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March 24th, 2024

Pollen allergies in horses and the most common triggersSpring allergy season has officially begun and horses can be affected by poll...

September 28th, 2023

From Tack to Toiletries: The Guide to Packing for Your Next Horse Show AdventurePacking for a horse show requires careful planning to ensure you have everyth...

September 5th, 2023

US Equestrian Introduces Microchip Rule for Equine Health and SafetyThe US Equestrian Board of Directors approved a new microchipping rule. Beginning December 1, 2025, all horses competing in USEF-licensed or -endorsed competitions must be microchipped.

August 25th, 2023

How to prevent horse-related injuries and a surprising main cause of riding accidents"The grave yawns for the horseman", is the gloomy title of a study ...

July 25th, 2023

Deworming Horses – The Ins & OutsDeworming horses is an essential part of their healthcare routine to prevent ...

June 19th, 2023

Summer is here – how to keep your horses cool during the heat!Keeping horses cool during hot weather is essential for their health and well...

April 7th, 2023

5 EASY WAYS TO GET YOURSELF ELIMINATED AT A DRESSAGE SHOWBesides the commonly known reasons to get eliminated at a Dressage show like ...

March 12th, 2023

Spring-clean your medicine cabinet with these quick and easy tips!I believe the power of a well-organized medicine cabinet is greatly underrate...

January 24th, 2023

Kentucky Trainer Sam Berry Arrested On Felony Sexual Abuse ChargesHunter/jumper trainer Sam Berry was arrested Jan. 19 in Lexington, Kentucky, on felony charges related to alleged sexual abuse of a minor. He was released Jan. 20 on $7,500 bond. According to jail records, he has been charged with 21 counts of

January 17th, 2023

Avoid this barn ventilation mistake during wintertime!Proper ventilation in horse barns is an important aspect of maintaining your ...

January 8th, 2023

Horses & Severe Weather Alerts - Tips to prepare for weather emergencies. If you are responsible for the wellbeing of horses, you are probably used to tracking the weather for many reasons, like turnout or blanketing but also to stay on top of severe weather alerts like strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy rains or snowfall and ice. Here are tips to prepare for severe we

December 23rd, 2022

Quarter Horse Mare Positive for Strangles in FloridaA Quarter Horse mare in Putnam County, Florida, tested positive for strangles, and 12 additional horses are exposed.

December 10th, 2022

Rider Suspended for Horse Abuse Continued Riding Using False IDJumper Hicham Gharib adopted a new name until he was exposed by a “whistleblower” and snapped by the official show photographer.

November 3rd, 2022

Donating to a Non-Profit Organization as an Unconventional Solution to Rehome Your Horse - The Plaid Horse MagazineBy Tanja Schnuderl Horses donated to non-profit organizations are considered “no-cash charitable contributions” by the IRS and form 8283 has to be filed by the taxpayer to qualify for a tax reduction. If the donation exceeds $5000, an appraisal has to be attached and form 8283 needs to be signed by a certified appraiser. As […]

August 21st, 2022

Virginia Tech Helmet Lab Unveils the Research Behind Upcoming STAR Helmet Ratings at Equestrian Symposium

August 16st, 2022

Trainer Denied Stay Of 60-Day Horse Cruelty Suspension In Delaware - Horse Racing News | Paulick ReportTrainer Alison Escobar has filed an appeal and request for stay of suspension after Delaware stewards issued him a 60-day penalty

June 21st, 2022

Profile On: Tanja Schnuderl, Certified Equine Appraiser : Equus EducationCertified Equine Appraiser, Tanja Schnuderl kindly answered some questions about her unique horse related career. See below. How much of your day/week is related to horses? Pretty much all day, every day. If I don’t provide barn management services, I write horse appraisals or work on legal cases that involve horses, I spend my time […]

June 2nd, 2022

Can Your Horse Recognize You in a Lineup? - The Plaid Horse MagazineBY TANJA SCHNUDERL Can your horse tell you apart in a group of humans? The latest research in equine-human recognition. After being at home sick for about a week I’m finally back at the barn, walking down the aisle up to my horse’s stall. “Hi there! Remember me?” I say to my chestnut mare. She […]

April 18th, 2022

Hoof Abscesses: Identification and Treatment with Dr. Evan Becker

April 12th, 2022

How to Build Up Topline in a Horse

March 30st, 2022

The Complete Tax Deduction Checklist for Equine Professionals - The Plaid Horse MagazineBY LEGIT LEDGERS, LLC If you run your own equine business, you do not have the time to research every possible tax deduction under the sun. All you can do is trust your tax professional to suggest potential ways to save every year. Well, if your accountant does not understand the equine industry, how can they know what […]

March 26th, 2022

In April, the first women's polo world championship will be played in Buenos AiresWith the presence of six teams from Argentina, Brazil, the United States, Ireland, Italy and the United Kingdom, for the first time women will decide who plays the best polo in the world. The Argentine team

March 6th, 2022

Feed time is a great time to take a few seconds to observe your horse. Here is what I am looking for and why.

