George H. Morris Horsemanship Clinic Announced

Lizzy SchultzAg Group, Equestrian, Equine, Events, USEF

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is excited to announce that the 10th annual George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session will be held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla., from December 30, 2015 through January 2, 2016. The training session is designed to identify and develop the next generation of top U.S. Equestrian Team talent. Past … Read More

Breeders' Cup Stars Support Retired Racehorses

Lizzy SchultzAnimal Welfare, Equine, Horse Racing, Keeneland

A growing list of prominent racehorse owners and trainers are pledging a percentage of their purse earnings from the 2015 Breeders’ Cup World Championships in an effort to step up and offer support for New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program This is the sixth consecutive year New Vocations, the nation’s largest racehorse adoption program, has asked owners and trainers of Breeders’ … Read More

Good Hands, Great Hearts

Lizzy SchultzAudio, Competition, Equestrian, Equine, Youth

Two exceptional young equestrians were recognized over the weekend with the top honors in the prestigious Good Hands Equitation Finals, the first leg of the elusive saddle seat equitation triple crown. Cameron Kay, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, took home the championship title with her horse, CH-Eq Reedann’s Heir To Glory, and Courtney McGinnis, of Montecito, California, rode CH-Eq Imagine My … Read More

USDF Announces 2016 Conference Dates

Lizzy SchultzAg Group, Equine, Events, FEI

The United States Dressage Federation(USDF) has announced dates for the two Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conferences that will be held in 2016. The first conference will be held January 18-19 at Mary Anne McPhail’s High Meadow Farm in Loxahatchee, FL, and will feature Johann Hinnemann. The second, featuring Stephan Clarke, will be held at El Sueno Equestrian Center in Somis, CA … Read More

Model to Thoroughbred Breeder Story Continues

Lizzy SchultzAg Group, Equestrian, Equine, Horse Racing, Jockey Club, Keeneland

America’s Best Racing (ABR), a multi-media fan development and awareness-building platform created and funded by The Jockey Club, has officially released the second installment of the original four-episode video series, “After the Runway: Esther de Jong’s Story.” The series chronicles the journey of Esther de Jong, a Dutch model who has graced the runways for some of the most prominent … Read More

Aaron Ralston To Perform at Midwest Horse Fair

Lizzy SchultzAg Group, Entertainment, Equestrian, Equine, Events, Midwest Horse Fair, Reining

The 2016 Midwest Horse Fair has announced another addition to the impressive roster of clinicians for the 2016 event: Cowboy and reining extraordinaire Aaron Ralston will be there, providing audiences with exhilarating performances, as well as insightful and informative clinics. A top-ranked professional trainer of open horses, Ralston also coaches a large non-pro and youth clientele. He is an experienced … Read More

World Appaloosa Show Features Special Events

Lizzy SchultzApHC, Competition, Equestrian, Equine

The Appaloosa Horse Club(ApHC) is gearing up for the upcoming 2015 World Championship Appaloosa Show. The industry’s nine-day, premier international event will take place October 23- 31 at the Will Rogers Memorial Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The horse show will showcase the talent, athleticism, and versatility of Appaloosas and their exhibitors: traditional equestrian divisions such as jumping, cattle, … Read More

AQHA-PRCA Horses of the Year Announced

Lizzy SchultzAg Group, AQHA, Competition, Equine, PRCA, Rodeo

Six exceptional American Quarter Horses have been recognized by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association(PRCA) and the American Quarter Horse Association(AQHA) for outstanding performances throughout the 2015 season with the 2015 AQHA-PRCA Horse of the Year awards. The honors are awarded to champions in one of six categories, also recognizing a second and third place in each category, including five first-time … Read More

2016 Olympic Equestrian Venue May Not Be In Brazil

Lizzy SchultzEquine, Events, FEI, International

The 2016 Summer Olympic Games are coming to Rio De Janeiro, but the equestrian events of next year’s games might have to take place outside of Brazil, according to the Brazilian Equestrian Federation. Federation President Luiz Roberto Giugni issued the warning last Wednesday at a news conference in Sao Paulo, following delays by The Brazilian Agriculture Ministry in issuing the … Read More

AQHA Unveils New Website

Lizzy SchultzAg Group, AQHA, Equine, Technology

AQHA recently unveiled their new website, featuring an overhaul of the member services area, and a clean, new design on each section of the site, which is now fully responsive and viewable on all mobile devices. The primary goal of the new site design is providing a more user-friendly business environment for members. The new site will require members to … Read More