The University of Guelph’s award winning continuing education program has unveiled their new Equine Welfare Certificate which will offer students the opportunity to explore animal welfare issues in the horse industry both locally and globally. Made up of six online courses, this program has been designed to engage students who … Read More
Fascinating Facts about Equine Eyesight by Don Blazer Horses have remarkable eyes. They can, at one time or another, and sometimes in combination, have a feather in the eye, a glass eye, a pig eye, a smoky eye or a walleye. In addition they have both monocular and binocular … Read More
WRHA Offers Freestyle Reining Classes at All Events by Sam Etsell The National Reining Horse Association offers a variety of classes for all ages and skill levels. One class that appeals to a wide audience is the freestyle. Open to all participants, the freestyle allows competitors to break out … Read More
Farnam introduces Centaura™ Insect Repellent for Horse and Rider – the first and only insect repellent for both horse and rider that is registered in the United States by the EPA, and the only one with Picaridin as the active ingredient. Centaura provides horses with effective protection from flies and … Read More
Mark Matson not only became America’s Next Great Horseman after winning Project Cowboy at Horse Expo Pomona with a score of 470.5, he was also voted Cowboy Congeniality, winning a fantastic prize package from the American Quarter Horse Association. Project Cowboy, presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, is “American … Read More
During the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Purina Mills, LLC announced its pledge to donate $125,000 in feed to American Horse Council’s Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC). The donation will support A Home for Every Horse, a program dedicated to finding homes for horses in need of adoption or fostering. Purina’s goal … Read More
Blazer Horses Impress at The Idaho Horse Expo April proved to be a great month for promoting the American Blazer Horse as the public got to learn more and see Blazers in action both in Utah and Idaho. Josh Cram again led the charge at the Sun River Pet … Read More
Creative Tools for an Unusual Situation by Pat Hooks I come across some pictures the other day from about 20 some years ago. One in particular caught my eye, a photo of a deaf yearling paint I was ground training. This little horse turned out to be one of … Read More
Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, located in Snohomish, WA, now offers a simple, cost-effective way to ensure your horse receives the comprehensive veterinary care he or she needs for a long, healthy life. Designed for the recreational horse owner and offered at a discounted rate, the Equine Health Care Plan from Pilchuck … Read More
Two Fair Mares introduces The Neigh Station, a 3-in-1 activity center, featuring components that are designed to keep horses entertained and stimulated. The product includes a shatterproof mirror, designed to provide visual contact for horses that are separated from their stable mates; sliding latch with clicking sound that is fun … Read More
