Quantcast

Oldest Horse Show In The Nation Celebrates 160 Years

Since 1853, equestrians, horse breeders and spectators have gathered under the Grafton oaks in Upperville to admire some of the nation’s most talented horses and riders. The Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS) is the oldest horse show in America. It was founded to encourage better breeding of horses.

Read more...

Schooling With Style and Purpose

by Al Dunning

The majority of show horses will only perform at their peak for a given period of time. Eventually, their performance will decline or their attention to the rider's cues and desires will diminish.

Read more...

Road to the Horse Legends Return for Blowout Celebration

Kicking off the equestrian year, Road to the Horse is celebrating its 10th anniversary in a spectacular way. Past, present and future competitors will meet beneath one roof; this many clinicians have never been seen before in the same place at the same time.

Read more...

Behind-The-Scenes At So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event

The third annual So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event in the “Heart of the Carolinas” takes place May 2-5 in Chesterfield, SC. Now’s your chance to see what this event is all about by reliving all the action thanks to a creative video produced by nFocus Pictures and visible on Southern 8ths’ YouTube channel.

Read more...

Kentucky Horse Council Announces Kentucky Round-up, a New Winter Family Event

The Kentucky Horse Council today announces the Kentucky Round-Up, a new family event featuring horse fun, learning and interaction.  Kentucky Round-Up will be held February 2, 2013 at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park.  Kentucky Round-Up also includes an evening concert by country music star John Michael Montgomery.

Read more...

Bonnie Davis to Speak at International Trails Symposium

The International Trails Symposium (previously referred to as the National Trails Symposium) will gallop into Fountain Valley, Arizona April 14 -17 for a full agenda of trail planning, events, presentations, get-togethers, trail rides and more.  

Read more...

Easing Allergies through Nutrition Teleseminar

Allergens exist everywhere -- on pasture, in trees, in your horse's feed, and in the air he breathes. Some, such as pollens, are natural and others are added to feeds (i.e. preservatives). Some horses are allergic to specific foods; for example, soy is a common allergen. And then there are the insect bites—like those from biting midges--that torment some horses more than others.

Read more...

Equine Affaire Returns to Columbus, Ohio in 2013

Equine Affaire, the premier equine exposition and equestrian gathering in North America, will return to the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus on April 11th through the 14th.

Read more...

Monty Roberts Announces Tour Dates in 2013

Still riding high from his award for Service to Her Majesty and Praise for his work with Veterans Solvang, CA legendary  “Horse Whisperer” Monty Roberts, is excited to work again with veterans overcoming Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on December 7-9 at his serene Flag Is Up Farms in Solvang, California.

Read more...

Expect the Unexpected at the 2013 Parelli Horse & Soul Tour

It’s 8:00 on a crisp, cool Saturday morning. You and a few of your closest friends are just pulling into the arena parking lot when you see – and hear – the laughing, dancing, screaming crowd outside. They’re snapping pictures on their phones, sipping hot coffee out of their thermoses, and they’re all wondering the same thing you are ...

Read more...