HSUS Cashes In On PZP Sales While Wild Horses, Native Wildlife and Range Health Continue To Suffer

Funding in the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) budget for wild horse roundups has been cut by $5.9 million, as part of the federal spending bill signed into law in early March 2024.  Ironically, this move came directly on the heels of a Nevada Wildlife Commission meeting and endorsement of …

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DURANGO® AND THE PRCA INTRODUCE FIRST-EVER PRORODEO BOOT COLLABORATION

PRORODEO BOOT COLLABORATION
All images courtesy Durango Boots

Hand-Crafted, World Champion Approved Boots Available at Retail Now EMBARGOED – Nelsonville, OH (April 5, 2024) – Durango® Boots, a division of Rocky Brands, Inc. and The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), the oldest and largest professional rodeo-sanctioning body in the world, have come together to develop a collection of …

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The Cowboy & The Jump Jockey, How A Champion Racehorse Was Saved

March 31, 2024 Solvang, California: Amazing stories unfold in the podcast episode #251 about how champion horses are made when the trainers get it right for the horse.  Born in the United Kingdom and famous in Germany for working with Monty Roberts on some remarkable horses, Simon Stokes is a fearless Jump Jockey and patient trainer. When the …

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The Marley Project joins the Seen Through Horses Campaign in May 2024

A session with one of our rescue horses. Photo Courtesy JA Media Productions.

Join The Marley Project, Inc. in spreading awareness of the power of horses in mental health and personal growth during Mental Health Awareness Month. Camden, SC – Horses have been incorporated into various human health and wellness services for many years, however involving horses within the context of mental health is relatively …

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Trainer’s Profile: Damian Ficca

Damian Ficca. Photo Credit Dick Hall

What is your name and the name of your business? Arapahoe Community College Equine Training and Management Program. E—W (E Bar W) Horse Training. Where are you located? Arapahoe Community College – EquineCampus Box 233900 South Santa FeP.O. Box 9002Littleton, CO 80160-9002 damian.ficca@arapahoe.eduarapahoe.edu/equineCell: 720-201-0934Office: 303-797-5722 Facebook: Arapahoe Community College What …

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

Image Courtesy Julie Goodnight

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
Photos Courtesy USA Equestrian Trust

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
Photo Courtesy Colorado Horse Rescue

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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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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