Equestrian Sport
Dressage at Devon, one of the most prestigious dressage and sport horse breeding shows in North America, now offers online ticket sales for general admission, reserved seating and special events like the Forum with George Williams. From USEF. Read more >>
Equine Welfare
Residents Rally, Increase Reward for Horse Butchers
Horse butchers beware: You’re being watched. From NBC Miami. Read more >>
Threat to kill horses lands man in jail
A Fort Lupton man who threatened to kill 24 horses before going to jail to start serving a 90-day sentence may just start serving that sentence a few days early. From The Greeley Tribune. Read more >>
Betting on A New Life For Former Racehorses
Although Maryland racetracks have rules against selling thoroughbreds to slaughterhouses, such sales still occur from time to time, veteran horse trainer Kimberly Clark said. From The Washington Post. Read more >>
In Other News
Man accused of almost running over deputy, horse
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says an Orlando man who almost ran over a mounted deputy will face criminal charges. From The Miami Herald. Read more >>
Unhappy trails again; Marin supervisor wants new effort to get trail users to share
Supervisor Steve Kinsey wants the county Board of Supervisors to make a new effort to resolve conflict on open space trails between bicyclists, equestrians and hikers. From The Contra Costa Times. Read more >>
Gold-plated Roman horse head found
Scientists say a Roman horse head made from bronze and plated in gold has been discovered at an archaeological site in Germany. From msnbc. Read more >>
