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Equestrian Sport

Dutton seeks repeat at Rolex 3-Day Event
For years Phillip Dutton carried the label of “best rider never to win the Rolex Kentucky.” Now he’s back at the Kentucky Horse Park with a new title: defending champion. From The Louisville Courier-Journal. Read more >>

Racing News

Preparations Before the Big Race
Early this week most of the Derby contenders put in their second-to-last workout before the Derby. From New York Times. Read more >>

In Other News

Florida Compounder Reports Error In Medication for Dead Polo Horses
Franck’s Pharmacy in Ocala, Fla., reported Thursday that it incorrectly prepared medication used to treat the 21 horses that died Sunday shortly before the U.S. Open Polo Championship in Palm Beach County, Fla. From Veterinary Practice News. Read more >>

Donkey fights off dog attacking sheep
A brave donkey has come to the rescue of a sheep that was being attacked by a dog. From Horse and Hound. Read more >>

The Dead Polo Ponies and Their Mysterious Millionaire Owner
Polo fans say few things are as inspiring as watching eight majestic thoroughbred horses maneuver over a 300-yard-long field. From TIME. Read more >>

Tampa police horse eats doughnuts for fundraiser
Justice was served at the Krispy Kreme doughnuts shop on Kennedy Boulevard this morning. From Tampa Bay Online. Read more >>

Beach horse ban to be put on hold
Coleraine Borough Council was to have made a final decision on the issue at a meeting next Tuesday night. From BBC News. Read more >>

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