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Newman’s Own Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to The EQUUS Foundation

ByAssociate Editor

WESTPORT, CT – May 10, 2010 – The EQUUS Foundation received a $25,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation to support its mission to educate the public about horses; provide financial support through the award of grants; offer insight on management and financial practices of the charities through a thorough review of their operations; and provide…

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Adequan U.S. Reining Team to Be Selected at Battle in the Saddle

ByAssociate Editor

Top American reining riders will compete to represent host nation in September Oklahoma City, May 10, 2010 – The U.S. Equestrian Federation National Open Reining Championship and official United States Equestrian Team Selection Trial for the Adequan U.S. Reining Team will take place July 10 at Battle in the Saddle at Sate Fair Park in…

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Six-Time Olympian Robert Dover Charms Standing Room Only Crowd at Sho Clothes Shop Talk

ByAssociate Editor

Wellington, FL (May 10, 2010) – It was standing room only at Sho Clothes dressage boutique’s recent “Shop Talk,” thanks to an energetic crowd eager to hear six-time Olympic Dressage rider Robert Dover speak. Dover, the new coach for the Canadian Dressage team, has earned more honors than any other US Dressage rider, competing in…

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AQHA and Working Ranch Cowboys Association Create Ranch Rodeo Awards

ByAssociate Editor

America’s Horse, May 6, 2010 – The American Quarter Horse Association has teamed with the Working Ranch Cowboys Association to recognize top horses at WRCA rodeos across the nation. To honor the contributions ranch horses have made to the heritage of the American Quarter Horse, AQHA is proud to sponsor a special recognition award to…

Tennessee Horse Slaughter Bill Criticized by Willie Nelson Fails in House Panel

ByAssociate Editor

May 4, 2010 – NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A horse slaughter bill that was criticized by Willie Nelson has failed this session of the Tennessee General Assembly. The measure sponsored by Republican Rep. Frank Niceley of Strawberry Plains was unanimously sent to a summer study committee by the House Finance Committee on Tuesday. The companion…

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Edwina Alexander – Rolex Diary

ByAssociate Editor

Edwina Alexander is writing a diary for horsesinthesouth.com as she prepares for the 2010 Global Champions Tour (GCT) and the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG). Here is Edwina’s second entry. The last month The last month has been a real rollercoaster with quite a few shows and then the Rolex FEI World Cup…

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2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Receives Entries from 60 Countries

ByAssociate Editor

May 7, 2010 – LEXINGTON, KY – The World Games 2010 Foundation is pleased to announce that 60 National Federations have submitted entries in principle for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. They are: Argentina                                France                                     Norway Australia                                 Germany                                 Paraguay Austria                                                Great Britain                          Poland Belgium                                   Greece                                    Portugal Bermuda                                 Guatemala                              Qatar Brazil                                       Hungary                                  Russia Bahrain                                   India                                       …

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HSBC FEI World Cup Eventing Goes Worldwide

ByAssociate Editor

6 May 2010 – HSBC FEI World Cup Eventing takes place at opposite ends of the globe this weekend (7-9 May), with the third and fourth events in the 2010 series taking place at Sydney (AUS) and Marbach (GER). A new reciprocal arrangement between the organisers of last month’s Kihikihi CIC***-W (NZL) and Sydney has…

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The United States Para-Equestrian Association Joins Phelps Media Group, Inc.

ByAssociate Editor

Thousand Oaks, California – May 4, 2010 – Phelps Media Group, Inc. International (PMG), a leading public relations firm specializing in the equestrian industry, is pleased to announce that the United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) has joined the expanding list of clients. The USPEA includes every equestrian discipline that is practiced by athletes with physical…

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Canadian Four-In-Hand Driver Deb Laderoute Wins Arenus’s EQUILITE Performance & Conditioning Award at Live Oak Competition

ByAssociate Editor

Ocala, FL (May 4, 2010)  – Four-In-Hand Combined Driver Deb Laderoute, who will represent Canada in the 2010 World Equestrian Games, drove away with Arenus’s EQUILITE Performance & Conditioning Award during the recent Live Oak International Competition in Ocala, Florida. Laderoute and her team were awarded EQUILITE brand products from award sponsor Arenus, makers of…