In response to the recent EHV-1 virus outbreak in Florida, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has approved the implementation of precautionary health restrictions for entry into show grounds holding USEF-licensed competitions in the State of Florida. This is...
Horse lovers around the world sat glued to their TV sets on New Year’s Day to watch the annual Tournament of Roses Parade from Pasadena, Calif. The event featured more than just gaily decorated floral floats. It offered a...
In its 101st year, the National Western Stock Show, Rodeo & Horse Show is preserving the western lifestyle Jan. 6-21 in Denver, Colo. With a professional rodeo, horse show, tradeshow and educational seminars, the National Western is the place...
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has had a significant setback over the last 24 hours. He became acutely more uncomfortable on his left hind foot. The foot cast was removed and some new separation of the...
In Springfield, Mo., a once private horse farm is being turned into a public park. What’s new, right? Well at least the property is not being turned into a strip mall. But in this case there is a positive twist....
The Maryland Jockey Club has changed the name of the Sir Barton Stakes, an annual event just before the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course, to the Barbaro Stakes. The Sir Barton Stakes was named after the first horse...
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Planning an equestrian vacation this spring? California’s Central Coast may be a good destination, especially if you like rolling hills, wine tasting and ocean breezes. From March 30-April 1, the Equine Experience horse expo comes to the California Mid...
It will be the trip of a lifetime for the Eason family of Simi Valley, Calif., winners of the “Jackson Hole Family Vacation” Sweepstakes sponsored by Farnam Dewormers.
This lucky family of four won the grand prize of a...
In Japan, draft-horse racing is peculiar to the island of Hokkaido. Draft horses were first imported to the area for farm work from Europe in the 19th century, but it was in 1946 that jockeys began driving them for...
