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Equestrian Sport

US Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe, George Morris, to be Featured on Horse Talk Radio
US Show Jumping Legend and Chef d’Equipe, George Morris will be the featured guest on Horse Talk, Saturday April 4th at 8AM EST. From USEF. Read more >>

A New Dawn for the Classic Format
Anyone who knows me well is painfully aware that at the drop of a hat I can drone on at great length about the virtues of the classic (that is, with-steeplechase) three-day event—and can be particularly long-winded about the one-star version of the classic. From USEA. Read more >>

Equine Health

Dangerous equine venereal disease said eradicated from KY stallions
The office of the State Agriculture Commissioner said Monday Kentucky stallions are free of contagious equine metritis (CEM) that can cause infertility and spontaneous abortions in mares if they are able to conceive. From Business Lexington. Read more >>

Strangles eradication ‘now a real possibility’
Research published this week could pave the way for the eradication of Strangles and other animal diseases.  From Horsetalk.co.nz. Read more >>

In Other News

With grant aid, equestrian trail may trot out by summer
A $10,000 grant will help clear the way for an equestrian trail in Highland Township that could be ready for use this summer. From The Detroit Free Press. Read more >>

Local TV News Reporter Arrested After Hitting Cop, Horse
A one-time New York City detective turned TV reporter for a local FOX news station is making his own headlines after police say his vehicle slammed into an officer and his horse, and then was arrested for refusing to take a sobriety test, PIX News has learned. From WPIX. Read more >>

Camp It Up with Kids and Horses
The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum invites all kids who love horses to be a part of Camp It Up! This year’s Camp It Up will feature three different learning opportunities. From AQHA. Read more >>

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