BY ELEANOR WATSON, CBS News The Army is extending the suspension of horses leading caissons during funerals at Arlington National Cemetery through June 2024 due to their health. The initial pause, which began in May, for the caisson platoon was scheduled to last 45 days. But during that time, veterinarians recommended significantly extending the pause to a […]
Continue reading …Palm Equestrian Academy In 2019 The Dressage Foundation became home to the Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund. The Fund awards educational grants to allow equestrian groups to host affordable, high-quality Western dressage educational events (clinics, camps, symposia, etc.) with a clinician of their choice. The amount of the grants varies depending on the need and […]
Continue reading …Go to any horse show and you will see a mena-gerie of dog breeds also in attendance. There is just something about horses and dogs that go together, and chances are you may see some very familiar dog faces below.
Continue reading …“This is a photo of my son Wade Porter, and his mare Calculated Showdown, competing in the Cowboy Mounted Shooting. Our sport is growing with AQHA classes and shows the versatility of the breed,” explains Holly Payne. “Thank you for allowing the opportunity to show off our sport!” Thanks to Holly for sending us the […]
Continue reading …Haygain We are rooting hard for the raging Central Canada wildfires to subside soon. Sadly, the smoke they emit travels far and will linger long after the fires are contained. This Smoke Coping Strategies blog was written during California fires in 2020, but the tips for keeping yourself and your horse healthy remain spot-on. Horses show signs similar […]
Continue reading …“If you enjoy the small things in life, like heat and A/C controls or auto-dimming mirrors, then you should know 2023 AHF Inductee Fred T. Bauer!” says the Automotive Hall of Fame. If his name sounds familiar, it’s because you already know the name of accomplished AQHA and APHA equestrians, Michelle Bauer and Sheila Bauer, […]
Continue reading …The NQHA Cornhusker Classic is coming up June 13-17, 2023, at Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln, NE. It’s AQHA-approved with 6 Judges, NSBA-2 Judges, NQHA Approved, and Roping shows to only 5 judges. The stalls are sold out, but you can ask to be on the waiting list by texting Micah Hansen: 402-430-2534 Micah reports it’s […]
Continue reading …Written by PtHA The Yellow Rose Futurity is a WCHA sponsored futurity event that will be held within the 2023 Pinto World Championship Show, in Tulsa, OK. This event is an All-Breed Futurity, open to offspring with AQHA, APHA, Pinto, PHBA, ARHA, ABRA, or ApHC registry. Special Awards to horses registered with Pinto. The Yellow Rose Futurity will […]
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