Equestrian Sport
McLain Ward and Sapphire Lead the US Effort; Defending Champ Michaels-Beerbaum wins First Leg of 2009 Rolex FEI World Cup Final44 riders from 22 nations went to task this evening in the Thomas & Mack Arena, 12 of them American. From USEF. Read more >>
Steffen Peters and Ravel Shine at the 2009 Rolex FEI World Cup Final with a Convincing Win in the Grand PrixSteffen Peters always knew how good Ravel was. After the 11-year-old Dutch gelding’s performance in the Rolex FEI World Cup Final Grand Prix, he stamped himself as one of the best dressage horses on the globe. From USEF. Read more >>
Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Announces Teams for Upcoming National ChampionshipsThe Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Championships announces the participating teams in the upcoming championships beginning Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26 at the Miller Coliseum at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN. From USEF. Read more >>
In Other News
Wild horse, burro adoption in BurbankThe Bureau of Land Management is holding a wild horse and burro adoption at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank this weekend. From ABC Local. Read more >>
Mini tornado raises the roof at LAECBoarders in the LA Equestrian Center’s elite “C” barn got quite a shock Wednesday morning as what can only be described as a “mini tornado” tore a large section of the roof off the barn. From LA Examiner. Read more >>
Georgetown Divide group seeks land for work with wild horsesA home on the range might be best for the iconic mustang. But a stopover on El Dorado County’s Georgetown Divide could make the transition to domestic life easier for wild horses removed from public lands. From The Sacramento Bee. Read more >>
Meet Hannah Montana’s Movie Horse at QuarterFestIt’s the best of both worlds! AQHA’s QuarterFest offers lots of horsey fun and learning opportunities, as well as a chance to rub elbows with celebrities. From AQHA. Read more >>
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