Tag: horsemanship

Empty Fields Everywhere—Why Movement is So Important by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Driving through Kentucky recently, I passed breathtaking farms – acres and acres of meticulously...

Teddy came to Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary in January of 2012. He’s an old ranch horse that was found abandoned in the desert...

Versatility and Cross Training By Charles Wilhelm A horse that is versatile can do a variety of things. It does not have to be really good...

Dr. Getty’s Four Favorite Calming Ingredients   by Dr. Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. With travel and competition season just around the corner, "show nerves" are common. Agitated,...

The Warm Up By Charles Wilhelm Regardless of the discipline in which you ride, warm up time is important. Whether you ride for performance or leisure,...

Minnesota Crookston Hunt Seat Equestrian Qualifies Three for IHSA Zones: Earn Reserve High Point Team Honors for Region   CROOKSTON, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston...

A Deeper Dive Into the AHC Foundation’s 2017 Economic Impact Study   (Washington, DC)- While the equine industry as a whole generates approximately $122 billion in...

Minnesota Crookston Western Equestrian Takes Reserve High Point Honors at Wisconsin-River Falls; Warner Qualifies for IHSA Semifinals RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The University of Minnesota Crookston...

Four Girls Lost in a Blinding White-Out Blizzard By Orv Alveshere   LEAVING 1-ROOM SCHOOL WITH HORSES The country prairies were laden with snow; There were snowdrifts by...

Jacksonville Equestrian Center Gets a Splash of Paint During the APHA Zone 9 Championship Jacksonville, FL (February 26, 2018) — The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) Zone...

 Western Dressage   There have been many articles about western, or as I call it, cowboy dressage, by individuals well known in the western world. I...

UHC Announces New Program ‘Operation Chip’ Program will be an addition to Operation Gelding (Washington, DC)- Starting in 2018, the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) will be...

 Can all horses be trained?   For over 30 years now I have specialized in working with problem horses and starting colts. I do have horses...

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Taylor Renner Phelps Media Group, Inc. 561-753-3389 | tar@phelpsmediagroup.com Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit Enjoys Continued Success and Great Weather at Midway Point Tampa, Fla....

Fans, friends and family members watched the Holiday Show of Musical Freestyle Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Brady Equestrian Center in Sabin, MN. World famous...

Dr. Getty’s Tip of the Month: Snow will NOT meet your horse’s water needs! Piles of fluffy snow in your pasture - and a horse that nibbles...

Show Jumping Icon William "Bill" Steinkraus Passes Away at Age 92 Gladstone, N.J. - Dec. 6, 2017 - It is with great sadness that the United...

Dr. Getty's Tip of the Month: Hay is missing key nutrients Living pasture grasses and alfalfa are rich in fat and water-soluble vitamins, essential fatty...

    Applications Open for 2018 $100,000 Thoroughbred Makeover Retired Racehorse Project announced Dec. 1 the opening of trainer applications for the 2018 $100,000 Thoroughbred Makeover. Applications...

Accepting Bad Behavior By Charles Wilhelm I remember growing up and hearing that we must use light hands and not pull on our horses. However, when...

American Horse Council Efforts to Address ELD Mandate   (Washington, DC)- Over the past months the American Horse Council (AHC) has reached out to the equine...

Dr. Getty's Tip of the Month: Hay is missing key nutrients   Living pasture grasses and alfalfa are rich in fat and water-soluble vitamins, essential fatty...