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Back Country Horsemen of California Gets It Done, and Then Some
âOne of the original states to form BCHA, Back Country Horsemen of California donate their time and personal resources to creating and improving horseback riding opportunities across the state.â
Thinking With Your Head About the Helmet You Wear When Riding Your Horse
"Go ahead, take a moment from reading this to find your horse-riding helmet and look at the tags inside. Most likely it is time to replace that helmet for safety's sake.â
Grassroots Efforts by Equestrians Made Sure Recreational Trails Program Included in FAST Act
âGrassroots support from recreational trail users, including many equestrians, played an important role in making sure RTP was passed and the AHC appreciates all the individual horsemen and organizations that contacted their Representatives in support o
Nearly 5,500 Soak in Sun and Science at AAEP Convention in Orlando
"In addition to the educational program, the American Association of Equine Practitionersâ convention offered a variety of social and networking opportunities at which equine practitioners and students could expand their professional footprint.â
Helping Young Horse Enthusiasts on College Decisions - IEA Introduces the "Collegiate Connection"
"The 'Collegiate Connection' education series will offer an interactive platform of live webinars and Twitter TakeOvers that will help Interscholastic Equestrian Association members achieve their dream of getting on a college horse riding team.â
Weaning foals: Effects of the Stress on Foal and Mare
âAll foals lost weight after being separated from their mothers and the levels of stress hormones in their saliva were similar to those found when horses are transported, which is known to be associated with a high degree of stress.â
PATH Promotes Benefits of Therapeutic Horseback Riding
During the past several months, therapeutic horseback riding has been in the news. There is much interest, and perhaps a little skepticism, in the legitimacy of equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT).
Young Trainers Shine at Mustang Millions Competition
Youth competitions tested the relationship between handler and horse and their willingness to complete in-hand maneuvers such as trotting, stopping, backing, 360 degree turns, loading in a trailer, and navigating over trail obstacles.
Methionine Supplementation May Be Crucial for Horses
Methionine is a structural amino acid which is found in all body proteins and is also required for building proteins in the horse's body.
What Every Horseback Rider Needs to Know about Helmets
Helmets can reduce the risk of horse-related fatal head injuries by 70 – 80%1 so this highlights the importance of wearing a properly fitting riding helmet for all equestrian activities.