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Dr. Getty’s Tip of the Month: Weighty Matters   Planning to medicate your horse? Deworm? Calculate feed? You absolutely need to know how much he or she weighs. But without a commercial scale, how do you do that? A weight tape provides...
UHC Releases New Educational Documents Handouts provide information on finding a horse, horse care, and more (Washington, DC)- The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) is pleased to announce the addition of several new educational documents available to the industry and the general...
Forage Deprivation Keeps Your Horse Fat – The Research   By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.   Eat less and exercise more – that’s the way to help your horse lose weight. Right? Well, yes and no. Yes, reducing caloric intake and burning more...
Topic and Speakers Announced for AHC's 3rd Quarter Webinar (Washington, DC)- The AHC is pleased to announce the topics and speakers for its 3rd Quarter webinar, which will take place Monday, August 21st at 3:00 pm ET.   “Cantering Towards a Worker...
Key House Committee doubles down on killing America’s iconic horses Chairman Frelinghuysen and key appropriators target wild horses for mass destruction Marking a reversal in policy and exaggerating the impact of wild horses on our federal lands in the West, a...
Deadline to Take Survey to Update Economic Impact Study Extended Survey link to close August 18th (Washington, DC)- The American Horse Council Foundation (AHCF) announced today that it will be extending the deadline to complete the horse owner and supplier survey to...
Dr. Cesar Parra to Represent the USA at the Longines FEI World Breeding Dressage Championships for Young Horses   Whitehouse Station, NJ (July 12, 2017) – American Grand Prix competitor Dr. Cesar Parra and his phenomenal Westphalian gelding Don Cesar (Desperados x Manhattan)...
A branded BLM Mustang, Liam was purchased via an “internet auction” held by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The bidders were ill prepared for a young Mustang stallion but because they had purchased a young mare a couple...
Omega Alpha Healthy Horse Award Winners Positively Glisten at Colorado Horse Park Series   Parker, CO (June 28, 2017) – An off-the-track American Thoroughbred and a Hanoverian gelding new to the show ring both glistened with good health at the Colorado Horse Park, making...

Evaluating a Horse

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Evaluating a Horse   When I am looking for a horse I start by looking at conformation. While not the most critical aspect it is an important consideration. The more perfect the conformation is, the more you will probably need to...
Second Phase of Study Link Distribution Begins Survey link to be available to everyone involved in the equine industry   (Washington, DC)- The American Horse Council Foundation (AHCF) is pleased to announce that the survey link for the update of the economic...
USET Foundation Announces Launch of the Driving Challenge,Led by Misdee and James Miller, Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown   Gladstone, N.J. - June 20, 2017 - The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of...
Iuliano and Williams Elected to AHC Board of Trustees AHC Committee Chairs Confirmed (Washington, DC)- Russell Williams, the president of the United States Trotting Association (USTA) chairman of Standardbred Horse Sales Co., and chairman of Hanover Shoe Farms and Matt Iuliano,...
Hotline available for ranchers affected by drought BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced a new hotline available for ranchers affected by the drought. “Ranchers who need hay, or those with hay to sell or with pasture or hayland...
Simple Solutions – A Week of Advanced Horsemanship August 26 – September 1, 2017 Join Anna Twinney for her Simple Solutions – A Week of Advanced Horsemanship class right here at Equine Voices!  Early bird price for this amazing week is...
Beginners learn to paddle a river, hook a lunker and light a campfire at state parks and trails programs   The 2017 I Can! programs start in June The campgrounds were almost all full at Minnesota state parks and recreation areas over...
Saddle Fit and the Musings of an Olympic Dressage Judge – Schleese and Anne Gribbons! by Schleese Saddlery Service, Inc. In November 2016, Schleese Saddlery along with Saddlefit 4 Life had the pleasure and honor of hosting well-known Olympic 5* Dressage...
Parker, CO – June 16, 2017 – The Colorado Horse Park (CHP) is proud to present the 2017 Ride & Learn Series, which offers local and regional equestrians the opportunity to learn and train with some of the sport’s...
    Palm City Polo Club Maintains Momentum for Fall 2017 Season Boynton Beach, Fla. - June 17, 2017 - Coming off an action-packed 2017 winter season which featured exhilarating tournament play, Palm City Polo Club (PCPC) continues activity throughout the summer...

2017 Golden Spur Winner

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2017 Golden Spur Winner The Ranching Heritage Association - Dr. Glenn Blodgett, resident veterinarian and manager of the Four Sixes Ranch horse division, has been named the 2017 National Golden Spur Award winner, the most prestigious honor given by the...
Senator Mike Enzi Receives AHC's Rolapp Award (Washington, DC)- Each year the American Horse Council presents the Rolapp Award to a Member of Congress who has been a great supporter of the horse industry.  The Award is presented in honor...
Prepare for severe weather: Minnesota Commerce Department offers insurance tips   SAINT PAUL – With recent damage caused by severe storms in Minnesota and neighboring states, Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman is offering a quick checklist of insurance precautions and preparations...