From WEC-Ocala: In anticipation of next week’s storm, World Equestrian Center – Ocala is open to equine evacuees and owners. Please email HurricaneStalls@wec.net with your anticipated arrival date and the number of stalls needed. Feed and bedding orders can be placed through: https://worldequestriancenter.jotform.com/223222771406146. We hope everyone stays safe. Disclaimer: Arena Horse Shows of […]
Continue reading …From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Foundation is awarding 35 students more than $270,000 for the 2023-24 academic year. Since its inception in 1976, the Foundation scholarship program has awarded nearly $9.6 million in financial assistance to more than 1,600 young horse enthusiasts and industry members. The Foundation selects recipients based on financial need, academic […]
Continue reading …Equine Affaire Apply by September 8 to ride or compete at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts. Life’s too short to sit on the sidelines – especially if you’re an equestrian! If you’ve been waiting for a sign that it’s finally time to bring your horse with you to Equine Affaire, this is it. Pack your saddle […]
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 …BY ELEANOR WATSON, CBS News The Army is extending the suspension of horses leading caissons during funerals at Arlington National Cemetery through June 2024 due to their health. The initial pause, which began in May, for the caisson platoon was scheduled to last 45 days. But during that time, veterinarians recommended significantly extending the pause to a […]
Continue reading …Palm Equestrian Academy In 2019 The Dressage Foundation became home to the Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund. The Fund awards educational grants to allow equestrian groups to host affordable, high-quality Western dressage educational events (clinics, camps, symposia, etc.) with a clinician of their choice. The amount of the grants varies depending on the need and […]
Continue reading …Haygain We are rooting hard for the raging Central Canada wildfires to subside soon. Sadly, the smoke they emit travels far and will linger long after the fires are contained. This Smoke Coping Strategies blog was written during California fires in 2020, but the tips for keeping yourself and your horse healthy remain spot-on. Horses show signs similar […]
Continue reading …“If you enjoy the small things in life, like heat and A/C controls or auto-dimming mirrors, then you should know 2023 AHF Inductee Fred T. Bauer!” says the Automotive Hall of Fame. If his name sounds familiar, it’s because you already know the name of accomplished AQHA and APHA equestrians, Michelle Bauer and Sheila Bauer, […]
Continue reading …Breyer In-Person or Virtual, the “Hybrid” Event Unites Breyer Model Horse and Horse Lovers Worldwide From equine stars to “pony cars,” BreyerFest: DRIVING FORWARD is the fast track to family fun with something for everyone. The annual celebration returns to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, July 14-16, 2023. A mecca for Breyer model horses, the real horses that […]
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