Horse Illustrated Magazine

Equestrian Sport

Jumping for fire relief
Equestrian Victoria will do its part for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal by using the PSI Dressage and Jumping With The Stars as an opportunity to help raise funds for those in need. From Weekly Times. Read more >>

FEI Media Response – Greenwich 2012
The FEI would like to reiterate its confidence and faith in LOCOG to ensure that environmental considerations and the local community are placed at the top of the agenda in planning of this world class event. From FEI. Read more >>

Equine Welfare

Trainers recommend that NHSC dissolve HIO; Trainers’ Show postponed
The crowd outside Walking Horse Trainers’ Association’s building Monday was there for a good reason. In an industry that has seen more than its share of conflict and criticism, more controversy is blooming. From Shelbyville Times-Gazette. Read more >>

Pregnant horse slashed with knife
A knife attack on a pregnant horse in Oxfordshire has been described as a “nasty and callous act” by police. From BBC. Read more >>

Horse In Garage Sparks Neighborhood Conflict
A Norwood man’s decision to house his girlfriend’s pet horse in his mother’s garage has sparked controversy in Dedham, where neighbors are accusing the couple of animal cruelty. From TheBostonChannel.com. Read more >>

In Other News

Show the folks at Quarterfest where you like to ride
Wish you could share your favorite horseback riding spot with the world? Now you can in AQHA’s Life is a Ride video contest. From AQHA. Read more >>

“Because of Horses” Exhibition set to Unveil at Kentucky Horse Park
The Kentucky Horse Park’s famed International  Museum of the Horse will present equine photographer Scott Trees as a featured artist for the spring season of 2009. From Kentucky Horse Park. Read more >>

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