2010 World Equestrian Games
What’s free to see for the public is being viewed as invaluable practice for organizers of the World Equestrian Games and its host site, the Kentucky Horse Park. From WTVQ. Read more >>
Equestrian Sport
USEF Announces “My Favorite USEF Breed Competition” Contest
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announces a new contest for 2009 designed to let USEF members vote for their “Favorite USEF Breed Competition.” From USEF. Read more >>
Juniors and Young Riders: Spend Two Weeks With Boyd Martin or Gina Miles
The USEA Youth Board will be awarding Youth Board Advancement Grants at the end of the summer to two deserving Junior/Young Riders. From USEA. Read more >>
Equine Welfare
Humane Society wants Stampede’s rodeo off the airwaves
The Calgary Stampede is being called a “brutal violent spectacle” of animal cruelty by the Humane Society of Canada, which has filed a complaint with Canada’s broadcasting regulator over the airing of the world’s largest outdoor rodeo. From Canada.com. Read more >>
In Other News
Equine and animal painting workshop in Danvers coming up
Equine and sporting artist Susan Dorazio, AAEA, SAA, will hold a four day painting workshop at the Danvers Art Association, Aug. 3-6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. From Wicked Local Danvers.
https://www.wickedlocal.com/danvers/fun/entertainment/arts/x737348593/Equine-and-animal-painting-workshop-in-Danvers-coming-up
Law Creates Texas Horse Incentive Program
All American Quarter Horses, American Paint Horses and Appaloosas conceived by mares and stallions living in Texas during 2009 are eligible to be nominated to the new Texas Equine Incentive Fund. From AQHA. Read more >>
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