Meet the Beast.... The Beast is a very bad beastie as it has “done a leg” and gone on sit down strike a) right in front of our container and b) on the main horse walk in to the stables. To be more accurate, the Beast can easily be repaired if a) the AWOL driver could be found and b) the driver was given accreditation so he / she / it could access the venue and remove the Beast. I just hope that we are not contributing to the day rate for the Beast to be away from his / her Cave of...

Murfreesboro, TN - October 6, 2010. The National Academy Championship Horse Show will hold it’s annual competition of riders October 29-31 with all proceeds benefiting the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. This is a 3-day, 3-round event with 3-judges to be held at Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN. Prizes for the four divisions, Saddleseat, Western, Driving and Huntseat total $12,900 in U.S. Savings Bonds. Additionally a $1,000 Scholarship to William Woods University will be awarded...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has withdrawn Tipperary Liadhnan from the Eventing competition at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games before the Eventing Horse Inspection. Tipperary Liadhnan was to be ridden by Kim Severson from Keene, VA. The 13-year-old Irish Sport Horse was withdrawn for veterinary reasons. “In recent days, the horse had an infection (cellulitis) which was improving daily,” said Chef d’Equipe Mark Phillips. “It took a dramatic turn for...

The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that a new perpetual trophy donated by an anonymous patron will be awarded at this year’s USDF/Platinum Performance North American Junior/Young Riders Dressage Championships at the Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Riders Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) to be held July 27-August 1, 2010 at the Kentucky Horse Park. “The Albers Award” is named in honor of longtime USDF Region 1 Chef d’Equipe, supporter, and...

Have horses? Want to save money on your taxes? If you haven't ever heard of Section 179 and don't feel like reading all 1,071 pages of the Economic Stimulus Bill to find out just how much money the clause could let you save on taxes, then you might want to keep reading this article. To avoid cutting a larger-than-necessary check to the IRS come April 15, ask your tax professional if you qualify for a Section 179 deduction. Two key phrases to mention: 1. Expensing Allowance, 2. Bonus...

Join eventing legend and Practical Horseman magazine columnist Jim Wofford for a fun and educational cross-country course walk during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI**** at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington on Friday, April 23, 2010. The course walk is free and included with event admission. As Wofford discusses the highlights of the course, you’ll gain insight into how the course designer is testing the horses and riders at each obstacle, and why. Find out the best way to approach...

The American Hackney Horse Society Foundation is pleased to announce that once again they will be offering scholarships to The Shamrock Farm Road Pony Camp in Smithfield, KY. Anyone under the age of 18 is encouraged to submit an essay and brief biography. Scholarships will be awarded to the winner(s) of an essay contest titled “Why I Want to Learn More About the Hackney Breed.” The scholarship will cover the cost of camp fees, food and lodging. (Transportation to and from the camp is the...

Bob Bell, President of The Classic Company, announced new additions to the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Fall Classic to be held at Foothills Equestrian Center in Tryon, NC, September 24-25, 2010. The competition will host a new championship for equitation riders broken into age groups. “Both Carol [Kent, also of Classic Company] and I remember when there were not that many equitation classes and the age group equitation was very important at our A-rated events. We feel that with...

The highlight of the Tuesday's events at the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Annual Meeting was the Evening of Equestrians awards ceremony, sponsored by the Rudin Family, that recognized members and their horses for their achievements throughout the year. USHJA Officers Beth Miner, Chrystine Tauber, and Alvin Topping helped President Bill Moroney present awards to deserving members. Among the awards presented Tuesday night was the USHJA Lifetime Achievement Award. Larry Langer...

With the competition season drawing to a close, the deadline to submit nominations for the American Saddlebred Horse Association’s (ASHA) individual awards are no later than the close of business Friday, October 30, 2009. Each year, the Association’s highest honors are presented at the annual Saddlebred Ball, held in conjunction with the ASHA Annual Convention and Youth Conference. This year both the Annual Meeting and the Saddlebred Ball will once again be held at the Griffin Gate Marriott...