The 2025 Barlow Independent Fair in Washington County, Ohio, provided a welcoming platform for youth like Francesca Sanders, a 17-year-old homeschool senior from West Virginia with a ranching background, to engage in livestock projects and Junior Fair competitions for...
The 2025 Wrangler National Finals rodeo in Las Vegas has been significantly impacted by an outbreak of equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1), a contagious virus that can cause respiratory illness and neurological damage in horses. Due to rising cases across...
The article reflects on the fallout from the Andrew McConnon horse abuse case, highlighting the disappointment and anger felt within the eventing community over such incidents occurring in a sport that values the partnership between horse and rider. The...
Starting December 14th, up to eight freight trains will run on Sundays through Metheringham, Lincolnshire, where previously no Sunday services operated. This change affects horse riders, walkers, cyclists, and motorists who use the Martin Road level crossing, which requires...
The 2025 International Conference for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of Jockeys, held in Hong Kong on December 11-12, focused on translating science-based research into practical strategies to enhance jockey safety, performance, and overall well-being. Organized by the IFHA’s...
The Franklin County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Center has been transforming lives for over 40 years by providing therapeutic horseback riding lessons to individuals with physical, emotional, and developmental challenges. While lesson fees cover less than a quarter of the...
