Horse Illustrated Magazine

Equestrian Sport

Developing Young Riders Make Strong Showing at the 2009 Adequan®/USEF National Youth Reining Championship
A very strong turnout for the 2009 Adequan®/USEF National Youth Reining Championships presented by Equine Motorcoach made for a competitive field in all three age divisions and an excellent display of reining among the nation’s best young riders. From NRHA. Read more >>

Equine Welfare

Authorities say arrest is close in horse theft, abuse case
Stanley County Sheriff Brad Rathbun said Thursday that authorities are close to making an arrest in connection with the theft and abuse of a rodeo horse last weekend in Fort Pierre. From Rapid City Journal. Read more >>

A deadly issue
With Oregon’s equine-fatality rate nearly double the national level, the state’s Racing Commission is looking into adopting new rules and regulations. From Mail Tribune. Read more >>

In Other News

Ancient Yukon horse on display in Whitehorse
A fossilized animal that changed what we know about wild horses that roamed the Yukon up until about 12,000 years ago is now on public display. From Country Guide. Read more >>

‘Cavalia’ in Chicago: An equestrian extravaganza is coming to the West Loop
“Cavalia,” the equestrian-themed extravaganza opening Tuesday night in Chicago’s West Loop, is not a production of the Cirque du Soleil. From Chicago Tribune. Read more >>

Send Your Sports Psychology Queries to “Dear Abby”
The successful USEA online magazine, Eventing USA 2.0, is offering an exciting new column in the next installment due out in early August. From USEA. Read more >>

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