The mockingbird. The bluebonnet. Now the American Quarter Horse joins these Texas icons, becoming the official horse of the state of Texas.It’s an appropriate declaration, as Texas’ history is closely intertwined with that of the American Quarter Horse, beginning with Steel...
Equestrian Sport
Beijing medals not at risk in Germany doping probeThe IOC says equestrian medals from the Beijing Olympics will not be affected by an investigation into alleged doping violations by Germany's team. From The Associated Press. Read more >>
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The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced the following dates and location for USEF Show Jumping Selection Trials for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
The USEF Show Jumping Selection Trials for the 2010 Alltech FEI World...
Equestrian Sport
US vs. South Africa Equestrian CompetitionRiders from the United States and South Africa face off in team competition in North Carolina. From Digtriad.com. Read more >>
Equine Welfare
Woman charged with animal crueltyAn Orange County farm owner who had been...
Pennfield Feed, the company known for supplying feed for the last four Olympic and World Games, and who made headlines late last year when they were awarded the designation of Official Feed of the USEF, has launched an exciting new...
What makes your horse different from the horse in the stall over? Why doesn't a Kentucky Derby contender walk like a Budweiser Clydesdale? Why don't either of them look like Thumbelina, the current Guinness World Record holder for the...
Equestrian Sport
Bronze Medal for Team USA’s Suzy Stafford, Fourth Place for Team USASuzy Stafford has won the Individual Bronze medal in the Single Pony class at the FEI World Combined Pony Driving Championships in Greven-Bockholt, Germany. From USEF. Read...
On August 17-22, 2009, the Canadian National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show (Canadian Nationals) will roll into Evraz Place in Regina, Sask. The show, in its 52nd year and affectionately known as "The Royal Red," is produced by the...
Equine Welfare
Davie's Community Barn Watch aims to protect horses from slaughterSince January, a growing number of horses have been found slaughtered in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. From Miami Herald. Read more >>
In Other News
Miniature horses descend upon SpringfieldLet’s face...
Equestrian Sport
Doping ban rules Germany's Ahlmann out of OlympicsGerman equestrian Christian Ahlmann will not be allowed to compete at the 2012 London Olympics because of his eight-month ban for riding a doped horse at last year's Beijing Games. From...
