HorseChannel Newswire

Another blow for Australia’s Olympic plans
Australia’s Olympic woes continued when the top show jumping event the Royal Easter Show was cancelled — three months before it was to take place, from Horse and Hound. Read more >>

Who would throw darts at a miniature horse?
Sassy, a 3-year-old miniature horse, is quickly recovering from a harrowing encounter with dart-throwing teens, from Recordnet.com. Read more >>

Love Triangle Leads to Horse Death
Lajuan Glidewell says horses are like people … that’s why she’s so upset over what a relative did to one of these beautiful animals, from WREG. Read more >>

Horse Power Set to Light up the World
Horse power in a different direction could play a major role in lighting up of the world, from The Virtual FormGuide. Read more >>

Horse farm owner pledges $10 million estate gift to Va. Tech
The owner of a Loudoun County, Va., horse farm has pledged more than $10 million through her estate to Virginia Tech’s equine center, from WAVY. Read more >>

FEI World Cup™ 2007-2008 Londen 17-18 December
At the centenary Olympia Horseshow dressage stepped into a new era. Anky van Grunsven presented her brand new Freestyle composed by virtuoso Wibi Soerjadi, called “Dance of devotion,” from the FEI. Read more >>

Irish minister issues licence for Ward Union Hunt
Ireland’s Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr John Gormley, has issued the Ward Union Hunt with a restricted licence to hunt under the Wildlife Act, 1976, from Horse and Hound. Read more >>

Horse patrols add cheer and safety
Five-year-old Clarissa Sitko was on her way to visit Santa Claus at Westfield Valencia Town Center in California until she spotted a horse, from the Daily News. Read more >>

Hudson to Carry Stable Full of Bella Sara Horse-Themed Gifts at Airports Nationwide in Time for Holiday Travel
Bella Sara™, the collectable, horse-themed trading cards and online world for girls, is riding high after being named one of the best stocking stuffers this holiday season by About.com, from Yahoo. Read more >>