From NC State 4-H Horse Program: Plans are set for the 2023 NC State University Introductory Horse Judging Short Course and Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification Clinic. The Introductory Horse Judging Short Course is scheduled for October 28-29, 2023, in Riddick Hall at NC State University. This course is taught at an introductory level for […]
Continue reading …For Immediate Release from American Horse Council August 29, 2023 American Horse Council’s Podcast Celebrates Big Numbers There are more than 100 million active podcast listeners in the United States, according to Intuit. There are 38 million households in the United States that contain horse enthusiasts, according to the 2017 American Horse Council Equine Economic […]
Continue reading …FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2023 Webinar: Understanding the Farm Bill & The “Right to Repair” Bill With so many versions and stressed points of a legislative bill, it can be easy to get lost and not understand how it can impact you and your livelihood. The American Horse Council (AHC) understands this, which […]
Continue reading …LSU School of Veterinary Medicine BATON ROUGE, LA—With hurricane season upon us, horse owners should take proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of their animals. Here are some tips from the Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART – lsart.org), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (ldaf.state.la.us), and the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine […]
Continue reading …From AQHA The American Quarter Horse Foundation is excited to host a free Family Fun Day on July 22 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo. Everyone is invited to experience the Hall of Fame & Museum free for one day this summer. Admission is free only on July 22. The Museum Family […]
Continue reading …We recently asked our readers: What do you recommend for those looking to update their method of putting up their show hair? What do you use with that hair routine? Pins? Hair net? Hair spray? As usual, our readers were great resources! Read on to see what method might work for you, or […]
Continue reading …Recently, we spotted some of our community members asking about this video from Showtime Show Clothing about cleaning the makeup left on the collar of your show clothes. While all clothing is different and it’s generally recommended to check with the designer or manufacturer first, we’ve reposted this valuable video from 2019 from Kay Mortensen […]
Continue reading …It is not the beauty of a building you should look at; it’s the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time. – David Allan Coe By Delores Kuhlwein A good foundation is highly regarded as building blocks for success, and even for equestrians, that solid base is a must-have. 4‑H […]
Continue reading …The sudden death of beloved Veterinarian Kathleen Lennon on March 13, 2023, shocked and saddened the horse community. To honor her memory and to benefit future veterinarians, in addition to raising awareness about causes like Not One More Vet, a scholarship was established in her name at the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine. As they […]
Continue reading …Last week, we asked our readers: What do you suggest to exhibitors who want to try to eat healthier at a horse show? Though eating “healthy” can mean different approaches for different people, our readers provided a wealth of information! For the most part, planning ahead is key. We have listed the suggestions they have […]
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