Equestrian Sport
Horse Park hosts Jersey Fresh Three-Day Event Local residents will have the opportunity to watch some of the most talented East Coast horses and riders test their mettle at the Jersey Fresh Three-Day Event. From The Examiner. Read more >>
Equine Welfare
Horsemen’s bill to rescue unwanted race horses blocked; PETA paranoia blamedPETA paranoia is being blamed for a bill being held up in the Oklahoma House to rescue neglected race horses who are dying of sickness and neglect. From KFOR.com. Read more >>
Racing News
Jumps races suspended after horse deathsThe Racing Victoria board will host an urgent meeting next week to decide whether to continue jumps races. From ABC News. Read more >>
Rachel Alexandra Is Sold and May Run Preakness Rachel Alexandra, the 3-year-old super filly who ran past the Kentucky Oaks field Friday at Churchill Downs, has been purchased by a partnership led by Jess Jackson, who campaigned Curlin, the two-time Horse of the Year. From The New York Times. Read more >>
In Other News
Wild Horses and Burros Headed to Augusta, MI for Weekend AdoptionThe U.S. Department of Interior’s, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer approximately 60 wild horses on May 8 – 9, 2009, ranging from yearling to 5 years old. From WIFR. Read more >>
Queen Creek riders get kick out of ‘horse soccer’When Kris Patch takes her three kids to play in a soccer match, they saddle up their horses and let their mounts do the fancy footwork. From AZCentral.com. Read more >>
Annual horse drive coming through MaybellDonald Broom, 42, has worked at Moffat County’s Sombrero Ranches for about a quarter century, and is now a member of the tourism business’ management team. From Craig Daily Press. Read more >>
Yesterday’s News >>
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