News
Horse General
-
Grant Provides Generous Support for Equine-Assisted Therapy for Veterans
Recognizing the service gaps within this community, the Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centerâs treatment has forged partnerships with innovative community-based rehabilitative programs to assist veterans with their recovery proc
-
Judge Says Horse Slaughter Can Resume
The slaughter of horses for food could resume this week in the United States due to a ruling by a federal judge who dismissed a lawsuit by animal welfare groups that sought to prevent the practice.
-
Breeders' Cup Classic Proves Worthy of Made-for-Hollywood Movie
The results of the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic horse race on Saturday, November 2, 2013, were not only exciting, but almost beyond belief.
-
IHSA Announces Western Riders for AQHA Horsemanship Challenge
The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association and American Quarter Horse Association are pleased to confirm eight IHSA Western Horsemanship riders will participate in the Horsemanship Challenge, November 20-21, 2013, in Oklahoma City.
-
Tips for Winter Mud Management in Horse Pens
With cooler weather bringing rain and snow storms, mud becomes a problem for horse owners in the feeding area where mud pits often develop.
-
Trail of Ponies Art Contest Showcases Military Horses
The competition is a national art competition to creatively showcase the special relationship â past and present, on the battlefield and in ceremonial and therapeutic programs - between the horse and the American military.
-
Students Make the Most of Equestrian Team Opportunities with IEA
The IEA program is available across the United States and currently has nearly 10,000 members in 32 states with membership open to teams of riders in grades 6-12.
-
Horse Lovers and Rescue Groups Invited to Share in One Horse's Journey of Recovery
Accepting the responsibilities and challenges of a rescue horse can be daunting, but also infinitely rewarding.
-
Explore Equine Practices on a Global Level with Equine Guelph
What better way to learn about the issues of welfare for horses than by traveling the globe with Equine Guelphâs new online course, Global Perspectives in Equine Welfare.
-
Grant Awarded for Study of Effects of Equine Therapy on Boys with PTSD
The study on the effects of equine facilitated psychotherapy on post-traumatic stress symptoms will examine 60 boys between the ages of 10 and 18 with post-traumatic stress.