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Tips on Preparing for an Equestrian Vacation
The outdoors experience draws many equestrian vacationers. Breathtaking scenery, close-up views of wildlife, creaking of saddle leather, birds singing in distant trees and the soft clop-clop of horses' hooves are all part of the experience. One important thing to keep in mind when going on an equestrian vacation is to be prepared. Here are some tips to help you choose, and prepare for, your equestrian vacation. ... Read the full article

Choosing the Perfect Equestrian Vacation
Do you like adventure? Do you like horses? An equestrian vacation can run the gamut of experiences. It may include anything from quiet rides and the solitude of shaded mountain trails through old growth native forests in the Smoky Mountains to stepping back in time 125 years to become part of a real cattle drive that crosses the Bozeman Trail and the spot where Crazy Horse surrendered in 1877. ... Read the full article

How to Plan Your First Equestrian Vacation
As the summer vacations arrive, you may find yourself in a fix thinking how to make the most of it. You may have had enough of traveling and beach vacations and may have lazed around enough during the summers earlier. Now you would like to have some fun and frolic, but not in an ordinary way. In that case, an equestrian vacation may be the right choice for you. It will give you great fun, excitement and a lot to learn. ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. November 15, 2007— Riding for Fitness It’s not just about having fun or gaining new skills, riding is a great form of exercise, too! For beginner and intermediate riders, the sport offers both aerobic and strength buildin ... Read the full article

The North Carolina Horse Council - A Growing Return
RALEIGH, N.C., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The North Carolina Horse Council announced that the referendum vote on the Horse Industry Promotion Assessment held March 9, 2005, passed with a 95% favorable vote. The vote authorizes the continuation of the $ ... Read the full article

StoneCreek Ranch Combines Vacation with Instruction for an All-Out Horsemanship Experience
StoneCreek Ranch and Resort in Mountain Home, Arkansas offers guests more than just a trail ride as they provide a fun and exciting atmosphere to learn all about horsemanship and riding, while still being able to relax and enjoy a vacation. Owned by Arvell and Karry Bass, this ranch nestled in the Ozark Mountains has endless opportunities for the avid outdoorsman, horse enthusiast or just someone wanting to get away from the big city and learn about horses. ... Read the full article

Hanover Shoe Farms to Receive AAEP Equine Welfare Award
Hanover Shoe Farms, the most prolific Standardbred breeding farm in the world, will be honored with the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 2008 award for outstanding service in equine welfare, the Lavin Cup. ... Read the full article

Absorbine® Introduces Myoplast®
W.F. Young, Inc. announces that Absorbine® Myoplast® is now available in tack and feed stores throughout the United States. This is great news to horse owners who were first introduced to Absorbine Myoplast earlier this year when the company participated in a number of extensive sponsorships on the Grand Prix Jumper and FEI Dressage Circuits. ... Read the full article

Escape to APHA’s 12th annual Fort Robinson trail ride
Take the ultimate equine destination vacation with the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) this Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1–6, on the all-inclusive Fort Robinson Trail Ride at Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford, Nebraska. Rich in the history of the American West, Fort Robinson served as a military outpost from 1874 to 1948 and is located in the heart of the rugged Pine Ridge region of northern Nebraska. Crazy Horse, Red Cloud and Walter Reed were just a few of the historic figures who helped carve the fort's place in history. ... Read the full article

Trips to Maui Are Hotly Contested by Trainers
After the Golden Gate Classic in Woodside, California, Jenny Davis is still in the lead for Langer Equestrian Group’s Woodside Trainer Incentive with 235 points. If she can hold onto it through the Woodside Labor Day Classic and the Woodside Fall Finale, she will be winging off to Maui for a well earned week-long vacation. She has her work cut out for her as Beverly Jovais is not far behind her with 228.5 points. Although Davis has earned more points at each show the two attended, she skipped the Woodside Circuit Opener and Jovais took the opportunity to close the gap. ... Read the full article

Salaries, Benefits, Housing…. Compensation in the Horse Industry
Equimax – the leading horse industry employment service since 1986, has launched a study of horse industry compensation. Finally, information on salaries, benefits, housing, vacation, commissions, bonuses, and more will be available for horse industry jobs free of charge (for a limited time.) Employers will be able to use the results to compare their compensation packages to those of their competition, and job seekers will be able to get a better idea of what they are worth to employers. ... Read the full article

Pfizer Animal Health Announces Winners of STRONGID(R) C 2X Shine Contest
In a challenging race to the finish, Pfizer Animal Health announced It’s a Dun Dandee, a quarter horse buckskin owned by Robin Rocconi of College Station, Texas and Grumpo, a Thoroughbred gelding owned by Lisa Kendrick of Waynesboro, Georgia, as grand prize winners in the STRONGID(R) C 2X Shine Contest. Each winner received a package worth $1,000 that included a fleece horse cooler, a classic hardwood tack trunk and a year’s supply of STRONGID C 2X and EQUIMAX(R) from Pfizer Animal Health. In addition, 250 second prize winners received a free STRONGID C 2X baseball cap. ... Read the full article

Three Different Professionals are Maui Bound
Burbank, California. For the second year in a row, Langer Equestrian Group, Inc. is sending three professional horseman to Maui for a week long stay at Marriott’s Maui Ocean Resort. The vacation prizes are awarded to recognize trainers. “I remember t ... Read the full article

Appaloosa Horse Club Land of Liberty Family Trail Ride - Fun for the whole family
Moscow, Idaho - Mark your calendars for June 11-17, 2006, and book your next family vacation with the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC)'s Land of Liberty Family Trail Ride. Open to all breeds, the ride takes participants into the pristine Allegheny Nationa ... Read the full article

Rachel Reid Gallops to Victory in Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper at Horse Shows by the Bay Series III
Another beautiful day launched the second day of week three at Horse Shows by the Bay. Hosted at Flintfields Horse Park, the beautiful show grounds are located in the vacation town of Traverse City. The show runs through Sunday, August 3. ... Read the full article

Discover Ohio by Horseback
Late summer is the perfect time to see Ohio they way the first settlers did – on horseback. Riding through rough country, crossing streams and spotting glimpses of wildlife are just a few of the thrills you’ll experience. And if rastling cattle is mo ... Read the full article

Alexandra Thornton’s Dedication Gets Results at Pony Finals
Wellington, FL-August 15- During the week of August 10-14, 2005, Alexandra Thornton claimed top awards at the Pony Finals in Lexington, Kentucky. Her talent and sportsmanship shined as she competed in a number of different divisions with a group of ... Read the full article

Samantha Harrison Rides to the Win in Rosewood and L.A. Medal Finals
Burbank, CA – September 7, 2006 – While head trainer Karen Healey took a much needed vacation this past week, assistant trainers Kasey Ament and Melissa Jones led the team of riders at the Gold Coast Series Horse Show 6, held August 31- September 3 a ... Read the full article

Equestrian Adventurer Visits Iceland
This month Equestrian Adventurer (http://www.EquestrianAdventurer.com) joins Kate Tully, courtesy of the Horseman's Yankee Pedlar, as she recounts her horseback journey through Iceland, a beautiful county she describes as "a well-kept secret." Icelan ... Read the full article

Horse Logic
Good horse training is boring to watch. It looks like nothing is happening. Many people are impressed by training methods that are nothing more than a blatant series of attacks on the horse because they are dramatic to watch. However, physically dominating a horse does not teach him anything. To train a horse, you must use mental strength, not physical strength. ... Read the full article