Horse Illustrated Newswire

2010 World Equestrian Games

WEG 2010’s toughest jump

John Nicholson is executive director of the Kentucky Horse Park, host site of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games to be held next year from September 25 to October 10. From Business Lexington. Read more >>

Equestrian Sport

Todd Minikus and Alaska Are Cool Under Pressure to Win $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix at the 2009 WIHS, CSI 4*-W

In an exciting three-horse jump-off, Todd Minikus and Alaska were the fastest clear round to win the $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix World Cup qualifier presented by The Boeing Company. From USEF. Read more >>

In Other News

For Equestrians, a Buyer’s Market in Horses

When Janet Rizzo decided to buy a second horse after her first one was sidelined by an injury, she wanted a mount of comparable ability. From The New York Times. Read more >>

Finding A Home For TPD Horses

Officers with the Tulsa Police Mounted Patrol are hoping its eight horses will go to good homes. From Fox23. Read more >>

Equine gifts from the gods: The A.V. Club visits The Dancing Horses Theater

There’s a section of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman series in which various characters get stranded in “soft places,” or intersections of dreams and reality. From The AV Club. Read more >>

Information and Research Now Available Regarding NSAID Rule Change Proposal

Consistent with the USEF Veterinary Committee’s mission of addressing horse welfare issues, the Veterinary Committee passed a motion at their mid-year meeting in support of restricting the use of NSAIDs in horses at USEF licensed competitions. From USEF. Read more >>

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