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Equestrian Aid Foundation Exceeds $1 Million in Donations
More than $1 million has been raised and distributed by the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF) to support equestrians with life-threatening illnesses or catastrophic injuries. The 12-year-old nonprofit provides funding for medical, healthcare, rehabilitation and essential expenses, such as housing and food to its grant recipients throughout their time of need. ... Read the full article

APHA and Benbrook Stables ‘Saddle Up for St. Jude’ and raise $18,000
More than 130 equestrians rode for a cause May 3, when they joined the American Paint Horse Association and Benbrook Stables for their second annual “Saddle Up! for St. Jude” benefit trail ride and auction in Benbrook, Texas. The group raised more than $18,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which treats and find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. Over the past two years, APHA has partnered with Benbrook Stables to raise more than $30,000 for the children of St. Jude’s. ... Read the full article

The Washington International Horse Show Introduces the Starlight-Starbright Pony Pavillion....
in Honor of the Starlight-Starbright Children’s Foundation Washington, D.C. –August 14- The Washington International Horse Show proudly hosts the Starlight-Starbright Children’s Foundation as this year’s principal charity for the 2005 fall event. ... Read the full article

UK Charity Calls for Help in Curbing Killer Equine Disease
LONDON, July 4/PRNewswire/ -- A UK charity is appealing for help in their efforts to halt the spread of a potentially deadly disease which is sweeping through the population of working animals in Ethiopia. SPANA (Society for the Protec ... Read the full article

Humane Society of the United States Publishes Comprehensive Guide on Caring for Horses
The Humane Society of the United States Press has announced the release of The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Horse Care, an educational resource for first-time and experienced horse owners. The book includes information on how to choose a horse; meeting a horse’s physical, emotional and nutritional needs; an overview of horse breeds and disciplines; and advice to help guide horse owners through good decision-making at all stages of a horse’s life. ... Read the full article

USDA Seeks Comment on NAIS Documents Affecting How Horses are Handled
WASHINGTON, DC - The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have requested comments on National Animal Identification System (NAIS) documents that will affect how livestock, including horses, are ... Read the full article

EQUUS Foundation Awards $250,000 in Grants in 2006
WESTPORT, CT – September 5, 2006 – The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., recently awarded $250,000 in grants to charitable organizations that promote the positive use of the horse for the benefit of the general public and the equestrian sport as a whole. The “ ... Read the full article

Divas Las Vegas! The Biggest Equestrian Party of the Year
Las Vegas, NV – January 19, 2007 – The Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF) is thrilled to announce that the equestrian community is invited to party at “Divas Las Vegas,” an all out concert/celebrity dance party at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in L ... Read the full article

JustWorld International Benefits From Show Jumping
JustWorld International, a not-for-profit, humanitarian organization founded to work as a catalyst for positive change in the developing world by helping underprivileged children, received a $125,000 donation at the recent CSI5* Monte Carlo Horse Sho ... Read the full article

USDA Government Vet to Discuss Equine Virus with Concerned Wellington Equestrians
Wellington, FL – December 14, 2006 – On Saturday, December 16, USDA Government Veterinarian, Dr. Julie Gauthier, will meet with equestrians, community members, and members of the media to discuss the Equine Rhinopneumonitis Virus. The disease, also k ... Read the full article

Sponsors Champion Equestrian Aid Foundation’s Divas Las Vegas Party
Las Vegas, NV – February 6, 2007 – On April 20, 2007, during the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping and Dressage Finals, equestrians will get off their horses and get on the dance floor for one of the biggest parties to hit Las Vegas. Divas Las Vegas, an al ... Read the full article

American Horse Council Hosts National Issues Forum At Keeneland On November 2nd
WASHINGTON, DC August 24, 2007 – The American Horse Council (AHC) will host a National Issues Forum at the Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, KY on November 2, 2007. The AHC’s National Issues Forum provides an excellent opportunity for all horse ent ... Read the full article

Equestrian Aid Foundation Announces Riggio Family as New Sponsor for Divas Las Vegas Party
Las Vegas, NV – March 20, 2007 – Divas Las Vegas, an all-out concert/celebrity dance party, will be held during the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping and Dressage Finals in Las Vegas, and the Equestrian Aid Foundation is pleased to announce Stephanie Riggi ... Read the full article

Famous Horses of the Civil War
Horses played a critical role during the Civil War. Both the Union and Confederate armies relied heavily on the strength, endurance and mobility of the horses that joined them on the battlefield and beyond. These horses were recognized for their courage and dedication to the war, earning a name for themselves in United States history. ... Read the full article

Saddle Up! Getting a Jump on Proper Horse Care
Many children and teenagers love horses and often parents buy or lease a horse for their child to teach positive skills and responsibility. ... Read the full article

SilverClene 24 Disinfectant Spray Samples Available at Conference on Equine Herpes Virus
Wellington, FL – December 15, 2006 – On Saturday, December 16, at 10 a.m., USDA Government Veterinarian, Dr. Julie Gauthier, will meet with Wellington equestrians, community members, and members of the media to discuss the Equine Rhinopneumonitis Vir ... Read the full article

Polo Community Receives Update on EHV-1 Virus
WELLINGTON, FL (January 2, 2007) – More than 100 people intimately involved with polo gathered at the Players Club Tuesday night to listen to five club managers and a high-ranking official from the Florida Department of Agriculture update them on how ... Read the full article

NARHA Distributes $14,000 in Disaster Relief Funds to NARHA Member Centers
NARHA is delighted to announce the disbursement of over $14,000 in disaster relief funds to NARHA member centers in need. NARHA’s nearly 800 member centers offer any number of equine assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) including therapeutic equitation, hippotherapy, equine facilitated mental health, driving, interactive vaulting, trail riding, competition, ground work and stable management. ... Read the full article

A History of Horses and Humans
Horses have been a part of human life for much of known history. Unlike dogs, which early man made short work or domesticating, horses were among the last animals to be domesticated. Their attributes of strength, speed, and staying power made the equine a real power to be reckoned with and, so, a difficult animal to tame. Even before this domestication however, the horse has been influencing mankind in marvelous ways ... Read the full article

Tickets Now Available for Equestrian Aid Foundation’s Divas Las Vegas Party
Las Vegas, NV – March 26, 2007 – Divas Las Vegas, an all-out concert and celebrity dance party, is pleased to announce that tickets are now available for the event, which will be held on Friday, April 20, 2007. The festivity is scheduled to take plac ... Read the full article