March 14th, 2022

4 Things you’ll learn from watching your horse eat.Feed time is my favorite time at the barn. The tranquil sound of horses softl...

March 6th, 2022

Russian, Belarusian Equestrians Prohibited From International Competition - Horse Racing News | Paulick ReportFEI Board of Directors will prohibit the participation of all Russian and Belarusian athletes, horses and officials in international events.

February 16th, 2022

Mark Todd Suspended After Viral Video Shows Him Hitting HorseGold medalist eventer Sir Mark Todd has come under fire and been given an interim suspension by the British Horseracing Authority after a video of him repeatedly hitting a horse with a tree branch was posted on social media. British eventer Chlo...

January 10th, 2022

International affairs – Helpful tips on buying a horse overseas.Buying a new horse is an exciting experience in itself. Growing up riding, tr...

January 7th, 2022

Veterinarian In Federal Drug Case Gets Three Years In Prison - Horse Racing News | Paulick ReportFormer veterinarian Dr. Kristian Rhein was sentenced to three years in federal prison Jan. 5 after he entered a plea of guilty to one count of drug adulteration and misbranding in the ongoing case around a series of racehorse doping rings. U.S. District Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil ordered Rhein to surrender himself before 2 p.m. […]

October 10th, 2021

Help, I think my horse is choking!Choking in horses – as opposed to humans choking– does not immedi...

October 4th, 2021

Tanja Schnuderl successfully competing with her Dutch Warmblood mare "Kela" at the 39th Annual Colonel Bengt Ljundgquist Dressage Championships at the Carolina Horse Park.

September 27, 2021

Mysterious Death, Missing Body Spark Department of Agriculture InvestigationThe mysterious, bloody death and burial of a show horse owned by a Lyme woman at a “luxury” boarding facility in Marlborough early this month has led to an investigation by the state Department of Agriculture. Dana Ramsey Maxwell says she has had nothing but unanswered questions about the fate of her 7-year-old registered Hanoverian, Beatrix, since she received a text message on Sept. 3 telling her the horse had died that morning. Calls and messages to the stable have not yet been returned. “I just want answers,” said Maxwell, who has raised and shown horses since she was a

August 19, 2021

Top Dressage Sire Sandro Hit EuthanizedProlific dressage sire Sandro Hit has been euthanized after a short infection led to broader health complications. He was 28.

July 22, 2021

Anhidrosis - When horses lose their ability to sweat!Like us humans, horses regulate their body temperature through sweating. Swea...

July 5, 2021

Muzzle Management – 4 things to know about proper fit, nutrition and risks.Grazing muzzles have become a common piece of equipment in the equine industr...

May 18, 2021

Spring-clean your medicine cabinet with these quick and easy tips!I believe the power of a well-organized medicine cabinet is greatly underrate...

May 12, 2021

Ask the Expert – 5 questions about the risk of overgrazing and how to reintroduce horses back to grass!Tanja Schnuderl is a member of The Equine Expert LLC. She provides consulting...

May 6, 2021

Equine Appraisal with Tanja Schnuderl of Sigma Equine - Horses 4 Your ConsiderationTanja Schnuderl of Sigma Equine. Equine Appraisal and Expert Witness Services. Member of the American Society of Equine Appraisers

May 4, 2021

Court Overturns 20-Year Horse Abuse Sanction Against Endurance RiderAn international court has overturned on appeal the Fédération Equestre Internationale Tribunal’s 20-year suspension of endurance athlete Sheik Abdul Aziz Bin Faisal Al Qasimi of the United Arab Emirates. The Court of Arbitration for Sport elim...

April 2, 2021

A Virus Races Through the Horse World. No, Not That Virus.In Europe, a deadly form of a common virus has killed nearly 20 horses and shut down competitions in 10 countries.

March 3, 2021

Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) – What you need to know about the virus and how to protect your horsesWhether you take care of your horses at home, or if you are a barn manger like me and other people trust you with the wellbeing of their horses: Here is what you need to know about EHV and how to protect your horses. As of March 1st, 2021, the FEI has cancelled all international events in 10 countri

Feb 17, 2021

Newly introduced legislation aims to better Enforce the Horse Protection Act, crackdown on animal crueltyThe bipartisan Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act would create a new Animals Crimes section within the Department of Justice

Feb 6, 2021

Horse tranquilizer is hitting the US as a dangerous street drugXylazine is emerging as a dangerous new street drug.

