Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has determined the following dates and locations for the 2009 USEF Dressage Championships: • Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Central Selection Trial: May 15 – 17, 2009, Dressage at Lamplight May, Wayne, IL • Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Western Selection Trial: May 22 – 24, 2009, Dressage at Flintridge, Flintridge-La Canada, CA • Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Eastern Selection Trial: May 29 – 31, 2009, Capital Dressage...

The Humane Society of Ventura County is reaching out to the community for extra help and assistance in the care of 38 severely neglected horses that arrived on October 8 at the Ojai Shelter. This is in addition to the 13 animals Humane Officers and Animal Control Officers took into protective custody for immediate medical treatment and care on September 25. All of the animals are from a ranch in Frazier Valley. “After the first rescues, we approached the family about taking more horses into...

Ocala, FL- The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary at the impressive Verizon Center in downtown Washington, DC October 21-26. Since 1958 this international horse show has attracted top equestrians from abroad and the United States to compete in show jumping, Puissance (high jumping), the Grand Prix Dressage Invitational, the WHIS Equitation Finals and the $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix. This year, U.S. Four-in-Hand Driving Champion, Chester Weber...

American-bred Hanoverians vied for several special cash awards offered at Dressage at Devon, September 23-28. This was the second year that Paul Cohen of Associations Underwriters, Inc., & Ziplow Horse Insurance Agency (AUIZHI) donated $2,000 for Hanoverians bred by members of the Mid-Atlantic Hanoverian Breeders Club (MAHB) competing in the breeding division of the prestigious show in Devon, PA. The AUIZHI-MAHB award endows $1,000 to the highest-placed young horse and $1,000 to the...

The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) has unveiled its new graphic identity as the foundation for promoting the Morgan horse. The new logo and slogan reflect the essence of the Morgan and will help in the growth of this great breed. "We are very excited to reveal this new identity to our members and to the greater equine world," said Julie Broadway, AMHA Executive Director. "We feel this represents and will differentiate the Morgan from any other horse breeds." Designed by the marketing...

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announces the details for the 2009 Annual Meeting, which will take place January 14-18 at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati, OH. Registration for this year’s annual meeting is $55 per person. This includes all breakfast and lunch functions as well as registration materials. The deadline to get the discounted registration rate of $55 is December 19. Should you want to register on site, registration will be $80. Please note:...

The American Holsteiner Horse Association (AHHA) is celebrating the Holsteiner's success in the Olympics as the fall approvals tour kicks off. The Olympic Games in Hong Kong was a big success for the Holsteiner breed. Nine medals went to the Holsteiner horses: four Gold, one Silver and four Bronze. Germany took the Individual Gold and the Team Gold in Olympic eventing thanks to Hinrich Romeike and his extraordinary Holsteiner gelding, Marius, by Condrieu xx out of a Laurin mare. Out of the 30...

On Saturday, November 1, the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) Horse Expo will be offered at the University of Connecticut, highlighting the 2008 NARHA National Conference and Annual Meeting. Organized for professionals and people interested in equine-assisted activities and therapies for people with special needs, the expo will offer hands-on learning opportunities in an out of the classroom and into the arena setting. From sessions on “Connecting Horse and Human...

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...

Final preparations for the 15th annual Capital Challenge Horse Show are under way at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. The show begins on Saturday, September 27, continuing through Sunday, October 5. The first weekend features the Taylor Harris Insurance Services National Children’s Medal Finals and the Monarch International North American Junior and Adult Equitation Championships. Horses and riders are streaming in from all parts of the country to join in the...