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Equine Experience Hosts Kids Day
"Kids are important to the horse industry. In the next 20, 30 years it will be the kids of today who are participants and horseowners in the horse industry of tomorrow. That's why it's important we include a Kids Day at Equine Experience 2007," Ma ... Read the full article

Give a kid a leg up on life; donate your gently used cowboy boots
FORT WORTH, Texas—The American Paint Horse Foundation needs your help to give kids a leg up on life by donating new or gently used cowboy boots for young riders. The Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives through intera ... Read the full article

American Shetland Pony Club Donates Pony To Black Stallion Literacy Foundation
A black Shetland Pony who closely resembles the pony Little Black in the Walter Farley book “Little Black, A Pony” has a new home with the Black Stallion Literacy Foundation at Arabian Nights in Orlando, Florida. Thanks to the donation of the pony by the American Shetland Pony Club (ASPC), thousands of children involved in the literacy program will have the chance to meet Little Black in person. ... Read the full article

Kids go crazy for Kerrits in a coordinated look
Hood River, OR—It’s no secret—kids love Kerrits. They love the comfort of unrestricted freedom when they’re riding, playing or doing barn chores and they love all the fun colors. The new Airostretch V-Neck comes in three swirling bright updated print ... Read the full article

100% Rubber Boots
Devon-Aire is excited to introduce a line of fashionable rubber muck boots. Make going to the barn fun and fashionable with these easy care fun boots. They are made of a durable 100% rubber exterior. The interior is cotton lined to help wick moistu ... Read the full article

Camps for Kids the Equestrian Way
If you are looking for a fun and educational way for your child to spend the summer, consider sending them to an equestrian camp. A variety of camps are available for your horse-lover regardless of skill level or interest. Sending your child to an equestrian camp can not only provide them with a summer activity, but also give them hands on experience working with horses, learning a variety of equestrian sports and teaching them responsibility. ... Read the full article

LipSync Contest First Kids/Junior Charity Event PBIEC Special Events Pavilion Friday Night, Feb. 13
A lipsync contest is the first kids/junior charity event and will be held in the Special Events tent at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center from 6 to 10 PM on Friday night, Feb. 13. ... Read the full article

People Helping Horses is Proud to Announce the Launch of Leg Up for Kids Therapeutic Riding
ARLINGTON, WA. People Helping Horses Founder and Executive Director Gretchen Salstrom was recently made aware of the need in the community to serve children with disabilities through therapeutic riding. After careful consideration and much discussio ... Read the full article

American Paint Horse Association puts more than 300 in the saddle for Kids Day
More than 300 North Texas children interested in horses and the Western lifestyle took advantage of the American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA) recent Kids Day on March 29 by riding colorful American Paint Horses. More than 1,000 visitors took advantage of the activities offered. ... Read the full article

The Making of The New Saddle Club™ - Series 3
“Ever wonder how The Saddle Club TV series comes to your television?” Kia Luby, who kids worldwide will remember as “Kristi” from Series 1 and 2, has a 26-part answer to that question for kids who love the television series. Kia is the host of “The Making of The Saddle – Series 3” Video Journals that will be part of each episode of the public television broadcasts of the new series. Distributed through American Public Television (APT Exchange) and Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc. (CPTV) the 26 half-hour episodes will premiere September 7, 2008. ... Read the full article

2009 Charlotte Jumper Classic Helps Make a Difference for Bobcats Youth Foundation
Charlotte, NC - March 23, 2009 - The 2009 Charlotte Jumper Classic is proud to help support the Bobcats Youth Foundation, an organization that is committed to making a difference for area youths through community relations outreach efforts. The Charl ... Read the full article

USET Foundation Donates Trailer to sharingVillage's Driving For Surviving
In a handing over the keys presentation on July 14, 2008, at its Gladstone headquarters, the USET Foundation donated its horse trailer to sharingVillage Cancer Survivor Groups, Inc., a unique 501c 3 non-profit organization based in Far Hills, NJ. sharingVillage offers complimentary self-help and educational programs to cancer patients and survivors. Part of its mission is to use animals to facilitate healing. The organization's Driving For Surviving is a pediatric oncology equestrian carriage driving program that offers children the opportunity to receive physical therapy in a new and fun way - they learn to drive miniature ponies and then put on special exhibitions and take part in local driving competitions. ... Read the full article

Ride a Horse, Rope some Fun at March 29 Paint Horse Kids Day
Is your child interested in horses and the Western lifestyle? Then don’t miss the chance to let your buckaroo ride a horse and learn some cowboy skills. On Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) will be offering horseback rides at its free Kids Day, held at APHA headquarters, 2800 Meacham Blvd., in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition, children can experience many other hands-on activities, including instruction about grooming and caring for a horse, an animal petting area, a stick horse barrel race, beginner roping lessons and much more. ... Read the full article

Rocky Mountain Horse Expo Reaches Out to Youth
Kid-friendly events planned for Denver, March 13-15, 2009 Isn’t it true? Horse activities are just plain more fun when youngsters get involved. So the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo is offering a number of “kid-friendly” activities before and during th ... Read the full article

Devon-Aire announces new Versailles kids breeches and jodhpurs!!
Devon-Aire is pleased to announce the addition of the Versailles line of kid’s breeches and jod’s. The Versailles line has been one of Devon-Aires best selling lines of breeches, jods and tights. The Versailles kids Lo-Rise breech and jod are made ... Read the full article

Kids & Women's Gladiator Polo at PBIEC
Kids and women's gladiator polo were under the spotlight on center stage at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Thursday night. ... Read the full article

Riding Double
Many of us remember as kids riding double on a horse. Those of us who didn't get bucked off were just plain lucky. ... Read the full article

With or without your horse, you'll have a great time at QuarterFest!
QuarterFest is the place for you to be the first weekend in May. Everyone who's "horse crazy" will have a ball at QuarterFest: A Celebration of the American Quarter Horse May 1-3 on the grounds of the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennes ... Read the full article

Your kids called. They say it’s okay for you to buy a new horse…
Imagining the perfect horse—in your barn or pasture? Private treaty horse sales at the upcoming Rocky Mountain Horse Expo will be the perfect place to find one—or more—new equine partners for you and your family. ... Read the full article

Benefits of Equine Therapy Proven By Washington University Research Team
Researchers from the Washington University Program in Occupational Therapy, funded by a grant from the Horses & Humans Research Foundation, recently completed a breakthrough study on the therapeutic impact of equine therapy for children with cerebral palsy. ... Read the full article