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I’m not quite sure why some folks who would like to get some extra exposure for their sale, event or whatever don’t grab up those premium ad spots on the left side of Northernhorse.com just under the “What’s New” section. With well over 25,000 different computers visiting Northernhorse.com every week, and almost all those visitors interested in horses, horse products and horse events, it is a tremendous opportunity to get some effective and cheap advertising. The cost is only $50/week if you provide the image. Don’t have a suitable banner? We can design an image for you at a reasonable cost  – you may even be able to reuse it in the future.

I’m thinking that most folks don’t even really realize that those excellent advertising opportunities are even available.  They are. Just email service@northernhorse.com if you would like more info or if you would like to get one of those highly visible spots working for you.

Most Valuable Horse Awards Return to AQHA World Show in 2009

AQHA Partners with Reining Horse Sports Foundation on Expanded World Equestrian Games Television Coverage

The American Quarter Horse Journal, July 24, 2009 – The American Quarter Horse Association, the official Breed Sponsor of Reining at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, announces its partnership with the Reining Horse Sports Foundation to expand television coverage of reining on the opening weekend of the Games. Reining will be the main competitive feature element of NBC’s opening 90-minute broadcast coverage. Additionally, reining will be the first medaled sport, positioning the discipline to be the premier event in front of a worldwide audience. Continue Reading »

In our constant search of ways to give our clients an edge on the competition, Twitter has come to our attention. On a previous blog I offered to do a tutorial about Twitter. Well, it seems that I don’t need to as I have found an excellent tutorial is already available. Just check out http://business.twitter.com/twitter101 if you think you might want to try something new that doesn’t have a big, long learning curve. I know lots of horsepeople don’t want to spend time on computers but if you are running a business and you are finding times tougher than usual, maybe being one of the first users in your field (an “early adopter”) to a new technology may give you a little edge in your marketing. And, quite often these kind of things work best for the early adopters.

This is probably a great thing to plan for fall/winter. I certainly wouldn’t give up these warm days when you can be outside doing something with your horse. I’m just getting you used to the idea.

AQHA ANNOUNCES 2010 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

America’s Horse, July 22, 2009 – Three individuals and three horses will be inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame during the 2010 American Quarter Horse Association Convention, March 5-8 in Kissimmee, Florida.

The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame was established in 1975 to honor people and horses instrumental in the development of the breed and the American Quarter Horse Association. Induction into the Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors bestowed by AQHA. Continue Reading »

I’m not a big fan of bull fighting but the horse in this video is quite an athlete.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgG_Gwy7Ysg

I came upon an interesting article with some statistics about the State of the Horse Industry in the U.S. from Steve Day’s (the president of Dover Saddlery) presentation at the 2008 International Kentucky Equine Summit. The writer goes on to make suggestions on how we could help potential horse owners overcome some of their misconceptions about their opportunities to enjoy horses.

It seems the 2 things that are in the forefront preventing people pursuing their interest in riding and horses are:

1. They did not believe that there were any facilities close to them – I am always surprised at how many horse businesses manage to remain hidden even from us horsepeople.
2. They perceived riding to be too expensive.

Read more at Equestrian Professional

Looking for a way to get more advertising on Northernhorse.com? We like the uncluttered look and really limit the graphic ads to keep the focus on our clients’ listings so extra advertising opportunities on the site are likely to stand out and get you great value for the cost. Continue Reading »

Our 2009 Summertime Photo Contest is Over. We have picked a winner. Please don’t enter or vote on this one. Check for a current one.

Winner is Number 677 Shy Rider by Nola Shannon.

Summertime & the living is easy. Old song, most of you have probably never heard it. And, although we are all concerned about the hay situation with these long warm days and not enough moisture, we certainly have to admit that the riding has never been better. Hardly any mosquitoes and no mud or bogs. You can cross our big slough right now without getting your horse’s feet wet.

So get out there and ride or do whatever it is that you like to do with your horses. I know folks who just like to hang out with their horses and never get on their backs. Now is the time. Continue Reading »

This story sounds too horrible to be true. If you are the sort who has trouble getting horror stories out of their minds you might want to pass this one up. On the other hand if no one is made aware of this no one can help encourage them to incorporate some animal  and human rights.

http://en.epochtimes.com/news/7-2-21/51905.html