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Equestrian Sport

Site for Equestrian Games
The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are coming to Kentucky, and if you want to be in the know for what is, unarguably, the biggest equestrian event in the United States — ever — go online at www.alltechfeigames.com. From The Louisville Courier-Journal. Read more >>

Progress for para-equestrian showjumping
The British Para Show Jumping Association has made another step towards recognition of the sport and inclusion in the Paralympic Games. From Horsetalk.co.nz. Read more >>

2009 Cavalor/USEF Para-Equestrian Championships Set to Begin
The Para-Equestrian is set to make history when for the first time ever, this discipline will be part of the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games next fall in Lexington, Kentucky. From Dressage Daily. Read more >>

Racing News

A filly favored? Get used to it, men
These are confusing, gender-bending times in the world of sports. First, Manny Ramirez is busted for taking a female fertility drug. Now, the Preakness. From Fox Sports. Read more >>

Beshear, Stumbo say horse industry needs immediate help
Gov. Steve Beshear and House Speaker Greg Stumbo today described the state’s horse industry as in dire need of immediate help, but Beshear said he’s made no decision whether to put the issue of legalizing slot machines at racetracks before a special legislative session he may call in the next few months. From Louisville Courier-Journal. Read more >>

In Other News

Wild Horse and Burro Festival raring to go
The 11th annual Wild Horse and Burro Festival, hosted by the Bureau of Land Management, will be Friday and Saturday at the Salt Lake County Equestrian Park, 10800 S. 2200 West. From Deseret News. Read more >>

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