2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Mayor Jerry Abramson has appointed a Louisville host committee to plan activities for people to participate in during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington from Sept. 25 to Oct. 10. From Louisville Courier-Journal. Read more >>
Ward, Rothchild win third U.S. Trial for World Equestrian Games
McLain Ward ruled a challenging day, but Richard Spooner was in the most enviable position after the third round of the USEF Selection Trials for the U.S. Show Jumping Team for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. From The Sun-Sentinel. Read more >>
Equine Welfare
Ex-horse trainer takes stand in animal abuse trial
Former horse trainer Ernie Paragallo took the stand Thursday in Greene County Court, saying he had no knowledge that horses on his farm were emaciated to the point of being euthanized. From The Times-Union. Read more >>
In Other News
Upcoming Olympic Gala in Aiken, SC, to Benefit United States Equestrian Team Foundation
Bridle Creek Equestrian Development and Phillip and Evie Dutton are pleased to announce the third annual Olympic Gala in Aiken, SC, Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. From USEF. Read more >>
BLM to host burros and horse adoption event
The Bureau of Land Management’s Adopt-A-Horse program is holding a wild horses and burros adoption Saturday in Redlands. From The Desert Sun. Read more >>
Hungry horse eats the mail
The dog didn’t eat the homework but the horse certainly ate the mail. From The Sydney Morning Herald. Read more >>
Equine Bill Won’t Ease Drug Access
A bill in the Oklahoma House that some feared would make it easier for people to get access to horse medicine for rapid weight loss will not have that effect after all. From KOCO. Read more >>
Canada steps up enforcement of horse slaughter guidelines
Canada has taken a first step in developing a comprehensive food safety and traceability program for its equine industry, the effects of which will reverberate at home and abroad. From AVMA. Read more >>
