Don't forget to vaccinate horses this summer

Abandoned horses have been turning up in sale barns, cattle pastures and state and federal lands across Arkansas and the country, says Steve Jones, associate professor/extension equine specialist with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.

Nebraska 4-H District Horse Show competitions display horse skills

Nebraska riders will compete June 16 and 17, in University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension 4-H District Horse Shows. Others competed June 9 to 11 at various locations.

Competition categories include Western pleasure ponies, junior and senior divisions of Western pleasure horses, Western horsemanship, English pleasure horses, English equitation, reining, pole bending and barrel racing, said Kathy Anderson, UNL Extension horse specialist.

AHC holding annual Congressional Ride-In June 17

The American Horse Council is holding its annual Congressional Ride-In June 17, in Washington, D.C. The Ride-In will take place as part of the AHC National Issues Forum, which will focus on "The Welfare of the Horse" this year. All interested members of the horse community are encouraged to participate.

There are many federal issues that Congress deals with that impact the horse industry, including taxes, immigration, welfare, access to trails and public lands, diseases, and interstate and international movement of horses. These issues affect horse owners, breeders and those who work in the industry whether they are involved in racing, showing, recreation or working horses.