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2010 World Equestrian Games

Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Forms Partnership with UK
he World Games 2010 Foundation today announced a partnership with the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. From University of Kentucky. Read more >>

Equestrian Sport

Anniversary twist to Badminton ’09
The world famous Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials celebrates its 60th anniversary this year (May 7-10) and will have a new addition to commemorate this benchmark. From Gazette and Herald. Read more >>

Equine Welfare

Emergency appeal to help donkeys and horses caught in Gaza conflict
An emergency appeal has been launched to save the lives of animals caught up in the Gaza conflict. From Horse and Hound. Read more >>

Inaugural Parade Horse Recovering After Being Hit by a Truck
A horse that was hit by a truck before Tuesday’s inaugural parade is recovering at an animal rescue center in Maryland. From WJLA. Read more >>

In Other News

Classes offered for horse owners
Improving horse ownership is the goal of an upcoming course presented by Oklahoma State University, its animal science department and its cooperative extension services. From Tulsa World. Read more >>

Strong pull to this sport
Ever seen a horse careen through a snow-covered obstacle course while towing a skier over jumps? It’s called equine skijoring, and it’s got the look and feel of an outlandish extreme sport featured in a crash-and-burn daredevil video on the Internet. From The Boston Globe. Read more >>

Horse falls through swimming pool cover into frigid water
When Wendy Lewis returned home from the gym she found her 11-year-old horse Spider in the deep end of her swimming pool. From WHDH. Read more >>

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