Aurora, CO (January 31, 2011) - Haley Harrington of Rolling Hills Estates, Calif. was named Arabian Horse Association 2011 Youth of the Year. An outstanding individual with an incredible record of success at just 18, Harrington made her way into the hearts of the Youth of the Year Committee with her ardent involvement with Arabian horses and her unwavering commitment to her school and community. Harrington has been front and center as a leader for the Arabian Horse Youth Association (AHYA)...

Houston, TX -January 24, 2012 - January 21, 2012 - As the 2012 London Paralympics approach, the opportunity to qualify individually as a para-equestrian dressage rider is down to just six months. Before time runs out para-equestrians should consider adding to their schedule the Houston Dressage Society 2012 Spring Classic CPEDI3* scheduled for April 26-29 in Katy, TX. The Houston Dressage Society (HDS) has masterfully planned to produce an impressive CPEDI3* event at the Great Southwest...

Sara Schmitt and Kaboom. Photo: Pics of You. The Dressage Foundation has announced that a total of $10,000 has been awarded to U.S. dressage instructors through the Major Anders Lindgren Scholarship program. Due to the recent restructuring of the scholarship guidelines, to provide up to three scholarships per year for the recipients to train in the United States, interest was very high. This year, the Selection Committee chose the following recipients: Sarah Geikie (CT) was awarded the $6,000...

San Diego, CA - The California Dressage Society (CDS) will play host this week to dressage enthusiasts from across the country who are on their way to sunny San Diego, CA for the Adequan(R)/USDF National Convention and Symposium. "We're thrilled to welcome everyone to California," said CDS President Peggy Klump. "As we kick off celebrations for our 45th anniversary in 2012, I'm so excited to show why I think we have the best members and programs in the country." The California Dressage...

Lexington, KY - The popular Helmet Awareness Campaign Riders4Helmets, has partnered with the Mustang Heritage Foundation to encourage helmet usage at the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover to be held September 15-17 in Fort Worth, TX. The Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover (SEMM) is a National event organized by the Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF), a non-profit organization founded with the purpose of saving America’s wild Mustangs. The SEMM is the richest wild horse competition in history...

Lexington, KY - The Kentucky Travel Industry Association named the Alltech National Horse Show as part of their line-up of 2011 Fall Top Ten Festivals and Events. Founded in 1883 at the original Madison Square Garden, the National Horse Show is America's oldest indoor horse show, firmly established as a major fixture on the national and international sports and social events calendars. For its 128th edition, the National Horse Show elected to move to the Kentucky Horse Park where it will be...

Albuquerque, NM - It was devilishly hot when the trainers and horses arrived and unloaded their vans for the 19th Annual Arabian Youth National Championships Tuesday and Wednesday, just a few short days before the beginning of the show. As the horses and tack trunks were walked or lifted off of the vans the temperature poked its nose over the 100-degree mark, leaving man and mount sweating and equally eager for a drink of water and a cool spot in the shade. After nearly 20 years in the...

Berryville, VA - The full catalog for the American Hunter Pony Classic is available for download at https://professionalauction.com/11AHPC.htm . The catalog includes information and photos for the 80 ponies that will be offered at the USEF Pony Finals on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. A Picture and Video Preview of Sale entries is also available on the same webpage. The 2011 auction features an exciting group of ponies that will be available for purchase...

Alpharetta, GA - ACORD (American Competition Opportunities for Riders with Disabilities, Inc), a national 501c3 nonprofit corporation, is kicking off their first fundraiser for the Memories of Marj Scholarship & Grant Fund on Saturday, September 10, 2011. This fund will provide educational opportunities across the country for athletes with disabilities. The “Miracles on Manes” benefit for Memories of Marj will be held at Chukkar Farm in Alpharetta, GA, beginning at 5 p.m. The...

Louisville, KY - The Kentucky Derby is the world’s most famous and prestigious horse race. It’s not surprising that Churchill Downs was the track of choice for the $50,000 UAE President’s Cup Arabian Race on Saturday, June 18. It will be a Grilla ini Keenland finish in 2010. momentous occasion as ten, top racing Arabians turn for home under the iconic twin spires, following in the hoofprints of legends like Secretariat, Citation, Whirlaway and Native Dancer. It’s been a...