Feb 2, 2021

Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event Cancels 2021 Five-Star EventEvent organizers are looking to hold other competitions at the Kentucky Horse Park without spectators instead of LRK3DE.

Jan 31, 2021

Contagious equine diseases - Minimize the risk and keep your horse safe.It is probably safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s life to some degree. In an effort to reduce the spread of the virus, we created new rules and guidelines to keep people safe.

Jan 26, 2021

HIPICO Santa Fe Facility Listed For Sale Due To COVID-19 ImpactBrian Gonzales and Guy McElvain, owners of HIPICO Santa Fe, announced Jan. 25 that the facility has been listed for sale. Gonzales and McElvain purchased the property in 2015 and began hosting hunter/jumper and dressage competitions as well as pol...

Jan 18, 2021

Barn rules - How to improve the safety of riders, horses and boarders.Whether you own a small private boarding farm or manage a big equine facility, running a barn is a task of great responsibility. One of your top priorities should be to keep everyone safe and sound.

Jan 10, 2021

Why grooming your horse is so important - Health benefits you should know about!The skin is the largest organ of your horse’s body. It provides a protective barrier against the environment, regulates temperature, and gives your horse its sense of touch.

Jan 2, 2021

Equine poisoning - These common plants are highly toxic to horses!It is a common misbelief that horses always instinctively know which plants, bushes or trees are poisonous for them. Reality is, that horses will generally avoid poisonous plants, unless forage is scarce.

Dec 30, 2020

US Equestrian and World Equestrian Center Ocala Issue a Joint StatementThe United States Equestrian Federation (“USEF”) and World Equestrian Center Ocala (“WEC”) are pleased to announce that they have agreed to work together on a plan for WEC to host USEF sanctioned competitions in the future.

Dec 20, 2020

Easing the stress of stall rest – How to keep your stalled horse happy.Horses often have to go on stall rest when they got injured and moving around would either worsen the injury or hinder the recovery. Stall rest often puts extra stress on your already injured horse.

Dec 12, 2020

Barn hazards to avoid – How to provide a safe home for your horse. As barn manager or horse owner, we constantly try to keep our horses from accidently injuring themselves. Barns can provide plenty of opportunities for your horses to get hurt.

Dec 7, 2020

What is an Equine Emergency Sheet and why should you have one?Whether you ride, own or take care of horses, you know one thing for sure: Horses will get sick or injured at some point. Whenever that happens, time is of the essence.

Nov 30, 2020

Pandemic-Related Reminder and Thank You from US Equestrian CEOWe greatly appreciate the equestrian community’s efforts and commitment to keep the competition environment operating and as safe as possible.

Nov 26, 2020

Versailles Re-Confirmed as Paris 2024 Horse Park After Budget ReviewPalace of Louis XIV will provide fabulous backdrop for Olympic horse sport; costs of another ‘pop-up’ venue may have been underestimated.

Nov 24, 2020

Whisker removal banned in international competition from next year - Horse & HoundThe ban will come into force in FEI events next summer

Nov 16, 2020

Is Your Horse Ready for Fall and Winter?You might be ready to pumpkin spice the universe, but your horse needs a few things before fall and winter hit full force.

Nov 15, 2020

9 Tips for a Long, Lovely TailFollow these strategies, and you’ll help your horse grow the longest, most beautiful tail his genes will allow.

Nov 9, 2020

US Equestrian Extends COVID-19 Related Rule Modifications for 2021 Competition YearIn its continuing efforts to provide necessary flexibility without sacrificing safety and welfare, US Equestrian will continue to modify certain USEF rules throughout the 2021 competition year.

Nov 7, 2020

Feeding Management Tips to Prevent Equine UlcersHow to prevent equine ulcers – a debilitating condition, which affects more than half of the competition horses that set foot in the show ring.

Nov 3, 2020

Windpuffs: What are They? Where do They Appear? Are They Treated?Blemishes called windpuffs are balloon-like fluid swellings of the deep digital flexor tendon sheath near the back of the fetlocks.

Oct 30, 2020

Dates Announced for 2021 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

Sep 29, 2020

Pandemic, the Sequel: Hope for the Best, Prepare for the WorstIs your barn ready for another wave of Covid-19 and possible shutdowns? Some things to consider in order to ensure the best situation for your horse.

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