…. For The First Time, And It’s So Cute by MICHELLE STARR7 SEPTEMBER 2020 A little baby horse named Kurt is a symbol of renewed hope for the survival of his kind. Born on 6 August 2020, he is the … Learn More
The University of Minnesota Extension Livestock Team has released a set of downloadable and customizable forms that can be used to create an emergency or contingency plan for private horse farms and boarding facilities. To access the University of Minnesota … Learn More
U.S. Equestrian Federation officials announced Sept. 10 that the annual meeting will be held virtually for 2021. The meeting is scheduled for Jan. 17-18, 2021. The event was originally planned to take place in Austin, Texas, but due to the … Learn More
Nearly five years ago, on Oct. 31, 2015, American Pharoah raced for the last time, winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic by 6 1/2-lengths at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky. “A Triple Crown winner, a Breeders’ Cup winner, a horse … Learn More
Animal Resources for California Fires
USDA Must Stop Threat of African Horse Sickness! USDA’s Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is soliciting comments from the public related to its proposed list of pests and diseases that pose a high risk to agriculture. The 2018 … Learn More
Getting your horse to safety during a wildfire and a pandemic takes extra preparation. Two disaster planning experts offer tips to keep yourself healthy while evacuating your horses. Posted by Jennifer Whittle | As of Aug. 6, wildfires have ravaged … Learn More
The U.S. Department of State on Wednesday published guidelines providing exceptions to a June 22 proclamation by President Donald Trump suspending entry into the United States of foreign nationals applying for certain visas, including H-2B visas acquired by trainers for … Learn More
Battle in the Saddle Celebrity Team Penning. Rescheduled for September 3, 2021. Check out the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation for more information. USEF Pony Finals August 1-9, 2020. Click here to read the press release. Bluegrass Festival Horse Show August 11-16, 2020. Click here to read the … Learn More
Photo courtesy Dr. Jimmy Henning A lot of hay has been cut in recent weeks. The weather was good, but not perfect, as Kentucky weather is notoriously unpredictable. If you got some rain during haymaking, you are not alone. What … Learn More