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Horizon Structures Presents Series: Interior Design Tips For Your Tack Room

February 20, 2024 Comments Off

By Nikki Alvin-Smith for Horizon Structures Do you know the artful ways to make small spaces feel like big places? Interior design knowledge can help you make the most of your horse barn tack room space. Improve the form, fit and functionality with these simple approaches to design. These methods are all easy to implement […]

What Every Judge Wants You to Know About Back Numbers

February 8, 2024 Comments Off

When judges must spend a considerable amount of their time trying to find and decipher an exhibitor’s back number, it directly takes away from time and energy that should be spent evaluating a class of horses and exhibitors.

Results from the 2023 National Equine Economic Impact Study Released

February 1, 2024 Comments Off

For Immediate Release January 31, 2024 From American Horse Council: The findings of the highly-anticipated 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey have been officially released by the American Horse Council (AHC). The results shed a light on the significant and robust contributions of the equine industry to the U.S. economy. The survey offers a comprehensive overview […]

6 Ways to Discern AI Horse Images from Real Equine Photos

January 24, 2024 Comments Off

By Shelley Paulson of Shelley Paulson Photography In the past month, I’ve been disappointed to see several posts and ads by reputable equine brands using AI-generated images. Very believable AI-generated images. In one case, I know the brand has a policy against using AI media and wasn’t aware the image was fake, but more and […]

Free Youth Course on the Language of Horses

January 19, 2024 Comments Off

From Equine Guelph: Horses are masters at picking up on our body language but how good are we at picking up on theirs? Discover the fascinating body language of horses with youth from all over the world! Students from all over Canada and as far away as Australia, New Zealand, Italy and the United Kingdom […]

Changing Lives, One Rider At a Time: Troy Oakley Mentoring Opportunity in Scottsdale

January 17, 2024 Comments Off

Troy Oakley’s blockbuster mentoring program has taken off since he announced it in the fall of 2023, explaining that he’s going to be Changing Lives, One Rider At a Time. “I’m not here to take anyone’s clients; I want to enhance your abilities and change lives one at a time,” he explains. “My mentor paved […]

Five Dedicated Equine Veterinary Students Awarded $5,000 Merck Animal Health Scholarships by The Foundation for the Horse

January 17, 2024 Comments Off

From Foundation For The Horse: Five outstanding veterinary students’ intent on careers in equine practice have each received $5,000 Merck Animal Health Scholarships awarded by The Foundation for the Horse: Alexandra Bettencourt, Texas A&M University Scarlett Loya, University of Pennsylvania Lauren Obermeyer, The Ohio State University Harrell Phillips III, Kansas State University Cassidy Scatena, Texas […]

PtHA Youth Scholarships In Memory of Bill Bowen

January 11, 2024 Comments Off

From the Pinto Horse Association of America: The Pinto Horse Association announced the community’s sadness on passing of Bill Bowen. Among many other accolades, Bowen was known in the horse community for his role as director of the horsemanship program at Southern Nazarene University. See his obituary provided by PtHA here: Cards can be sent to […]

Pet Scanner Enhances Diagnostic Imaging Services at UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC

December 20, 2023 Comments Off

By: UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC Here at the UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC, we are the only facility in the area to offer PET scan along with standing CT and standing MRI available in the same hospital. The PET machine itself is similar to a traditional bonescan machine, in that it uses an injectable […]

IEA Launches Dear Marguerite National Essay Contest presented by Lettie Teague

December 20, 2023 Comments Off

From IEA: The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) launches the Dear Marguerite National Essay Contest presented by Lettie Teague. This IEA initiative is a partnership with author and Wall Street Journalist Lettie Teague, along with Trafalgar Square Books, to offer a unique opportunity for youth members in grades 4-12 to engage in creative writing. The contest […]