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Equestrian Sport

Brits take team gold at FEI Para Equestrian European Championship
The British para equestrian dressage team has confirmed its position as the best in the world after winning gold at the FEI Para Equestrian European and Open Championship in Norway. From Horse and Hound. Read more >>

Dramatic Finale for Team USA in Kecskemét at 2009 FEI World Pair Driving Championships
Team USA was in fifth position of the Team standings after dressage and marathon at the 2009 FEI World Pair Driving Championship in Kecskemét, but had a dramatic Final. From USEF. Read more >>

Equine Welfare

Advocates fight Nevada wild horse roundup
Wild horse advocates are seeking to halt federal land managers’ plans to remove all mustangs from a large swath of eastern Nevada, saying the animals deserve protection under federal law. From KTVN. Read more >>

Tennessee Walking Horse abuse triples in 4 months
With the opening of their largest and most prestigious event just days away, Tennessee Walking Horse owners, trainers and show officials are looking at numbers that, under normal circumstances, would be frightening. From The Tennessean. Read more >>

Equine Health

Horses euthanized after getting West Nile
Ronan veterinarian Leroy Hoversland had to euthanize three horses in the Ronan are last week.  One from St. Ignatius one from Charlo and one from the Round Butte area. From Montana’s News Station. Read more >>

In Other News

Wild mustangs being sold at Cornell University
Wild mustangs rounded up on federal land out West are being sold today at Cornell University’s Equestrian Center in Ithaca. From WCAX. Read more >>

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