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Op-Ed: President Trump and the U.S. Congress Should Step Up and Protect Iconic American Wild Horses
“Instead of manufacturing a new crisis, BLM should implement humane fertility control as a way to maintain safe →
Megan Sykes on Treating Riders Like the Athletes They Are
Professional eventing rider, Megan Sykes, shares her story about getting in a riding accident and her road to →
Op-Ed: Our Iconic Equines Have Transported Americans for Centuries and Deserve to be Transported in a Humane Manner Themselves
Horses have transported millions of Americans for centuries and deserve to be transported in a humane manner while →
Winner’s Circle Redefined: The Comeback of The Player
A beloved, quirky racehorse named “The Player” makes a comeback from what could have been a life-ending injury →
2020, You Are a Doozy: Aubrey & Boomer
“Like many of us, Boomer now has to deal with a new normal where life is a bit →
Genetic Study Challenges Commonly Held Beliefs About Arabian Horses
An eight-year long genetic study of Arabian horses challenges some commonly held beliefs about the ancient breed — most →
Interpreting Unwanted Behavior in Your Horse
Lynn Acton explains how we often misinterpret our horses’ behaviors. →
Thoroughbred Incentive Program June Youth Ambassador
Meet Carley Allington! →
True Hospitality: Libby & Spider
Henri Nouwen said, “True hospitality is welcoming the stranger on her own terms. This kind of hospitality can only →
Helping Horses in Harm’s Way
Sharon Classen is a prominent equine and human physical therapist in Omaha. She has come to the aid →
Necessary Safety Systems: Jen & Louise
Every rider has their necessary safety systems — the things they never leave home without. This week Jen →
Feet and Physique: Brandy & Fancy
On the track a horse’s nutrition is structured to keep them lean and running fast. Becoming a ranch horse, →
Thoroughbred Incentive Program May Youth Ambassador
Meet Amy Demetrick! →
Best of JN: The Value of Stressage, I Mean Dressage
“Dressage has been a whole new country for me, but the value of learning it has been almost →
The Next Big Thing: Horse Safari
Now that travel restrictions are beginning to lift and people are thinking forward to trips they would like →
Trust Your Gut: Aubrey & Boomer
“For the past couple months, every time I would turn out Boomer, I would watch as he galloped →
Op-Ed: American Horseracing is Addicted to Drugs, and It’s Time for an Intervention
The Horseracing Integrity Act is aimed at protecting American racehorses through uniform drug standards and enforcement in horseracing. →
Shop Equestrian: Made in the USA
With so many businesses struggling in the wake of COVID-19 restrictions, here are some USA-based businesses you can →
The Power of Good Friends: Libby & Spider
“He was quiet enough that I also rode him the very first day. I’m not too embarrassed to →
Fun at Home: Here’s How to Match Music to Your Horse’s Gaits
Learn how to find your horse’s beats per minute so you can ride to music! →
Monty Roberts Reaffirms Commitment to End Soring as Tennessee Walking Horse Events Begin Amidst COVID-19
Marty Irby of Animal Wellness Action reminds us of the importance of getting the PAST Act on the floor →
Editorial: End Dangerous Transport of Horses in Double-Deck Trailers
The Horse Transportation Safety Act (H.R. 1400), first introduced in 2008, may have the opportunity to get off →
Best of JN: Reflections on Confidence — “You Cannot Be Afraid to Fail”
How equestrians cope with staying in the mental game of competing varies from rider to rider. In this week’s →
In Limbo: Jen & Louise
“… if there is a way we can tape a 2020 horse together, train in little bursts and get →