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2008 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity
John Ward wins the Open title while Dema Paul takes the Non-Pro Championship, from the AQHA.  Read more >>



Consistency is Key as Benjamin and Sir Neel Take Home Top Honors in the 2008 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Final – East
Gold medals from this summer’s CN FEI North American Junior/Young Riders Championship at the Colorado Horse Park Presented by Gotham North spelled good things for competitors in the 2008 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals, from the USEF.  Read more >>

In Memory

In Memoriam – Debbie Miller Atkinson
Debbie Miller Atkinson passed away peacefully, on September 30, 2008, at Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee. Debbie was injured during an eventing accident two years ago, and suffered a severe spinal cord injury, from the USEA.  Read more >>

John Henry bronze statue to be unveiled
On the occasion of the one-year anniversary of John Henry’s death, the two-time Horse of the Year and fan favorite will be memorialized at a dedication ceremony for the sculpture by renowned equine artist, Shelley Hunter, from the Kentucky Horse Park.  Read more >>

Equine Welfare

One-eyed Laddy poses to raise horse welfare awareness
Laddy the one-eyed horse has made his public debut, appearing in the new book Equus by photographer Tim Flach, from Horse and Hound.  Read more >>

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