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Equestrian Sport

Kristina Cook Leads Britain to Double European Gold
Kristina Cook (GBR), long renowned as one of the world’s best horsewomen, at last won the major international title that has eluded her thus far in her illustrious career when she headed an all-conquering British team at the HSBC FEI European Eventing Championship in Fontainebleau. From USEA. Read more >>

Equine Welfare

Clark helps racehorses go out to new pastures
Doodles was a “bottom claimer,” a racehorse who ran the cheap races at Laurel even at his peak. From The Baltimore Sun. Read more >>

In Other News

Grand Canyon studying mule rides into canyon
Changes could be in store for the mule trains that have carried tourists and supplies in and out of the Grand Canyon for more than a century. From Newday. Read more >>

Fairgrounds offers tips for animal evacuations
Now that fire season has arrived, horse owners are encouraged to check out the large-animal evacuation instructions issued by the Del Mar Fairgrounds. From The San Diego Union-Tribune. Read more >>

Benefits for Horse Industry in Economic Stimulus Bill
President Obama has signed into law the Stimulus Bill, which is intended to provide a jump-start to the U.S. economy. From AQHA. Read more >>

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