Photo by Howard Schatzberg Enthusiasts looking for an established multi-breed show need search no further...the United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA) Chapter 5 Horse Show will be held on May 5-8, 2010, in the Hale Arena at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, MO. This illustrious show began its 23-year history in May of 1987 under the guidance of some of Missouri’s finest horseman, including Art Simmons, Ron Hulse, Bill and Sonny Sutton, Jimmy Miller, Janet Green, Bev...

After Thoroughbreds have completed their race careers, they are often ideal candidates for another vocation. To call attention to these horses' second career possibilities, nationally-recognized Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital has created a series of annual awards, the first of which will be presented to the top Thoroughbred sport horses of 2009. Divisional awards, named for legendary Thoroughbred sport horses, will be given to those Thoroughbreds who were the top achievers in 2009 U.S....

The American Hanoverian Society (AHS) is in search of outstanding photos of Hanoverians, preferably of American-bred horses depicting performance qualities, to represent the AHS breeding aim in a nationally known equine calendar. The winning entry, selected from the collection of submitted photos, will be chosen by the AHS Editorial Advisory Committee and published in the 2011 calendar. Photos must be submitted by no later than May 20, 2010 for consideration. Photos must be clear, sharp, in...

There is still time for you to join Barbier Farm for a great trip to Brazil, beginning May 16. This is an unparalleled opportunity to ride great horses, attend an exciting International Auction on a beautiful farm, participate in a special clinic and ride beautifully trained horses, and then cap the trip off with the International Lusitano Expo in Sao Paolo. Whether you are looking for a Lusitano of your own or simply want to enjoy the splendor and hospitality of Brazil, this trip is a great...

Photo Courtesy Highlife Farms (Jessica Twiggs stands with her new horse Highlife’s Dakarai.) Highlife Farms successful Warmblood auction, held recently at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, FL, proved to be a successful night that has many new horse owners rejoicing. The auction was hosted by Highlife Farms, owned by Kenny and Joan Sims, one of the country’s most prominent breeding farms and home to world-class sport horses. The auction gave horse owners a chance to buy...

Today was a good day. Even if with cold temperatures and rain in the morning. Today was a good day. Three Americans sit at the top of the Rolex Three-Day leader board. The sun came out. The freestyle for the Kentucky Cup CDI3* is set to take place soon. And oh yeah, I had a lovely chat with Jonathan “Jock” Paget this afternoon. For those of you not familiar with one of New Zealand’s top riders, Jock and Frances Stead’s Clifton Promise are making their debut at the 4 star level here at the Rolex...

Are you an International Friesian Show Horse Association (IFSHA) Member in Good Standing? Are you available to catch handle or ride horses for the 2010 IFSHA World & Grand National Championships? IFSHA already has IFSHA members looking for professionals to show their horses in-hand, so we want to make sure that they know the resources that are available to them. The information that you provide will be available in the next issue of the IFSHA E-News. Please respond back to...

The first West Coast Spalding Labs/United States Eventing Association (USEA) Young Event Horse (YEH) Competition of the year was held last Thursday at the Twin Rivers Spring Three-Day Event and Horse Trials in Paso Robles, CA. Although there were only two entries in the four-year-old division, the competition was neck-and-neck throughout the day with Pam Fisher riding her own Oldenburg/Thoroughbred gelding, Rigby, finishing only 0.4 points ahead of the Rheinland Pfalz-Saar mare, Bobbi Brown,...

Last Spring Bob Bell, President of Classic Company, debuted the first Boutique Horse Show at the historical Harmon Field in Tryon, NC, to rave reviews and numerous requests to repeat the event. He’s happily obliging on May 28-30. Bell created a new “definition” for this event that has not only become catchy among exhibitors, but with local residents as well. Boutique (boo teek) Horse Show -noun- A horse show that is fashionable and unique. Always held at wonderful venues with excellent...

Photo Courtesy CRAA Spring Derby Premiere Sport Horse Show The CRAA Spring Derby Premiere Sport Horse Show at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northhampton, MA, offers an array of opportunity like no other. Not only is it the International Friesian Show Horse Association (IFSHA) Region 1 Championship Horse Show, there are also regional and national qualifying events for the Arabian Horse Association, SHIH, SHUS, dressage and many over fences classes offered. In addition, a full day of open breed...