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American Horse Council’s Podcast Celebrates Big Numbers

August 30, 2023 Comments Off

For Immediate Release from American Horse Council August 29, 2023 American Horse Council’s Podcast Celebrates Big Numbers There are more than 100 million active podcast listeners in the United States, according to Intuit. There are 38 million households in the United States that contain horse enthusiasts, according to the 2017 American Horse Council Equine Economic […]

The Foundation for the Horse Dedicates $10,000 to Support Feed and Hay Relief for Equines Impacted by Maui, Hawaii, Wildfires

August 28, 2023 Comments Off

From Foundation for the Horse: More help needed; donations welcome to The Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund The devastating wildfires that have swept through Maui since Aug. 8 have also had a profound impact on the local horse population. The Foundation for the Horse, the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), is […]

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Open to Equine Evacuees and Owners

August 27, 2023 Comments Off

From WEC-Ocala: In anticipation of next week’s storm, World Equestrian Center – Ocala is open to equine evacuees and owners. Please email HurricaneStalls@wec.net with your anticipated arrival date and the number of stalls needed. Feed and bedding orders can be placed through: https://worldequestriancenter.jotform.com/223222771406146. We hope everyone stays safe. Disclaimer: Arena Horse Shows of […]

Foundation Awards 35 Scholarships for 2023-24

August 9, 2023 Comments Off

From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Foundation is awarding 35 students more than $270,000 for the 2023-24 academic year. Since its inception in 1976, the Foundation scholarship program has awarded nearly $9.6 million in financial assistance to more than 1,600 young horse enthusiasts and industry members. The Foundation selects recipients based on financial need, academic […]

Make It An Equine Affaire To Remember!

July 24, 2023 Comments Off

Equine Affaire Apply by September 8 to ride or compete at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts. Life’s too short to sit on the sidelines – especially if you’re an equestrian! If you’ve been waiting for a sign that it’s finally time to bring your horse with you to Equine Affaire, this is it. Pack your saddle […]

Free American Horse Council Webinar: Understanding the Farm Bill & The “Right to Repair” Bill

July 11, 2023 Comments Off

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2023 Webinar: Understanding the Farm Bill & The “Right to Repair” Bill With so many versions and stressed points of a legislative bill, it can be easy to get lost and not understand how it can impact you and your livelihood. The American Horse Council (AHC) understands this, which […]

Equestrian Authors Gallop into Ocala for “All About Horses” Event at Barnes & Noble on June 17, 2023

June 13, 2023 Comments Off

By Susan Friedland Authors Natalie Keller Reinert, Susan Friedland, and Peter M. Kray Discuss and Sign Books at Ocala Barnes & Noble on SW College Road, June 17, 2023, from 1 PM – 4 PM North-central Florida author Natalie Keller Reinert brings her popular, locally-based equestrian fiction to Barnes & Noble alongside equestrian author and […]

Horses at Arlington National Cemetery Will Be Suspended for a Year for Rehab

June 9, 2023 Comments Off

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 […]

Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund Provides Educational Grants for Hundreds of Enthusiasts

June 9, 2023 Comments Off

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 […]

Be Woke to Smoke

June 8, 2023 Comments Off

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 […]