Many of us love riding Thoroughbreds because of their athleticism, mental quickness and affordability. Now your Thoroughbred can win points and recognition through the North American Series and the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) All Breeds Program awards, sponsored by...
Equine Welfare
Kentucky horse racing regulators approve widespread steroid ban, but tone down penaltiesKentucky horse racing regulators on Monday approved a sweeping steroid ban for the state's thoroughbred and standardbred races but dramatically toned down the proposed penalties for trainers...
With the hurricane season upon us, it is important for horse owners to ready themselves in advance for evacuation and other recommended tasks related to hurricane preparedness. Here are some tips from the Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART)...
Equestrian Sport
Olympic Equestrian Events a Resounding SuccessHong Kong has passed a searching examination by successfully co-hosting the 2008 Olympic Equestrian Events, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr. Henry Tang, said today, from the USEA. Read more >>
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Olympic Updates
Lamaze wins gold, Madden bronzeEric Lamaze of Canada rode Hickstead to the individual gold medal in Olympic equestrian jumping on Thursday, winning a timed jump-off over Rolf-Goran Bengtsson of Sweden, who took silver on Ninja, from NBC. Read...
The Olympic equestrian competition reached the end on August 21, after nearly two weeks of edge-of-your seat excitement. We’ve been covering all the top Olympic news stories on Horse Channel, and here we’ve got a recap of the most memorable...
Olympic Updates
Doping/Medication Cases at the 2008 Olympic Games The following combinations will not be competing in the Jumping individual final competition, from the FEI. Read more >>
Irish rider Lynch blames 'Equiblock' for positive doping testOne of the four show...
American Beezie Madden and Authentic took home more medals than any other American equestrian during these Olympic Games.Twenty-two horse and rider combinations were jumping for the prestige of Individual Olympic medals on Aug. 21, and there was no shortage of excitement...
Coming into the 2008 Olympic Games, American dressage rider Steffen Peters was pegged as a medal contender. Riding the formerly undefeated 10-year-old KWPN gelding Ravel, Peters put in a masterful performance during the Games, landing in fourth place overall,...
Olympic Updates
Anky Makes it an Olympic Hat TrickAnky Van Grunsven claimed her third consecutive individual gold medal at the equestrian stadium in Hong Kong, from the FEI. Read more >>
Riders seek funding for costly sportAn aura of wealth surrounds...
