Riders4Helmets Partners with Mustang Heritage Foundation

The popular Helmet Awareness Campaign Riders4Helmets, has partnered with the Mustang Heritage Foundation to encourage helmet usage at the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover to be held September 15-17 in Fort Worth, TX.

Research Using Shetland Ponies May Be Key to Preventing Allergies in People

”Understanding what triggers allergic reactions in Shetland ponies could help researchers come up with ways to stop people from developing sensitivities.”

Tom Selleck Case and New Legislation

With new legislation regarding the sale and transfer of horses in the State of California taking effect, horse owners and potential horse owners need to know the laws and make sure they comply with the proper disclosures and paperwork in all cases. 

Data Base Established for Horse Protection Act

Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) announces that it has compiled a database of over 400 court and administrative cases, including over 700 case dispositions, that interpret and enforce the Horse Protection Act (HPA). The HPA was enacted in 1970 to elimina

Horse Protection Regulations

The Humane Society of the United States applauds the United States Department of Agriculture for proposing changes to its Horse Protection Act regulations that are intended to improve enforcement of the four-decades-old federal law.

Equestrians Highlight Pasadena Rose Parade

At least 27 well-known equestrian groups are participating in the 2012 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. Colorful in their attire, sparkling in their performance, these horses and their riders show off their skills and their training as

Wild Asses as Endangered Species

New research suggests that wild asses are in danger of extinction through hunting and habitat destruction. Through data gathered by radio transmitter tags, researchers find that the animals are unable or unwilling to cross man-made barriers such as th

Stereotypies: Bad Habits or Vices?

Learn about the 3 different types of stereotypies and the 8 contributing factors research shows to be causative factors in the development of stereotypies in horses.

American Horse Council Reaffirms Support for the PAST Act

WeatherBeeta Recognizes Rescued and Adopted IHSA Horses

The story of Ben, a former racing champion who fell on hard times before being rescued and nurtured back to health by the members of the Stetson University Equestrian Hunt Seat Team won first place in the IHSA Rescue Horses Contest sponsored by WeatherBee