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A Horsemanship Legend Will Take the Floor at Road to the Horse 2009
SYLVESTER, Texas – Spectators left Road to the Horse 2008 thinking ‘It can’t get any better than this,’ but it has! Tootie Bland and Ride the Remuda Productions, Inc., are already preparing to make 2009 unforgettable. Bla ... Read the full article

John Lyons Pumping Iron in Preparation for Road to the Horse
Extremely accomplished horse trainer and clinician John Lyons is getting ready for the 2009 Road to the Horse, not by practicing and improving his training techniques but by preparing for the competition physically. Lyons will be competing March 14-15 in Franklin, Tennessee against Tommy Garland and Richard Winters for the title of Road to the Horse Champion. ... Read the full article

Trainers Selected for Virginia Equine Extravaganza® Trainer Challenge
July 12, 2006, Richmond, VA -- The excitement is mounting now that three trainers have been chosen for the East Coast Trainer Challenge to be held at the third annual Virginia Equine Extravaganza®, October 27-29, at the Richmond Raceway Complex in Ri ... Read the full article

Choosing a Horse to Fit Your Personality
There are several things to consider when choosing a horse to fit your personality. Most importantly is what you want your horse to do, both the rider and the horse’s age, and the horse’s conformation. ... Read the full article

American Paint Horse Foundation Digging its New Tractor Donation
FORT WORTH, TEXAS—The American Paint Horse Foundation is digging its new gift—a New Holland four-wheel-drive tractor, complete with automatic transmission, power steering, cruise control, a loader and other valuable options. So what does a Foun ... Read the full article

Donate to the American Paint Horse Foundation to Win a New Tractor Valued at $25,000
There's still time to help a great cause and get some special-edition APHA trading cards to boot. In the American Paint Horse Foundation drawing, to be held on Saturday, November 15—the final night of the 2008 Fall Championship Show—lucky donors w ... Read the full article

Traveler(R) and Tommy Trojan to Appear Live at Equine Affaire February 2
USC's legendary mascots Traveler(R) and Tommy Trojan will make an exclusive appearance at Equine Affaire on February 2, 2008. Equine Affaire, one of the country's largest equine expositions and equestrian gatherings, runs January 31 - February 3 at the Fairplex in Pomona. ... Read the full article

Road to the Horse 2008 Sold Out—HorseCity.com Offers Best House Seats
Four top horsemanship clinicians will compete March 1-2, in Murfreesboro’s Tennessee Miller Coliseum to a sell-out crowd with hopes of becoming the next champion of the prestigious Road to the Horse competition. Even those who do not have tickets can still sit front row, thanks to Horsecity.com ... Read the full article

Choosing the Right Bit
Before trying to choose the right bit for your horse you should get his teeth checked by a veterinarian. Sometimes the teeth may have sharp points or hooks that interfere with the use of the bit. A veterinarian can properly float the horse’s teeth and prevent problems that may occur down the road with bad teeth. Once the teeth are checked out, then you may begin deciding on which bit is best for your horse. ... Read the full article

Cox is Two for Two at Road to the Horse
MURFREESBORO, TN –Defending champion Chris Cox (Mineral Wells, Texas) emerged victorious at his second Road to the Horse competition with his win Sunday, March 2, 2008, at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, making him the only competitor other than Clin ... Read the full article

Road to the Horse 2008 Tickets On Sale May 14, 2007
Headliners Chris Cox, Tommy Garland, Ken McNabb MURFREESBORO, Tenn., May 12, 2007: It’s official—defending champion Chris Cox (Mineral Wells, TX) returns to the round pens for Road to the Horse March 1-2, 2008. He’ll meet a packed house at Murfre ... Read the full article

Road to the Horse gives Warm Welcome to Returning Host
The multi-talented Rick Lamb will make a return appearance as host for the 2009 Road to the Horse at its new location in Franklin, Tennessee. Lamb has lent his talents to the competition as its host and commentator since its birth in 2003. His annual appearance has proven that he is an asset not only to the horse industry but also to the Road to the Horse. ... Read the full article

Equine.com Arenas Host Expert Clinics and Demonstrations
Equine.com sponsors two arenas at Columbus Equine Affaire (COLUMBUS, Oh.) March 17, 2006: The Equine.com Arena will host lectures and demonstrations by some of the top horse experts in the country at this year’s Equine Affaire in Columbus at th ... Read the full article

Surprise Your Loved Ones This Christmas with a Road to the Horse Gift Set
Road to the Horse provides excitement for all ages and is now offering a Christmas gift set that will thrill and excite the horse lover in your family. Although milk and cookies are not included in this holiday gift package, it is filled with entertaining and useful presents from Road to the Horse that are sure delight horse owners and enthusiasts alike. ... Read the full article

Power Behind the Draft
It is quite possible that the United States of America would not have been able to build the strong industry is has today without the help of the draft horse. These horses have aided this country through the Industrial Revolution, World War I, and even play a vital role today. Known as an icon of strength and power, draft horses are the “gentle giants” of the equine species. ... Read the full article

Unwanted Horse Coalition Meets in Lextington
November 8, 2006, Washington, DC - On October 31, 2006, the Unwanted Horse Coalition met officially for the first time under the auspices of the American Horse Council at the United States Equestrian Federation headquarters in Lexington, KY. The ... Read the full article

Tommy Thompson and Famoso Starlight Mark High Score of 2008 Snaffle Bit Futurity Preliminary Cow Work
Winning a preliminary round of National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity competition is a lofty achievement, even for the most accomplished exhibitors. When Tommy Thompson and Famoso Starlight completed their cow work run, they not only earned an Open, Intermediate Open, and Limited Open Final’s berth – but also marked the Open Cow Work high score with a 219. ... 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

Hoof Power Delivers Solid Results for Top Riders
(Rocklin, CA, August 22, 2006---) "Horsemen know it all starts with the feet. Without a good foot you can't compete in the Grand Prix," notes winning show jumper Candice King. "My whole barn is on Hoof Power now and I've definitely seen improvement." ... Read the full article

Equine Extravaganza® Trainers’ Challenge Clinicians Announced
Raleigh, NC, June 15, 2007: Get ready for the competition! Three great trainers face off in this exciting colt starting competition, August 3-5, 2007 at the North Carolina Equine Extravaganza, NC State Fair Grounds (Raleigh, NC). Top trainers Ed Dabn ... Read the full article