Equestrian Sport
US Show Jumpers Arrive in Sydney; Prepare for 2009 Australian Youth Olympic FestivalFor the first time in 2009, the USEF is sending athletes to the Australian Youth Olympic Festival. From USEF. Read more >>
Kennebunk equestrian has been on quite a ridePick the right sport, and Olympic aspirations come unburdened by expiration dates. Susan Jaccoma, a 55-year-old dressage rider from Kennebunk, has her eye on the London Games of 2012. From Portland Press Herald. Read more >>
Horse Industry
AHC looks at upcoming legislation likely to affect horse ownersThe American Horse Council (AHC) believes there may be less “gridlock” in getting horse-related legislation thought the just-convened 111th United States Congress. From Horsetalk.co.nz. Read more >>
Equine Health
Horse Quarantined for CEM Has Officially Tested PositiveLess than two weeks after 17 horses on 11 different farms in Wisconsin were quarantined for being exposed to a highly contagious disease that can cause reproductive problems in mares, a stallion has officially tested positive for the illness. From Wisconsin Ag Connection. Read more >>
In Other News
For blind Arlington girl, horse show is one of many welcome challengesWith her mom and dad and best friend, Emilee Paul, cheering her on, Brittany Breen experienced the ride of her life Tuesday at John Justin Arena, when she and 125 other contestants with physical, mental or emotional challenges helped kick off the Fort Worth Stock Show. From Star Telegram. Read more >>
Singer Lauryn Hill takes riding lesson at Essex Equestrian Center in NJLauryn Hill has a new hobby. On Friday, the former Fugee was at the Essex Equestrian Center in West Orange, NJ, asking for a riding lesson. From NY Post. Read more >>
1,000 Horses on the beachA thousand horses and a thousand riders on the beach. If you haven’t seen that, it’s an awesome sight. From WCNC. Read more >>
Horse center may closeThe Orange County Fair board is discussing doing away with the equestrian center in order to make way for more parking spaces. From Daily Pilot. Read more >>
British event rider flies to America to teach MadonnaBritish eventer Daisy Trayford is heading to Florida this week to coach Madonna for two weeks at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (7 January-29 March) at Wellington, Florida. From Horse and Hound. Read more >>
Yesterday’s News >>
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In a day of heat, then rain, followed by blazing sun, the sun indeed shone…
Tom McEwen of Great Britain had a big day under beautiful skies at the Kentucky…
Dressage is halfway complete at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day event CCI5*-L. Currently in first…
Thanks to a rail down by overnight leader Tom McEwen (GBR) on the 13-year-old German Warmblood gelding JL Dublin, a…
In a day of heat, then rain, followed by blazing sun, the sun indeed shone brightest on the British riders…
Tom McEwen of Great Britain had a big day under beautiful skies at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.,…
Dressage is halfway complete at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day event CCI5*-L. Currently in first is Yasmin Ingham of Great…
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