Horse Illustrated Magazine

Equestrian Sport

First-ever ladies-only equestrian endurance ride becomes a reality
The Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba will be breaking new ground when they stage their first-ever ladies only ride on Friday. From Gulf News. Read more >>

Class Specification and Declaration Form Changed for ASPCA Maclay Classes in 2009
The National Horse Show Association of America announced new information for their rules and regulations, as well as the declaration form for the 2009 ASPCA Maclay equitation classes. From USEF. Read more >>

Exquis World Dressage Masters CDI***** Selling Fast for Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Inaugural Event
Tickets are selling fast for the Exquis World Dressage Masters to be held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Friday and Saturday, January 29-30. From USEF. Read more >>

Equine Welfare

Saddlebred Rescue Gets a Home for the Holidays on behalf of the ASPCA
The ASPCA has recently awarded a grant of $4,630 from the ASPCA Equine Fund to Saddlebred Rescue Inc. From ASPCA. Read more >>

Ark. lawmakers eye stricter animal cruelty law
A proposal to stiffen the penalties for aggravated animal cruelty heads to lawmakers this week with something that was missing when it failed before the Legislature two years ago–agreement from farmers and animal-welfare activists. From Pine Bluff Commercial. Read more >>

Parade horse injured on the way to inauguration festivities
Fortunately for an appaloosa parade horse named Mouse, the Humane Society of the United States was on hand for the inauguration festivities in Washington today to provide assistance in the case of animal-related emergencies. From LA Times. Read more >>

Controversial Bill Aimed At Saving Horses
Congress will take up the issue of horse slaughter this session with a controversial bill aimed at saving horses lives. From News on 6. Read more >>

In Other News

Horses take to the streets
Amazed residents stood open-mouthed as almost 30 horses trotted in orderly file down a Harborough street after escaping from a field. From Hartborough Mail. Read more >>

Get Festive with AQHA at QuarterFest
Gather your friends and load up your horses for the first-ever QuarterFest: A Celebration of the American Quarter Horse. From AQHA. Read more >>

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