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Equestrian Sport

Exciting Changes for the 2010 NRHA Derby
It’s time to make plans to attend the 2010 NRHA Derby Show slated for June 21-26 at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. From NRHA. Read more >>

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Equine Welfare

Organizations battling over rescued Ottawa County horses
Both the Arabian Rescue Mission (ARM) and the lawyer for horse owner Robin Vess say the Ottawa County Humane Society is not capable of taking care of the 36 surviving horses that were seized from Vess’ farm. From WTOL. Read more >>

Organization forms to help horses
Horse owners unable to take care of their animals now have a place to turn. From The Baxter Bulletin. Read more >>

Racing News

Apple Blossom showdown back on
The Great Race between Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta is back on, Charles Cella, the owner of Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark., said Thursday. From ESPN. Read more >>

In Other News

Mounted police fading in sunset?
Police on horseback, a tradition that dates to the 1800s in some cities, are increasingly falling victim to budget cuts as cities struggle to maintain basic police services. From USA Today. Read more >>

Horses in spotlight at Equifest
The largest horse show in Kansas takes place this weekend at the Kansas Coliseum. From The Wichita Eagle. Read more >>

Courtney Dye Awarded the $25,000 “Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize” from The Dressage Foundation
The Board of Directors of The Dressage Foundation announced that Courtney Dye of New Milford, CT, has won the 2010 “Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize” in the amount of $25,000. From USEF. Read more >>

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