We all recognize them. Some horse show officials live in fear of them. And if we had one, we considered ourselves lucky. We’re referring to a Horse Show Mom. Now ShowMom LLC has announced the launch of a new...
Film crews working in Italy on the latest 007 thriller are ready to roll, but not if animal rights activists have their way. A chase scene, set against the centuries-old Palio, is on tap for thursday’s scheduled filming of...
The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation's application to field a squad of 12 Olympic riders in the 2008 Tournament of Roses Parade has been officially accepted by the parade’s equestrian committee. The USET Foundation will select four Olympians...
The life of a professional groom is rough. Often, the grooms are the unsung heroes and heroines who get the horse to the show ring on time or to the starting gate in excellent mental and physical condition. One...
Hawaii's Big Island is a horse-lovers paradise, and its diverse landscape and rich culture are best revealed from the saddle. Believe it or not, the equestrian culture has been part of Big Island life for more than 160 years....
There are test pilots, so why not “test riders?” Hong Kong is the site for the 2008 Olympics and as such, the city will be hosting the difficult three-day-event competition. But building a suitable cross country course is not...
At its meeting on July 31, the executive committee of the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) designated regional championship competitions throughout the United States for 2008.
The Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg, Pa., for Region 11, encompassing the...
As a horse-crazy kid, you probably discovered the colorful yet quirky story of the real life Pony Express, formed in the spring of 1860 to transport mail by horseback from St. Joseph, Mo. to Sacramento, Calif. Although it only...
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of about 500 Stübben Steeltec SEQ Stirrups. According to reports, the stirrups’ hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to riders. Stübben has received two reports of the...
The action is hot in Fort Worth, Texas, now that the 2007 Ford American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship is underway. The competition began Aug. 4 and runs through Saturday.
Even if you can’t make it to the...
