Botulism is a highly fatal disease caused by toxins produced by spore-forming bacteria (several types of Clostridium botulinum) found in the environment, generally in the soil.

I believe the vast majority of highly successful horse breeders would agree that the real cornerstone of a breeding program is a good broodmare, and that the right mare will be the single most important purchase that, over time, will dictate the success or failure of their breeding program.

When searching for a horse show outfit, the selection can be daunting. Have no fear; by following a few simple steps even the most inexperienced shopper can be on their way to finding the perfect complement to his/her equine partner.

Video is used as a review mechanism for most major sports these days. While we’re familiar with the sight of NFL referees huddled around a screen, reviewing a disputed call, many longtime competitors and even trainers may not know why or how video review is used at multi-judge events such as the World Championship Shows and the All-American Quarter Horse Congress. Read on to get a better idea of how judges use video review to get a second look…

Even if you’re a newbie to the horse industry it takes only about 30 seconds to discover that caring for an equine companion is expensive.

When having a conversation with Sabrina Janis, an extremely well-spoken and poised young lady from Groton, Massachusetts, it’s easy to forget that this selfprofessed, horse-obsessed, book fanatic, avid writer, and therapeutic riding volunteer is just 17 years-old. Janis speaks with wisdom far beyond her years, and her passion for everything she does can be felt in her voice.

Sadly, the horse industry lost three influential sires in 2016. Zippos Sheik, Zippos Mr Goodbar and Zippos Sensation, all sired by the great Zippo Pine Bar, have left a lasting impression; not only on the owners who loved them, but also on the industry they helped shape.

Earlier this year,Steve Jensen’s legendary stallion, two time World Champion Kid Coolsified, set a new standard for breeders everywhere when his offspring topped $1,000,000 in winnings, making him the first Halter sire to reach that pinnacle. That number is now above $1,400,000 and rising.

Katie Mitchell is a woman who wears a variety of hats: property manager, insurance agent for Kaplow Insurance, virtual assistant, and most recently, despite her husband’s best efforts, equine professional. Having the ability to juggle a variety of tasks and schedules is something every great trainer must possess. Having been married to halter horse industry professional JT Mitchell for the past 16 years, Katie was well aware of the new tasks she would have to juggle when making the journey from nonpro to professional.

A young mother listens impatiently, crossing her arms, and tapping her feet, as her own mother doles out unsolicited advice. “I don’t envy you having to raise a child these days,” the grandma declares. “The world has changed, and it’s a lot harder to protect your kids against negativity.” Her daughter tries to suppress rolling her eyes, while directing her attention back to her toddler.