“We have known for a long time that horses are a socially sophisticated species but this is the first time we have seen that they can distinguish between positive and negative human facial expressions.”

Dohrn has written two business books, Selling Backwards and How to Be a Manager Without Being a Jerk, and he has been featured in USA Today and on Forbes.com. He was first introduced to CHA as a student camp counselor in 1990 at Hidden Acres Camp in Boone, IA. Dohrn and his wife currently raise American Quarter Horses just north of Tulsa, OK.

WACO, Texas – The National Collegiate Equestrian Association on Wednesday announced its January Riders of the Month, recognizing standout performances from the past month of collegiate competition. Equitation Over Fences Rider of the Month: Ashton Alexander, Auburn • Competing in her first-ever collegiate event, Alexander earned MOP honors after defeating Baylor’s Jenkins, 87-68. • Helped lead […]

Our noteworthy media mention of the week goes to a wonderful piece from Channel 8 ABC Tulsa that tells the tale of how one young equestrian chose a path of kindness when reacting to harsh social media criticism about her riding skills.

There was another commercial that starred a horse. Bai Antioxidant Infusion Drinks’ “Horse Whisperer” was a local spot that aired in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. Don’t worry if you’re a bit confused. Apparently, the ad isn’t supposed to make sense. Still, it did feature a beautiful, white stallion with some pretty fancy moves…

Everything began innocently enough… A father out for an afternoon stroll with his young son decides to snap a quick selfie with a horse standing in a nearby field.

A Dutch-bred gelding destined for slaughter who proved too high-spirited for a job pulling a city carriage, then plucked from obscurity by one of the greatest four-in-hand drivers in history. He became a champion whose steel shoes were gifted to Prince Phillip by President Obama, and who was commemorated as a Breyer® horse model.

Bret and Candy Parrish are not only the parents of Congress Champion and up and coming young horse trainer, Cody Parrish, but also Chase Parrish, High School State Champion winning quarterback for the Colquitt County Packers in Georgia. Yesterday, Chase made things official for his collegiate career by signing with the United States Naval Academy. Good luck with #USNavyFootball in Maryland!