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Cryo Guns for Treating Horses

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Brazil Names Eventing Team For World Championships

Brazil has announced its team for the 2022 FEI World Eventing Championships, to

USEF Announces Team For FEI Jumping Nations Cup Ireland

The U.S. Equestrian Federation announced the athletes selected to represent the

Riden With Biden Strolls in Deputed Testamony

Cash is King and LC Racing’s Ridin With Biden , second to First Captain  in

City of Light Sires First Winner at Ellis Park

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Trail Riding at Gillespie Ranch, New Mexico

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Trail Riding at Fiddler’s Green Ranch, Florida

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Why Does My Dressage Horse Crunch the Bit?

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Should I Punish My Horse for Misbehavior?

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NYRA Shifts Belmont Fall Meet to Aqueduct

Fans who said goodbye to racing at Belmont Park on July 10, will

Nest Continues Successful Line of Females

What exactly might constitute a “Filly Triple Crown” has never really

How To Diagnose Heaves In Horses

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Potomac Horse Fever Map – Where Is This Disease Found?

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Planning a Holiday on Horseback

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Get your horse ready for long summer rides

Q: Can you outline a simple fitness program I can start

How To Tie A Horse Safely To A Post Or Rail

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Building A Hitching Rail For Horses

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Taiba Ran a ‘Gallant Race’ in Haskell, Baffert Says

Taiba may not have won the July 23 TVG.com Haskell Stakes

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How To Wear Spurs – Everything You Need To Know About Using Spurs On Your Horse!

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How Much Weight Can A Draft Horse Carry?

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Horse Training: What Does Green Broke Mean?

If you are looking at taking on a new horse, you

Eye problems in older horses

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Weighing Your Horse Without a Scale

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Florida horse positive for strangles

The Florida Department Agriculture and Consumer Services confirmed a 3-year-old Quarter

West Nile virus in California

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Best Riding Horse Breeds Revealed!

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What Is A Glucosamine For Horses Injection?

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10 keys to equine gut health

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Is muscle weakness inevitable in old horses?

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Fjord Horse: Breed Profile

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Are Unicorns Real? Separating the Truth From Myth

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Belgium Announces World Championship Teams

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Ireland, Brazil, Germany And Sweden Name World Championship Teams

Three countries announced their teams for the Agria FEI Jumping World

Lost and found in America

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Night Vision

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Determining What It May Cost to Board Your Horse

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Understanding Your Horse’s Sense of Smell

Horses have a much better sense of smell than we humans. If

Baffert-Trained High Connection Wins Los Alamitos Derby

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Flotus to Target Nunthorpe Stakes

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Clearing up chronic rainrot

Q: Every winter, within a few weeks of putting blankets on my

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Is Grass Low In Protein? Horse Grazing Nutrition Explained!

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How Do Horses Give Birth? – 3 Stages

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Fuchs Wins Jumping World Cup Final

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The Scoop on Ration Balancers

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Is You Horse Hot or Overheated?

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Denmark Wins First-Ever FEI Dressage Nations Cup At CHIO Aachen While U.S. Finishes Seventh

Denmark recorded a historic victory at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup

2022 CHIO Aachen Opens with Dressage Horse Inspection & STAWAG Opening Competition

Aachen, Germany – The 2022 CHIO Aachen is in full swing, entertaining

Gunite Scores in Maxfield Overnight at Churchill

Winchell Thoroughbreds’ homebred Gunite  gamely turned back the challenges of My Prankster  and Hoist the Gold  in

European Contenders Prepare for Belmont Derby, Oaks

Eight European contenders representing three nations cleared quarantine July 3 and jogged the wrong

Equine Transition and Adoption Center Pilot

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Equine Poison Prevention

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Why do fatal cardiac events occur in horses?

Belgian researchers are investigating the factors that put horses at risk

Are Markings Inherited?

Q: I understand that many people breed for coat color and they

What Can I Do With a Yearling?

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How to Tell a Horse’s Age by Its Teeth

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U.S. Dressage Team Takes Silver In Nations Cup Of The Netherlands CDIO5*

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team finished second Saturday in the

Watch Why They Won: Sterling Malnik Tops USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic

Sterling Malnik topped a field of nearly 100 to win the USHJA

One Eyed Wonders

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Giving Animals a Voice

Human-computer interaction (HCI) is already well established. The emerging scientific discipline

Shock Wave for Suspensory Ligament Healing

My veterinarian recently diagnosed my 14-year-old Quarter Horse mare that competes

Why Do Horses Buck?

Skippy was almost aptly named. He didn’t skip, but he did

USEF Amateur Task Force Completes Work on Amateur Status Rule Updates

Since its creation in early 2021, the USEF Amateur Task Force

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Wins Second Place at FEI Dressage Nations Cup – The Netherlands

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team had a

One in four horses’ bits don’t fit, research finds

Many owners are using bits that do not fit, new research suggests, as the importance

13 bridles you might like in your tack room

The best bridles for your horse won’t be the same as the best

Stay Hydrated During a Summer Training Session

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Which Vaccines Are Needed?

