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Can You "Save Your Horse?"

by By Bonnie Davis | 9/30/2008 2:39:00 PM

If your horse fell into a ravine, would you know what to do? If your trailer was broad sided by another vehicle and turned over, would you know what to do? Could you assist emergency personnel in saving your horse? Being prepared and knowing what to do is vital when it comes to preventing serious injuries and even death. Bonnie Davis, clinician and owner of Two Horse Enterprises stated, " Saving Your Horse, a Horse Owner's Guide to Large Animal Rescue will provide the knowledge, how-to and...

Reining Horse Sports Foundation Awards 2008 Scholarships

by By Christa Morris | 9/30/2008 2:30:00 PM

The Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF) honors leadership and achievement within the National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) each year. The RHSF recently awarded five $1,000 scholarships to current National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) and former NRHyA members based on financial need and academic achievement. The 2008 RHSF Scholarship winners are: Ian Barnard, Brandon Boyle, Allison Byrd, Ashley Fuchs and Helen Lauth. Ian Barnard, from Kendallville, IN, majors in pre-veterinary...

Two Miniature Horses Awarded to Youth Essay Contest Winners at the American Miniature Horse Registry Nationals

by By Johnny Robb | 9/30/2008 1:53:00 PM

The American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) National Championship Show announced the two winning young authors of the Youth Essay Contest in Tulsa, OK, this month. The 2008 winners were Katherine Richey and Allison Payne, each of who was awarded a Miniature horse for their efforts. The Youth Essay Contest was open to all current junior members of the AMHR. In the 13 to 17 age group, Katherine Richey from Meridian, MS, wrote a charming piece on why she would be the best person to win the...

Ariat International Named as Apparel and Footwear Sponsor of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Sarah Evers | 9/29/2008 3:51:00 PM

The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games is proud to announce Ariat International, Inc., as the "Official Apparel and Footwear Sponsor" of their inaugural U.S. event. The announcement was made during the "Halfway There" celebration on September 25, marking exactly two years until the Games begin. Ariat-sponsored Olympic equestrian athlete Beezie Madden was on hand to note the partnership and its significance as the Games are being held in the United States for the first time. "I'm thrilled...

Dream Street’s Starlight Wins Mature Stallion Championship at Dressage at Devon

by By Rick Silvia | 9/29/2008 3:37:00 PM

Silvia’s Dream Street Stallion, Starlight, won the grand championship at Dressage at Devon. The stunning black Oldenburg strutted around the world famous Dixon Oval with an air of supreme confidence; this combined with his expressive movement and correct conformation made him an easy choice for Grand Champion Stallion at Devon. As handler, Jens Richter lead Starlight out under the bright lights for the nighttime championship, the stallion’s black coat glistened like onyx. “He seemed to know it...

2008 Sporthorse Tournament Brings Olympians, General Interest Speakers and Resources for Horse Enthusiasts

by By Phelps Media Group | 9/29/2008 3:27:00 PM

A packed schedule of world-class show jumping competition, educational opportunities, vendors, exhibitors and children's activities comes to Syracuse's Oncenter Complex, October 29-November 1. The Sporthorse Tournament will feature the top-ranked U.S. riders, included appearances by all members of the 2008 Gold-medal Olympic show jumping team. An international field of competitors will all vie for the Budweiser World Cup Qualifier of Syracuse and the Animal Planet Sporthorse Cup (featured...

United Professional Horsemen's Association Classics Incentive Saddlebred Sale

by By Jessica Fisher | 9/29/2008 1:31:00 PM

The deadline for the Fifth Annual United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) Classics Incentive Yearling and Two-Year-Olds In Training Sales is Friday, October 10, 2008, which will be held at the UPHA/American Royal National Championship Horse Show. Yearlings purchased through the 2008 sale will be eligible in 2010 to compete for UPHA Classics Incentive Money. Two-Year-Olds in training purchased through the 2008 sale will be eligible in 2009 to compete for the UPHA Classics Incentive...

Missouri Breeders Challenge Now Accepting Stallion Service Donations

by By Jessica Fisher | 9/29/2008 1:29:00 PM

The Missouri Breeders Challenge Stallion Service Auction will be held Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at the United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA)/American Royal in Kansas City, MO, at the Exhibitor’s Club immediately following that evening’s performance. A buffet catered by Kansas City’s famous Jack’s Stack BBQ will be served preceding the auction. The 2008 Missouri Breeders Challenge Weanling Stake Class will be held at the American Royal as part of the Tuesday evening performance...

Show Jumping Stars Ready to Compete in Sunday's $100,000 USGPL Invitational Grand Prix at HITS Culpeper

by By Chris Mayone | 9/25/2008 10:46:00 AM

An abundance of high-performance riders will call HITS Culpeper home this week as show jumping for the United States Grand Prix League (USGPL) Finals began on September 24 with the $100,000 USGPL Invitational Grand Prix taking the stage on Sunday. Headlining the feature class is Canadian Olympian Jill Henselwood who comes to the USGPL Finals with the Silver medal she earned as a member of Team Canada during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Hong Kong. The well-decorated grand prix rider won the...

2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Tickets on Sale in One Year

by By Amy Walker | 9/25/2008 10:25:00 AM

Tickets for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will go on sale one year from today, on September 25, 2009. The announcement of ticket sales comes at the “Halfway There” Celebration with two years to go until the Games. “We are excited to announce the much-anticipated on-sale date for tickets to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games,” said Ruth Mason, Director of Ticketing. “With a high demand for tickets, we have created a ticket program that will be accessible and affordable for...