A 4-year-old Atlantic County  mare who had not been vaccinated was euthanized after contracting the state's first 2020 reported case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a serious mosquito-borne illness. EEE causes inflammation of the brain tissue and has a significantly...

The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association, the last of the U.S. Equestrian Federation’s affiliates in the Olympic disciplines to make a decision about what to do with their annual meeting, has gone the same route as the U.S. Dressage Federation and U.S. Eventing. Its board...

Looking for a discount on a new helmet? This weekend, Sept. 12 and 13, is the time to buy one. Most tack stores and helmet retailers are offering special deals this weekend. It's the 10th anniversary of International Helmet Awareness Day (now days) started by...

The Rutgers Equine Science Center is hosting the last in a series of educational webinars at 7 p.m. Oct. 22, featuring veterinarian Dr. Brian Colquhoun lecturing on use of alternative therapy for horse acupuncture. Register here For questions about the series or for...

The 49th Olympia show in London has been cancelled, as attempts by organizers to run the competition have failed. "Olympia is Christmas" for many in the United Kingdom and beyond, who have indulged in the wondrous trade fair and enjoyed seeing Father Christmas in a...

Although Equitana USA, slated to be held this month at the Kentucky Horse Park, was Covid-cancelled, it's continuing virtually through this link  Check in to check out seminars, shopping, exhibitions and more. The event will be held live in October 2021.  

Texan Col. John Russell is now the oldest living Olympic medalist. The colonel, a show jumper, was on the U.S. bronze medal team at the Helsinki Olympics in 1952. Col. Russell, who turned 100 in February, assumed the honor following the death of Swedish runner Folke...

As the weather gets cooler, you’re ready to take your horse on the road a bit, but don’t want to show. That’s why it’s great to be in hunter/trail pace season, with plenty of opportunities in New Jersey to try this low-key, fun competition. The Monmouth County Hunt...

The Far Hills Race Meeting won't be held this year, but people still have an excuse to come to beautiful Moorland Farm. American Express is bringing back the era of drive-ins by putting on three movie nights there this month, with admission set at $25 for a carload of...

The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association’s Zone 2 (NY, NJ, PA) Horse of the Year Hunter Championship has been cancelled. Scheduled for Oct. 18, it originally was supposed to be held in Harrisburg, Pa., at the home of the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. But that show was...