Starting 1 January 2013, the use of a properly fastened Protective Headgear will be mandatory while riding on the show grounds.(article 140.1, General Regulations).
As plans for the annual Mule Days celebration move ahead in Bishop, California, so do concerns over the news that Equine Herpes Virus-1 has spread throughout western states, including California. Â In Bishop, private equestrian centers have decided
Americaâs veterinarians are standing alongside US Department of Agriculture inspectors in their opposition to the abusive practice of soring, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Reiningâs history is deeply rooted in the state of Ohio. From the long list of reining legends coming from the region to the first National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity being held in Columbus, the sport took its first steps in Ohio and cont
Each year, many young horse enthusiasts participate in 4-H equine projects throughout the United States. The goals of these projects build on the following three areas:
âWhether you are an individual owner, run a racetrack or horse show, own a horse business, work in the industry as a service provider or ride for recreationâthe decisions made here in Washington, DC affect you.â
A resident of Solvang for 46 years, and New York Times best-selling author, Monty Roberts is serious about transferring his concepts to the rest of the world in order to fulfill his mission âto leave the world a better place for horses and for people to
Omega Fields, Inc. produces award-winning Omega-3-rich, stabilized, ground flaxseed supplements and treats for horses in all stages of life. Since horses donât talk, however, Gail Shrine has stepped forward as a spokesperson for the equine products th
A recent study found potential epidemiologic factors associated with the development of the neurologic form of EHV-1. (The neurologic form of equine herpesvirus type-1, or EHV-1, is known as equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy, or EHM).
"The American Horse Council has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agricultureâs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regarding proposed changes to the regulations governing enforcement of the Horse Protection Act related to the soring