HorseChannel Newswire

2010 World Equestrian Games

Alltech’s WEG international partners seeking boost from the Games
They ponied up cash to have their companies aligned with chief sponsor Alltech, hoping for more name recognition and sales. From Business Lexington. Read more >>

Equestrian Sport

Burghley Horse Trials announces shorter cross-country course
The cross-country course at this year’s Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials will be about 600m shorter, and run over a reduced time of about 10 minutes and 30 seconds. From Horse & Hound. Read more >>

Equine Welfare

Santorini donkeys still suffer
Head hanging down, the donkey presses on in the blistering heat of summer with its overbearingly heavy human load. From The Daily Express. Read more >>

In Other News

North Dakota Horse Park needs volunteers
The North Dakota Horse Park is looking for volunteers to help with Horse Park Spring Spruce Up from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. From Inforum.com. Read more >>

Horse adoption is Saturday
On Saturday, 16 saddle trained horses from the ranges of Nevada will graduate from months of training and will be available for adoption. From The Record-Courier. Read more >>

Like Rachel Alexandra, but a Trotter
Rachel Alexandra may be the most famous female racehorse on the planet, but, when it comes to outstanding mares and major races, she is not alone. From The New York Times. Read more >>

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