HorseChannel Newswire

Equestrian Sport

Johnson On Verge of $1 Million
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is proud to announce that Craig Johnson, an NRHA Professional, is on the verge of reaching the pinnacle of reining achievements – breaking the $1 Million Lifetime Earnings mark, from the NRHA.  Read more >>

The 2008 FEI European Endurance Championships for Juniors and Young Riders
The difficulty of the trail was worthy of a Championship with its many hills, but with the sun shining and a light breeze accompanying the riders throughout the day, they were able to enjoy the fantastic view of the mountainous surroundings of the trail, from the FEI.  Read more >>

Racehorse Welfare

Big Brown trainer gets 15-day suspension
Rick Dutrow, trainer of Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner Big Brown, is facing a 15-day suspension after a horse in his care tested positive for an excessive amount of a medication in a stakes race at Churchill Downs on May 2, from the Lexington Herald-Leader.  Read more >>

Keeneland, Turfway to ban toe grabs
Officials at Keeneland and Turfway Park announced a new horseshoe policy Thursday banning the use of toe grabs, from the Lexington Herald-Leader.  Read more >>

Human Interest

Scouts start horse club
The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore has announced plans to form a horse club, from Tri-Town News.  Read more >>

BowTie Press Releases Horse Book of Lists
Fun and amazing facts you didn’t know about your favorite animal! from the AHP.  Read more >>