Register Now for the Inaugural Equine Conservation Summit on November 14
ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 10, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Horse Outreach Workgroup is pleased to announce the first Equine Conservation Summit will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026 in California, Maryland at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland. The Summit is geared toward anyone who owns or cares for horses, […]
NC Lawmakers Mandate Excused Absences for Students Who Ride or Work on a Farm
September 9, 2026 Comments Off on NC Lawmakers Mandate Excused Absences for Students Who Ride or Work on a Farm
The horse community raved about the welcome news from AQHA earlier this year regarding an initiative providing a pathway for requesting excused school absences for eligible Texas students competing at AQHA-approved events. ICYMI: https://www.aqha.com/-/game-changing-partnership-opens-new-doors-for-texas-youth-competing-at-aqha-events Following on its heels, hopefully in a new trend that’s here to stay, Raleigh News & Observer reported on September 4, […]
Continue reading …OSU Unveils Sites for Transformative Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Agronomy Discovery Center
September 8, 2026 Comments Off on OSU Unveils Sites for Transformative Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Agronomy Discovery Center
The new 275,000-square-foot Veterinary Teaching Hospital will house state-of-the-art technology and resources that will elevate the educational experience for students while increasing access to specialized veterinary care for clients across Oklahoma and the surrounding region. All photos: Oklahoma State University/GH2 Architects LLC. Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Oklahoma State University has announced the location of […]
Continue reading …Pivo Equestrian Launches New Pivo Arena App
August 13, 2026 Comments Off on Pivo Equestrian Launches New Pivo Arena App
August 11, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Introducing Arena This is your arena. Free from the first stride. Better with every one after. [SAN JOSE, CA. August, 2026] – We’re excited to announce the launch of Arena, our free training platform built for riders and coaches at every level, from first lessons to top competition prep. […]
Continue reading …Secretary Rollins Visits Douglas Port of Entry, Announces $25 Million Commitment for New Arizona Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility
July 30, 2026 Comments Off on Secretary Rollins Visits Douglas Port of Entry, Announces $25 Million Commitment for New Arizona Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility
Secretary Highlights USDA’s Readiness Ahead of Douglas Port Reopening and Continued Aggressive Response to New World Screwworm (Washington, D.C., July 29, 2026) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins visited the livestock inspection facilities at the Douglas, Arizona, Port of Entry, joined by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Eli Crane […]
Continue reading …IEA Announces New Ride for Rayas Grant to Expand Access to Equestrian Competition for New York Hunt Seat Riders
July 8, 2026 Comments Off on IEA Announces New Ride for Rayas Grant to Expand Access to Equestrian Competition for New York Hunt Seat Riders
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (Columbus, Ohio) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is proud to announce the launch of the Ride for Rayas Grant, a new financial assistance opportunity for Hunt Seat riders competing in New York’s IEA Zone 2. The grant was made possible through a generous donation from the family of Rayas Angelina Niccolini Greenlee, along with […]
Continue reading …New Children’s Book Celebrates Chincoteague Ponies and the Enduring Legacy of Misty
June 10, 2026 Comments Off on New Children’s Book Celebrates Chincoteague Ponies and the Enduring Legacy of Misty
June 10, 2026—As Chincoteague Island, Virginia, prepares for its 101st annual Pony Penning Week, author Susan Friedland, biographer of beloved horse author Marguerite Henry, is set to release “Swirl: My Wild Island Pony,” a new picture book inspired by the island’s famous wild ponies and the tradition that captivated generations of horse lovers through “Misty […]
Continue reading …Animal Health Officials Respond to Second Detection of New World Screwworm in the United States
June 6, 2026 Comments Off on Animal Health Officials Respond to Second Detection of New World Screwworm in the United States
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 5, 2026 —The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed a second detection of New World screwworm (NWS) after testing a number of suspect cases. The confirmed case was found in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, approximately 5.6 miles away from the first […]
Continue reading …7 Youth Receive 2026 Academic Scholarships from APHF
June 1, 2026 Comments Off on 7 Youth Receive 2026 Academic Scholarships from APHF
By Jordan Mueller, PHJ News: Thanks to generous endowments from American Paint Horse Foundation supporters, seven AjPHA members were tapped to receive 2026 academic scholarships to help pursue their academic goals. Education is one of the core APHF pillars. This includes promoting the historic role and knowledge of horses, while also acknowledging the accomplishments of our […]
Continue reading …Vet for a Day 2026 with American Veterinary Medical Association
May 27, 2026 Comments Off on Vet for a Day 2026 with American Veterinary Medical Association
This summer at #AVMA2026, the AVMA is once again partnering with the Critter Fixers (Drs. Vernard Hodges and Terrence Ferguson) for our annual Vet for a Day event. This half-day workshop gives middle and high school students a first-hand look at the world of veterinary medicine. Monday, July 13: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Anaheim Convention […]
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