Archived News for Horses

03/13/2013   

Equine slaughter operation planned for Roswell, N.M.
If approved, the plant would be the first to slaughter horses in the United States since 2007.

03/13/2013   

Safeguard American Food Exports Act proposed to ban horse slaughter
The act was proposed in response to the European horse-meat scandal and possibility of horse slaughter in America.

03/08/2013   

USEF to discuss show horse welfare at first in a series of town hall meetings
Seven meetings are scheduled throughout the year to cover topics of importance to the equestrian industry.

03/07/2013   

Equine herpes virus update from the American Association of Equine Practitioners
Several recent cases around the country have brought attention to this highly contagious disease.

03/05/2013   

Celebrate the Appaloosa: Design the next Trail of Painted Ponies figurine
A design contest has been launched to celebrate 75 years of the Appaloosa Horse Club.

03/04/2013   

U.S. show jumpers win Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup competition in Florida
The U.S. team, which included three Olympic veterans, were successful in their first outing under new chef d'equipe Robert Ridland.

03/01/2013   

Official "Retired from Racing" designation created for registered Thoroughbreds
An amended rule will allow retired race horses to remain eligible for breeding, but prevent a return to the track.

02/28/2013   

Infographic explains details of the European horse meat scandal
The Australian Institute of Food Safety has compiled the data on this convoluted case.

02/27/2013   

Show Ring Stress: Are horses affected by an audience?
Researchers in Vienna measured how horses and riders reacted to performing in front of spectators.

02/26/2013   

Horseback riding for fitness promoted in new British Equestrian Federation program
"Trot to be Trim" aims to promote equestrianism for health and wellness.

02/25/2013   

Farriers Assistance Program helps hoofcare professionals in times of need
The program gives farriers the opportunity for networking and assistance in case of injury.

02/22/2013   

Treatment Options for Joint Inflammation

02/22/2013   

Horse tests positive for EHV-1 at Ocala, Fla. horse show
Several Florida facilities have been placed under full or partial quarantine to reduce the risk of a larger outbreak.

02/20/2013   

How Horses Identify Humans
Research shows that horses recognize humans through a combination of sight and sound.

02/19/2013   

One-third of American horse owners consider their equines to be part of the family
A survey conducted by the American Veterinary Medical Association reveals trends in how people think of their animals.

02/18/2013   

Expanded helmet rules for U.S. Dressage riders take effect April 1.
No more top hats for national competitors—all dressage riders will be required to wear helmets starting this season.

02/15/2013   

Watch the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show live online
Nearly every equestrian discipline is represented at the show which runs Feb. 14-24.

02/14/2013   

Racing legend Rachel Alexandra is in serious condition following foaling complications
The 2009 Horse of the Year gave birth to a filly earlier this week.

02/13/2013   

Horse meat in prepared foods leads to greater scrutiny of the food-supply chain
Several beef products sold in European countries have been found to contain horse meat.

02/12/2013   

Video: Hunter riders cowboy up to win Who Reins Supreme? competition for charity
The annual event in Florida raised funds for the Equestrian Aid Foundation.

02/11/2013   

International three-day eventing community shares ideas for horse and rider safety
The sixth annual Risk Management Seminar for eventing nations focused on improving riding and training methods for increased safety.

02/09/2013   

Grant money available for research on the therapeutic effects of horses
The Horses and Humans Research Foundation has helped fund equine therapy research projects since 2006.

02/08/2013   

Competitive trail riders will help horses in need in 2013
The Unwanted Horse Coalition and American Competitive Trail Horse Association have joined together in a new initiative.

02/06/2013   

Horse Illustrated magazine and HorseChannel.com acquired by I-5 Publishing
Newly formed joint venture acquired the books, magazines and websites of BowTie Inc.

02/06/2013   

Rare Grevy's Zebra foal born at The Phoenix Zoo in Arizona
The colt will be named in a public event on Wednesday, Feb. 6.

