Lexington, KY - Anyone who has stood out under the blazing sun in the dressage complex at the Kentucky Horse Park will appreciate a project to redesign and renovate the area. The Mid South Dressage and Eventing Association announced their commitment of funds raised at their Gala Celebration to this improvement at the park. "While the footing in the rings is great, and it can be a very user-friendly space, it is a bit stark. We are pleased to be working with the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation to...

The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to once again host the Stallion Services Silent Auction in Fort Worth, TX, in conjunction with the 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show, October 23-31. The 2009 Stallion Services Silent Auction allows breeders to select a quality stallion and bid for their chance to win a breeding to their chosen stallion. The resulting foal from the breeding will be eligible for the 2013 World Show two-year-old incentive classes with huge payouts. Last year the...

Horse enthusiasts at our 2008 Extravaganza can plan on three action-packed days of everything equestrian from October 31-November 2 at the Richmond Raceway Complex in Richmond, VA. With multiple arenas of non-stop clinics and demonstrations, some of the best clinicians in the country, an exciting Trainer Challenge, an acclaimed seminar series with some of the leading equine practitioners in the country, and America's Ultimate Horse Idol competition, equestrians of all levels and interests can...

Take the ultimate equine destination vacation with the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) this Labor Day weekend, September 1–6, on the all-inclusive Fort Robinson Trail Ride at Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford, NE. Rich in the history of the American West, Fort Robinson served as a military outpost from 1874 to 1948 and is located in the heart of the rugged Pine Ridge region of northern Nebraska. Crazy Horse, Red Cloud and Walter Reed were just a few of the historic figures who...

Because proper dental care is vital to a horse’s overall health, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is launching a campaign to promote the need for horses to receive a thorough oral examination at least once a year. Designed to reach horse owners, the campaign kicked off in April and run through 2008. It is important to catch dental problems early. Horses with dental problems may show obvious signs, such as pain or irritation, or they may show no noticeable signs at all....

Against a field of 34, Maggie McAlary, 17, of Amherst, NH, won the 2007 United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Hunterdon Cup Equitation Class presented by World Equestrian Brands on Tuesday, August 7, in Saugerties, NY. McAlary set the bar high in the first round, receiving a score of 93 from judges Chrystine Tauber and Brian Flynn. McAlary held on to her lead in each of the three rounds and was awarded the USHJA Hunterdon Cup Perpetual Trophy, donated by Diane Carney and Lynne Jayne,...

The 28th Evergreen Classic, the largest and most prestigious hunter/jumper show in Washington State, is getting ready to take place at its new home at Remlinger Farms Equestrian Park in Carnation, WA, August 8-August 12. After spending the last four years at Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA, everyone associated with the show is very excited about this new venue. The show site consists of 80 acres of grass fields nestled between the Snoqualmie River and downtown Carnation with views of...

Where else in central Indiana can the avid equestrian capture the amenities, prize money and camaraderie than at the Circle City Equestrian Horse Show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds? In an effort to provide another high-quality 'AA' show in the Midwest, Circle City is hosting this four-star event, held from July 18-22, which presents numerous conveniences to every exhibitor. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, Circle City caters to riders of all levels. Circle City...

The 52nd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), held December 2-6 in San Antonio, TX, set a new attendance record for the association’s flagship event, as 6,842 veterinary professionals, guests and exhibitors participated. The previous attendance record of 6,284 was set at the 2004 Annual Convention in Denver, CO. "We were overwhelmed with the positive response to this year's convention. A fantastic and extremely practical program, coupled with a very...

At its meeting on Monday, July 31, the Executive Committee of the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) for the first time designated regional championship competitions throughout the United States, for both 2006 and 2007. The initiative to develop both regional championship competitions for the entire nation and an annual Regional High Score Awards Program was announced after leadership meetings held in October 2005, and has been under consideration by the newly formed Charter Club...