Donating a Horse to Equine-Assisted Services
July 16, 2024 Comments Off on Donating a Horse to Equine-Assisted Services
From AQHA: Equine-assisted services could be the perfect option for American Quarter Horses looking for a new occupation. Donating or loaning an American Quarter Horse to an equine-assisted services program is a gift back to the industry and an opportunity for others to experience the compassion of the American Quarter Horse. Equine-assisted services encompass a […]
Continue reading …Ritual Horse Sacrifice in Baltic Region in the Middle Ages
July 8, 2024 Comments Off on Ritual Horse Sacrifice in Baltic Region in the Middle Ages
From Equine Science Update: Research from Cardiff University indicates that during the Late Viking Age, horses were transported across the Baltic Sea in ships and sacrificed in funeral rituals. Published in the journal Science Advances, studies on horse remains found at ancient burial sites in Russia and Lithuania show that these animals were brought from Scandinavia […]
Continue reading …PATH Intl. Releases Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor Skills Book
June 26, 2024 Comments Off on PATH Intl. Releases Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor Skills Book
From Path Intl.: The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) has released the Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor Skills book to provide activities, concepts, and practical guidance for PATH Intl. CTRI® candidates, mentors, equine-assisted services industry professionals and those interested in starting their journey into therapeutic horsemanship. The new PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) Skills includes mentor […]
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From Equine Guelph: Are you ready for an e-book full of fun facts all about equines? Equine Connection and Equine Guelph have partnered on an online educational initiative, “Who Knew? Fun Facts & Why it Matters.” After collecting input from our followers and adding a few of our own lessor known truths, the e-book is […]
Continue reading …Horizon Structures Presents Series: Building A Kid-Friendly Horse Barn
June 14, 2024 Comments Off on Horizon Structures Presents Series: Building A Kid-Friendly Horse Barn
From Horizon Structures: by Nikki Alvin-Smith Children and ponies go together like peanut butter and jelly. The innate enthusiasm that kids bring to the horse barn is a refreshing energy that permeates both the resident equine fraternity and those that manage the equestrian facility. Trainers and riding instructors that specialize in teaching children know how […]
Continue reading …Miller Quarter Horses Comes Home to Host PQHA All Around Clinic
June 5, 2024 Comments Off on Miller Quarter Horses Comes Home to Host PQHA All Around Clinic
By Elizabeth Arnold On Saturday, May 18, the Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association hosted AQHA Professional Horseman and Judge Keith Miller for an educational clinic focusing on hunter under saddle, equitation, and showmanship. Miller originally hails from Pennsylvania. From humble roots he has become one of the industry’s top hunter under saddle riders and has coached […]
Continue reading …How To Make the Perfect Horse Show Bun from Fabus Farms
April 30, 2024 Comments Off on How To Make the Perfect Horse Show Bun from Fabus Farms
Watch this invaluable video from Taylor Fabus of Fabus Farms as she demonstrates the steps to making the perfect horse show bun with the help of her model, Claire Fabus! Click the link to access it on our EC TV learning channel ↓↓↓
Continue reading …Annual Penn State Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale Returns April 27th
April 19, 2024 Comments Off on Annual Penn State Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale Returns April 27th
From Pennsylvania State University Equine Science Program: The 22nd annual Penn State Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale will begin on Saturday, April 27 at the Snider Agricultural Arena in University Park, Pennsylvania. Potential buyers are invited to a full-day showcase to see demonstrations of the horses under saddle, meet students from Penn State’s […]
Continue reading …American Horse Council Releases Congressional Scorecard for 118th Congress
April 15, 2024 Comments Off on American Horse Council Releases Congressional Scorecard for 118th Congress
For Immediate Release April 11, 2024 American Horse Council Releases Congressional Scorecard for 118th Congress WASHINGTON, DC—There is an oft-repeated saying in Washington: “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.” Thankfully, that’s not the only option. The American Horse Council (AHC) continues to rely on dependable advocates for the equine industry among […]
Continue reading …EC How-To Video: Keep Your Makeup Flawless in Horse Show Heat
April 14, 2024 Comments Off on EC How-To Video: Keep Your Makeup Flawless in Horse Show Heat
Multiple AQHA World and Congress Champion Deanna (Green) Willis provides a comprehensive tutorial with tips and tricks to help your makeup stay put and looking flawless during horse show heat this summer. Check out another one of our makeup tip articles from a past issue: Makeup Application for the Select Amateur | Equine Chronicle
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