Danielle Fleegle with Waterloo and his trainer, Adrian Griner. Photo courtesy Danielle Fleegle.

Westminster, MD - Danielle Fleegle knew something was wrong. She just had to figure out what that "something" was. Eventually, she did. And a horse named Waterloo went from nearly put down - twice - to a star.  In 2010, the horse once known primarily for his bucking, won a PHR Silver Stirrup Award and became the CBLM Training Level Champion and GAIG Reserve Training Level Champion. "I'm so glad that we listened to our instincts, and so is he," Fleegle said. "As an amateur rider and equestrian, never make hasty decisions until the horse is thoroughly checked out by a professional, because many horses act out due to pain, fear or fear of pain.  Help them help you become a better equestrian. They will surprise you and you won't have any regrets."

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Tulsa, OK - A new Palomino Breed Registry will provide an avenue of recognition and competition for non-Palomino offspring resulting from breeding one or both parents that are registered with Palomino Horse Breeders of America (PHBA) and one parent from an approved registry.
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Lexington, KY - The 2011 American Saddlebred Reference Directory is now available online via the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) website.
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Lexington, KY - The University of Kentucky Laboratory has notified the American Saddlebred Horse Associaiton (ASHA) that the fee for blood typing will be increased, effective for samples received on or after January 3, 2011.

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Fort Worth, TX - The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) recently entered into a partnership with World Conformation Horse Association (WCHA).
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Katy, TX - The National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) has introduced a new program that it expects will transform the industry.
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Oklahoma City - Horses considered as Gypsy Cob, Gypsy Vanner and other similar types are now eligible for registration with the Pinto Horse Association of America.
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The lastest edition of equestrian magazine features the PHR Silver Stirrup Champions. equestrian is the offical magazine of American Equestrian Sport since 1937. Click on the cover below to read the latest issue - now online!

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• Reduced Registration Fees for Older Morgans Approved
• Nearly $96,000 Earned in 2011 AMHA/WMF Stallion Service Auction

Stefan Jannson in the clinic area. Photo courtesy of JRPR.

Wellington, FL - Dressage trainer and rider Stefan Jansson spent his first trip to Florida mentoring Lusitano horses and their riders during a clinic at Carlene Blunt's Country Club Stables in Boynton Beach, FL. Sponsored by Interagro Lusitanos, the clinic came on the heels of The Lusitano Collection International Horse Auction, and was a fantastic learning experience for dressage riders who compete and train on Lusitanos. Jansson's methods of training fit well with the breed's disposition and talent, and the clinic was an excellent opportunity for the riders to capitalize on his expertise.

The clinic featured horses from Interagro Farms in Brazil, the largest exporter of Lusitano horses in the world and winner of the prestigious "Best Breeder of the Year" Award by ABPSL in 2009/2010. Jansson thought the horses were excellent to work with and the riders were all very professional and focused. He enjoys working with Lusitanos because they are typically a very forward breed with a good mind for work, and he thought the Interagro horses at the clinic were a very talented group.

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• Sons of the Wind Performs Beautiful Quadrille at Dressage Under the Stars
• Lusitanos Shine in the Spotlight at the United States Dressage Federation Annual Convention and Symposium

Olivier, a 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood, ridden by Gary Lane. Photo by JRPR.

Wellington, FL - Thanks to a nice top line, a great swing and a beautiful muscular build, Olivier, a 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood ridden by Gary Lane, rode away with The Sanctuary Peak Performance Award during the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge II CDI. Sponsored by the Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, the award is presented to a horse with a successful performance during the show due to their fitness level.

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• Million-Dollar Payouts Continue for APHA Breeders' Trust Program
• Gallo Del Cielo is an NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire
• From the Bottom Up - Tips for Buying a Young Warmblood
• Lipizzaner Stallions and Riders Perform Classical Dressage for the King of Bahrain

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The Performance Horse Registry (PHR) offers horse owners and breeders the opportunity to obtain identification papers for their horses, record pedigrees and collect performance records - all in one setting. Not only does this provide a place to track success, it also provides an avenue to explore the importance of making breeding decisions. Since the PHR is part of the United States Equestrian Federation, your horses' records will be part of one of the largest equine databases in the world. 

The United States Equestrian Federation®, Inc. (USEF), as the National Equestrian Federation of the U.S., is the regulatory body for the Olympic and World Championship sports of dressage, driving, endurance, eventing, para-equestrian, reining, show jumping and vaulting, as well as 20 other breeds and disciplines of equestrian competition. As the country's largest multi-breed organization, the Federation recognizes more than 2,800 competitions nationwide each year. It governs all aspects of competition, including educating and licensing all judges, stewards and technical delegates who officiate at these shows.