Tag: horses

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...

Update on Economic Impact Study Initial results expected by end of November   (Washington, DC)- The American Horse Council Foundation (AHCF) would like to provide the industry with...

NSC and ACTH – Double Trouble in the Fall By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.   Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than...

Handling a Horse that is Nervous at Shows By Charles Wilhelm I received a question about a really nice thoroughbred off the track that does very...

10th Annual MHARF Trainer's Challenge Sat., Sept. 16   The 10th Annual MHARF Trainer's Challenge (featuring the first ever Promise of the Future Training Competition for...

Hope Rides is a registered 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in 2007. After years of horse ownership and providing opportunities to children whose families...