Equine Researcher at University of Georgia Receives EQUUS Foundation Research Career Award

Left to Right: Dr. Rick Mitchell, EQUUS Foundation former Board member, presents the EQUUS Foundation Research Career Award to Lauren Richardson Dr. Lauren Richardson, an equine veterinarian and PhD candidate at the University of Georgia, received the 2025 EQUUS Foundation Research Career Award and a $5,000 grant during the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) …

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Duke ‘Jump for the Children’ Shows Take Their Place at Tryon International

Photo ©Leyla Caynak for Tryon International Since its inaugural show in 1984, the Duke “Jump for the Children” Horse Shows (Duke Shows) have made a significant impact for the Duke Children’s Hospital of Durham, North Carolina. For the first time since 1994, when Glenn and Joan Petty of Triangle Farms took the reins of the …

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EQUUS Foundation to Honor Brianne Goutal-Marteau on February 22 in Wellington

The EQUUS Foundation Spirit Award honors equestrians who have significantly elevated the image and desirability of horses. Brianne Goutal-Marteau has been selected to receive the EQUUS Foundation Spirit Award in 2026. Brianne made her mark as a junior rider, culminating with her winning all four equitation finals in 2004 – a feat that still only …

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Together, We’re Changing Lives across Palm Beach County

The 2025 Great Charity Challenge sponsored by Fidelity Investments® (GCC) and hosted at Wellington International continues to prove that community collaboration can create extraordinary change. Through this year’s event, an additional $2 million in grants was distributed to 90 Palm Beach County nonprofits, impacting more than 150,000 lives to date. To view the final report …

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USPEA Awards Hope Hand Memorial Equine Travel Grants for Festival of Champions

Elizabeth Welch of Summerville, SC. Photo courtesy of Sue Stickle WAYNE, IL – October 12, 2025 – The United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Hope Hand Memorial Equine Travel Grants, awarded to support Para Dressage athletes competing in the new Intermediate division at the U.S. Dressage Festival …

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Hurricane Helene – A One Year Reflection

Mill Spring, NC – October 3, 2025 – One year after Hurricane Helene, we at Tryon International reflect on one of the most devastating events to affect the Carolinas, especially our beautiful home of Western North Carolina. This past Saturday, Tryon International’s Saturday Night Lights paid tribute to North Carolina’s first responders and our local …

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New EQUUS Foundation Athlete Ambassadors Rally for Horse Welfare

Photo: Karen Polle. The EQUUS Foundation is proud to help kick off the Hampton Classic, August 24-31, in Bridgehampton, New York, and to applaud the many EQUUS Foundation Athlete Ambassadors who will competing during the week. EQUUS Foundation Athlete Ambassadors are professional equestrians who demonstrate that success is measured not only by winning but by …

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4 Keys to Limiting Lameness

Lameness: a dreaded word. Uttering it means that your horse may be out of commission. Determining the cause can be challenging, which means treatment—and recovery—can be a long process. But it doesn’t have to be this way.  These four keys to proactive care and communication with your veterinarian can help keep lameness from sidelining your …

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Dual Threat to America’s Wild Horses: Misplaced Darts and Genetic Erosion

Image: A wild horse with a misplaced dart in its abdominal wall. Courtesy of Michele Cheeseman Introduction Wild horses, roaming the arid rangelands of the American West, embody a legacy of freedom and resilience. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) across Herd Management Areas (HMAs), these populations face a dual challenge: immediate welfare …

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Update from Wild Horse Fire Brigade

There are many exciting projects underway this year at Wild Horse Fire Brigade, thanks to the generosity of our donors. We don’t like to talk about the cuisine until it’s served, and while some projects are still ‘in the oven’ so to speak, soon there will be some very exciting news! And we have a …

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