We are saddened to announce the passing of The Born Legacy, aka “Dutch,” who graced our March/April 2018 cover, and who had an indelible impact on the AQHA and APHA industry. The 2013 bay AQHA stallion by Good I Will be and out of Pretty Hot And Sonny (By Hot Pretense out of Sociable War […]
Continue reading …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 …More Around the Rings – 2024 Florida PHC Holiday Classic
December 9, 2024 Comments Off on More Around the Rings – 2024 Florida PHC Holiday Classic
The magic of World Equestrian Center Ocala is like no other. It’s true WEC Ocala is decked out for the holidays beyond compare, but the allure of “Disneyland for horses,” in addition to the draw of the place where Mary Roberts has sheltered more than one displaced animal from hurricanes, is on everyone’s bucket list. It […]
Continue reading …2024 EC Holiday Gift Guide for Horse Lovers – Part 1
December 8, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 EC Holiday Gift Guide for Horse Lovers – Part 1
If you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping yet, your favorite horse lover may still be on your list! But what to get for the horse enthusiasts who already have their favorite horses in their lives?! Thanks to some of our fabulous advertisers, we bring you several unique gift ideas to get those horse-crazy folks crossed […]
Continue reading …A Guide to Experiencing the NFR from Vegas or at Home
December 6, 2024 Comments Off on A Guide to Experiencing the NFR from Vegas or at Home
December is a time of wonder, and the transformation of Las Vegas is also magical because it’s suddenly filled with “our people,” complete with cowboy hats sprinkled throughout the crowds and duallys squeezed into compact car parking spaces everywhere you turn. One thing is for sure – even though many of our horse friends enjoy […]
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 […]
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The National Snaffle Bit Association held its annual membership meeting and election of officers and directors on Tuesday, December 3, at Springhill Suites in Fort Worth, Texas. Phil Harris, of State Road, North Carolina, was elected 2025 NSBA president. Phil is the second generation to be involved in his family’s business, Harris Leather and Silverworks, […]
Continue reading …Stars Aligned For The Inaugural NCHA Celebrity Cutting
December 5, 2024 Comments Off on Stars Aligned For The Inaugural NCHA Celebrity Cutting
By National Cutting Horse Association The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) hosted the sold-out 2024 Celebrity Cutting on November 29, presented by Icon Global. Famous actors from Yellowstone, 1923, 1883, and Lioness paired up with NCHA Amateur and Non-Professional riders to raise funds for UT Southwestern Medical Center, Fort Worth, showcasing the spirit of community and […]
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 …New Horse Protection Act Requirements for All Equine Events beginning February 1, 2025
December 4, 2024 Comments Off on New Horse Protection Act Requirements for All Equine Events beginning February 1, 2025
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Modifications to the federal Horse Protection Act that go into effect February 1, 2025, will require new action from event managers of all horse exhibitions, sales and auctions in the United States. Event managers will be required to notify APHIS at least 30 days prior to their event regarding the […]
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