Results from the 2023 National Equine Economic Impact Study Released
February 1, 2024 Comments Off on Results from the 2023 National Equine Economic Impact Study Released
For Immediate Release January 31, 2024 From American Horse Council: The findings of the highly-anticipated 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey have been officially released by the American Horse Council (AHC). The results shed a light on the significant and robust contributions of the equine industry to the U.S. economy. The survey offers a comprehensive overview […]
Continue reading …6 Ways to Discern AI Horse Images from Real Equine Photos
January 24, 2024 Comments Off on 6 Ways to Discern AI Horse Images from Real Equine Photos
By Shelley Paulson of Shelley Paulson Photography In the past month, I’ve been disappointed to see several posts and ads by reputable equine brands using AI-generated images. Very believable AI-generated images. In one case, I know the brand has a policy against using AI media and wasn’t aware the image was fake, but more and […]
Continue reading …Free Youth Course on the Language of Horses
January 19, 2024 Comments Off on Free Youth Course on the Language of Horses
From Equine Guelph: Horses are masters at picking up on our body language but how good are we at picking up on theirs? Discover the fascinating body language of horses with youth from all over the world! Students from all over Canada and as far away as Australia, New Zealand, Italy and the United Kingdom […]
Continue reading …Changing Lives, One Rider At a Time: Troy Oakley Mentoring Opportunity in Scottsdale
January 17, 2024 Comments Off on Changing Lives, One Rider At a Time: Troy Oakley Mentoring Opportunity in Scottsdale
Troy Oakley’s blockbuster mentoring program has taken off since he announced it in the fall of 2023, explaining that he’s going to be Changing Lives, One Rider At a Time. “I’m not here to take anyone’s clients; I want to enhance your abilities and change lives one at a time,” he explains. “My mentor paved […]
Continue reading …Five Dedicated Equine Veterinary Students Awarded $5,000 Merck Animal Health Scholarships by The Foundation for the Horse
January 17, 2024 Comments Off on Five Dedicated Equine Veterinary Students Awarded $5,000 Merck Animal Health Scholarships by The Foundation for the Horse
From Foundation For The Horse: Five outstanding veterinary students’ intent on careers in equine practice have each received $5,000 Merck Animal Health Scholarships awarded by The Foundation for the Horse: Alexandra Bettencourt, Texas A&M University Scarlett Loya, University of Pennsylvania Lauren Obermeyer, The Ohio State University Harrell Phillips III, Kansas State University Cassidy Scatena, Texas […]
Continue reading …PtHA Youth Scholarships In Memory of Bill Bowen
January 11, 2024 Comments Off on PtHA Youth Scholarships In Memory of Bill Bowen
From the Pinto Horse Association of America: The Pinto Horse Association announced the community’s sadness on passing of Bill Bowen. Among many other accolades, Bowen was known in the horse community for his role as director of the horsemanship program at Southern Nazarene University. See his obituary provided by PtHA here: Cards can be sent to […]
Continue reading …Pet Scanner Enhances Diagnostic Imaging Services at UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC
December 20, 2023 Comments Off on Pet Scanner Enhances Diagnostic Imaging Services at UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC
By: UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC Here at the UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC, we are the only facility in the area to offer PET scan along with standing CT and standing MRI available in the same hospital. The PET machine itself is similar to a traditional bonescan machine, in that it uses an injectable […]
Continue reading …IEA Launches Dear Marguerite National Essay Contest presented by Lettie Teague
December 20, 2023 Comments Off on IEA Launches Dear Marguerite National Essay Contest presented by Lettie Teague
From IEA: The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) launches the Dear Marguerite National Essay Contest presented by Lettie Teague. This IEA initiative is a partnership with author and Wall Street Journalist Lettie Teague, along with Trafalgar Square Books, to offer a unique opportunity for youth members in grades 4-12 to engage in creative writing. The contest […]
Continue reading …Texas A&M University Veterinary Student Receives 3rd Annual Dr. Bill Rood Leadership Scholarship from The Foundation for the Horse
December 19, 2023 Comments Off on Texas A&M University Veterinary Student Receives 3rd Annual Dr. Bill Rood Leadership Scholarship from The Foundation for the Horse
From Foundation For The Horse: Claire Long, a DVM student at Texas A&M University, is the 2023 recipient of the $5,000 Dr. Bill Rood Leadership Scholarship. Managed through The Foundation for the Horse, the endowed scholarship was established in 2021 by friends, colleagues and clients of the retired co-founder of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital […]
Continue reading …National Day of the Horse Celebrates how Horses Make Our Lives Better
December 13, 2023 Comments Off on National Day of the Horse Celebrates how Horses Make Our Lives Better
From the American Horse Council: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The American Horse Council doesn’t need a specific date on the calendar to know when to celebrate the horse, and we know that for those whose lives center around the horse, you don’t either. However, December 13 is National Day of the Horse. And it’s a time […]
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