Are you cheating on your trainer? If you think taking a clinic – or learning about horses a new way – is cheating, think again, says Troy Oakley, who has been burning up the miles in the past year traveling across the U.S., armed with his motto, “Have Knowledge, Will Travel.” “I have a great […]
Continue reading …The annual summer camp at Jeremy May Show Horses in North Carolina doesn’t just have a lasting impact on the industry. It has proven to be pretty good for one’s soul, too. By Delores Kuhlwein “The bond between human and animal is a source of unlimited strength and resilience.” ― Christopher McDougall, Running with Sherman. […]
Continue reading …From AQHA: Equine-assisted services could be the perfect option for American Quarter Horses looking for a new occupation. Donating or loaning an American Quarter Horse to an equine-assisted services program is a gift back to the industry and an opportunity for others to experience the compassion of the American Quarter Horse. Equine-assisted services encompass a […]
Continue reading …From Equine Science Update: Research from Cardiff University indicates that during the Late Viking Age, horses were transported across the Baltic Sea in ships and sacrificed in funeral rituals. Published in the journal Science Advances, studies on horse remains found at ancient burial sites in Russia and Lithuania show that these animals were brought from Scandinavia […]
Continue reading …From Path Intl.: The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) has released the Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor Skills book to provide activities, concepts, and practical guidance for PATH Intl. CTRI® candidates, mentors, equine-assisted services industry professionals and those interested in starting their journey into therapeutic horsemanship. The new PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) Skills includes mentor […]
Continue reading …From Equine Guelph: Are you ready for an e-book full of fun facts all about equines? Equine Connection and Equine Guelph have partnered on an online educational initiative, “Who Knew? Fun Facts & Why it Matters.” After collecting input from our followers and adding a few of our own lessor known truths, the e-book is […]
Continue reading …By Elizabeth Arnold On Saturday, May 18, the Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association hosted AQHA Professional Horseman and Judge Keith Miller for an educational clinic focusing on hunter under saddle, equitation, and showmanship. Miller originally hails from Pennsylvania. From humble roots he has become one of the industry’s top hunter under saddle riders and has coached […]
Continue reading …Watch this invaluable video from Taylor Fabus of Fabus Farms as she demonstrates the steps to making the perfect horse show bun with the help of her model, Claire Fabus! Click the link to access it on our EC TV learning channel ↓↓↓
Continue reading …From Pennsylvania State University Equine Science Program: The 22nd annual Penn State Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale will begin on Saturday, April 27 at the Snider Agricultural Arena in University Park, Pennsylvania. Potential buyers are invited to a full-day showcase to see demonstrations of the horses under saddle, meet students from Penn State’s […]
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