2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Alltech to host forum on equestrian gamesThe University of Louisville and Alltech, a Nicholasville, Ky.-based global animal health and nutrition company, are planning “Horse Sense,” a free program to educate the public about the events that will make up the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010. From Biz Journals. Read more >>
The World Equestrian Games Travels to U.S.Massive new arenas stand in various degrees of construction.Hotel reservations are already filling up. Stores and restaurants stock their shelves in anticipation of the crowds to come. From The Rochester College Shield. Read more >>
Equestrian Sport
Pessoa wins Fidelity grand prix; Kraut, Hough tied for first in World Equestrian Games trialsThree-time World Cup champion Rodrigo Pessoa of Brazil rode Champ 163 to victory Saturday night, besting 49 entries in the $75,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix. From Palm Beach Daily News. Read more >>
Equine Welfare
Ga. men convicted of abusing horsesTwo men from Woodstock, Ga., have been convicted of abusing their horses during an extended pack trip into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in western Montana. From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read more >>
Florida horse slayings prompt state billThe slaying of more than 20 pet horses in Florida for meat has prompted a bill being filed in the state legislature. From Horsetalk. Read more >>
Hay Bank helps needy horse ownersNearly three months ago, Amy Ryals spotted a notice on a popular social website that jumped out at her. From The Seattle Times. Read more >>
In Other News
Nonprofit’s horses help people with disabilitiesIn his short life, 5-year-old Adam Roth has learned to walk twice. From TimesCall. Read more >>
Conn. Horse Guard Members Seek CertificationConnecticut is a step closer to getting its first certified equestrian search and rescue team. From The Hartford Courant. Read more >>
Caption this: Painting horseWrite a caption for this photo of Buggs, a 13-year-old, stock-bred horse trained to paint. From Lehigh Valley Live. Read more >>
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