Equestrian Sport
The 2009 Dates for the Children of the Americas Dressage Invitational are AnnouncedThe Children of the Americas Dressage Invitational (CADI) is the only competition of its’ kind in the United States. This United States Dressage Federation- and United States Equestrian Federation-recognized event is exclusively for children between the ages of 12 and 14. From USEF. Read more >>
Announcing the Formation of the Classic Three-Day Event SeriesThe organizers of the last remaining five events offering CCI* with steeplechase anywhere in the world, have banded together to launch a new series, the Classic Three-Day Event Series, in hopes of saving this historic format. From USEA. Read more >>
Equine Welfare
Horse-slaughter bill gallops through state SenateThe bill to encourage construction of a horse-slaughtering plant in Montana won endorsement from the state Senate Thursday, putting it one step away from the governor’s desk for signature into law. From Billings Gazette. Read more >>
Sheriff hikes reward for horse killersThe Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the killing of two miniature horses in November. From KOTA. Read more >>
In Other News
Horses Okay After Horse Trailer Flips Over On Bluegrass ParkwayTwo horses, on of which is with foal, are expected to recover after the trailer they were in flipped over on the Bluegrass Parkway Thursday. From MSNBC. Read more >>
From Russia to China, on horseback At first glance, he looked like a movie extra who had wandered away from the set of a period production. From AsiaOne. Read more >>
Princess Anne’s reject horsesBritain’s Princess Anne is having difficulty selling her horses – because people think they’re the rejects of her daughter Zara Phillips. From Monsters and Critics. Read more >>
AMHA Youth Announces Mi Pod and Mi Morgan Contest!Music and Morgans are being brought together in a fun and free youth contest. American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is excited to announce it is raffling off an iPod ® shuffle to one lucky young equine enthusiast age 22 and under. From AMHA. Read more >>
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