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Getting Started in 4-H
Learn how to combine the 4-H lessons of head, heart, hands, and health with horsemanship.
IHSA Competition
Are you a young person who wants to stay involved with horses through your college years? Intercollegiate competition provides just that opportunity.
2013 AHP Student Internship Listings and Applications Available Online
September 19, 2012 - The 2013 AHP Student Internship listings and applications are now available online to college students who have an interest in horses and seek a career in equine publishing media.
Horse Games
Fun shows and playdays make for some of the best times you’ll ever have horseback. Here are some of the games the AQHA feels you’ll want to adopt for your next horsey get-together.
The Seasons According to Lukas, World’s Smartest Horse
Read the latest from Lukas, the "World's Smartest Horse," and his owner, Karen Murdock.
Getting Started in 4-H
Learn how to combine the 4-H lessons of head, heart, hands, and health with horsemanship. ... MORE
IHSA Competition
Are you a young person who wants to stay involved with horses through your college years? Intercollegiate competition provides just that opportunity. ... MORE
2013 AHP Student Internship Listings and Applications Available Online
September 19, 2012 - The 2013 AHP Student Internship listings and applications are now available online to college students who have an interest in horses and seek a career in equine publishing media. ... MORE
AQHA Education
Just in time for school, the new AQHA Education site is designed to help leaders and educators use the horse in 4-H club settings and classroom teachings. ... MORE
United States Region 5 Takes Dressage Young Rider Team Gold Medal for Third Consecutive Year
July 19, 2012--Canada/Quebec Wins Dressage Junior Team Gold ... MOREAQHYA Youth Initiative Plan
July 11, 2012--The AQHA has launched the development of a youth initiative that will open more doors to younger kids. ... MORE
PATH Intl. Centers Mount Up for Summer
There is nothing like sitting astride a horse or working in a stable to reinforce lessons learned during the school year while also discovering new skills and hobbies, and summer is an excellent time to explore the physical, emotional and cognitive benefits of therapeutic horsemanship. ... MORE
Book Review: Tex
Luke is a little boy who lives by the sea but wants to be a cowboy in the West. In the picture book by Dorie McCullough Lawson, readers get to share his dream. ... MORE
Video: How to Change a Life
The Flag Foundation for horse/human partnership re-purposes race horses as teachers in the emerging field of equine-guided education. ... MORE
Grandparents Make the Connection
Grandparents have a tremendous influence on their grandkids’ love of horses. ... MORE
Horse Games
Fun shows and playdays make for some of the best times you’ll ever have horseback. Here are some of the games the AQHA feels you’ll want to adopt for your next horsey get-together. ... MORE
Giving Kids in British Columbia the Chance to Fall in Love with Horses
The “A Pony Comes to School” program teaches elementary school children about safety, fun horse facts and the agricultural community. ... MORE
The Seasons According to Lukas, World’s Smartest Horse
Read the latest from Lukas, the "World's Smartest Horse," and his owner, Karen Murdock. ... MORE
Retrained Thoroughbreds Help Autistic, Disabled Kids
Joell Dunlap's Square Peg Foundation enables horse and rider teams to help one another in critical, life affirming ways. ... MORE
Play It Safe At Horse Shows
Writing for America's Horse Daily, equine events coordinator Nancy Easton tells how to prevent accidents at shows. ... MORE
New Veterinary Assistant Materials Give Kids Early Start on Animal Health Careers
Kids who love animals and science can start preparing for animal health careers as early as eight years old via an online veterinary science curriculum. ... MORE
Mentors Make a Difference in Young Riders’ Lives
Here is a nod to the instrumental individuals who teach newcomers the ins and outs of horses. The things we learn from our mentors are never forgotten but passed on to new generations. From America's Horse Daily. ... MORE
Video: U.S. Pony Clubbers in Action
U.S. Pony Clubs membership is a great way for junior riders to learn good horsemanship and compete in a variety of sports. ... MORE
The Yost Family: Endurance Riding as a Family Sport
What’s the perfect family sport for horse-crazy parents and their four young children? As the Yost family of Pocatello, Idaho, found out, endurance riding is a great way to spend time together doing what they love. ... MORE
Webinar: Parenting Tips at the Horse Show
Being a horse show parent is challenging, but rewarding. Learn how to handle competition, be a positive influence and support a child’s learning in the free My Horse University webinar recorded May 18, 2010. ... MORE
Many Youth Activities Planned for QuarterFest 2010
April 21, 2010--Unveiling of a new Breyer model horse, fun youth activities and first-time rides on an American Quarter Horse are just a few of the QuarterFest activities scheduled for kids. ... MORE
How to Join a College Varsity Equestrian Team
Still in high school? Here's now you can become a member of a college riding team. ... MORE
Youth Scholarships: RHSF Will Honor Leadership and Achievement Within NRHyA
April 12, 2010--The Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF) is committed to providing leadership and scholarship opportunities to its youth members. At this time, RHSF is offering $10,500 in academic and need-based scholarships for seven youth members. ... MORE
Kids’ Zone in Equine Village to Host Family-Friendly Activities
April 12, 2010--The Kids Zone is a special and exciting interactive area designed for fun and education for all ages. Children and adults alike will be able to braid a horse’s tail and dig for bones. They will also meet SEMORE and QUATTRO, life sized horse models created to educated children the anatomy of the horse. ... MORE
