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Horse Outreach Workgroup is pleased to announce the first Equine Conservation Summit will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026 in California, Maryland at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland. The Summit is geared toward anyone who owns or cares for horses, […]
Continue reading …NC Lawmakers Mandate Excused Absences for Students Who Ride or Work on a Farm
September 9, 2026 Comments Off on NC Lawmakers Mandate Excused Absences for Students Who Ride or Work on a Farm
The horse community raved about the welcome news from AQHA earlier this year regarding an initiative providing a pathway for requesting excused school absences for eligible Texas students competing at AQHA-approved events. ICYMI: https://www.aqha.com/-/game-changing-partnership-opens-new-doors-for-texas-youth-competing-at-aqha-events Following on its heels, hopefully in a new trend that’s here to stay, Raleigh News & Observer reported on September 4, […]
Continue reading …OSU Unveils Sites for Transformative Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Agronomy Discovery Center
September 8, 2026 Comments Off on OSU Unveils Sites for Transformative Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Agronomy Discovery Center
The new 275,000-square-foot Veterinary Teaching Hospital will house state-of-the-art technology and resources that will elevate the educational experience for students while increasing access to specialized veterinary care for clients across Oklahoma and the surrounding region. All photos: Oklahoma State University/GH2 Architects LLC. Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Oklahoma State University has announced the location of […]
Continue reading …Pivo Equestrian Launches New Pivo Arena App
August 13, 2026 Comments Off on Pivo Equestrian Launches New Pivo Arena App
August 11, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Introducing Arena This is your arena. Free from the first stride. Better with every one after. [SAN JOSE, CA. August, 2026] – We’re excited to announce the launch of Arena, our free training platform built for riders and coaches at every level, from first lessons to top competition prep. […]
Continue reading …Secretary Rollins Visits Douglas Port of Entry, Announces $25 Million Commitment for New Arizona Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility
July 30, 2026 Comments Off on Secretary Rollins Visits Douglas Port of Entry, Announces $25 Million Commitment for New Arizona Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility
Secretary Highlights USDA’s Readiness Ahead of Douglas Port Reopening and Continued Aggressive Response to New World Screwworm (Washington, D.C., July 29, 2026) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins visited the livestock inspection facilities at the Douglas, Arizona, Port of Entry, joined by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Eli Crane […]
Continue reading …IEA Announces New Ride for Rayas Grant to Expand Access to Equestrian Competition for New York Hunt Seat Riders
July 8, 2026 Comments Off on IEA Announces New Ride for Rayas Grant to Expand Access to Equestrian Competition for New York Hunt Seat Riders
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (Columbus, Ohio) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is proud to announce the launch of the Ride for Rayas Grant, a new financial assistance opportunity for Hunt Seat riders competing in New York’s IEA Zone 2. The grant was made possible through a generous donation from the family of Rayas Angelina Niccolini Greenlee, along with […]
Continue reading …New Children’s Book Celebrates Chincoteague Ponies and the Enduring Legacy of Misty
June 10, 2026 Comments Off on New Children’s Book Celebrates Chincoteague Ponies and the Enduring Legacy of Misty
June 10, 2026—As Chincoteague Island, Virginia, prepares for its 101st annual Pony Penning Week, author Susan Friedland, biographer of beloved horse author Marguerite Henry, is set to release “Swirl: My Wild Island Pony,” a new picture book inspired by the island’s famous wild ponies and the tradition that captivated generations of horse lovers through “Misty […]
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