Tag: horses

CERTIFIED HORSEMANSHIP ASSOCIATION     The University of Minnesota-Crookston has announced a CHA All Discipline Standard Instructor's Certification Clinic.   To take place July 27-31 at the University of...

Music Helps Horses Better Respond to Performance Demands by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Researchers from Poland set out to determine the effect of music played in the barn, on the...

Pony Club Alumni Take Home Top Honors at the 2018 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event May 3, 2018 (Lexington, KY) —The 2018 Land Rover Kentucky...

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...

Two At Large Seats Filled on AHC Board of Trustees   (Washington, DC)—The American Horse Council (AHC) is pleased to announce that Jean Ligon, Chair of...

American Horse Council Appoints New Time To Ride Marketing Firm   (Washington, DC)- The American Horse Council (AHC) is pleased to announce that Martino Flynn, LLC of...

Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame seeks nominations for Class of 2018 The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame (MCHF) is seeking nominations for the 2018 Hall...

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...

Planning Underway for AHC’s 2018 Issues Forum Annual Meeting & Forum to take place June 10-13, 2018   (Washington, DC)- The American Horse Council (AHC) is pleased to announce...

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...

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...

Pelican Rapids Lighted Horse Parade Brings Hundreds Out in Balmy November Temps Photos and story by Ley Bouchard   One of the nicest traditions of the Upper...

UHC Publishes Estate Planning Guide Provides valuable information on preparing for the future (Washington, DC)- The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) is pleased to announce a new publication, “Estate...

Golden Eagles Show Improvement From First Day to Second Day at Home Shows Last Weekend   CROOKSTON, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston western equestrian...

Unwanted Horse Coalition to Participate in #GivingTuesday #UNselfie contest to take place for second year in a row (Washington, D.C.) —The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) will be...

Longtime Judge, Rider and Trainer Wins Vita Flex Victory Pass Award at the Arabian Sport Horse Nationals   Raleigh, NC (October 19, 2017) —  "I was absolutely delighted to...