Horses and Humans Research Foundation

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Is your horse in pain? 🐴 It’s not always obvious!

Join us for our Horse Owner Education Webinar with Drs. Kim Allshouse and Michael St. Blanc to learn how to spot the subtle signs of pain, tell the difference between pain and behavior problems, and catch issues early before they become bigger concerns. 🩺

The webinar will be recorded and registrants will receive a link to the recording, so be sure to sign up even if you can’t attend the live event. ✅

Drop the word LISTEN in the comments and we’ll send the registration link straight to your DMs. 📩

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026�
⏰ 8:00 to 9:30 PM EDT

10/14/2026

What happens to a horse when it’s time for a new home?

As grooms, we know a horse’s personality, needs, and daily routines better than most. That knowledge can make a real difference when it’s time for a new career, retirement, or rehoming.

Join us for a FREE webinar with Dr. Karin Bump, Chief Operating Officer of the EQUUS Foundation, to learn how grooms can help horses find a safe and suitable future.

We’ll cover rehoming options, how to recognize trustworthy organizations, what questions to ask, and how your experience can help guide decisions.

Tuesday, October 20 | 7 PM ET
Online in the HorseGrooms Community

Register for free:
https://community.horsegrooms.com/c/events/when-a-horse-needs-a-new-home-what-every-groom-should-know

Want to know more before you join? Read our article on what grooms can add to the conversation when a horse’s career changes. You’ll find the registration link there too:
https://horsegrooms.com/when-a-horses-career-changes-what-can-a-groom-add-to-the-conversation/

10/14/2026

🎉 Registration Is NOW OPEN! 🎉

Join us for the 2027 Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) Conference on February 20–21, 2027, in Kissimmee/Orlando, Florida!

🐴 Early Bird Registration is available! Don’t miss the opportunity to save while joining researchers, practitioners, and horse enthusiasts as we explore how research can translate into practice to support the well-being of both horses and humans.

And there’s more! We have multiple events and opportunities planned, including our special Horse Fair Day on February 19, Bringing Science to the Barn!

🌐 https://www.horsesandhumans.org/

We look forward to bringing our horse and human community together for learning, connection, and exciting new possibilities! 🐎💙

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Is your barn ready for a flood or fire? Emergencies can happen quickly, and having a plan before disaster strikes can make all the difference for you, your horses, and the people who care for them. Join HHRF for our webinar on preparing your barn for floods and fires—with practical information to help you think ahead, make a plan, and be better prepared when the unexpected happens. Because emergency preparedness starts before the emergency.

10/13/2026

🎀 Pass the Braid: Connection, Courage, and the Healing Power of Horses 🎀

On Breast Cancer Awareness Day, we recognize those who have walked the journey of breast cancer, those who are still walking it, and the caregivers who walk beside them.

Through our Pass the Braid message, we celebrate the connections that remind us no one should have to walk this journey alone.

Horses are part of that story, too. Programs are creating opportunities for cancer survivors and caregivers to connect with horses, find moments of peace, build relationships, and explore support in a different way. 💗

At the Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF), we believe these experiences deserve our curiosity. What can research teach us about how horses may support people during cancer recovery—and the caregivers who support them?

We hope to see more research exploring these connections, helping us better understand the experiences of both humans and horses and how we can support their well-being.

Today, we honor the journeys, celebrate the connections, and pass the braid to remind someone that they are not alone.

🎀 Pass the Braid. Share the connection. Support the journey.

10/12/2026

Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring the histories, cultures, resilience, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.

We’re grateful to Choctaw Native American Jeremy “JP” Gauna of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, an actor and model, for joining us in raising awareness for Horses for Mental Health. Through his participation, JP highlights the significance of horses in his Choctaw heritage and helps bring attention to the role horses can play in supporting mental health and wellbeing.

In addition to being a former dual-sport athlete and semi-pro basketball player, JP has co-starred with horses in many western and historical films and tv shows like Yellowstone spinoff’s “1883” and “1923.”

Thank you JP for supporting our mission and global movement advancing the power of horses to heal lives.