Equestrian Sport
Weber and Johnson Vie for Record Seventh USEF National Four-in-Hand Title For the first time ever, all six USEF National Driving Championships are running concurrently, and the first day got off to a fantastic start at the 2009 Kentucky Cup and Lexington Driving Classic which is also serving as a test event for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. From USEF. Read more >>
Equine Welfare
Humane Society of North Texas Horse Adoption Event Because of this wonderful opportunity, the adoption event will be extended through 12PM CDT Tuesday, October 6th. From HSNT. Read more >>
In Other News
Horse survives Corbett Tunnel gauntlet Miracles come in all shapes and forms, and a horse surviving a perilous swim through the Corbett Tunnel is a miracle indeed — especially to his owners and friends. From The Powell Tribune. Read more >>
The Horse Boy The Horse Boy – which won the Audience Award at SXSW ’09, under the more sonorous title Over the Hills and Far Away – documents the day-to-day struggles of an Elgin, Texas, family to cope with their 5-year-old son Rowan’s autism. From The Philadelphia Inquirer. Read more >>
A quintessential equine event If you think barrels race during barrel racing and poles bend during pole bending, you have plenty of company. From The Columbus Dispatch. Read more >>
Majority of Both Parties Back Land Conservation Bill The Land Trust Alliance announced today that a majority of the House of Representatives – including majorities of both Democratic and Republican members – has co-sponsored legislation that will help protect millions of acres of the nation’s forests, agricultural lands and open spaces. From AQHA. Read more >>
2009 Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show to be Presented Live Online The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show is almost here, and you don’t have to miss a single minute of the excitement. From USEF. Read more >>
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