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Happy Earth Day – 8 Items Horse Owners Can Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

April 22, 2023 Comments Off

As horse owners, we are often in touch with nature, especially if we trail ride, and we have a down to earth understanding of the cycle of life. We also have some unique opportunities to contribute or detract from the health of the earth, depending on how we manage everyday occurrences such as grazing and […]

Horizon Structures Presents Series: Difficult Horses. Difficult Boarders.

April 19, 2023 Comments Off

By Nikki Alvin-Smith The development of a new horse boarding business often necessitates a major capital outlay for suitable stabling facilities. The notion that once a beautiful barn is built, the equine and human counterpart clients will exist in harmony under its roof is often more a fairy tale than reality. There are many reasons […]

Get The Equine Chronicle at Equine Affaire in Ohio

April 15, 2023 Comments Off

If you’re heading to the Equine Affaire in Columbus this weekend, don’t forget to stop to pick up a copy of The Equine Chronicle, one of our latest calendars, and say hi to one of our own EC Youth, Colton Smith, while doing so! Colton will be on hand for AQHYA outreach, and as of […]

Pack Your Saddle Bags and Meet Adoptable Horses in Ohio

April 13, 2023 Comments Off

If you’re headed to Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio, this weekend, you might want to bring your horse trailer! There will be more than 40 adoptable horses on hand for you, says Libby Hanon, ASPCA Equine Adoption and Marketing Specialist. “The Goal of the ASPCA right horse program is to massively increase and popularize equine adoptions,” […]

An Insider’s Guide To Equine Affaire

April 7, 2023 Comments Off

Equine Affaire, Inc. Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy your visit, April 13-16, 2023. Equine Affaire returns to the Ohio Expo Center in just one week! As you pack your bags and look forward to the ultimate road trip with your barn buddies, check out this handy trail guide. Whether it’s your first […]

2nd Annual Cowgirl Art Show moved to May with Cowgirl Gathering

March 22, 2023 Comments Off

Cowgirl Artists of America Cowgirl Artists of America, CGA, partnered with the American Paint Horse Association and Marked For Greatness LLC for the first time in 2022, hosting an art show during the Cowgirl Gathering. “It was a match made in heaven. The APHA is great to work with, they’re so supportive of the event […]

NSBA Foundation and Silver Dollar Circuit Raise Awareness of NSBA Crisis Fund

March 1, 2023 Comments Off

NSBA The National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation held a social and community gathering during the annual Silver Dollar Circuit being held in Las Vegas, announced today that nearly $7,000.00 was raised in support of the NSBA Crisis Fund, during the Cocktails & Conversations for A Cause event. Sponsored as a special project of the NSBA […]

EWD Halter On 2023 AQHA Show Convention Agenda

February 24, 2023 Comments Off

There are currently 20 classes in AQHA’s Equestrians with Disabilities division, better known as the EWD Division: Showmanship – Walk Only; Showmanship- Walk, Jog/Trot; Showmanship; Supported Walk-Trot Classes are Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat; Hunter Under Saddle; Trail; Western Horsemanship; Western Pleasure Independent Walk, Jog/Trot Classes are Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat; Hunter Under Saddle; Trail; […]

Community Invites Students to Spend Time with Animals in Aftermath of MSU Mass Shooting

February 18, 2023 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein The mass shooting Monday evening, February 13, 2023, at Michigan State University left the East Lansing community in a state of shock. A gunman opened fire in two different areas of the campus, killing three students and leaving five others in critical condition. He was later found deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot […]

English Riding Supply Recalls Ovation Protege Equestrian Helmets Due to Impact Injury Hazard

February 17, 2023 Comments Off

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Name of Product: Equestrian helmets Hazard: The recalled helmets fail to meet the impact requirements of the ASTM F1163-15 standard for this type of helmet, posing an impact injury hazard to riders who fall. Remedy: Refund Replace Recall Date: February 09, 2023 Units: About 49,300 (In addition, about 5,270 were […]