HorseChannel Newswire

Equine Welfare

Horse drowns at North Shropshire point-to-point
British spectators and officials at the North Shropshire point-to-point Eyton on Severn on Bank Holiday Monday were left reeling when a runner was drowned in the River Severn, from Horse and Hound. Read more >>

Horse Shot in Neck
A Chippewa County, Wis., woman is offering a reward after she says someone shot her horse, from WEAU. Read more >>

Relying on the Horse, but Not Protecting It
One of the most viscerally intimidating moments I have ever had was in Hyde Park in London a few years ago, from The New York Times. Read more >>

In the Media

Small Equines Back on TV – The American Miniature Horse Registry National Championship Show and The Shetland Pony Congress back on RFD-TV
Highlights of both the 2007 Platform® American Miniature Horse National Championships and the 2007 Platform® Shetland Pony Congress will be aired in May and June on RFD-TV, from AHP. Read more >>

Julie Goodnight Announces Daily Blog
Julie Goodnight announces the start of her daily web log, from AHP. Read more >>

Obituary

In Memoriam: Philipp von Shoeller (AUT)
Philipp Von Schoeller, IOC Honorary Member in Austria, has passed away at the age of 86. Born on 23 August 1921 in Vienna, Mr von Schoeller became national champion in Jumping in 1953 and was on the Austrian Jumping team from 1953 to 1958, from the FEI. Read more >>

Association News

Set the Record Straight
AQHA launches $15 transfer fee for a limited time, from the AQHA. Read more >>