Edited Press Release
Lawmakers to BLM: Stop Barbaric Surgical Sterilizations of Wild Horses in Utah
Fifty-eight lawmakers in both the House and the Senate sent the Department of the Interior a letter condemning the BLM’s plan to surgically sterilize wild horses in Utah. →
OTTB United App Unites Thoroughbred Buyers & Sellers
“The Retired Racehorse Project and OTTB United jointly announced the release of OTTB United, a mobile app that unites sellers, buyers and shippers of Thoroughbred ex-racehorses and gives back to the Thoroughbred placement community.” →
Strides for Equality Equestrians (SEE) to Promote Visible, Active Allyship for BIPOC Equestrians
Strides for Equality Equestrians (SEE), the “moonshot” idea of five-star eventer and trainer Heather Gillette and historian Dr. Anastasia Curwood along with United States Eventing High Performance rider Matthew Brown, is pleased to announce its official launch. →
UK Gluck Equine Research Center Launches National Survey on Horses Aged 15 Years and Older
If you have a horse or pony aged 15 years or older, you can help create a management and health profile of older U.S. horses. →
Plans Announced for 2020 Tom Bass Seminar on Diversity in Equestrian Sports
The 2020 Tom Bass Seminar on Diversity in Equestrian Sports will be held virtually on November 14 at →
US Equestrian Announces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan
US Equestrian has published a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan outlining 10 strategies to advance diversity, equity, and →
Acupuncture as Part of an Equine Treatment Plan
Do you have an arthritic dog or moody mare? Consider acupuncture. Acupuncture has become a widely accepted form →
Swiss Skydiver Wins the Third Leg of the Triple Crown
Preakness 145, hosted by 1/ST at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, is won by a filly for the →
U.S. House Passes Anti-Doping Bill to Reform American Horse Racing
The U.S. House of Representatives passes the historic Horseracing Integrity and Safety act in a move to end →
Practice Preparedness and Prevention: Resources on Barn Fire Prevention from Equine Guelph
Having a barn fire is fairly high on the list of every equestrian’s worst fear. However, there are →
‘Wild Land Wild Horses’ Selected for 2020 Wildlife Conservation Film Festival
The pilot episode of “Wild Lands Wild Horses” documentary series is an official selection of this year’s Wildlife Conservation Film Festival. →
Centered Riding Instructor Diversity Scholarship Offered for 2021
BIPOC riders “have long been under-represented in the equestrian world. I hope this scholarship will help empower them to →
Enjoy Derby Week Virtual Farm Tours
Don’t miss out on the experience of Derby Week! Even though spectators will not be allowed and many →
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, II Recognizes Horseman and Animal Advocate Marty Irby
Congratulations to animal advocate and Horse Nation friend and contributor Marty Irby. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, II officially recognized →
Carlee McCutcheon: Hunter, Jumper, AND Reining Skills All Pay Off in Adaptability
Kathleen Landwehr of the USEF sat down with Carlee McCutcheon, daughter of leading reining champion Tom McCutcheon to →
American Quarter Horses Excel in USEF Western Dressage Competition
Western Dressage is one of the fastest growing equestrian disciplines. Celebrated professionals such as Lynn Palm and Stacy →
2020 All American Quarter Horse Congress Cancelled
In a move to put the safety of employees, exhibitors and attendees first, the 2020 All American Quarter →
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: U.S House of Representatives
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we →
Meet Madeline Broek: The #1 Groom in the World
Get to know Madeleine Broek, the 2019 Cavalor FEI Best Groom. She works with Marc Houtzager, keeping everything →
House Votes to Ban Unsafe Horse Transport in Federal Transportation Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Horse Transportation Safety Act, which is a major step →
US Equestrian Board of Directors Approves Diversity and Inclusion Commitment Statement and Development of Action Plan
USEF has released a new Diversity and Inclusion statement and is working to implement an action plan that will →
“Pippa”: The $80 Champion Contest Filly From Andy Kocher Sport Horse Auctions
Inspired by the story of Harry DeLeyer and Snowman, Andy Kocher wants to give a lucky equestrian an →
The Run for a Million Canceled for 2020
Another equestrian event falls to the pandemic this year — the Run for a Million will not take →