Equestrian Sport
Olympic Equestrian Events a Resounding SuccessHong Kong has passed a searching examination by successfully co-hosting the 2008 Olympic Equestrian Events, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr. Henry Tang, said today, from the USEA. Read more >>
FEI World Championships for Young Endurance HorsesThe FEI World Endurance Championships for 7 and 8 year old horses was held, from the FEI. Read more >>
Notice to Beginner Novice Competitors – Change to AEC QualificationsIn 2006, in response to many requests from our Beginner Novice riders, the USEA added Beginner Novice divisions to the Wellpride/USEA American Eventing Championships, from the USEA. Read more >>
Equine Welfare
Horse At State Fair Had RabiesThe state Department of Health and Human Services is advising the public that a horse that was on display at the Missouri State Fair has died of rabies, from OzarksFirst.com. Read more >>
Investigation into Exmoor pony stampede deathExmoor National Parks Authority has launched an investigation into the death of a pony in a stampede in July, from Horse and Hound. Read more >>
Human Interest
Kentucky Horse Park faces competition, but it still stands aloneWhen the Kentucky Horse Park opened its doors 30 years ago this fall, it was the only horse park in the nation, from the Lexington Herald-Leader. Read more >>
Hollywood legend Tony Curtis was in Montreal to promote new documentaryTony Curtis can still draw fans. At 82, his famous dark hair – once swept up in the DA hairdo copied by Elvis Presley – is gone, replaced by a bald head covered with a white cowboy hat, from The Canadian Press. Read more >>
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