Diagrams Published for Stewards Manual on Warm-up Techniques

Long, deep

11 May 2010 – The new Annex (XIII) created by the Working Group that produced a revised FEI Stewards Manual on warm-up techniques for Dressage has now been completed, following the production of three diagrams to illustrate permitted positions of the horse’s head and neck during pre- and post-competition training.

One of the key stipulations in the Working Group’s report was that all unacceptable training methods and techniques must be stopped immediately. The Working Group was also insistent that abuse of the horse must be avoided and, in particular, stressing the horse, aggressive riding and inflicting pain and/or discomfort on the horse must be prevented.

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Tags: dressage, equestrian disciplines, FEI, FEI Working Group, new Annex (XIII), Stewards Manual on warm-up techniques for Dressage

Chubby the Horse Goes to the Horse and Hounds for His 21st Birthday

Chubby

Chubby the Horse’s Birthday party occurred here at the Horse and Hounds in Ocala today. Chuck Waters wanted to buy Chubby a beer for his 21st birthday so he planned a little surprise birthday party for Chubby at the local watering hole. Chubby enjoyed his bucket of Killian’s Red and his special birthday cake. Chubby and Chuckie have been together for 17 years, longer than any of the other 5000 or so horses Chuckie has owned over the years!

Susan Benson

Somerset SportArt for Waterworks Farm

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British-based Riders Hit HSBC FEI World Cup Trail

12 May 2010 – British-based riders have their first chance to earn points in the valuable HSBC FEI World Cup Eventing series at Chatsworth (GBR) this weekend (May 15-16), and five nations are represented in the entry of 33.

Paul Tapner (AUS), fresh from his thrilling Badminton success, is two-handed with Kilfinnie ll and Tiger Flynne, and is joined by fellow Australians Bill Levett with Sea Oro and Sam Griffiths, having his first major international competition this year with Happy Times, third at Badminton and Burghley last year.

The Chatsworth CIC***-W has often proved a pointer to future international success, and Clayton Fredericks (AUS), who won this class in 2006 on Ben Along Time, is riding his smart new acquisition Bendigo lll, a German-bred horse proven in Grand Prix Dressage and Jumping which has been taking the national season by storm.

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Tags: dressage, equestrian competitions, equestrian disciplines, Eventing, FEI, HSBC FEI World Cup Eventing, hunter/jumper, Show Jumping

After the Finish Line’s August Fundraiser for Rescued Thoroughbred Racehorses in Del Mar, CA

Dear Thoroughbred Friends,

After the Finish Line invites you to our 2010 Annual Charity Fundraiser, “A Tribute to the Majesty of Thoroughbreds” on Thursday, August 5th from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm in Del Mar, California. We will host a reception, silent and live auctions and dinner. You can help ATFL make our fundraiser a success by donating in-kind items, gift cards or services for our silent and live auctions. If you cannot attend please consider making a donation for the Thoroughbreds who can no longer race or breed.

Our fundraiser documents, Save the Date, Invitation, Donor Letter and Donor Agreement are also listed on the home page of our website, www.afterthefinishline.org.

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Tags: After the Finish Line, charity, Equine Protection, fundraiser, Horse Care, Horse Racing, Thoroughbreds

Racehorses Begin Their New Life at Shamrock Lee Farms

Horses at Shamrock Lee Farms

Loxahatchee, FL — After retirement, rarely do you see today’s athletes, businessmen or pilots curl up in a bark-o-lounger with a remote and a bag of potato chips.  It’s not in them; most continue in the working world in some capacity. The same is true for racehorses — those who are physically able — who continue doing some sort of equine activity, whether showing, trail riding, family pet, etc.  Pure Thoughts Florida Thoroughbred Rehab and Placement (FTRP) is here to do just that – help the racehorses begin a new life after their racing careers are over.

Sound Check, a 6 year old gelding, and Miracle of Dreams, a 5 year old filly, have both began that new life, one that consists of activity, kids and most importantly people who love them.  What more could a horse ask for?

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Tags: Equine Protection, ex-racehorse, FTRP, Horse Care, Horse Racing, Pure Thoughts Florida Thoroughbred Rehab and Placement, Thoroughbreds