Tom Crowley Honored as MHC Horseperson of the Year
The MN Horse Council’s Horse Person of the Year was announced at the MHC Annual Meeting on January 19, 2025. Tom Crowley from Kellogg, MN was selected as the Minnesota Horse Council’s Horseperson of the Year. Tom has been involved his entire life in the Minnesota equine industry. Tom grew up in the Slayton, MN […]
Whet Your Western Appetite with Today’s Wild West on PBS and YouTube
January 22, 2025 Comments Off on Whet Your Western Appetite with Today’s Wild West on PBS and YouTube
By Delores Kuhlwein Yellowstone. 1883. 1923. America’s Last Cowboy. Longmire. Justified. Joe Pickett. It seems modern viewers can’t get enough of the Western lifestyle, thanks to the rekindled love of the American West brought to us by today’s television and film producers. It’s time to add another binge-worthy show to your list: Today’s Wild West, […]
Continue reading …A Family Affaire: Equine Affaire launches the Donkey Extravaganza!
January 22, 2025 Comments Off on A Family Affaire: Equine Affaire launches the Donkey Extravaganza!
COLUMBUS, OH, January 16, 2025 – The excitement is building for Equine Affaire in Ohio! Beloved by generations of horse lovers, North America’s premier equine exposition and equestrian gathering will return April 10-13, 2025, to the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, OH. Whether you’ve attended every event since 1994 or you’re scheming to enjoy your very […]
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Horse shows take planning, just like anything else! Whether you’re a rookie or a veteran of the horse show industry, Saur Horse Training has provided an invaluable tool to help you navigate the shows. Make them the best experience you can by remembering these tips – even if you come away with one item that […]
Continue reading …Kimes Ranch Teams Up with Country Star Zach Top for Tour and Apparel Partnership
January 14, 2025 Comments Off on Kimes Ranch Teams Up with Country Star Zach Top for Tour and Apparel Partnership
Collaboration includes sponsorship of Top’s headlining ‘Cold Beer & Country Music’ Tour, VIP Experience, and forthcoming retail collaborations. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (January 8, 2025) – Kimes Ranch Jeans, the premium Western lifestyle brand known for its high-quality denim and authentic Western style, is proud to announce its partnership with country music artist Zach Top. This collaboration includes […]
Continue reading …American Horse Council Formally Requests USDA Delay New HPA Regulations
January 10, 2025 Comments Off on American Horse Council Formally Requests USDA Delay New HPA Regulations
From AHC: Washington, D.C. – Julie Broadway, President of the American Horse Council, released the following statement on the pending implementation of the revised Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulation: “The American Horse Council (AHC) has formally requested that the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) delay the implementation of […]
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16-year-old horse lover Mia Gonzales bakes her way into the horse community’s heart with Caballo Cookies. When 16-year-old Mia Gonzales of San Ramon, California realized she was hopelessly hooked on horses, she didn’t sit back and wait to see if someone might finance her passion. With the encouragement of her parents and love of baking […]
Continue reading …Apply for More Than $400,000 in Foundation Scholarships
December 26, 2024 Comments Off on Apply for More Than $400,000 in Foundation Scholarships
The deadline to apply for an American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship is January 15. From AQHA: January 15 is the deadline for 2025 American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship applications. Applicants wishing to obtain scholarship funding from the Foundation for the 2025-26 academic year can download the scholarship guidelines for a complete list of criteria and requirements. The Foundation will […]
Continue reading …Rita Crundwell’s Name on List of People Granted Clemency
December 13, 2024 Comments Off on Rita Crundwell’s Name on List of People Granted Clemency
According to WGN-TV of Chicago, Rita Crundwell, who stole $54million from the city of Dixon, is on Biden’s clemency list. The largest clemency act of any president isn’t sitting well with the residents of Dixon, where Crundwell committed her 20-year fraud that comprised the largest municipal heist in U.S. history. Rita Crundwell has been on […]
Continue reading …The Paw-fect Balance: Managing Dogs at Horse Shows
December 11, 2024 Comments Off on The Paw-fect Balance: Managing Dogs at Horse Shows
By Skye Mize, WhoaZone Equine: Horse shows are bustling events that combine the elegance of equestrian sport with the camaraderie of exhibitors, spectators, and vendors. For many exhibitors, bringing along a beloved dog is part of the experience. However, horse show producers must carefully consider the liabilities and challenges that arise when dogs are part of […]
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