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Equestrian Sport

Mexico to Start FEI Nations Cup Friday Night, Feb. 27, Sellout Crowd Expected
Mexico will be the first of eight teams to start in the FEI Nations Cup presented by CN at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Friday night, Feb. 27. From Phelps Media. Read more >>

Dobbs takes Welcome Stake at Winter Equestrian Festival
Despite balancing college classes with showing at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, Hillary Dobbs of West Palm Beach won the $5,000 Welcome Stake to open the eighth week of the 12-week circuit Wednesday in Wellington. From Sun-Sentinel. Read more >>

BBC Commits to Broadcast of the Alltech FEI European Championships 2009
Alltech, a global leader in animal health and nutrition, is proud to announce that the BBC, one of the largest broadcasting corporations in the world, will provide coverage of the Alltech FEI European Championships 2009. From USEA. Read more >>

Equine Welfare

Equine charities set to benefit from National Pet Month
A host of equine charities are set to benefit from National Pet Month 2009. From Horse and Hound. Read more >>

Horse Industry

Lesburgueres, McLeod Named Arabian Horse Association Amateurs of 2008
The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) of Aurora, Colo., is proud to name its top point-earning amateurs for 2008. From Arabian Horse Association. Read more >>

In Other News

Police rein in illegal horse herd
Dozens of horses left to roam wild on land in Country Durham have been rounded up. From BBC. Read more >>

Expo perfect place to learn horse sense
The annual Pennsylvania Horse World Expo, which starts today at the state Farm Show Complex, is an event attendees can really shape to suit their specific needs or interests. From Penn Live. Read more >>

Unique Program Uses Horses To Make Reading Fun
It’s a unique approach to spreading literacy to elementary students. The Cooper City Rotary Club and South Florida Trail Riders are using horses. From CBS4. Read more >>

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