What the Cameras Don’t Catch: Horse Welfare Beyond the Show Ring

     In June 2025, the world of equestrian sport was rocked once again—this time, by the suspension of Olympic rider Heath Ryan, after a video surfaced showing him aggressively whipping a horse during a clinic. For many, it was a horrifying but sadly familiar reminder: even at the top levels of the sport, where horses should … Continue reading What the Cameras Don’t Catch: Horse Welfare Beyond the Show Ring →

Traveling with Your Horse in Summer: Safe, Healthy, and Prepared

Summer travel can be stressful for horses and owners alike. With high temperatures, long hours on the road, and fluctuating conditions at showgrounds or overnight barns, it's essential to plan carefully. From legal documents and trailer prep to hydration, cooling, and rest, here's what every equestrian needs to know when hauling horses in the heat. … Continue reading Traveling with Your Horse in Summer: Safe, Healthy, and Prepared →

Strangles in Horses: What Michigan Horse Owners Need to Know

June 27, 2025 - Washtenaw County, Michigan      A confirmed case of strangles was reported in Washtenaw County on June 23, 2025, involving a 6‑year‑old Thoroughbred mare demonstrating fever, lymph node swelling, and difficulty swallowing. The mare tested positive via PCR on June 20 and is currently under voluntary quarantine. Approximately 23 other horses at the … Continue reading Strangles in Horses: What Michigan Horse Owners Need to Know →

Raid on Refugee Camp Kills Palestinians

A two-day operation led by the Israeli military in the Jenin refugee camp has left at least 12 dead and over 100 wounded. The attack began with drone strikes before 1,000 Israeli troops entered the camp. Although the military intended to destroy alleged weapons depots of militant factions, they also appeared to target civilians. Read … Continue reading Raid on Refugee Camp Kills Palestinians →

Palestinian Suffering

Over the last two weeks in Palestine, fighting has escalated. Israeli settlers have set fire to several wheat fields in Ramallah province, and Israel's government has approved plans for thousands of new homes to be built for Israeli settlers in the West Bank. This colonialism within the occupied territories in Palestine is considered illegitimate and … Continue reading Palestinian Suffering →

Palestinians Displaced

Forced Displacement and Land Seizure The National Bureau for Defending the Land and Resisting Settlements has recently highlighted the escalating issue of settlement projects and land allocations by the Israeli Government. In its session held on May 21st, 2023, beneath the tunnels of Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Israeli Government approved several settlement projects and allocated substantial … Continue reading Palestinians Displaced →

Changing the Equine Industry

The equine industry as a whole has fallen to pieces. There is a profound lack of public interest in the sport, so little in fact, that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has considered removing equestrian events from the Olympic Games. In 2012, 13% of Americans said their least favorite sport is Equestrian, and that percentage … Continue reading Changing the Equine Industry →