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Marsha Hayes

Marsha Hayes has been covering endurance, trail, and other equine topics since 2005. She believes every horse has a story.

Articles by: Marsha Hayes

Auli Farwa Receives Haggin Cup at 2015 Tevis Ride

Marsha Hayes August 3, 2015

The 15-year-old Arabian gelding has completed all 62 rides he’s started throughout his career, including six Tevis Cups.

Richardson and SMR Filouette Win 2015 Tevis Cup

Marsha Hayes August 2, 2015

Potato Richardson, 72, won his third Tevis Cup aboard his homebred 14-year-old Arabian mare SMR Filouette.

Tevis Cup Offers Field Research Opportunities

Marsha Hayes July 31, 2015

This year researchers will be collecting blood to evaluate the horses’ total protein, chloride, and potassium levels.

Avoiding Dehydration in Sport Horses During Summer

Drought, Temperature, Fires Challenge Tevis Water Supply

Marsha Hayes July 30, 2015

Organizers and volunteers are working to ensure an adequate water supply for participants in the 100-mile ride.

Toth and Take A Break Win Tevis Cup in Soaring Temperatures

Marsha Hayes July 22, 2013

High temperatures, which soared to over 100?F, played a role in the ride’s 47% completion rate.

usef cbd; cbd in horses; RCI Adjusts MMV Points; 2018 WEG equine drug tests

Tevis Research Evaluates Horses’ Blood Chloride Levels

Marsha Hayes July 16, 2013

Veterinarians are aiming to identify endurance horses in danger of metabolic failure during competition.

Farrabba Wins 2012 Haggin Cup at Tevis

Marsha Hayes August 6, 2012

The 11-year-old Arabian gelding finished the 100-mile ride in fourth place.

Husband and Wife Team Capture 2012 Tevis Cup

Marsha Hayes August 5, 2012

The pair completed the 100-mile ride in 14 hours, 50 minutes.

Horse Health Research Abounds at 2012 Tevis Cup

Marsha Hayes July 31, 2012

Three horse health and welfare studies will be carried out during this year’s Tevis Cup endurance ride.

Tevis 2011: Haggin Cup Awarded to Riverwatch

Marsha Hayes October 10, 2011

On Oct. 9 the Tevis Cup committee presented the Haggin Cup to ride winners Jeremy Reynolds and Riverwatch.

Jeremy Reynolds Wins 2011 Tevis Cup

Marsha Hayes October 9, 2011

Reynolds and the Arabian gelding Riverwatch clocked a time of 100 miles in 10 hours, 31 minutes.

Tevis 2011: Snow Forces Changes to Ride Route

Marsha Hayes October 7, 2011

The Tevis track was rerouted after six to 10 inches of snow fell on parts of the trail.

Tevis 2011: Date Change Means Cooler Competition Weather

Marsha Hayes October 3, 2011

The Tevis Cup’s date change means competitors will have an added challenge of cooler competition weather.

Toxic Blue-Green Algae Forces Trail Event Cancellation

Marsha Hayes August 1, 2011

A competitive trail riding event in Kansas was canceled due to blue-green algae in Big Hill Reservoir.

Record Snowfall Forces Rescheduling of Tevis Ride

Marsha Hayes June 20, 2011

The 55th running of the 100-mile Tevis Ride endurance competition has been rescheduled for October 8 due to

Horsey Hollywood: Meet the Equine Stars of “True Grit”

Marsha Hayes December 23, 2010

On Dec. 22, Paramount Pictures released the remake of the 1969 John Wayne classic, True Grit. Among the star-studded cast of the film are Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and a slew of equine actors that bring the Western movie to life. The “director” of the equine stars for True Grit was Rusty Hendrickson, who has worked with horses on movie sets for more than three decades and has been the head horse