Boost Rider Well-being & Performance⁠ When it’s Too Cold to Ride

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Julie Goodnight Talks with Equestrian Fitness & Wellness Coach, Ifa Simmonds SALIDA, Colorado, February 13, 2024⁠—Julie Goodnight invites equestrian fitness and wellness coach, Ifa Simmonds, to talk about fitness specific to riders, and the importance of the rider’s overall well-being and confidence⁠—regardless of level, discipline, or whether or not they …

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USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST OPENS 2024 GRANTS PROGRAM FOR EQUINE NON-PROFITS

GRANTS PROGRAM
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Applications due Tuesday, March 26 FEBRUARY 13, 2024 — Lexington, KY — USA Equestrian Trust® is pleased to announce it is now accepting proposals from IRS-registered equine non-profit organizations for its 2024 grants program. Since the inception of the program, the Trust has awarded more than $2.5 million in grants. …

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Colorado Horse Rescue Has Taken the Reins of The Annie Project

The Annie Project
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Horses reliably carry riders through rugged terrain, providing unforgettable experiences at dude and guest ranches. Yet, when these horses reach the end of their working lives, their future often hangs in the balance. Traditionally, they’re sent to auctions where they risk falling into the slaughter pipeline. Recognizing the need for …

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PEAK Training Challenge

You’re invited to the Performance Equine Adoption Kickstart (PEAK) Training Challenge! It’s a thrilling demonstration and adoption event, free for all to attend. Leading up to the showcase, dedicated trainers from Colorado are paired with unstarted or lightly handled horses from Colorado Horse Rescue for 100 days. This partnership aims …

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Trainer’s Profile: Bruce Anderson of Natural Humanship™

Photos by Julianne Neal, JA Media Productions

Seeing Bruce in action has been a thrill. He has such a way with horses and people! I witnessed his methods at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo a couple years ago and then again at the Mustang Summit in Westcliffe, Colorado this past summer. Check out his website and see …

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Outbreak Alerts: March 06, 2024 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Travis County, TX

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Number Confirmed: 3Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: 32Comments: Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in three quarter horses on a Travis County premise. The premises has been quarantined and will not be released until TAHC’s requirements are met. TAHC staff …

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Georgia Boot Renews Partnership with 4-H Through 2026

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Partnership Supports 4-H Leaders Through Youth Trailblazer Program NELSONVILLE, Ohio (February 2024) – Georgia Boot, America’s hardest-working boot for more than 85 years, is extending its partnership through 2026 with 4-H by creating promotional programs that directly benefit 4-H clubs in local communities and nationally. For more than 100 years, …

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Outbreak Alerts: February 08, 2024 – Equine Rhinitis Virus-B – Cooke County, TX

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 2Number Suspected: 3Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private Facility Horse 1: Age: 4Gender: GeldingBreed: PaintUsage: Barrel RacingOnset of Clinical Signs: 2/5/2024Clinical Signs: Fever, lethargy, nasal discharge, cough, difficulty swallowingConfirmation Date: 2/8/2024Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: UnvaccinatedComment: The horse was Equine Rhinitis Virus-B positive and negative for Streptococcus equi. For more information about ERV, please go …

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