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Ashley Schafer and Born on Derby Day Win the Kinder Cup Futurity
The 2022 Kinder Cup Barrel Racing Championship wrapped up over the weekend. The event featured a 2D Futurity, 2D Derby and 4D Open as well as an Amateur Futurity, Amateur Derby, Slot Race, Adult Sidepot, Youth Sidepot and No Penalty Sidepot. Learn more: (more…)
SmartPak Valentine’s Day Feed: Homemade Valentine’s Day Horse Hearts
It’s Valentine’s Day. Show your horses how much you love them with these homemade heart treats. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: This Pony Chose Violence
Monday already is the crappiest day of the week, so it only makes sense that we make things official. Here’s our latest “oh crap” moment. (more…)
A Winning Combination, by Kentucky Performance Products
Vitamin E is essential for the performance horse. Learn more: (more…)
The Horse’s Quality of Life & Role in Society: Then vs Now
Horses have been a part of human life for over 6000 years, but has their quality of life improved? Louise Richards explores just that. (more…)
Patterns for the Weekend: Improving Strength and Bend
Eight cones, four poles and you’ll be ready to go. (more…)
#goriding Grams of the Week
Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images.
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They’re Baaaaccckkkk: The 2022 Super Bowl Clydesdale Commercial is HERE!
That’s right, horse lovers. The Budweiser Clydesdales are back for Super Bowl LVI. Even if you aren’t a football fan — heck, even if you’re not a Budweiser fan — you can get excited about this commercial. (more…)
Be A Dust Buster
The AAEP session on Equine Asthma Treatment & Management emphasized reducing respirable particles in the environment. Here are some tips on how you can do that in your barn. (more…)
Recap: The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo wrapped up on Saturday night. The event featured 56 of North America’s top rodeo athletes in each rodeo event. A total of 448 rodeo contestants got to compete for over $1 million in prize money. Get the recap here. (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: If Horses Were People, the Blanketing Edition — PART II
According to Punxsutawney Phil, winter is still here for another five-and-something weeks. What better way to celebrate than with part two of the blanketing edition of “If Horses Were People?” (more…)
Time for Your Horse to Put on Its Winter Coat, by Kentucky Performance Products
Does your horse need a winter coat? Learn more about thermoregulation and piloerection. (more…)
11 Black Equestrian Instagram Accounts You Have to Follow
February is Black History Month. We’re always committed to inclusion and diversity in Equestrian sport, and we can think of no better time to highlight these awesome Black equestrian Instagram accounts. If you’re not already following them, you should be. (more…)
Giving Upcoming Professionals a Leg Up: The Rising Equestrian Pro
For many young equestrians, working with horses on a daily basis is a dream job, but there is much to learn and know about the business aspect of being an equestrian professional. The Rising Equestrian Pro is a new platform that helps direct young riders to find the next steps towards a career with horses. (more…)
Ponydad: Red Bows and Paddocks
Ponydad Thomas Pelle Veng has officially reached the next level of horse ownership — jonesing for barn time when he can’t be there. This Ponydad is missing his pony time since COVID still has gatherings in Denmark limited. (more…)
#goriding Grams of the Week
Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images.
4-Minute Listen: The History of Black Equestrian Erasure
In 2021, NPR’s Ailsa Chang spoke with Katherine Mooney, author of the book Race Horse Men: How Slavery and Freedom Were Made at the Racetrack, about the erasure of Black riders in the equestrian world. It’s an amazing 4-minute listen! Check it out. (more…)
Keeping the Older Show Jumper Happy and Sound Is a Full-time Job
Longevity is the aim most horse owners. Whether we’re competing at the upper levels or enjoying our horses on the trails, we all want them to live long, healthy, comfortable lives. Achieving this goal takes dedication and a knowledgeable team. Learn more: (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: Riding in the Ocean
Monday already is the crappiest day of the week, so it only makes sense that we make things official. Here’s our latest “oh crap” moment. (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Gaining Some Peace of Mind
“In the first seven months of owning Leira, she colicked five times… Between each colic episode, we frantically tried to find answers and solutions.” Hailey Sinon shares her experience with a chronic colicker and how SmartDigest Ultra has helped. (more…)
Keeping Your Horse’s Joints Healthy, by Kentucky Performance Products
Keeping your horse’s joints healthy is important to its performance and longevity. There are four ingredients that are key to your horse’s joint health. (more…)
Patterns for the Weekend: Four Poles, Seven Exercises
If you have little to no equipment, here are seven patterns for you! (more…)
U.S. Horse Racing Should Remember Washington Post Editorial: ‘Horse Racing Has Outlived Its Time’
Animal Wellness Action’s Marty Irby has been following the progress of American horse racing closely. Given the developments of the past weeks, he offers this follow-up to his article from two weeks ago and further calls for change in the anti-doping regulations. (more…)
