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Dr. Gerd Heuschmann Training Days 2026 | Seven Hills Training – June 2-4, 2026 – Monroe, WA

Don’t miss your last chance to ride with and learn from one of the world’s foremost authorities on equine biomechanics & classical dressage training! Seven Hills Training is honored to host Dr. Gerd Heuschmann for an exclusive 3-day clinic in Monroe, WA. As this is officially part of Dr. Gerd … Read More

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Michigan Quarter Horse Associations Breeders Futurity and Great Lakes Classic – September 17-20, 2026 – Lansing, Michigan

The Michigan Quarter Horse Association will hold its 70th annual Breeders Futurity and Great Lakes Classic show September 17-20-2026. This is one of the oldest and Largest Futurities in the US, this show also has over $175K in in cash and prizes and is not only AQHA , MQHA and … Read More

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Sign up now: UF researchers recruiting Florida horse owners for equine joint pain study

Highlights: • UF/IFAS researchers are recruiting North Central Florida horse owners to enroll horses with osteoarthritis or other joint pain in a non-invasive, NIH-funded equine joint pain study focused on early detection and prevention of lameness, especially in the fetlock joint. • The multi-college University of Florida study uses free … Read More

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Traveling with Peace of Mind—Even When You Have Horses

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A real-life reminder that preparation, community, and experience make all the difference when life doesn’t go as planned Traveling when you have horses is never simple. There are always arrangements to make—feed preparation, clear instructions, emergency contacts, and the constant question of who’s going to handle things while you’re gone. … Read More

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Raising Baby – Bringing Up a Young Horse Offers Exceptional Horse/Human Relationship

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Gus as a foal. Photo by Julie Thornton.

Two years ago, I purchased a weanling colt I named Augustus. “Gus” is now two and a half and will soon begin his formal training. Honestly though, he’s been in training since he came to me as an 8-month-old colt. A Welsh Cob/Thoroughbred, he was bred by my friend Julie … Read More

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Next Level Virtual Buckle Series!

Next Level Virtual Buckle Series

HAVE FUN WITH YOUR HORSE AND MEET NEW FRIENDS! CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE LEVEL AT EACH OBSTACLE!YOU CUSTOMIZE YOUR RIDE EXPERIENCE!  NEXT LEVEL VIRTUAL BUCKLE SERIES! #1 Virtual Competition & CritiqueApr 2 – Registration ClosesApr 8 – Video DueDetails/Register #2 Virtual Competition & CritiqueMay 21- Registration ClosesMay 27 – Video DueDetails/Register #3 Virtual Competition … Read More

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Four Riders Discover the Icelandic Horse in New Documentary Film

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Photo Courtesy ©Horses of Iceland. Photo by Christiane Slawik

Reykjavik, February 2026. A new documentary film from Horses of Iceland, Discovering the World of the Icelandic Horse, follows four experienced riders as they encounter the Icelandic horse for the first time, and attempt to master tölt in just five days. The participating riders — Annchen Augustine and Lena Wagner … Read More

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Cow Horse Around in the Northwest 

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Author Katie Surritt and her cow horse. Photo by Captured by Crystal Photography.

Get Connected to these Clubs for Working Horse Enthusiasts The wild, wild West often feels far away from our Pacific Northwest evergreen trees and rain (sometimes mud) especially during the winter months. But cattle, cowboys, and cow horses are a lot closer than you think. Have you ever wanted to … Read More

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