Courtesy of American Horse Council.

APHIS delays HPA final rule to 2026

Looking at a horse in person and trying it out by riding it more than one time, if possible, can help ensure a good fit between horse and rider. (Photo by Shawn Deering)

USDA announces HPA final rule postponement, AHC reacts 

Horses not infected with West Nile Virus. (Journal stock photo.)

Federal rule set to take effect Feb. 1, concerning to horse owners 

Cowgirl contestant holding her ribbons she won with her horse in an arena during fair (Photo: iStock - BrandyTaylor)

American Horse Council formally requests USDA delay new HPA regulations 

The transformation of barns over time 

Ranch horses need a forage-based diet for their health, energy and overall performance. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet

The Kansas Department of Agriculture and the American Paint Horse Association hosted a trade delegation from China in October who visited Kansas and Nebraska to source high-quality horses for the growing equestrian market in China. (Photo courtesy of Kansas Department of Agriculture.)

Paint horses focus of Chinese trade delegation visit to Kansas, Nebraska 

Piper Yule. (Photo courtesy of Covy Moore.)

Fourteen-year-old cowgirl stars in her own show