The American Horse Council (AHC) is pleased to announce that speakers for the Research and Youth Panels at the upcoming National Issues Forum, sponsored by Luitpold Animal Health, have been set! “We are excited to hear what research projects are currently underway that could be of great benefit to the equine industry as a whole,” […]
Horses are naturally designed to be grazing animals. In the wild, they graze between 16 and 18 hours a day. Chewing grass and other long-stemmed forage moves the horse’s jaw in a circular, grinding motion designed to evenly wear teeth. “Today, horses spend fewer hours eating and they are not eating nearly the same volume […]
“Bidding is now open for the April Internet Auction. Buyers can bid on quality Quarter Horses, Paints and Appaloosas,” according to Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “A special addition to this auction is an offering of show tack and show clothing for the benefit of the American Quarter Horse Foundation.” Bidding for the […]
New Hampshire trainer Torey Roderick has a very specific approach to training horses and coaching her clients. “One of my theories is that people do this for enjoyment,” she explained. “We’re all competitive and want to do well, but at the end of the day it should be enjoyable for the amateurs and youth competitors.” […]
Celebrate horsemanship, horses and the bond we share with our equine partners at the inaugural Festival for the Horse August 9–13 in Mora, Missouri, presented by North American Western Dressage (NAWD) and Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH). The event—which will include learning sessions, trail riding, demonstrations, social events and a show—will be hosted at Von […]
In two weeks, teams of the nation’s top middle and upper school equestrians will converge and ride for national titles at the 2017 Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Hunt Seat Finals in Lexington, VA. The 2017 IEA National Finals will be held at the Virginia Horse Center and will welcome 39 teams and nearly 400 individual […]
Live results of the 2017 Hylton Maiden Western Pleasure.
Exhibitors introduced ahead of the Hylton Maiden Western Pleasure in Lexington, Virginia.
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The American Quarter Horse Association Incentive Fund began in 1984 with the first nominations for the 1983 breeding season and grew dramatically over the next two decades. The secret to the success was grass-roots involvement and the nomination of a large number of horses each year. “When the AQHA Incentive Fund was developed in the 1980s, the […]
“A full sister, in blood, to THE ROCK, and a PHBA World Champion headline the April INTERNET Auction which features some outstanding horses to take their new owners to the top in the 2017 show season,” according to Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “There are also some excellent young prospects and well-bred broodmares. […]