Equestrian Sport
McLain Ward and Sapphire win Devon Grand PrixMcLain Ward of Brewster, N.Y., won his sixth Devon Grand Prix last night. From The Philadelphia Inquirer. Read more >>
US wins the Nations Cup at Rome horse showThe United States won the Nations Cup at the Rome horse show Friday after Richard Spooner rode Cristallo in a flawless round to avoid a jump-off with France. From USA Today. Read more >>
Polo association names panel to recommend rulesPolo players, veterinarians, trainers and owners will research new safeguards for horses after 21 polo ponies were killed last month in a prescription vitamin mix-up. From The Sun-Sentinel. Read more >>
Equine Welfare
Equine Summit Addresses Issue of Unwanted HorsesThough once used solely as work animals, horses now play many roles in people’s lives. From Bignews.biz. Read more >>
In Other News
More than 1,500 AQHYA Members Qualified for Ford Youth World ShowThe theme for the 2009 Ford AQHYA World Championship Show is “Rock Your World,” and more than 1,500 youth exhibitors have already qualified to compete. National qualifying ended April 30. From AQHA. Read more >>
“Justin Time For a Cure” Announces Official LogoThe AMHA Youth Council would like to congratulate and thank all the artists who submitted logo designs for the AMHA Youth Council charity project, “Justin Time for a Cure.” From The AMHA. Read more >>
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