The funds will be used to create a physical space on the University of Kentucky campus that will house the Equine Surfaces and Safety Research Laboratory.
“We believe for too long the conversation has been driven by outside forces. We feel there’s an equally important story to be told, and that’s the one of tens of thousands who live, breathe and sleep horses. For them, this isn’t a job, it’s a way of life.”
“Few artists can claim they started out scribbling in the dirt with a dressage whip; then again, most aren’t Justin, a 16-year-old Friesian gelding from Columbus, IN, who opted to showcase his talent in a different arena.”
In a positive move recognizing the importance of schooling shows and the base of support for the sport of dressage among schooling show riders, the USDF recently announced a new Regional Schooling Show Awards Program.
The American Endurance Ride Conference voted in mid-January to terminate its USEF affiliation. Noelle Maxwell catches up with AERC President Monica Chapman for the details.
“The Sturgeons noticed families taking a round of lessons, then quitting until they could afford another round. Roy and Christina ‘couldn’t see a kid go without because of money,’ and allowed kids to continue riding anyway. Riding Through Barriers was formed.”
Is the internet the way of the future? Post University, based in Waterbury, Connecticut, has launched the first-ever equine studies degree program… available online. Noelle Maxwell catches up with program head Abigail Nemec to learn more.
With current estimates stating that 20-50% of stalled horses develop asthma, Purdue University’s study on dust levels in forage could be a real game-changer. Noelle Maxwell speaks with the research team to learn more.
