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The United States Equestrian Federation has announced the U.S. riders who will compete in the 2007 Rolex FEI World Cup in Las Vegas, April 19-22. This competition will be dual World Cups in both show jumping and dressage. Riders...
With spring here and temperatures on the rise throughout the country, growing mosquito populations increase the risk for deadly mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile virus and equine encephalomyelitis (Sleeping Sickness). To protect their horses from these diseases, owners are...
True, you want the tailored look in English show clothing. But how can you tell the difference between tailored and simply too tight? When it comes to shirts, there are a couple of easy rules to follow. First, select a...
The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) has recently announced plans to develop a nationwide program for America’s wounded service personnel and veterans. NARHA promotes equine assisted activities at more than 700 member centers in the U.S....
Most horse show competitors can agree that there are times when you’re simply too tired to trudge back to the show barn or the horse trailer to grab a cold drink or a snack, and the concession stand has...
In promotion of its mission to “own responsibly,” the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) has launched a new website and released an awareness brochure, hoping to increase education.
“The website and brochure are our first steps in educating current and...
Okay, so maybe you’re not the next Dick Francis. But if you enjoy the world of horse racing and you’ve got a fertile imagination, you might want to pen a short story for a respected writing competition. The Thoroughbred...
It’s time to get to work helping your horse shed his winter coat to reveal his shiny summer coat beneath. So what can you do to encourage the summer shine? You might try a coat supplement. There are plenty of...
Steffen Peters, of San Diego, Calif., was the odds-on favorite going into the April 1 freestyle class, and he did not disappoint. Riding Laurelyn Browning’s gelding Floriano, Peters put in a beautiful and flowing freestyle ride. The pair bested...
