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 […]
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 […]
Continue reading …How To Wrap Legs Properly with Cooper Evans
May 27, 2026 Comments Off on How To Wrap Legs Properly with Cooper Evans
In this EC TV video, Trainer Cooper Evans of Star Performance Horses, Inc., demonstrates two different methods for properly wrapping front legs as well as a tutorial on how to wrap back legs. Click the link below to access our EC TV video, as well as the Learning Center on our EC TV channel: […]
Continue reading …Scottsdale Community College Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Equine Science Facility at WestWorld
May 22, 2026 Comments Off on Scottsdale Community College Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Equine Science Facility at WestWorld
From the City of Scottsdale: A major investment in Scottsdale’s equine future is underway. Yesterday, Scottsdale Community College, the city of Scottsdale and WestWorld celebrated the groundbreaking of a new permanent home for SCC’s Equine Science program at WestWorld. The 22,000-square-foot facility will provide students with hands-on training at one of the nation’s premier equestrian […]
Continue reading …AQHA Educational Outreach Coming to Ireland May 29-June 7
April 27, 2026 Comments Off on AQHA Educational Outreach Coming to Ireland May 29-June 7
Hands-On Clinics, Educational Seminars, and Promotion of AQHA Programs for Irish Horse Enthusiasts From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association invites all horse owners, riders and equine enthusiasts to attend its Educational Outreach Tour across Ireland from May 29 through June 7. This initiative is designed to provide education, resources and meaningful networking opportunities for the international equine community. AQHA […]
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Have You Ever Taken Your Horse Trailer to a Weigh Scale? Most owners haven’t and many are surprised when they learn how much they’re actually towing once horses, tack, water, and equipment are added. Safe and legal towing hinges on the manufacturer‑assigned ratings on your vehicle and trailer, including GVWR, GCWR, GAWR, payload, and tongue […]
Continue reading …OSU Agriculture News: OSU Online Course Is Raising the Bar on Horses’ Needs
April 10, 2026 Comments Off on OSU Agriculture News: OSU Online Course Is Raising the Bar on Horses’ Needs
By Baylee Smith STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University Extension is offering an online course to help horse owners understand their animals’ psychological well-being. “Many horse owners are comfortable assessing a horse’s physical and biological needs but struggle to effectively identify affective or emotional states,” said Kris Hiney, OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences associate professor and Extension […]
Continue reading …Elena Cotton Betteridge Named NSBA Foundation’s T. Joe Jeane Scholarship Recipient
April 9, 2026 Comments Off on Elena Cotton Betteridge Named NSBA Foundation’s T. Joe Jeane Scholarship Recipient
From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation is pleased to announce that Elena Cotton Betteridge, of Bryan, Texas, has been named the recipient of the 2026 T. Joe Jeane Memorial Scholarship. Elena grew up in Spanish Fork, Utah, where she was active in 4-H before moving to Texas as she began high school. There, […]
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