The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) has announced plans for its upcoming live video streaming Internet webcasts for August and September, following its very well-received Lexington Junior League webcast in early July. According to Will Wood, Technology Manager, the ASHA will again offer live Internet coverage of all events at the Kentucky State Fair’s World’s Championship Horse Show from Freedom Hall in Louisville, KY, from Sunday evening, August 17, through World’s Grand...

This year marks the 51st Annual Canadian National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show (Canadian Nationals); affectionately known as "The Royal Red," August 18-23, 2008, at IPSCO Place in Regina, Sask. The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) of Aurora, CO, produces the event, which stands alone as the only AHA championship show offering a full range of competition with Canadian flair. Spectators can enjoy a variety of classes in English, western and hunter pleasure, show hack, pleasure...

Regular vaccinations, deworming and farrier visits can help prevent damaging and costly diseases. As your partner in equine health care, Merial, the maker of Zimecterin® Gold (ivermectin/praziquantel) is offering a free horse health record available at select veterinary clinics and retailers nationwide. This durable resource helps record important contact information, feeding schedules, vaccinations, deworming dates, farrier visits and Coggins test results. These fundamental, preventive horse...

Lexington, KY – To assist breed shows with financial challenges, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) offers the 2008 Outreach Grant program, which provides assistance to various USEF breed competitions. And even though the competition season is under way, it’s not too late to apply for a USEF grant. The USEF grant program assists financially challenged breed competitions that meet the grant requirements and are approved by the USEF. The grants are available on a first come, first...

The Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) is pleased to announce that American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is supporting our mission of saving land for horses by becoming an Equestrian Partner, joining an exclusive list of national organizations who have become members. AAEP is the 97th Equestrian Partner as ELCR approaches its 100th member milestone. The AAEP, based in Lexington, KY, strives to improve the health and welfare of the horse, to further the professional...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation has approved the following additional horse/rider combinations to the USEF Eventing Short List for the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong, August 8-24, 2008. The combinations are as follows (listed alphabetically): Name/Age/Hometown/Horse/Sex/Age/Breed/Owner Clark Montgomery / 27 / Bryan, TX / Up Spirit / G / 9 / Irish Thoroughbred / Bill Becker, Holly Becker, and Clark Montgomery Jennifer Wooten / 30 / Ramona, CA / The Good Witch / M / 12 /...

The 2008 Beacon Hill Equestrian Grand Prix presented by Mackenzie Keck, Inc., has been expanded this year to include a day dedicated to junior equitation riders. This year’s show will begin on Thursday, June 19, and will run through Sunday, June 22, and will be held at Beacon Hill Show Stables in Colts Neck, NJ. The addition of an equitation day is a natural evolution for the show, as equitation is the foundation of jumper riding. The Beacon Hill Equestrian Grand Prix showcases jumper talent...

Lexington, KY -The United States Equestrian Federation is announcing two Mandatory Outings for their Eventing Short Listed Riders. The Eventing Short List will be named by no later than June 30th. All Short Listed horse and rider combinations will be required to attend one of the Mandatory Outings. The first Mandatory Outing will be held at the Barbury Castle Horse Trials CIC*** in England from July 3-6. The second Mandatory Outing will be hosted by The Fork Stables and Jim Cogdell in Norwood,...

Have you ever wondered what those dressage classes are at your breed shows and wanted to try a couple but didn't have a clue how to prepare for them? Well, now's your chance to give it a go on your Arabian Sport Horse. Come and join fellow Arabian Sport Horse owners/riders for a fun-filled day on Sunday, June 1, 2008, from noon to 4 p.m. at Brilliant Reflection Farm in Ortonville, MI. The event is called "Demystifying Dressage for the Arabian Sport Horse Crowd." Topics include: —What is...

2004 Olympic Silver medalist Kim Severson is teaming up with the Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR), Breyer and Bit of Britain to promote the conservation of land for horses and horse-related activity. Severson will be signing the ELCR Breyer benefit model at Practical Horseman ’s booth in the Sponsor Village on Thursday or Friday of Rolex. Announcement of the exact time for the autograph session will come on Wednesday once Severson learns her riding time for the dressage portion of...