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Equestrian Sport

Concern over 2011 Badminton and Kentucky eventing clash
Organisers of two of the world’s top eventing fixtures are working towards sorting out a calendar clash that could prove disastrous for both. From Horse and Hound. Read more >>

Racing News

Trainer charged over horse-killing remarks
An Australian racehorse trainer has been charged over remarks he made to media in which he talked of his racehorses being shot and their heads cut off. From Horsetalk.co.nz. Read more >>

Fewer Horses At Churchill Downs Could Mean Changes
ast week, one race was cancelled during each of the four days of racing at Churchill Downs because too few horses were entered to race. From WFPL. Read more >>

In Other News

Baylor Researchers Build Advanced Mechanical Horse For Therapy
While hippotherapy works to improve the quality of life for children and adults with physical and mental impairments through riding a horse, just getting some patients onto the horse can be a major obstacle. From Baylor.edu. Read more >>

Premature foal twins return home
A pair of rare twin foals have defied the odds by returning home after being given a clean bill of health from an equine clinic in Devon. From BBC News. Read more >>

Lipizzans, 2016 Olympic hopes flying high at Tempel Farms
When the Tempel Lipizzan stallions launch their summer performance season on June 17, guests will get a sneak peak at Chicago’s proposed venue for the 2016 Olympic equestrian events. From Lake County News-Sun. Read more >>

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