Modern-Day Horsemanship To Feature Bridle-Less Riding And Liberty Training At EquiFest Of Kansas
“Liberty training is designed to bring the horse a sense of freedom and safety without using any tack, halters, or ropes.” Patrick Sullivan, Collinsville, Texas, will be in a return engagement discussing advantages of liberty training horses during EquiFest of Kansas.
Horse’s Ability To Move Both Directions Fluently Depends On Training
“My horse is left-handed. He always turns easier to the left than the right.” That comment is frequently heard from horseback riders when their mounts go a specific direction, take a lead, or spin one way in preference, or better than the opposite.
Conservationists Argue For Horses Ecological Significance, Economic Value To Rural Communities
Animal Wellness Action and its partner organizations, the Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Foundation, have urged the National Park Service (NPS) to reconsider its plans to remove free-roaming wild horses from Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP) in Medora, North Dakota. “The National Park Service is being robotic and reflexive in wanting to […]
Renowned College Equestrian Coach Plans Clinics At EquiFest
One of the busiest most diversified and talented horsewomen in the country is coming to EquiFest Of Kansas. At the Saline County Livestock Expo Center and Tony’s Pizza Events Center (TPEC), March 14-17, EquiFest will be highlighted by Sally Batton.
Three Circuit Yearend Barrel Racing Champions
BB Codydoc Goodreed and Alta Vista rancher Frank J. Buchman were the 2023 year end highpoint barrel racing champions in their division of the National Barrel Racing Association (NBRA) nine-show circuit, Eastern Kansas Horseman’s Association (EKHA) eight-show circuit, and BlackJack Saddle Club (BJSC) six-show circuit. The home-ranch-raised 24-year-old golden palomino Quarter Horse gelding with white […]
‘Everything Horses’ Featured For EquiFest Of Kansas At Salina
Calendar dates must be circled in red for the EquiFest of Kansas, March 14-17, at Salina. That’s the announcement from Justine Staten, executive director of the Kansas Horse Council, producer of EquiFest.
Tails No Longer Docked On Famous Clydesdale Horses
Anheuser-Busch says it has ended its practice of cutting the tails of the famous Clydesdale horses used in Budweiser commercials and at events after it faced backlash from animal rights advocates. “The practice of equine tail docking was discontinued early last year,” Anheuser-Busch officials said. “The safety and well-being of our beloved Clydesdales is our top priority.”
Anti-Horse Slaughter Bill Reaches Milestone With Lawmakers Sponsoring It
Federal anti-horse slaughter legislation, known as the SAFE Act, H.R. 3475, reached a critical political threshold with a majority of the U.S. House publicly on record in supporting it.
Horses Scared Of Coyotes While Donkeys Will Confront Them
Why do donkeys kill coyotes, while horses often run from them? Donkeys have a formidable reputation in the animal kingdom, and it’s not just because of their stubbornness, said researcher Scott Krager, Portland, Oregon.
Increased Export Of Horses To Mexico For Slaughter
USDA export data reveals that kill buyers shipped 17,997 horses from Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas to slaughter plants in Mexico during 2023. This was the most significant annual percentage increase of live exports since 2012. Final numbers are not yet available for live exports to Canada.