Maryland Jockey Club and AHC Host Screening of War Horse

The Maryland Jockey Club (MJC) and the American Horse Council (AHC) hosted a private advance screening of DreamWorks Pictures’ highly anticipated movie “War Horse,” directed by Steven Spielberg in Washington, D.C. on Thursday December 15 at The Hist

Balancing the Horse's Diet with Performance Demands

Determining the diet that works best for a performance horse is similar to determining what should go into the diet of a human athlete. What, when, and how much is fed is tied to the length and intensity of the work the horse will be asked to do.

Respiratory Disease in Horses - Updated Information for Horse Owners

Vaccination coupled with best care practices is the most economical and effective way to protect these horses from respiratory disease in equines.

Victims of Federal Wild Horse Slaughter Program Rescued

Equine refuge steps up to save 7 wild horses and burros adopted through controversial Bureau of Land Management Adoption Incentive Program then dumped at slaughter auctions.

Test Your Horsemanship and Win at Horse and Rider Competition

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top four contestants in Equine Affaire’s Versatile Horse and Rider Competition with the first-place team receiving $2,500 and the title of Versatile Horse and Rider Competition Champion, so enter by 9/8/2017

Nutrition for Performance Horses - Gut Function – Hay is for Horses

Defined Levels of Touch—Less Is More When It Comes to Horses

"The horse is programmed to brace against or block out tension, pain or discomfort in order to survive and if the level of touch stays underneath the horse’s ability to block or brace, then his body will start to release the tension on its own.”

15 Years of Leading the Herd in Equine Studies Online

Students benefit from leading instructors, industry experts, renowned guest speakers and join a community of horse enthusiasts keen to share their experiences.

Always Hope: How Dairy Cows and Arabian Horses Inspired Grit in a Young Girl's Life Earns Author Hope Ellis-Ashburn EQUUS Film and Arts Festival Literary Award

Hope reflects on how rich life becomes when one respects her roots, yet travels her own path, develops a strong work ethic, and finds love in both a special horse and human.

Registering Cropout Horses with American Paint Horse Association Is Easier Than Ever

Thanks to a new rule change, cropout Paints must meet the same color-registration guidelines as horses with at least one Paint parent and under the new guidelines, more cropouts will be eligible for APHA registration.