According to the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey (the last survey taken since 1977!), the Kentucky equine industry had a total economic impact of almost $3 billion and generated 40,665 jobs. The study found that the state is home to 242,400 horses and the total value of Kentucky’s equine and equine-related assets is estimated at $23.4…
Apparently Bob Baffert has a better eye for horses’ asses than we do (please see yesterday’s post for clarification)! Congratulations to Bayern (the winning horse) and Bob for winning the $5 million Breeder’s Cup Classic. For the record, this is Baffert’s first win after failing in 12 previous tries. It was a wild race, with…
The US Dressage Finals get started on Thursday, November 6 with USDF Dressage in the Bluegrass open classes, followed by a Competitor Welcome Party at the Alltech Arena. Championship classes kick off on Friday. Over 400 competitors from all levels- Training to Grand Prix have entered this year. Competition will be held across six rings,…
Cuba’s horse racing industry once flourished at the country’s only horse racing track, Oriental Park. Oriental Park Racetrack opened in 1915 and was operated by the Havana-American Jockey Club of Cuba. It was open during the winter months and many of America’s top stables brought their best horses to Oriental Park Racetrack to compete. It’s also…
Can’t find the perfect gifts for a horse rider in your family? Not sure what to get your riding instructor or stable friends for Christmas this year? We found great gifts under $50, for all equestrians. So rest easy, your tireless search for horse gifts ends here. Horse Riding Gloves: Riding gloves vary depending…
Every horse can make up to 50 pounds of manure every day! WOW! The problem (aside from shoveling all of it), is that the nutrients in manure and urine can get into the ground and surface waters, eventually rendering them undrinkable. On December 9th, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m, My Horse University and eXtension…
Before we delve into the details of this story, let me urge you to keep in mind that most thieves have little, if any, morals. So as you read how they even “stole the rugs off his horses’ backs” and you start saying to yourself “who could possibly….?” just remember who/what we’re dealing with. James…
After our post “What It’s Like To Date A Horse”- New York Magazine has gone too far, we received all kinds of “Zoophile” jokes. Some funny, some not so much. But here’s a take on a classic we decided to share: A cowboy with a reputation for being quite the “animal whisperer” walks into town…
Dressage superstars Charlotte Dujardin and the mighty Valegro will return to Olympia, The London International Horse Show this year. The Show takes place from December 16th – 22nd. It hosts three FEI World Cup competitions in showjumping, dressage and driving. Probably one of my favorites- the Shetland Pony Grand National, will also take place, as will the Kennel…
Ponies can eat up to 1 percent of their body weight (in dry matter) in just three hours when out on certain pastures. They can eat up to 5 percent over 24 hours. This basically means that in theory, a small pony could be eating as many calories as a racing Thoroughbred! And you thought your pony was just “big…
Do you make quick stops and turns with powerful acceleration? Do you do barrel racing, cow horse, or roping? Do you do trail riding with steep inclines? Keep reading…
There’s one question we keep seeing pop up over and over again… “should I clip my horse’s hair in the winter?” Now if you ask that question to three different equestrians, you will probably get three different answers, and rightfully so. Why? Because it really does depend on your particular situation. The factors to consider…
A rancher was getting his monthly visit from his veterinarian, so he decided to ask him for some free advice. “I have a horse that walks normally sometimes, but at other times, he limps. What shall I do?”
We hate bringing you these sad stories, but the fact of the matter is, we can all learn from these tragedies. The latest is a horse racing trainer named Steve Anderton. Steve, who was only 43 years old, was found trapped and injured under a horse truck ramp two days ago. The horse truck ramp…
Thanks to a Filly Fan responding to our post yesterday, we have more evidence that cowboy boots have become “urban chic” this year. Over the last couple of years, women across America were styling in their “riding” boots (even though 90% of them had probably never ridden a horse in their lives). It was actually…
No, we don’t think horses will be sporting fancy eye glasses (like the horse featured in this post) as a result of a study that’s gotten recent attention. Nor do we believe that the study, which found that two-thirds of horses have normal vision while the remainder of horses are either nearsighted or farsighted, will…
That’s right…we did the bargain hunting for you! Follow the link below and get ready to watch over 600 pro cowboys compete! Plus, enjoy livestock contests, horse demos, drill team finals, Western-themed shopping, music, dancing, and more!! Tickets are $14 (reg. $23) and the show runs from Oct 17-18 and Oct 24-25 Click here to…