You’ve Got to Stand for Something – Troy Oakley Equine Mentorship
December 11, 2024 Comments Off on You’ve Got to Stand for Something – Troy Oakley Equine Mentorship
“Legacy is not leaving something behind for other people. It’s leaving something behind in other people.” – Peter Strople. By Delores Kuhlwein A near-death experience is enough to shake anyone in their shoes. When it happened to renowned horseman Troy Oakley, his survival made one thing perfectly clear: he was left here for a purpose. That […]
Continue reading …USDA APHIS to host a Horse Protection Final Rule Public Virtual Webinar Dec 13, 2024
December 6, 2024 Comments Off on USDA APHIS to host a Horse Protection Final Rule Public Virtual Webinar Dec 13, 2024
A Special Bulletin from American Horse Council: Please see the following message from USDA APHIS The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites you to attend the Horse Protection Final Rule virtual webinar on December 13, 2024, at 6:30 pm ET. The webinar will provide an overview of the Horse […]
Continue reading …EC TV – How to Hang Up A Western Bridle Properly
December 5, 2024 Comments Off on EC TV – How to Hang Up A Western Bridle Properly
In our second installment of our regularly featured “How-to” videos, Trainer Erica Owen of Scottsdale, Arizona, demonstrates how to hang up a bridle to keep the reins from crimping and twisting! Watch Erica demonstrate this quickly and efficiently from where she trains, the beautiful back drop of the legendary Almosta Ranch, also the home base […]
Continue reading …Enhancing the Horse-Rider Connection Through Corrective Exercise
December 4, 2024 Comments Off on Enhancing the Horse-Rider Connection Through Corrective Exercise
From Farmhouse Chiropractic: In the world of equestrian sports, the relationship between horse and rider is foundational. An effective partnership hinges on mutual understanding and physical balance, both of which can be significantly enhanced through corrective exercise. At Farmhouse Chiropractic, we are excited to announce the launch of our **Farmhouse Fit Lab**, designed to help […]
Continue reading …Power of the Pony: Heidi Nyland Melocco’s New Children’s Book Invites Youth to the Horse World
December 3, 2024 Comments Off on Power of the Pony: Heidi Nyland Melocco’s New Children’s Book Invites Youth to the Horse World
November 26, 2024 (Mead, CO) — Have a horse-loving kiddo on your Christmas shopping list? Check out the new children’s book, Power of the Pony (https://www.whole-picture.com/ponypowers), by equine journalist and photographer Heidi Nyland Melocco (co-authored with her daughter, Savannah). The book is a photographic tour of all things pony: the barn, arena, and show grounds. Children ages three […]
Continue reading …Could Flatter Saddles Improve Welfare in Ridden Horses?
December 1, 2024 Comments Off on Could Flatter Saddles Improve Welfare in Ridden Horses?
From Equine Science Update: A new study has indicated that flatter-shaped saddles may be more suitable for horses that spend most of their ridden time in motion. The research, which observed significant changes in the shape of horses’ backs while stationary and during movement, found that horse backs become considerably flatter during motion compared to […]
Continue reading …Lessons in Longevity – An Excerpt from Lynn Palm
November 25, 2024 Comments Off on Lessons in Longevity – An Excerpt from Lynn Palm
An excerpt from Lynn Palm’s recent book Finding Your Superhorse: 8 Keys to Developing the Horse That’s Just Right for You. Lessons in Longevity To me, longevity is about the length of time a horse has quality of life and you have quality of life together. Horses don’t need to be “fried” mentally by […]
Continue reading …More Than Just A Clinic – A Turning Point
October 6, 2024 Comments Off on More Than Just A Clinic – A Turning Point
At a recent Ranch clinic in Montana, learning was off the charts, and a vision of an initiative was developed that may alter the industry. By Delores Kuhlwein Do you remember the moment your life was changed forever by horses? Was it when you first felt an unparalleled freedom in the saddle? Or was it […]
Continue reading …How to Help After Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024 Comments Off on How to Help After Hurricane Helene
The devastation of Hurricane Helene is far-reaching, and reports are still coming from those across the Southeast. How can we put our concerns into action? FEMA has released links to organizations that are directly providing support to the communities. Press Release 9/29/2024 from FEMA – US Department of Homeland Security: ATLANTA – There are many […]
Continue reading …Horse-Caring Helps Military Veterans With PTSD
September 25, 2024 Comments Off on Horse-Caring Helps Military Veterans With PTSD
A Rutgers study may open a new frontier in mental health treatment. NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – A study by Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers has shown that military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), who participated in a program caring for horses, experienced an improved mental outlook and easing of symptoms. Reporting results of the study […]
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