These diseases include West Nile Virus, and Eastern and Western Equine

A new way to evaluate loss of muscle mass in horses

A new scoring system developed by researchers at the University of

When Resistance Develops Suddenly

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Karl Slezak and Fernhill Wishes 14th at CCI5*-L Luhmühlen

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Improvements Needed in Equestrian Sport

World Horse Welfare – an international charity that strives to support and

Hot-Weather Hauling

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Saddlebag Checklist

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Trail Horse Hoof Care

Best trimming and shoeing practices to ensure your horse stays sound

5 Steps for Equine Weight Loss

Help your horse shed his excess pounds safely


Easing Equine Aches with Liniment

Old-time horsemen relied on liquid suspensions of herbal extracts known as

Unmounted Fitness Exercises for Mature Dressage Riders

When I do a clinic, participants over 40 often apologize for

Sport Foals and The Farrier: First Visits

You could buy the most interesting foal in the auction, but

New Research Questions Validity of Some Genetic Testing

With the rise of commercial genetics testing, we now have access

Your horse may be smarter than you think

Research suggests that horses are better able to interpret human gestures

Spring cleaning your barn

Spring cleaning season is here, and if you dread organizing closets

GLADSTONE AND HAMILTON FARM: A LEGACY OF EQUESTRIAN EXCELLENCE

The U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation is headquartered at the famous Hamilton Farm in

THE WORLD’S RICHEST RACE

Earlier this year, the richest horse race in the world was

Dates And Locations Announced For 2023 Great American/USDF Regional Championships

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USPA Secures A Permanent Home For Polo In South Florida With Agreement To Purchase International Polo Club Palm Beach From Wellington Equestrian Partners

The United States Polo Association is pleased to announce that it

Combined Driving Athlete Pathway Program Updates

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RealResponse Adds US Equestrian As Strategic Partner Program Launching as a State-of-the-Art Safe, Secure Reporting Program To Assist Members Reporting Violations of the USEF SafeSport Policy

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT WEC

This week World Equestrian Center – Wilmington welcomes the Region 13 Sport

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2022 AT WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER – OCALA

Mark your calendars for the second annual The Championship Show at

Boarding Disputes and The Law

There is nothing more discouraging for a barn owner than a

BEN ATKINSON: STABLE TO SCREEN

Growing up on a cattle farm in East Yorkshire, England, Ben

War Horses: Tales from Ukraine

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine.

Chromium: What is It and Why Do Horses Need It?

You may recall the movie Erin Brockovich, where the carcinogenic chemical hexavalent

How do you achieve “thoroughness” in early training?

In this article, we will be concentrating on the basic concept

How to easily improve your dressage test…and your score

Nail your first halt

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Mimi Gochman Selected To Represent U.S. At FEI Youth Equestrian Games

The U.S. Equestrian Federation on Thursday announced the selection of Mimi

USPA Secures A Permanent Home For Polo In South Florida With Agreement To Purchase International Polo Club Palm Beach From Wellington Equestrian Partners

The United States Polo Association is pleased to announce that it

Washington Horse Tests Positive for Strangles

The Washington State Veterinarian’s Office confirmed on June 4 that a

Third California Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1

On June 6, a 7-year-old Holsteiner mare in San Mateo County,

Longe Lessons at the Spanish Riding School

Having a good seat is a way of life at the

Tongue Resistance in the Dressage Horse

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What Is The Best Type Of Goat For Horse Companion?

If you’re trying to find a new friend for your horse, you

15 Fascinating Facts About Horses

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Find Your Focus

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Tips to Beat Horse Show Nerves

A competitor who says he or she has no pre-competition jitters either isn’t

Vecna, the Stranger Things’ Season 4 Volume 1 Villain, Explained

Spoilers ahead for Stranger Things season 4, volume 1. The terrifying fourth season of Stranger

Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis Have All Taken Up One of the Queen’s Favorite Pastimes

The Cambridge kids—Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 6, and Prince Louis,

Ready to ride! Zara Tindall cuts an impressive figure as she takes to the saddle at the Tweseldown Horse Trials in Hampshire

Zara Tindall looked delighted today while riding at the Tweseldown Horse Trials

Zara Tindall’s Life in Photos

At 40 years old, Zara Tindall has just about done it

When Do Racehorses Retire?

Horse racing has a long and rich history, being one of the

7 Best Stirrups For Jumping

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HOW TO RIDE A HORSE FOR BEGINNERS (STEP BY STEP)

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USEF 2023 California Hunter/Jumper Competition Calendar Update

In January, the US Equestrian Board of Directors approved a resolution

Recognizing and Preventing Exhaustion in Horses

Exhausted horse syndrome refers to a range of metabolic and physiologic

Redirect a Herd Bound Horse

As herd animals, horses naturally find security in being with other horses.

From Skis to Stirrups

This September I walked into Stanford’s Freshman Activities Fair knowing exactly

Feeding Sweet Potatoes instead of Carrots as Treat for your Horse?

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2022 CDI Bolesworth and Elite Dressage Auction Cancelled

The show organisation of the 2022 CDI Bolesworth on 24 –

Nashville’s First-Ever Professional Bull Riding Team Announces Inaugural Home Event

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The Blood Knot

Many people find the blood knot equally frustrating and functional.

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The 2022 IHSA Nationals Through a Competitor’s Eyes

When I looked at colleges, I always knew I wanted to

10 Important Facts about Horseback Riding Helmets

Almost every equestrian has heard the saying, “it’s not if you fall, but when…and

10 Ways to Avoid Laminitis

Concentrated Rations: 1. Match your horse’s diet to his individual energy needs.

WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER – OCALA’S 2022 USEF SUMMER SERIES SET TO BEGIN IN JUNE

World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s nine-week USEF 2022 Summer Show Series

ENTRIES & STALLS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2022 OCALA SUMMER HUNTER/JUMPER HORSE SHOW SERIES FEATURING FEI 3* & USEF PREMIER HUNTERS/LEVEL 6 JUMPERS

World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to announce that entries

MARS Bromont Rising Grant Recipients Announced

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Copper Meadows Stops Hosting Recognized Horse Trials

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16 Celebs Who Ride Horses Competitively

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Equestrian Jessica Springsteen Talks Riding Style and Prepping for the Olympics

Competing at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo next week will be a

Queen attends Jubilee Royal Windsor Horse Show

The Queen has attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show, as celebrations

Americans stock up at 22nd Youhorse.auction

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