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2005 NRHA Germany Breeders Derby Has One of Its Greatest Finals Yet

by By the National Reining Horse Association | Jul 11, 2005, 2:32 AM

The 2005 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Breeders Derby should be remembered for a long time, and not only because of the huge numbers of horses and riders. One of the two major NRHA Germany events, the Breeders Derby counted 132 horses in the Breeders Derby classes alone. Last year, there were 84 entries. Altogether, there were more than 900 starts compared to last year's 680. Reining obviously is growing more and more attractive. And it seems as if very slowly, even TV gets...

The Belgian Warmblood Breeding Association of North America Announces 2005 Inspection Tour

by By the Belgian Warmblood Breeding Association | Jul 11, 2005, 2:14 AM

The 2005 Belgian Warmblood keuring is scheduled for August 17-30, covering 15 sites in the United States. The jury consists of two Belgian judges and the BWP/NAD president. Classes include: Foals of 2005, Mares Three to Six, Mares Seven and older, Stallions, and Yearling and Two-Year-Old Futurities. For details on locations and inspection criteria, visit www.belgianwarmblood.com .~~~

Tragedy Strikes Tylord Farm

by By the United States Dressage Federation | Jul 8, 2005, 12:04 PM

Lightning struck Tylord Farm in Benson, VT, during the early hours of June 14 in the form of a violent summer storm. Fire raged through their stallion barn/indoor arena, destroying the structure and killing all six horses stabled inside, including world-acclaimed Trakehner stallion, Enrico Caruso. Other horses losing their lives in the fire included Laiken's last son, Emelio; Trinidad, a three-year-old gelding by Leonardo da Vinci; and Lilli Bieler's young stallion, Leonardo da Vinci, also by...

2005 Inspection Circuits for the Friesian Horse Association of North America

by By the Friesian Horse Association of North America | Jul 8, 2005, 11:52 AM

This year, the Friesian Horse Association of North America (FHANA) is changing the process of choosing inspection circuits. In previous years, the circuits were not established until early July, after the membership's requests for inspection service had been placed. This year, FHANA has established the sites based on the pattern of usage in previous years. The list below contains the planned inspection sites for 2005. The dates shown below are fixed but, in some cases, the exact inspection site...

2008 Olympic Equestrian Events Moved to Hong Kong

by By Hong Kongs Information Services Department | Jul 8, 2005, 9:10 AM

Photos.com (The city of Hong Kong, China. ) The Secretary for Home Affairs, Dr. Patrick Ho, welcomed the International Olympic Committee's decision to name Hong Kong as the venue for the equestrian events at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The announcement came on June 8. Dr. Ho also thanked the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) for its confidence in Hong Kong. "I believe that Hong Kong people are taking a favorable and positive view towards this...

Junior Dressage Riders: Want to Compete at Devon?

by By Jennifer Keeler | Jul 7, 2005, 11:11 AM

As a reminder to all junior dressage riders, the 2005 USEF Junior Dressage Team Championship, sponsored by Collecting Gaits Farm, the Dutta Corporation and Performance Sales International will be held at Dressage at Devon, September 27-October 2. In order to be eligible for this championship program, an Application of Intent must be submitted to the USEF office by Monday, August 1. Applications are available on USEF.org . For more information, contact Jennifer Keeler, Sport Manager--Dressage,...

Nominations Are In for the 2005 USEF/Markel Young Horse Dressage National Championships

by By Jennifer Keeler | Jul 7, 2005, 10:53 AM

The 2005 USEF/Markel Young Horse Dressage National Championships will be held September 9-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, to showcase the brightest new equine dressage stars. The application process for all young horses closed July 1, with a record number of nominations in both the five-year-old division (36) and the six-year-old division (24). Scores must be earned and submitted to USEF by August 8. The complete nomination list is now posted on the USEF/Markel Young Horse...

USET Foundation Announces Launch of New Website at www.uset.org

by By Phelps Media Group | Jul 7, 2005, 10:47 AM

The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation today announced the launch of their newly designed website at www.uset.org . The new site offers the latest and most up-to-date news on all USET Foundation-related activities, a calendar of events, an extensive photo gallery and information about the foundation and its trustees and staff. There is a history of the USET and its home base at historic Hamilton Farm. In addition, there is a link directory and complete information on contributing...

CN North American Young Riders’ Championships, Presented by Adequan, To Feature Vaulting Demonstrations

by By Classic Communications | Jul 7, 2005, 10:20 AM

The CN North American Young Riders’ Championships (NAYRC), presented by Adequan, will host vaulting demonstrations at the 2005 competition, which takes place July 26-31 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA. Founded in 1995 by Priscilla G. Faulkner, the Friendship Vaulting Team is the ambassador program for the AVA promoting vaulting as an exciting equestrian sport throughout the United States. Providing a live vaulting demonstration at the 2005 NAYRC, the Friendship Team will perform...

It's London!

by Sarah Evers | Jul 7, 2005, 9:51 AM

Courtesy www.london2012.com (Historic Greenwich Park will host the equestrian events in 2012.) International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge has announced that London will host the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. The news was greeted with huge cheers as thousands of people packed into Trafalgar Square to watch the result live on giant video screens. Heather Small kick-started the party with a live performance of the bid anthem "Proud," backed by singers from London community...