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Standing Ovation: Detroit Horse Power

October 25, 2021Aubrey GrahamAubrey Graham#STANDING OVATIONComments Off

“When I step off the bus at DHP, I’m in a different world… horses taught me to never give up… Horses tell us to be strong, [that] you have got this and [that] you have someone in your corner…” (more…)

Standing Ovation: Operation Wild Horse

September 17, 2021Aubrey GrahamAubrey Graham#STANDING OVATIONComments Off

Operation Wild Horse is the success story of Mustangs, veterans and one determined dressage trainer. Learn more about how Patti Gruber is helping hundreds of veterans every year through equine interaction. (more…)

Standing Ovation: “Humble,” Providing Underserved Communities Access to Horses in the Bay Area

August 13, 2021Aubrey GrahamAubrey Graham, Uncategorized#STANDING OVATIONComments Off

Little by little, Brianna Noble is providing opportunities and breaking down the barriers to entry to the horse world for those who might no know they could have access to horses, let alone truly learn to ride. (more…)

Standing Ovation: Seriously Big Glow Ups At Gentle Giants Rescue

July 16, 2021Aubrey GrahamAubrey Graham#STANDING OVATIONComments Off

Gentle Giants, a Draft horse rescue in Mount Airy, MD, loves to show off its seriously big glow ups! Read on to find out about good they’re doing in the horse world. (more…)

Standing Ovation: Radical Inclusivity at B.O.K. Ranch

July 2, 2021Aubrey GrahamAubrey Graham#STANDING OVATIONComments Off

Horse Nation is bringing back the Standing Ovation column — a column dedicated to recognizing those doing good in the horse world. This week’s standing ovation goes to B.O.K. Ranch and their approach to inclusive lessons. (more…)

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Horizon Structures Barnfest 2020 Contest

October 30, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#CONTEST, #HORSE RESCUE, #OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATIONComments Off

Horizon Structures will be donating a free barn to a deserving horse rescue through their Barnfest 2020 contest. (more…)

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: SmartPak Equine

October 23, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#SMARTPAK, #STANDING OVATIONComments Off

SmartPak is supporting riders during uncertain times with their new face masks that offer support to equestrian community.

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: MARS Equestrian™ Fellowship

October 16, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#OVATION RIDING, #seniorhorse, #STANDING OVATION, MARS EquestrianComments Off

One year in, MARS Equestrian™ Fellow at UK’s Gluck Equine Research Center continues to help older horses. (more…)

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Hope’s Legacy

October 9, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATION, EQUUS Film ChannelComments Off

A virtual movie premiere raises money for equine charity Brooke USA.

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: New Vocations

October 2, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#NEW VOCATIONS, #OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATIONComments Off

New Vocations launches 11th annual Breeders’ Cup Pledge to support aftercare.

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Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: EQUUS Foundation

September 25, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATION, EQUUS FoundationComments Off

Every week we team up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize the EQUUS Foundation, which has awarded over $500,000 in grants in 2020.

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Morris Animal Foundation

September 18, 2020DeAnn SloanPress Release, Sponsored#OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATIONComments Off

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Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Thoroughbred Charities of America

September 11, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATION, Thoroughbred Charities of AmericaComments Off

Every week we team up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize Thoroughbred Charities of America, which is awarding over $1 million in grants this year.

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips

September 4, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATION, FLAIR StripsComments Off

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Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: The Foundation for the Horse

August 28, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATION, Foundation for the HorseComments Off

Every week we team up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize the Foundation for the Horse, which is providing assistance for horses affected by the fires in California and those affected by Hurricane Laura.

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Redingote Equestrian

August 21, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATION, RedingoteComments Off

Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. This week we recognize Redingote Equestrian LLC, which is partnering with GallopNYC to keep its team outfitted in the colder months.

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Help Alberta Wildies Society

August 14, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATIONComments Off

Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize Help Alberta Wildies Society, which worked to save a filly that was starving and stuck in a bog. (more…)

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Brooke USA

August 7, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATIONComments Off

Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. (more…)

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Hilltown Township, PA Police Department

July 31, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATIONComments Off

Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize Officer Matthew Reiss and Officer Kristian Hanus, who rushed into a burning barn to save a horse during a barn fire. (more…)

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: U.S House of Representatives

July 24, 2020DeAnn SloanEdited Press Release, Sponsored#CONGRESS, #OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATION, #WILD HORSES, Edited Press ReleaseComments Off

Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize the U.S. House of Representatives, which passed a historic wild horse protection amendment. (more…)

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Keeneland and Maker’s Mark

July 17, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATION, Keeneland, Permanently Disabled Jockeys FundComments Off

Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize Keeneland and Maker’s Mark, who are joining forces to help the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. (more…)

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Racism Ain’t Cowboy

July 10, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATION, Racism Ain't CowboyComments Off

Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize our own Tilly Berendt and her clothing line, Racism Ain’t Cowboy. (more…)

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Generous Donations Bring Diversity Scholarship Fund Up to $5,000

July 3, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATION, Diversity, Diversity in horseback riding, ScholarshipComments Off

It is amazing to see the outpouring of support for the Nation Media Diversity Scholarship. The fund total is now up to $5,000! (more…)

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Equest’s Boots & Salutes Week

June 26, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATION, Veterans and horsesComments Off

Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize Boots & Salutes Week, benefitting Equest’s Hooves for Heroes program, which helps veterans and their families transition from military to civilian life.

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Saddle Up and Read

June 19, 2020Noelle MaxwellNoelle Maxwell, Sponsored#horsesandbooks, #OVATION RIDING, #reading, #saddleupandread, #STANDING OVATIONComments Off

“The most rewarding part is seeing their faces the moment they see the horses – they just light up and it’s amazing! It’s like, a shy child – their parents are like, ‘they never read at home,’ or ‘they never talk this much in public’ – and the horses do that, they’re just magical.”