Poison dart shooter found at horse race trackPolice in Hong Kong are investigating an elaborate device found embedded in the turf at a world-famous horse track apparently designed to shoot poison darts at the animals at the start of...
While more than 5,250 Norwegian Fjord Horses are currently registered in North America, it is estimated that many more remain eligible but unregistered. In efforts to encourage registration, the Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry (NFHR) is conducting a registration amnesty...
The North American Hanoverian Jumper Breeding Program (JBP) committee has announced a new awards sponsorship for the top placing Hanoverians in the 2007 Young Jumper Championships. The program’s mission is to promote the breeding of high quality Hanoverian show...
As if the buffet table in the VIP tent and the professionally landscaped barn areas weren’t enough, there was yet another clue that visitors to the new horse show grounds in Thermal, Calif., had landed in another world. The...
Over the past few years, there have been a notable number of performance horses--mainly Standardbred racehorses--testing positive for the amphetamine, Aminorex. The drug is a banned substance under most rules that govern racing and equestrian sport.
Rumors have been circulating...
John Henry
Photo by Gayle StrickrootHow many people came to your last birthday party? About 100 horse lovers showed up at the party held at Kentucky Horse Park a few weeks ago for its most famous resident, John Henry. The...
Want a special way to commemorate a wonderful day at a show? Create a shadow box using items like a horsemanship medal, a first place ribbon, snapshots, a prize list and perhaps your exhibitor number. You can purchase shadow...
Thinking of pursuing an equestrian career? Trafalgar Square Books has just released the latest edition of Horse Schools: The International Guide to Universities, Colleges, Preparatory and Secondary Schools, and Specialty Equine Programs by Angelia Almos. Completely revised and updated...
