Equestrian Sport
Rebecca Blake and Emma Leestma Crowned Gold Medalists at the 2009 USEF Dressage Seat Medal FinalsThe 2009 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Dressage Seat Medal Finals presented by Dressage Today® concluded this weekend, July 17-19, in the beautiful setting of the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL. From USEF. Read more >>
USDF Announces 2009 Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Senior Athletic Achievement Award WinnerThe United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that Megan Howe (CT), Post University, is the recipient of the 2009 USDF Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Membership Organization (IMO) Senior Athletic Achievement Award. From USDF. Read more >>
Equine Welfare
Barrasso, Lummis oppose House’s wild horse billWyoming Republicans Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Cynthia Lummis say they oppose a U.S. House bill that would provide more land for wild horses and burros and protect the animals from slaughter. From Local News 8. Read more >>
Horse Ridden by Kansas Cowboy Dies in Cheyenne RodeoA horse ridden by a Kansas cowboy has died after falling during a saddle bronc riding event at Wyoming’s Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo. From KSAL Link. Read more >>
A Second Chance for Miniature HorsesThe love of animals knows no bounds. Several weeks and a couple thousand miles later, 12 severely malnourished and neglected miniature horses arrived in North Dakota. From KFYR. Read more >>
In Other News
For the love of horses and the lawA love of horses and a desire to give back to the community is what drives members of the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Mounted Unit. From Coshocton Tribune. Read more >>
Livestock and Horse Feed Seized by FDA From ‘Filthy’ ConditionsDozens of livestock and animal feed products have been seized from a Kentucky location by U.S. marshals on orders from the Food and Drug Administration, which said the products were being stored in “filth.” From AttorneyAtLaw.com. Read more >>
Yesterday’s News >>
the article on 2nd chances for minis was great!! such a sad situuation!!
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