#STANDING OVATION
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Equest’s Boots & Salutes Week
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
“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.”
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Art of the Cowgirl Fellowship
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize Art of the Cowgirl for its fellowship program, which works to inspire western artists to new heights.
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: NYRA Jockeys
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize the New York Racing Association (NYRA) jockeys for their demonstration of support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Retired Racehorse Project & Keeneland
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize the Retired Racehorse Project and Keeneland for their equine welfare initiatives.
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: U.S. Hunter Jumper Association
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize Nourish the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association and its pledge to match up to $300,000 in aid for members in financial need.
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Nourish the Backstretch
Keeneland has formed a partnership with Blue Grass Farms Charities and Nourish Lexington to offer meals and groceries to industry employees at Keeneland and The Thoroughbred Center. (more…)
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: EQUUS Foundation
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize the EQUUS Foundation and its pledge to donate $100,000 for immediate support of America’s horses.
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Give Back for Special Equestrians
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize Give Back for Special Equestrians, and their plea to help therapeutic horseback riding stables during the COVID-19 crisis.
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: You
For this week’s Standing Ovation, we want to celebrate you and everything you can do for at-risk horses. (more…)
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: The Smile Tour
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. This week we recognize Robin and Wil Guernsey and the Humane Society of the United States for their efforts to bring joy to seniors in isolation due to COVID-19.
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Classic Equine
Classic Equine is now making PPE masks for first responders.
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: GallopNYC
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. This week we recognize Gallop NYC, which is raising $30,000 (initially — additional fundraisers are happening) to care for their horses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how you can help.
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Laura’s Blanket Repair
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. This week we recognize Laura Rayne, who has switched her business from horse blankets to making medical masks. (more…)
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: American Horse Council
A COVID-19 Resource Center
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Audrie Stanka and Zach Brandt
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. This week we recognize Audrie Stanka and Zach Brandt, who will host monthly fundraising clinics for Frangible Fences.
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Keeneland and Churchill Downs
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. This week we recognize Keeneland and Churchill Downs, which are reinforcing their commitment to safety with racing and training reforms. (more…)
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy With In Stable Hands
Every week we like to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we applaud In Stable Hands, an equine-assisted therapy program that is making a difference in the lives of many.
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Beth Behrs, EQUUS Foundation & Rising Starr Horse Rescue
Through teamwork, communication and the unifying goal of saving horses, a community of equine advocates worked together to rescue five Thoroughbreds in need. (more…)
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park presents $80,000 check to TAA.
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Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Jonathan Stettin
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. This week we recognize Jonathan Stettin, who won the inaugural Handicapping for Horses Tournament and donated his prize money to the TAA.
