The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in partnership with 4-H, offers a unique program for youth aged 14 and up to train wild mustangs removed from public lands. Participants receive a yearling mustang to train over 90 days, aiming...
Trainer David Reichert critiques the common U.S. practice of early specialization in riding disciplines, where children quickly get labeled as “hunter riders” without a broad foundational education. He contrasts this with the German model, where young riders must demonstrate...
The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presents a uniquely intense indoor atmosphere that tests both the mental and physical resilience of riders and horses. The packed stands and amplified noise create an electric environment that can either elevate performances...
The Big E, a renowned two-week fair held at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts, celebrates food, music, agriculture, and local heritage, drawing thousands from across New England and beyond. The event features a vibrant mix of...
A farm owner, Lee Hayes, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison and given a lifetime ban on keeping animals after over 450 animals, including horses, donkeys, dogs, and exotic species, were found in appalling conditions at his...
A seven-year-old horse became trapped in thick reeds and a deep gulley filled with water along the Coast Road in Newport. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) received the call at 10:34 am on September 14, and crews...
