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History Made on First Day of the 2005 Saddlebred World's Championship Horse Show with Worldwide Webcast; My Charming Christina wins weanling division of ASR Futurity of Kentucky

by by Reeves Kirtner, American Saddlebred Horse Association | 8/22/2005 12:19:00 PM

Lexington, Kentucky – For the first time in the 102-year history of the World's Championship Horse Show, the competition can be seen via webcast on the American Saddlebred Horse Association's website, www.saddlebred.com . Alan F. Balch, ASHA executive secretary, said the response has been very positive. "According to the e-mails we have been receiving and the posts on some of the Saddlebred online forums, the feed is going well for most Saddlebred enthusiasts," Balch said....

USEF Members Offered Discount at AAEP Horseman's Day

by Sarah Evers | 8/18/2005 9:37:57 AM

The annual American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) Horseman's Day is scheduled for Sunday, December 4, in Seattle, WA, at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers. Horseman's Day runs in conjuction with the AAEP's Annual Convention, and provides horse owners and other attendees with up-to-date health care information. Presentation topics include dentistry, purchase exams, wound management and bandaging, laminitis, and the plight of the unwanted horse. USEF members can...

Prince Set to Defend Title at American Gold Cup, September 15-18

by by Sara Cavanagh | 8/17/2005 12:00:00 PM

Devon, PA – Kimberly Prince of Hume, Virginia, will defend her title in the $75,000 American Gold Cup, September 15-18, at the Devon show grounds. Prince, who competed at the Gold Cup last year as Kimberly Frey, won the Gold Cup on the mare, Marlou, and placed second in the Welcome Stake Friday evening on Couletto K James. This year, Prince will compete in both the Welcome Stake and the Gold Cup on Couletto K James. Since last year’s Gold Cup, Prince has represented the United...

New KDA Requirements for Animals Exhibiting at KSF

by By Reeves Kirtner | 8/17/2005 2:09:00 AM

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has put into effect new requirements for all animals exhibiting at the Kentucky State Fair. Please check www.kyagri.com or call (502) 564-3956 prior to movement for any current movement restrictions. Please check in at the Stall Office trailer, located by Barn O, upon arrival. Check in with KDA Animal Health Staff before proceeding to the stall areas. All CVI (Health Papers) and Coggins tests need to be available on the vehicle transporting the...

Adrienne Sternlicht on Vanity Fair Wins 2005 Wild Horsefeathers/USEF Green Pony Hunter Championship

by gaillardm | 8/11/2005 6:36:50 PM

(Lexington, KY) – Adrienne Sternlicht on the seven year old gelding Vanity Fair, won yesterday’s 2005 Wild Horsefeathers / USEF Green Pony Hunter Championship. The championship was held as part of the USEF Pony Finals being held August 10-13 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. As champion, the twelve year old Adrienne and “Coco,” a large pony, walked away with the Brownland Farm Perpetual Trophy, a Royal Rider Dress Sheet, a ten-inch Revere bowl keeper trophy and a Pessoa saddle. Her...

Richard Jeffery Show Jumping Design Clinic Offered at the American Eventing Championships

by By Nancy Myers | 8/11/2005 11:28:00 AM

Twenty participants will be selected to attend a Richard Jeffery Show Jumping Design clinic, to be held September 15-18 during the United States Eventing Association's American Eventing Championships at the Carolina Horse Park in Raeford, NC. Participants will be chosen from completed applications. Enrollment priority will be for current course designers; each application should include a resume of course design experience in both cross-country and show jumping, as well as the applicant's...

Over 230 Items Available for the Annual American Saddlebred Horse Association Auction

by By Reeves Kirtner | 8/4/2005 12:06:50 PM

More than 230 items have been donated for the 2005 Annual American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Auction, which takes place Wednesday and Thursday, August 24-25, during the World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville, KY. Last year, the auction raised more than $40,000 for the ASHA youth scholarship program and other youth programs. Some of the notable items are a fine harness by Walsh Harness, a personalized charcoal horse portrait by James Crow and the cover of the American Saddlebred...

Hampton Classic Plans Southampton Hospital “Clear Jump” Challenge

by By Classic Communications | 8/4/2005 12:04:33 PM

Officials of the Hampton Classic Horse Show announced on August 1 that there will be a new fund-raising element at this year’s annual equestrian event. The Hampton Classic is building a new Southampton Hospital jump to be used during the $100,000 Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate Grand Prix. Spectators and table patrons will be given the opportunity to pledge any amount they wish to be paid each time a horse and rider clear the new Southampton Hospital Jump during the grand prix....

Fort Worth, TX, To Host the 2005 International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association National Show

by By Cynthia Funk | 8/4/2005 11:56:00 AM

The International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) presents the IALHA National Championship Show from October 18-23, 2005. The show will take place at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center, in Fort Worth, TX, in the W.R. Watt Arena. The public is welcome and admission is free to all events. The 2005 IALHA National Show will include championship classes in Western and English disciplines, driving, saddle seat, halter, youth, amateur and traditional classes, such as Doma Vaquera and...

Fifteen-Year-Old Henry Pfeiffer Captures his First Grand Prix Win

by By Horse Shows by the Bay | 7/28/2005 11:56:06 AM

Henry Pfeiffer, who competed in his first grand prix at Horse Shows By The Bay I, posted the only double clear to win the Grand Traverse Bay Grand Prix on Fox Meadow Farm’s seven-year-old gelding, Preston. Pfeiffer's goal was just to go clean in the jump-off, and when he pulled off the win, he said that he felt like he swallowed his heart. English Riding Supply, a proud sponsor of Horse Shows By The Bay, provided the winner with Veredus show jumping boots. The Grand Traverse Bay Grand Prix was...