2010 World Equestrian Games
Shatner, Collins, McCarron on WEG councilActor William Shatner will be among those advising Gov. Steve Beshear on the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. From Lexington Herald-Leader. Read more >>
Equestrian Sport
Son of British Olympian wins in Winter Equestrian Festival in WellingtonAfter an impressive showing Sunday, Great Britain will contend for the $75,000 Nations’ Cup title Friday night at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. From Sun-Sentinel. Read more >>
Equestrian Rider’s Recovery Serves as Reminder of Sport’s DangerThe exacting equestrian discipline of dressage depends as much on a rider’s mental acuity as it does on the agility of the horse. From New York Times. Read more >>
Equine Welfare
Bill would put “soring” inspections in state hands at walking horse events, salesA Kentucky legislator wants to stiffen penalties for people who injure walking horses to exaggerate the breed’s gait in competitions. From WHNT. Read more >>
Bill creates horse-rescue registryAs the economy worsens, some are finding it impossible to keep their horses. That often leaves owners scrambling to sell or find shelters for their animals. From The Arizona Republic. Read more >>
Equine Health
The long, lonely days of a horse in exileThree D Jewel is an eye-catching mare with a champion’s genes. And these days, she’s very lonely. From The Globe and Mail. Read more >>
In Other News
Anger at ‘ridiculous’ claims that ecstasy risk is equal to horseridingClaims by a government drugs expert that riding is as dangerous as taking the illegal drug ecstasy have been met with anger and ridicule by the equestrian community. From Horse and Hound. Read more >>
Horse escapes barn destroyed by fireOfficials are searching for the cause of a fire that broke out just after 4 a. m. Saturday and destroyed a barn at 4931 Ridge Road. From Buffalo News. Read more >>
Two more Mira Loma horses lose tails to theftTwo horses in the Sky Country equestrian community had their tail hair hacked off this week and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is investigating. From The Press-Enterprise. Read more >>
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