Equestrian Sport
Haya honoured with Steiger award in Germany
Princess Haya received the Steiger Award at a gala dinner at Bochum’s Centennial Hall in Germany. From Gulf News. Read more >>
Young Reining Riders Need Your Help!
With the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North four months away, Reining teams from the various US regions and breed associations are in need of Regional Coordinators and Chef d’Equipes to help facilitate the success of these Reiners at the SmartPak North American Young Rider Reining Championships. From USEF. Read more >>
Equine Welfare
Rescued horses recovering in new homes
Just last month, Rocky the Arabian stallion was a walking skeleton with a melancholy personality and little experience around people. From Port Clinton News Herald. Read more >>
In Other News
Move to ease impact of Appleby Horse Fair in Cumbria
Thousands of pounds is to be spent on a temporary traffic order, skips, toilets and anti-social behaviour prevention in the run up to a horse fair in Cumbria. From BBC News. Read more >>
American Horse Council’s 2010 Horse Industry Directory Now Available in Print and Online
The most comprehensive national directory of breed and sport organizations, equine publications, state resources and racing and gaming organizations is now available for purchase. From USEF. Read more >>
Four Outstanding Horses Named Arabian Horse Association Ambassadors
The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) recently honored four outstanding horses with Ambassador Awards. Athena+++// (LS Zane Grey+// x Little Badger Baby), Gilet+/ (Gil x El Eta), TH Barbarian+ (Barbary+++ x TH Annimai), and TS Black Tie Affair (Tardar x EVG Lady Di) are all recognized for an outstanding achievement in representing the Arabian horse to the general public. From USEF. Read more >>
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The story of Rocky the rescued Arab, is one that I do over and over again. I feel so bad for them, (the horses) because they have no voice is the abuse, both mental and physical, and it stays with them a long, long time.