Book Review: The Sweet Running Filly
First published in 1971, The Sweet Running Filly rings true, right down to the skillful country voice of the narration and dialogue and the rollicking, quick-moving story line. Any horse-crazy girl will identify with Julie, a young girl venturing into the world of racing. ... MORE
Realizing Dreams
With the support of the Youth World Show Assistance Fund, AQHYA members are able to see their dreams become a reality.In the past four years, With the assistance of this program, 240 have received financial support enabling them to travel, attend and compete in the Built Ford Tough Youth World Championship Show. ... MORE
University of Kentucky Saddle Up SAFELY Program
Saddle Up SAFELY brochures are full of safe practices and tips for those who ride or work around horses. They're part of UK's educational campaign developed in partnership with community, state and national organizations. ... MORE
Alltech Launches Program To Inspire Lexington Area Elementary Students
March 11, 2010--With the launch of the Alltech Creative Scholars Program, one in 25 students from each public elementary school in Fayette, Woodford, Scott and Jessamine Counties (near Lexington) will be eligible to receive a free general admission ticket to the World Equestrian Games. ... MORE
Webinar: Selecting the Right Youth Horse
In this webcast by My Horse University, Dr. Christine Skelly discusses what to look for in a horse for a youngster. Dr. Skelly, the Equine Extension Specialist at Michigan State University, develops and teaches horse management workshops. ... MORE
How to Make Dressage Fun for Kids
To interest young riders in dressage, think outside the box. ... MORE
Glossary of Equine Terms
Here is an alphabetized list of the most common horse terms the new rider should know. ... MORE
How Today’s Grandparents Impact Tomorrow’s Horse Market
Americans--including those with horses--are becoming grandparents in unprecedented numbers. Here’s a look at a horse-market force with profoundly untapped potential. ... MORE
Instilling Confidence in Young Riders
Each individual in the herd is either subordinate to or dominant over every other individual in the herd. Since this is the only way that horses know to act, it is also how they relate to their human herd members. We need to think of the horse and its rider as a herd of two. ... MORE
Horses Tips For Parents – Horse Safety, Training & Equine Parenting Tips
Being the parents of "horse crazy" kids can be a challenge, especially if you have no prior experience with equines. You probably have a lot of questions--and some anxiety. ... MORE
Starting a Youth Horse Club
So you have a group of horse loving kids and they want to start a club. Now what? Here are some basics for starting a new youth horse club and information on where to go to get more details. ... MOREHorse Show Mom — and More
Brenda Carroll, a horse show mom, instructor and points and membership secretary shares words of wisdom on winning--or not winning. ... MORE
Got a Non-Horsey Parent?
What can you do when your parents don't share your passion for horses? Sports psychologist Dr. Janet Edgette has some advice. ... MORE
Summer Activities for Riding Clubs
These activities will keep your Riding Club or Pony Club busy throughout the summer months. ... MORE
Click ‘n Learn: Teaching Dressage to Children
Click to set in motion or stop this photo sequence. Jayne Ayers' student Madeleine Wood, age 5, demonstrates a serpentine on Hillcrest Red Bonnet, a 17-year-old Welsh Pony mare. ... MORE
Safety Rules for Kids Around Horses
Worried about keeping small children safe around the barn? Here's a comprehensive set of safety rules for handling and riding horses, especially slanted for kids. ... MORE
Book Excerpt: Finding a Trainer for Your Child
This excerpt from the book The In-Gate: A Complete Guide for Novice Horse Show Parents is a valuable resource for anyone who's about to become a "horse show mom." ... MORE
Selecting a Pony for Your Child
Ponies appeal to us all. Your local pony club is a good place to start searching. Here are four tips for selecting the right pony for your child, including where to find a reliable pony, evaluating ponies and more. ... MOREHorse Ambassadors – Generating Goodwill with Kids Through Horses
The American Youth Horse Council emphasizes working with kids through horses.There are so many opportunities that can create a positive experience for kids with horses. The real trick is to stay open to acting on those opportunities, you still need to use your best judgment, but seize the moment. ... MORE
Maximizing Your Child’s Fun with Horses
Is your child horse-crazy? Writing for Horse&Rider magazine, Jennifer Forsberg Meyer shows how you can enhance the fun he or she has with horses by using your imagination and creativity. ... MORE
Your Role as Parent
Your responsibilities go beyond paying the bills and safeguarding your child. You can do a lot to enhance your child's equestrian experience. Learn how you can help the process along: ... MORE
Show Business
Participating in a horse show or other competitive event can be one of the most pleasurable things your child does with horses. You can make it a learning experience, too. ... MORE
Safety First, Second, And Always
Horses are large, powerful creatures, and riding is a vigorous activity. Safety measures and common sense are the keys to protecting your child and enhancing her enjoyment. Riding a suitable mount under the guidance of a qualified instructor is the most important safeguard for your child. Common (Horse) Sense ... MORE
Horsekeeping at Home
Keeping a horse at home is a major undertaking, but it can also be highly rewarding. Caring for a horse or pony at home is a serious responsibility. Good horsekeeping requires dedication and a lot of time and energy. ... MORE
The Right Horse, the Right Instructor
Your child's first exposure to horses should come via lessons with a competent instructor, who will make sure she is matched to the right lesson mount. ... MORE
