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2023 American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship Deadline January 15th

November 2, 2022 Comments Off

AQHA The deadline for 2023 American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship applications is January 15. Applicants wishing to obtain scholarship funding from the Foundation for the 2023-24 academic year can download the scholarship guidelines for a complete list of criteria and requirements. The Foundation will award scholarships totaling more than $310,000 for the 2023-24 academic year. Since its inception in […]

First standing CT scanner installed at Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery

October 27, 2022 Comments Off

October 11, 2022 Weatherford, TX One of the leading private equine practices in Texas, Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery (ESMS), has installed the first equine standing CT (Computed Tomography) scanner in the state. ESMS, which has one of the highest volumes of equine cases in the United States, is excited to add the Asto CT […]

Free Webinar: Shining Light on Horse Sales in the Sunshine State

September 20, 2022 Comments Off

By Kimbrell J. Hines, Williams Parker Attorneys at Law The Equine Law Committee of The Animal Law Section of The Florida Bar presents Shining Light on Horse Sales in the Sunshine State – Understanding Florida Administrative Code 5H-26. Free Webinar September 23, 2022 The course will focus on the history of equine law in Florida along with […]

Michigan Horse Council to Host 2022 Equine Legislative Day

September 9, 2022 Comments Off

By Jen Peck, Michigan Horse Council The Michigan Horse Council (MHC) is excited to announce it will host its annual Equine Legislative Day (ELD) on the Michigan Capitol Lawn on September 21, 2022. Equine Legislative Day is an opportunity to learn more about the Michigan equine industry with displays on the Capitol lawn, hands on […]

How Well Do Horses Hear Electric Cars?

September 8, 2022 Comments Off

Equine Science Update Electric cars are becoming more common. They make less noise than vehicles with petrol or diesel engines, raising a concern that people may not hear them coming. What about horses? Can they hear electric cars in time? A new study instigated by the British Horse Society (BHS) in conjunction with the Electric […]

Equine Guelph’s Latest Online Course is Golden!

August 26, 2022 Comments Off

By Jackie Zions, Equine Gelph If you fail to plan, you can plan to fail the adage says. It is certainly true when it comes to keeping your horse comfortable in its golden years. Picking up on subtle cues and knowing when to make management changes can make all the difference in the world to […]

Oldest DNA from Domesticated American Horse Lends Credence to Shipwreck Folklore

July 29, 2022 Comments Off

July 27, 2022 Florida Museum of Natural History Source: Nicolas Delsol, ndelsol@ufl.edu Writer: Jerald Pinson, jpinson@flmnh.ufl.edu, 352-294-0452 GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An abandoned Caribbean colony unearthed centuries after it had been forgotten and a case of mistaken identity in the archaeological record have conspired to rewrite the history of a barrier island off the Virginia and Maryland coasts. […]

Participate in Exciting Programs at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts

July 19, 2022 Comments Off

Apply today to Ride with a Pro or compete in the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition! Are you ready to take the next step in your relationship with your horse? In the horse industry, learning is a lifelong endeavor, and that’s especially true when it comes to horseback riding. No matter what discipline you participate […]

AAEP Creates Commission to Alleviate Equine Veterinarian Shortage

July 15, 2022 Comments Off

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has formed the Commission on Equine Veterinary Sustainability to develop strategies to retain and recruit more veterinarians to equine practice. Many areas of the United States and beyond currently face a shortage of equine practitioners to provide veterinary care to horses and other equids. This equine welfare issue will further […]

Free Museum Family Days

July 14, 2022 Comments Off

AQHA Join the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum for Free Museum Family Days this summer. The American Quarter Horse Foundation is excited to host free Family Fun Days at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo. Everyone is invited to experience the Hall of Fame & Museum free of admission for […]