A field of 53 horses-the largest ever since the event became a CCI4* in 1998-will start the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, on Thursday morning. All 53 horses that were presented to the ground jury and official...
Equine Welfare
Horse and Carriage Owners Lash Out at PETAThe owners of an Atlanta horse and carriage company are lashing out at efforts of an animal rights group to ban them from city streets. From 11 Alive. Read more >>
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On Friday April 16, the American Horse Council’s Legislative Director Ben Pendergrass participated in the White House Conference on America’s Great Outdoors held at the US Department of the Interior.The conference focused on the “challenges, opportunities and innovations surrounding...
Equine WelfareNew legislation aimed at Kentucky livestock and equine industries
Preserving and protecting Kentucky livestock and equine industries jumped hurdles in the recent Kentucky General Assembly session. From The Ledger Independent. Read more >>States Move to Legalize Slaughter of Horses...
Lucinda Dyer, author of Eco-Horsekeeping: Over 100 Budget-Friendly Ways You and Your Horse Can Save the Planet, reminds us to remember Earth Day—and that one small change in our horsey habits can mean one big change in our planet’s...
Equestrian Sport
Volcano strands equestrian athletes, officialsBritish equestrian athlete Oliver Townend is just a win away from one of the most coveted achievements in his sport, but the volcanic eruption in Iceland nearly stranded him in Europe for the Kentucky...
World Cup Driving champion Boyd Exell at last year's Kentucky Cup Driving event. Photo: Leslie PotterAfter a thrilling competition, Australia’s Boyd Exell has won the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Driving Final in Geneva, presented by Brasserie A. Egger. Being...
Equestrian Sport
Oliver Townend and William Fox-Pitt's emergency plans for KentuckyBritish riders Oliver Townend (pictured) and William Fox-Pitt have had to make emergency travel plans to get to America to ride at Rolex Kentucky (22-25 April), due to the volcanic...
Q: I'm planning on attending the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event for the first time! What do I need to know? What should I bring so I don't forget anything important?A: That's great, you're going to have a blast! There...
Marcus Ehning and Noltes Kuchengirl. Photo: Kit Houghton/FEIGermany's Marcus Ehning celebrates his 36th birthday today as the newly-crowned 2010 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping champion. This was his third time to take the prestigious Rolex title and he...