02/06/2013   

Noted Arabian breeder Ruth "Bazy" Tankersley dies at age 91
Tankersley founded the legendary Al-Marah Arabians in Arizona in 1941.

02/05/2013   

Budweiser Clydsdale ad named Super Bowl's top commercial by USA TODAY
The heartstring-tugging ad earned the top spot in USA TODAY's Ad Meter.

02/04/2013   

Last Call for Equine Industry Vision Award Nominations
The annual award honors someone who has contributed to the growth of the equine industry.

02/02/2013   

Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event benefits equine land conservation
The Equine Land Conservation Resource has been a beneficiary of the Event since 2008.

01/30/2013   

Enter your horse photos in the 2013 Equine Ideal Online Photography Contest
The Equine Photographers' Network sponsors this annual contest to showcase the best in horse photography.

01/29/2013   

Charity event puts top hunter, jumper, dressage and polo riders in the reining pen
Who Reins Supreme? will put riders from English disciplines to the test to raise funds for the Equestrian Aid Foundation.

01/28/2013   

ACTHA’s Ride to Remember raises over $22,000 for Horses for Heroes-NM Inc.
Competitive trail rides were held across the country to raise money for injured veterans.

01/24/2013   

Responsible Horse Breeders Council aims to improve equine welfare
The Council brings together horse breeders and animal welfare groups

01/23/2013   

Young reiners earn scholarships through National Reining Horse Youth Association

01/22/2013   

Unbranded documentary aims to educate Americans about Mustang adoption
A Kickstarter campaign has been set up to fund the production and release of the film.

01/21/2013   

Olympic show jumping duo and hunter-ring star win honors at USEF Annual Meeting
The National and International Horse of the Year and Equestrian of the Year titles were awarded last weekend.

01/17/2013   

Middle and high school students get a taste of intercollegiate equestrian competition
The 3rd annual College Preparatory Invitational Horse Show takes place this weekend in Wellington, Fla.

01/16/2013   

Horses featured in Lifetime Network reality show
Designing Pet Spaces will feature horses at the Chattanooga Horse Trams stable.

01/16/2013   

HorseChannel.com is a 2013 Equestrian Social Media Awards finalist!
Members of the equestrian public are invited to cast their vote in more than 30 categories.

01/15/2013   

Women win show jumping Battle of the Sexes for fifth consecutive year
The event brought more than 3,500 fans to the opening night of the 2013 Winter Equestrian Festival.

01/14/2013   

Riders4Helmets announces fourth Helmet Safety Symposium for equestrians
The symposium will bring horse and safety experts together to discuss helmet use and related issues for all riders.

01/12/2013   

Top 10 Most-Read HorseChannel.com Articles in 2011
Visitors to HorseChannel.com found the following 10 articles most interesting in 2011.

01/09/2013   

New BLM policy will restrict horse and burro sales
The policy may help reduce the risk of Mustangs being sold to foreign slaughterhouses.

01/07/2013   

Interscholastic Opportunities for Saddle Seat Riders
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) announced today the board approved extending the membership deadline for those who wish to compete in the saddle seat discipline to May 1, 2013.

01/02/2013   

Plan your winter trip to Horse Expo Pomona
Clinics, demos, equine art and more are part of this annual Southern California event.

01/01/2013   

New Year's Resolutions for Horse Lovers
Here are some of the goals HorseChannel.com visitors are setting for 2013.

12/29/2012   

In Memoriam: Horses and Riders Lost in 2012
As the year winds down, take a moment to reflect on some of the members of the equestrian community who passed away this year.

12/29/2012   

HorseChannel.com's most-read news items of 2012
What captured your attention in the world of horses this year?

12/27/2012   

Why don't horses have a gallbladder?
The equine diet and eating habits require a different type of digestion than that of humans.

12/26/2012   

Nominations sought for 2013 Equine Industry Vision Award
The award recognizes those who have had a positive impact on the horse industry.