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Recently TheHorse.com spoke with Daniel McEvoy, PhD, who is an assistant research professor in climatology at the Western Regional Climate Center, in Reno, Nevada. The subject was purchasing hay during the current severe drought in the western U.S. In addition to the current drought, factors including gas prices, supply chain …
Sooner or later, nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does “hoof abscess” actually mean? Although most commonly seen during the wet winter and spring months, hoof abscesses can plague horses year-round and usually occur when debris and bacteria enter the foot through hoof cracks …
CONTEST CLOSED -STAY TUNED FOR OUR WINNERSThe quirkier the better – Two $500 prize gift baskets from Farnam! Every senior horse has a quirk–be it funny, endearing, or downright annoying–and we want to hear about yours! In 300 words or fewer, tell us about your senior horse’s silly behavior, including where it came from, how it’s …
Recently Rutgers University addressed riding safety and traumatic brain injuries, and the need to replace helmets and vests more often than most riders think. According to the Equine Science Center at Rutgers University (https://esc.rutgers.edu/), riding is considered one of the most dangerous sports in the United States because injuries are …
An 11-year-old cowgirl recently made history, competing at the first nationally televised Black rodeo Kortnee Solomon is a fourth-generation Texas cowgirl. Her mother is 11-time invitational champion, Kanesha Jackson, and her father is Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association tie-down roper, Cory Solomon. Her grandmother is Stephanie Haynes, an 18-time invitational champion …
Round Rock, Texas – Opening July 27, 2022, horses competing in the Adult Division of the Virtual Extreme Mustang Makeover will be available for competitive bid adoption online. For the last 100 days, dedicated trainers from around the USA have been working diligently to take untouched, wild horses and prepare …
When horses talk, we listen but how good are we at deciphering what they have to say? According to a recently published study (Nov 2021) by Dr. Katrina Merkies, researcher and associate professor at the University of Guelph, and her master student Haley Belliveau, we are faring well. Using an online survey, participants …
Recently an enthusiastic group of young 4-H members had an experience they won’t soon forget when Julie Goodnight offered a clinic at their annual horse camp at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock, Colorado. Douglas County hosts an annual horse camp for 4-H Horse Project members. For four days, …
The two largest equine breed registries in the world have come together in a unique partnership to bring more opportunities to horse enthusiasts worldwide. For the first time in equine breed association history, the American Quarter Horse and American Paint Horse associations are partnering in a two-year strategic alliance. This …
Staff Writer The Chronicle of the Horse, an award-winning equestrian sports publication, is looking for a full-time staff writer. The Chronicle covers English equestrian sports nationally and internationally online and in a magazine published 18 times a year. It also has a quarterly lifestyle publication, Untacked. The successful applicant will …
