Steaming Soaked Hay is Essential for Horses on Low Non-Structural Carbohydrate Diets
Soaking hay for 10 minutes can increase bacterial content by 150 percent; steaming that hay virtually eliminates fungi, yeast, bacteria and respirable particles.
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American Farmland Trust Releases New Report on Loss of Farmland
Eleven million acres of the country's best farmland was among the 31 million acres lost between 1992 and 2012.
Research Survey on Effect of Indoor Arenas on Horse and Human Health
A UK graduate student is surveying horse owners, managers and riders on aspects of indoor arenas as they relate to horse and human health.
Townend Beats Jung at Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event
Oliver Townend of Great Britain beat three-time defending champion Michael Jung to win the four-star event.
Jung On Top After Cross-Country at Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event
Praise for the course, designer and horses for the cross-country phase of the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event.
AHC Announces Safe Sport Code of Practice
The American Horse Council (AHC) is pleased to announce the adoption of a Safe Sport Code of Practice.
46 Horses Move to Dressage at 2018 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event
The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event is the nation's premier three-day event.
Zoetis Launches #MyVetIsCore Sweepstakes
Horse owners invited to share why their veterinarian is core to horse health for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card.
UHC’s Operation Chip Program to Expand
The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) said it will expand the Operation Chip program to equine rescues wishing to chip horses.
Mustang Heritage Foundation Rundraiser Is Coming
The Mustang Heritage Foundation is hosting the Player’s Choice Casino Night, September 7, at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
House Natural Resources Committee Approves RNR Act
The House Natural Resources Committee approved the Recreation-Not-Red Tape (RNR) Act, which gives a boost to recreational riders on public lands.
Discovery Lease Prize at 2018 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event
Land Rover North America returns to Kentucky Three-Day Event for its first year as title sponsor.
State Breakout Equine Economic Impact Studies Now Available
Fourteen states are broken out from AHCF’s Equine Economic Impact Study.
Equine Non-Profits Granted More Than $130K by USA Equestrian Trust
The Trust is now accepting proposals from IRS-registered equine non-profit organizations for its 2018 grants program.
AHC Webinar on Microchipping Horses
The American Horse Council will have a webinar on equine microchipping on May 14.
American Horse Council Appoints New Time To Ride Marketing Firm
The American Horse Council is pleased to announce that Martino Flynn, LLC, of Rochester, New York, has been selected to manage and market the Time To Ride program for 2018.
Kentucky Equine Research Named Official Equine Nutritionist of the FEI WEG Tryon 2018
Kentucky Equine Research will coordinate importing, controlling and distributing feed, forage and bedding at the 2018 WEG.
T.I.P. Non-Competition Award Applications Available
Applications are now available for awards focused on non-competitive Thoroughbreds.
Merck Animal Health Announces Perform with Prestige Sweepstakes
Horse owners can win a horse trailer and other prizes to help their horses “Perform with Prestige.”
$50,000 Available to Researchers Investigating the Therapeutic Effects of Horses on Humans
Horses and Humans Research Foundation is accepting applications until June 30, 2018 for grants up to $50,000.
25th Anniversary of Equine Affaire in Ohio
The 2018 Equine Affaire is scheduled to take place April 12-15 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.
Brooke Becomes Official Charity of FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018
Brooke, the world’s largest international equine welfare charity, has been chosen as the “Official Charity for the FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018 (WEG)."
Spring Tapeworm Control Important for Grazing Horses
Before horses start grazing on the green grass this spring, remember to check with your veterinarian to ensure your deworming program includes tapeworm control.