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 […]
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 …Bit Troubleshooting – English Edition
December 3, 2024 Comments Off on Bit Troubleshooting – English Edition
The choice of bits for English classes can be overwhelming with a seemingly infinite combination of mouthpieces and cheek designs. English bits are commonly considered to be either direct rein or snaffle bits. However, some have shanks, use leverage, and are regarded as curb bits.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Palmetto Classic Open Show
December 2, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Palmetto Classic Open Show
The Palmetto Classic Open Show was held November 22-24, 2024, at South Carolina Equine Park in Camden, South Carolina, with open judge Teresa Pelton, and Hunter judges Jordon Burton and Gwen Titus. The show offered a Veterans’ Go As You Please class, an open Gamblers’ Choice Obstacle Trail Class, and a Saturday night spaghetti dinner […]
Continue reading …Dealing With Separation Anxiety In Horses
December 2, 2024 Comments Off on Dealing With Separation Anxiety In Horses
“Does it worry you to be alone? Are you sad because you’re on your own?” The Beatles may not have been singing about horses in their 1967 hit song, With a Little Help from My Friends, but for anyone who has ever dealt with a herd-bound horse, the sentiment certainly rings true.
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