Outbreak Alert: Strangles in Clallam County Washington

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State vet office.   Number Confirmed: 1;Facility Type: Private Facility;Notes: A horse in Clallam County has tested positive for Strangles. Purchased some other horses from an auction. This horse was on property. Working with private vet and under self quarantine measures. For more information about Strangles go to: Strangles …

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11-Year-Old Cowgirl Makes History Competing At The First Nationally Televised Black Rodeo

Kortnee Solomon 11 yr old cowgirl First Nationally Televised Black Rodeo
Photo credit: Because of Them We Can

An 11-year-old cowgirl recently made history, competing at the first nationally televised Black rodeo Kortnee Solomon is a fourth-generation Texas cowgirl. Her mother is 11-time invitational champion, Kanesha Jackson, and her father is Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association tie-down roper, Cory Solomon. Her grandmother is Stephanie Haynes, an 18-time invitational champion …

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Virtual Extreme Mustang Makeover Adoption Begins July 27th

Virtual Extreme Mustang Makeover
Image Courtesy Mustang Heritage Foundation

Round Rock, Texas – Opening July 27, 2022, horses competing in the Adult Division of the Virtual Extreme Mustang Makeover will be available for competitive bid adoption online. For the last 100 days, dedicated trainers from around the USA have been working diligently to take untouched, wild horses and prepare …

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What’s in a Whinny? 

what's in a whinny horse vocalizations
Image Credit University of Guelph's The Horse Portal

When horses talk, we listen but how good are we at deciphering what they have to say? According to a recently published study (Nov 2021) by Dr. Katrina Merkies, researcher and associate professor at the University of Guelph, and her master student Haley Belliveau, we are faring well. Using an online survey, participants …

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Farm & Facility: GGT Footing Continues Long Standing Relationship With Devonwood Equestrian Center

GGT Footing Devonwood Equestrian centre

GGT Footing is the supplier to many equestrian arena surfaces around the country. We are thrilled to be involved with the prestigious Devonwood Equestrian Centre located in beautiful Sherwood, Oregon! Devonwood Equestrian Centre was founded and built by Justin & Ginny Rattner in 1998. A venue created with the purpose …

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Industry News: AQHA and APHA Match Stride in New Collaboration

AQHA and APHA

The two largest equine breed registries in the world have come together in a unique partnership to bring more opportunities to horse enthusiasts worldwide. For the first time in equine breed association history, the American Quarter Horse and American Paint Horse associations are partnering in a two-year strategic alliance. This …

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Horse Jobs: The Chronicle Of The Horse Is Hiring A Staff Writer

Horse Jobs: The Chronicle Of The Horse Is Hiring A Staff Writer

Staff Writer The Chronicle of the Horse, an award-winning equestrian sports publication, is looking for a full-time staff writer. The Chronicle covers English equestrian sports nationally and internationally online and in a magazine published 18 times a year. It also has a quarterly lifestyle publication, Untacked. The successful applicant will …

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Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) Invites You to Participate in our 2022 Conference in Ohio

Horses and Humans Research Foundation

Chagrin Falls, OH – Horses and Humans Research Foundation is pleased to announce registration for our 2022 Conference About Research – Connect, Learn & Inspire is now open. Join us in Chagrin Falls, OH at Fieldstone Farm TRC on August 13th and 14th for an educational and informative experience. Speakers …

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Weekend Wellness: The Role of the Hind Gut in Laminitis

The Role of the Hind Gut in Laminitis
Photo: ECIR

A lot of attention has been directed to bacterial endotoxins, MMP enzyme activators, and fructan or starch fermentation as factors in laminitis, but how much are they really involved? With laminitis, it is usually hormones, not the hind gut. In the “horse broke into the feed bin” scenario, too much …

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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 …

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