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New Troxel Web Portal Offers Helmet Safety Awareness and Education

by By Karisa Dern | 7/6/2009 4:05:00 PM

Troxel LLC, a worldwide leader in ASTM/SEI-certified equestrian helmets, unveiled the Troxel Safety Resource Center, an interactive educational resource for the equestrian community. Troxel’s Safety Resource Center, online at www.troxelhelmets.com/safety is the most comprehensive and up-to-date collection of equestrian helmet safety information available online. Organized into categories for adults, kids, and educators, the site provides an assortment of information, games, and resources...

Equestrians Still Flock to Menlo Charity Horse Show

by By Nan Chapman | 7/6/2009 12:36:00 PM

Despite the downturn in the economy, over 500 equestrians, including Will Simpson, a Team Gold medalist in show jumping at the 2008 Olympics, have made plans to compete in the 39th Menlo Charity Horse Show. According to the show's founder, Betsy Glikbarg of Atherton, "We consider ourselves very fortunate to be able to hold our own this year, especially when other similar events have lost up to 40% of their past entries. "Of course," she said, "It definitely added to our appeal when we were...

126th National Horse Show at Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament to Feature 'AA'-Rated Hunter Divisions

by By Rebecca Walton | 7/6/2009 12:28:00 PM

The National Horse Show Association of America, Limited (NHSAA), is pleased to announce that this year's hunter divisions at the 126th National Horse Show will be 'AA'-rated. The 126th National Horse Show will be held in conjunction with the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament on October 28-November 1, 2009, in Syracuse, NY. "We are thrilled to receive an 'AA'-rating for our hunter divisions," said National Horse Show President Mason Phelps, Jr. "The National Horse Show has a long...

Michele Warner Chosen as the Official Artist of the 2009 USEF Pony Finals

by Sarah Evers | 7/6/2009 12:04:00 PM

For the last 30 years people have entrusted Michele Warner to create family heirlooms celebrating their lives. Michele is a graduate of Kendall College of Art & Design and studied classical figure painting at the Slade College of Art at the University of London, England. Her vivid body of work hangs in both private and corporate collections such as EDS, American Airlines, University Hospitals, Baylor Hospital, Boy Scouts of America and Mary Kay Corp., and many private homes. Michele is most...

Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival to Add Classes to Weekly Show Schedule

by By Lauren Fisher | 7/1/2009 9:42:00 AM

Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc., is pleased to announce that several classes have been added to the weekly schedule of events for the 2009 Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival. Held at the Flintfields Horse Park in beautiful Traverse City, MI, the Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival runs July 8-August 2, 2009, and features some of the top horses and riders in the country. Due to the popular response of the newly created USEF-recognized amateur/owner 3'3" division, Horse Shows by the...

2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Announces Ticket Prices; Ticket Sales Set to Begin on September 25, 2009

by By Amy Walker | 6/30/2009 3:33:00 PM

Ticket prices and detailed competition schedules for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are now available as the world’s most prestigious equestrian competition prepares to visit the Kentucky Horse Park from September 25-October 10, 2010. Ticket prices and event start times have been finalized for the eight world championships, which are being held outside of Europe for the first time in their history. Tickets will go on sale September 25, 2009, exactly one year before the Games arrive...

New Date/Location Announced for 2009 Team Morgan Competition

by By Chris Koliander | 6/30/2009 12:13:00 PM

Due to unforeseen schedule conflicts, the 2009 Team Morgan competition slated to take place at the Jubilee Regional Morgan Horse Show September 2-5, 2009, has been rescheduled to take place August 16-18, 2009, in Winston-Salem, NC. The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to partner with Cash Lovell Stables to hold this international competition, which includes seven riders from each country competing in saddle seat equitation conducted using World Cup rules. A three-member...

Equine Anatomy Course Offered Free Online Until 2011

by By Equinology | 6/30/2009 9:28:00 AM

The Equine Anatomy Precourse Distance Study (EQ50) is now free online at www.equinology.com until 2011 to anyone wishing to broaden their knowledge of veterinary terminology and the musculoskeletal system of the horse. The EQ50 online course is also the required precourse study guide used for Equinology's signature EQ100, EQ101 and EQ102 courses in Equine Body Worker certification. You will also find it very helpful if taking any other courses from any program, including Equinology’s courses in...

Washington International Horse Show Announces Qualifying Periods for 2009

by By Diana DeRosa | 6/29/2009 5:03:00 PM

Riders hoping to qualify for the 51st Washington International Horse Show still have time to earn points that will allow them to compete at one of the country’s leading equestrian competitions. Show officials announced the 2009 qualifying periods for hunter, jumper and equitation classes. Entries will close on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. The 51st annual Washington International will be held October 20-25, 2009, at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. Complete details on qualifying criteria as...

USEF Comes On Board with Vemma

by Joanie Morris | 6/29/2009 9:50:00 AM

From Blake Sports Group Non-profit organization’s alignment with wellness company part of new stimulus program Scottsdale, AZ – Vemma Nutrition Company, a wellness company that distributes Vemma® and Verve, a healthy energy drink, announced today its partnership with the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF). The unique partnership will enable the USEF to utilize Vemma’s network marketing-based business model to help support its fundraising and operational efforts. BK Boreyko,...