Lexington, KY - The American Association of Equine Practitioners is celebrating the “good work” of veterinarians who are devoting time and expertise beyond the scope of their everyday practice to help horses and the equine community. Throughout 2011, the AAEP’s Good Works Campaign will spotlight AAEP-member practitioners whose volunteer efforts are improving the health and welfare of horses. According to a 2009 AAEP Equine Welfare survey, 71 percent of members had reported...

North Salem, NY – The 2011 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, which return to Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, May 10-15 and 17-22, will feature two very different types of equestrian competition this year – those with, and without, horses. While the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows will continue to feature many of the nation's best horses and riders competing at all levels, the Old Salem Farm Foundation will host a JustWorld International Horseless Horse Show on Saturday,...

Shelburne, VT — In the spirit of promoting the Morgan breed and the discipline of Western Dressage, the American Morgan Horse (AMHA) is pleased to announce it recently joined with the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) in a breed/discipline agreement. "The Morgan is known for its intelligence, athleticism, and versatility," said AMHA Executive Director Julie Broadway. "Western Dressage combines the suppleness and harmony of classical dressage with the spirit of the western...

Lexington, KY - The Club at Spindletop Hall is pleased to announce a Park & Shuttle program during the Rolex Kentucky Three Day April 28-May 1, 2011. We invite fans and volunteers' the opportunity to park at the Club and take a shuttle to the park. Parking will be $10 per car and $5 per person for a roundtrip shuttle ride. The Club at Spindletop Hall is a private Club and is located less than a mile from the Kentucky Horse Park. The Club boasts two restaurants, an outdoor Tiki Bar &...

Newberry, FL - Riders from more than 20 colleges and universities throughout the United States will converge at the Canterbury Equestrian Show Place in Newberry, FL, to compete at the Intercollegiate Dressage Association’s 9th annual National Championship. More than 100 riders will compete April 30 and May 1 as part of a 4-member team or as individuals in each of the IDA’s four divisions: introductory, lower training, upper training and first level. The IDA is comprised of 680...

Jennifer Alfano and Miss Lucy at Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show. (Photo by Heather Bellock/PMG.) Katy TX - Today was another beautiful, sunny day for riders at the Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show held at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center. This morning the professional hunter divisions wrapped up in the Main Indoor and awarded championship honors. Jennifer Alfano, Tamara Provost and Erynn Ballard secure championship honors with impressive performances. Jennifer Alfano took home the...

Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy. (Sportfot.) Wellington, FL - Jennifer Alfano and SBS Farms' Jersey Boy have led the USHJA International Hunter Derby program since its inception, winning classes all over the country in the last few years and proving their expertise in the handy rounds and finesse over the jumps. Tonight was no different, as the pair jumped their way to victory in the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby during the twelfth and final "Saturday Night Lights" event at the 2011...

• Achieve Without Limits campaign honors and supports athletes; features ads, social media and events • Company to donate $1 for every Hartford Facebook page 'Like' to U.S. Paralympics* HARTFORD, CT - Building on its 16-year commitment to U.S. Paralympic athletes, today The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., (NYSE: HIG) launches Achieve Without Limits, a multi-year campaign that champions these athletes and their dedication to achieve. The campaign kickoff includes new television spots,...

Lexington, KY – Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), producer of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, is excited to welcome Ariat as the title sponsor and Official Apparel and Footwear of the Kentucky Reining Cup, which will debut alongside this year’s Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, April 28-May 1, 2011, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Joining Ariat as sponsors of the inaugural event are the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), SmartPak and Markel...

Fete Cheval winner Darragh Kenny riding Leia, with Visse Wedell, Clea Newman Soderlund, Jenny Belkna (Photo By: Phelps Media Group.) Wellington, FL - This year's Fete Cheval was a huge hit that featured fantastic riders performing games on rescue horses on Friday, March 11, 2011. The beautiful night, presented by Foundation Farm, benefitted The EQUUS Foundation, which helps equestrian and horse related charities across the United States. There was a beautiful dinner for guests, catered by White...