Life With Horses
Being a "horse person" has different meanings for each of us, but we all share a desire to stay attuned to the world of horses.
Top Worthy Causes Stories
Gracie's Law Would Give True Value to Companion Animals
Veterinarian Kenneth Newman's book is a touching memoir about the dogs in his life--experiences that have led to his proposal for Gracie's Law--legislation with meaning for everyone who has horses and pets.
Rags-to-Riches Horse Rescue Talent Search
The “Rags-to-Riches” Horse Rescue Talent Search is the newest component of Equine Extravaganza’s Horse Rescue Initiative.
The "Avengers" Seem Puny Next to Heroes in Equine Rescue Story
Forces of good combine to rescue Holliday via A Home For Every Horse Program.
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.
An Ornery Mule Kicks Off a National Horse Rescue Effort
A mule becomes the first equine saved by the Equine Network's national "A Home For Every Horse" initiative.
Gracie’s Law Would Give True Value to Companion Animals
Veterinarian Kenneth Newman's book is a touching memoir about the dogs in his life--experiences that have led to his proposal for Gracie's Law--legislation with meaning for everyone who has horses and pets. ... MORE
Rags-to-Riches Horse Rescue Talent Search
The “Rags-to-Riches” Horse Rescue Talent Search is the newest component of Equine Extravaganza’s Horse Rescue Initiative. ... MORE
Record Holder Rapid Redux Retires at Old Friends
May 26, 2012– Rapid Redux, the extraordinary racehorse who holds the modern North American record of 22 consecutive wins, will be permanently pensioned at Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, KY. ... MORE
The “Avengers” Seem Puny Next to Heroes in Equine Rescue Story
Forces of good combine to rescue Holliday via A Home For Every Horse Program. ... MORE
Meet Flyer, Rescue Horse of the Week
Flyer is a solid trail horse with amazing intelligence. He's careful with beginners but also a joy for better riders. ... 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
Missing Horses in Illinois or Minnesota
Have you seen Suzy and Echo? Their Harvard, Illinois, owner gave the two mares to a couple from Minnesota who promised a good home. Instead, they sold the horses at auction. ... MORE
Meet Sally, Rescue Horse of the Week
Sally is a grey, 4-year-old Thoroughbred mare at Pure Thoughts Horse Rescue in Florida, and a featured horse on the Equine Network's "A Home for Every Horse." ... MORE
Meet Popper: Rescue Horse of the Week
ADOPTED APRIL 18, 2012! This 22-year-old unraced Thoroughbred mare is attractive, sound and gentle, perfect for a family or beginner working with an instructor. She's in Folsom, Louisiana. ... MORE
Meet Patsy, Rescue Horse of the Week
Patsy, a 15.3-hand chestnut Standardbred mare, 19 years old, is one of the rescued horses featured in the Equine Network's A Home for Every Horse. ... MOREComedy Star Frank Santorelli Returns to the Bluegrass for Old Friends Benefit
April 3, 2012--A long-time comedian, Santorelli is best known for playing the recurring role of "Georgie the Bartender” on HBO’s The Sopranos. ... MORE
PATH Intl. Partners with Wounded Warrior Project
Wounded Warriors gave a $200,000 grant to PATH Intl. for scholarships for Wounded Warriors interested in therapeutic horsemanship. ... MORE
Meet Mango, Rescue Horse of the Week
March 21, 2012--Mango is a 15-hand aged Thoroughbred gelding rescued from an auction kill pen by Begin Again Rescue in New York. NOTE: Mango was adopted in June of 2012!! ... MORE
Just Different–Rescue Horse of the Week
This 6-year-old Thoroughbred mare awaits adoption in Marysville, Ohio, as part of the Equine Network's "A Home for Every Horse" initiative. ... MORE
Freedom–Rescue Horse of the Week
Freedom is an 8-year-old Arabian-Hackney gelding, 13 hands tall, awaiting adoption in California through the Equine Network's A Home for Every Horse initiative. ADOPTED 3-9-2012! ... MORE
From the Heart
ACTHA members and affiliatesoften help horse-related charities and rescues nationwide. ... MORE
A Chance to Shine
Toni Christopher of the Starlight Stables explains why she rescues “throwaway” horses — and why she hosts ACTHA rides. ... MORE
TRF Offers Horse Sponsorship
So you'd like to adopt or foster a retired racehorse, but you don’t have a farm? The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation makes "virtual horse ownership" possible. ... MORE
Meet Mellie the Rescue Pony
Mellie is one of the adoptable equines in the Equine Network and Unwanted Horse Coalition campaign to find A Home for Every Horse. ADOPTED MARCH 9, 2012! ... MORE
ASPCA Provides More Than $1.5 Million in Grants to Equine Groups in 2011
The ASPCA awarded $1,682,352 in the form of 183 grants to support equine rescue groups in 38 states in 2011. ... MORE
Wild Horses of Sable Island Exhibit
After you visit the Song for a Horse Nation exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC, make a side trip to the Canadian Embassy. Through March 24, it’s hosting “The Wild Horses of Sable Island,” a display of the photographs of Roberto Dutesco. ... MORE
Downunder Horsemanship Partners with Make-A-Wish® North Texas
The average cost of a wish is estimated at $7,000. With a large monetary contribution, Downunder Horsemanship is pleased to support the nation’s largest wish-granting organization. ... 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. ... MOREAn Ornery Mule Kicks Off a National Horse Rescue Effort
A mule becomes the first equine saved by the Equine Network's national "A Home For Every Horse" initiative. ... MORE2011 International Equestrian Award Winners Announced by PATH Intl.
