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IEA Turns 21 Years Old and Adds ADULT Pilot Program for 2022-2023 Season

IEA ADULT Pilot Program

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 (Columbus, OH) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) has officially opened membership for their 21st season in 2022-2023 for all new and returning riders, coaches and teams. And, they are adding something NEW to this season’s competition programming – Adult competitors. For the past 20 years, IEA has provided competition opportunities … Read More

Petco is launching stores for a new group of customers: cows, goats and horses

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A rendering of the new Petco store in Floresville, Texas. Photo Courtesy CNN Article: https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/16/business/petco-stores-farm-animals/index.html

We all know Petco as a cat and dog retail market… make way for smaller, rural stores targeting farm animals. According to this article from CNN, horse owners will have more small town options for feed supplies, vaccination services, and grooming. New York (CNNBusiness) – Horses, cows, goats, pigs and … Read More

UC Davis Study: Genetic analysis identifies novel mutation in Standardbred horse

Standardbred filly with dam. Photo credit: Wai Eyre Farm, New Zealand

Modern genetics and the birth of a unique foal in New Zealand has provided a successful example of tracking a mutation at its origin. The observations provide an origination example of the main mechanism of biological variation, mutations in the DNA The field of genetics has enabled us to predict … Read More

Iconic Equestrian Saddle Pad Features Removable Inner Liner

Achieve Equine Introduces New Product: Iconic Equestrian™ Original 2-in-1™ Saddle Pad Achieve Equine is excited to introduce the Iconic Equestrian™ Original 2-in-1™ Saddle Pad. With its revolutionary design, the Iconic Equestrian Saddle Pad keeps luxury, convenience and cleanliness top of mind. With an innovative LinerPad™ System, the Iconic Equestrian Saddle … Read More

U.S. House Committee Advances Permanent Ban on Horse Slaughter and Legislation to End Soring of Tennessee Walking Horses

Photo: Animal Wellness Action

Move Follows Animal Wellness Action’s Submission of More than 330 Pages of Written Testimony and Collateral Material on PAST and SAFE Acts Last Month WASHINGTON , DC – Friday, Animal Wellness Action and its affiliates applauded the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce, … Read More

Washington State Horse Becomes Breyer Horse

Sir Rugged Chex (known as Checkers) is headed to Kentucky for BreyerFest 2022! Checkers was given the honor of becoming the first mountain trail horse to be turned into a Breyer Model Horse in 2020. Due to COVID, BreyerFest went virtual that year, so special guests have been invited to attend this … Read More

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