PATH Intl. winners are people who exemplify the best of the wonderful population of participants, instructors, volunteers and equines who work together to change the lives of people who live with physical, mental, emotional and learning challenges. ... MORE
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) Expands Foster Care Options
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) announces a new way to virtually sponsor retired thoroughbreds. ... MOREOld Friends Receives Second Grant from ASPCA
November 21, 2011–Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility and 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, has received a second $50,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). ... MORE
American Horse Council
Millions of Americans enjoy recreational and trail riding each year. The American Horse Council (AHC) works to make sure that equestrians have access to America’s public land now and continue to have access in the future. ... MORE
Hannah’s Horseshoes of Hope
Having a grandchild with Down's Syndrome inspires a couple to found a program of therapeutic riding experiences for children and adults. From American Cowboy magazine. ... MORE
Back Country Horsemen of America Gets the Job Done
Of all the trails advocacy organizations in the United States, Back Country Horsemen of America has become one of the largest contributors of volunteer service. In 2010, they gave 345,000 hours of volunteer service with a value of over $7,500,000. ... MORE
Horsing Around–Therapy That Is Fun
Equine-assisted therapy. Hippotherapy. Therapeutic riding. These are all terms that have specific definitions, but they share a common goal of helping the disabled become enabled through interaction with horses, whether it’s riding, grooming, touching, or just being near the corral watching. ... MOREPATH Intl. Announces 2011 Award Winners
August 6, 2011--All region award winners will be recognized, and the 2011 national equine, instructor and volunteer of the year and the James Brady award recipient will be announced at the 2011 PATH International Conference and Annual Meeting Awards Banquet in Lexington, KY. ... MORE
Work to Ride Program Shows Great Results
Work to Ride provides disadvantaged urban youth from Philadelphia with constructive activities centered around horsemanship, equine sports, and education. ... MORE
Dressage Takes on Breast Cancer
Hilary Moore tells us how the dressage community raises funds and awareness for this disease in this Dressage Today article. ... MORE
Unwanted Horses: Why We Still Have Them and How That Affects You
July 2011--At the July 19 KENA (Kentucky Equine Networking Association) dinner meeting, a panel of experts will provide insight into the plight of Kentucky's unwanted horses. ... MORE
FoxNews Report on What Happens to Retired Racehorses
June 13, 2011- Read the Fox News story on the plight of Thoroughbred racehorses whose racing careers are over--and learn how you can help. ... MORE
Vanishing Mustangs: the U.S. Native Species Could Become Extinct
Joe Camp describes the American mustang as being on the verge of extinction. The indigenous wild horses are at the heart of a range war over control of public grazing rights in the western states. ... MORE
BCHA Presents New Legacy Award and Double Diamond Award
May 31, 2011--The Board of Directors of the Back Country Horsemen of America recognizes two members for outstanding achievement. ... MORE
Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Community
The purpose of the organization is to bring at risk racehorses--those whose racing and breeding careers have come to an end--to Old Friends and provide them with the dignified retirement they deserve. ... MORE
LUKAS Joins Equine Welfare Alliance
Aprill 2011--Lukas, the World’s Smartest Horse (according to the World Records Academy) and Guinness World Record Holder, has been honored as the first four-legged member of the Equine Welfare Alliance (www.equinewelfarealliance.org). ... MORE
WildHoofbeats.com Presents Bold New Look and Expanded Reach
Website owner Carol Walker says, "Anyone with an interest in saving America’s equine national treasures will find this the go-to resource to stay current on wild horse issues, and the opt-in e-newsletters keep supporters current on wild horse news." ... MORE
TERI, Inc. Celebrates Completion of Therapeutic Riding Center
March 31, 2011--TERI, the internationally recognized organization, is celebrating completion of the Harriet E. Pfleger Therapeutic Equestrian Center and the start of the final building phase of its new program headquarters, the Charles R. Cono Campus for Life Quality. ... MORE
Unwanted Horses Are on the Increase
March 2011--“Tens of thousands of horses end their days unwanted, unneeded or unusable,” according to the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) headquartered in Washington, D.C. ... MORE
Colorado Inmates Train Wild Mustangs for Border Guards
January 26, 2011--Four years ago, now-retired Border Patrol supervisor Lee Pinkerton called Colorado prison officials and asked whether inmates who had been training wild mustangs since 1986 to become working ranch horses could also train them to chase down drug and human smugglers. Read the rest of the story from The Denver Post. ... MORE
Heart of a Horse Foundation Rehabilitates Rescued Horses
December 17, 2010--The Heart of a Horse Foundation conducts horse rescue by providing support to horses in need. Whether they have been neglected or abused it is our duty to remove said horses from destructive environments and rehabilitate them into loving homes. ... MORE
Georgina Bloomberg’s Rider’s Closet at Pegasus Helps Riders in Need
December 14, 2010--Bloomberg's apparel exchange program has made a real difference for hundreds of equestrians who want to participate in competitive, scholastic or therapeutic riding but are unable to afford the gear. ... MOREGive the Gift of PATH International
December 2010--The holidays are crucial for organizations like PATH International, which maintains the highest standards for safety, ethics and effectiveness in the field of equine-assisted activities and therapies through its instructor certification, center accreditation, educational events, published resources and advocacy work. ... MORE
Equine Photographers Document Horses in Need
Members of the Equine Photographers Network from the U.S., Canada and the U.K. have created an awareness campaign highlighting horse welfare and promoting equine protection. ... MORE
