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The United States Para-Dressage Team Thanks Kentucky Equine Research for Housing before World Equestrian Games

ByAssociate Editor

Thousand Oaks, CA – May 19, 2010 – The United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) would like to thank Kentucky Equine Research whose offices in Versailles, KY will house the ten United States Para-Dressage Team horses prior to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.  This opportunity allows the horses a week to relax from travel…

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Classic Company May – June – July

ByAssociate Editor

The Tryon May Classic (May 28-30) will be held next week at Harmond Field.  This USEF A-Rated event will be a small show since there are only 144 stalls and we still have stalls available.  If you would like stalls please call our office at 843 768 5503. The Atlanta Summer Classic I, II (June…

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2010 Not a Good Year for Horse Slaughter Proponents

ByAssociate Editor

May 17, 2010 – CHICAGO, (EWA) – Equine Welfare Alliance and Animal Law Coalition applaud the grass roots efforts in 2010 that have resulted in a series of political defeats for those who want to bring horse slaughter back to the United States. Of course, commercial horse slaughter for human consumption remains illegal in the…

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Eventing Radio Episode 79 – PRO Initiatives & Boyd Martin Hosts

ByAssociate Editor

Sinead Halpin and Samantha Lendl from PRO tell us about some new initiatives and Jersey Fresh Course Designer, John Williams, joins us with a review of this year’s event plus some other news. Take a listen. Eventing Radio Episode 79 – PRO Initiatives & Boyd Martin Hosts: Show Hosts: Chris Stafford & Boyd Martin Guest:…

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How to “Unstick” Your Horse’s Shoulders, by Jane Savoie

ByAssociate Editor

If your horse’s shoulders are stuck, it’s like having a kink in a water hose. The energy can’t flow from behind, over the back, into your hands where it can then be recycled back to the hind legs. Here are two shoulder suppling exercises for you to try with your stiff horse. 1. Make a…

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Four Tricolored Ribbons for Hunt Tosh and His Mounts at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

ByAssociate Editor

Lexington, KY – May 13, 2010 – The second day of competition for the professional hunter divisions concluded today at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show located at the world-class Kentucky Horse Park.  In the Stonelea Arena, the hunters competed for their division championships right before a short but strong rain shower rolled through.  Hunt Tosh…

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Combined Driver Chester Weber Lectures at Central Florida Community College

ByAssociate Editor

Ocala, FL (May 12, 2010) – Combined Driver Chester Weber, the eight-time USEF National Four In Hand Champion, recently shared the secret to his success with students in an Exercise Physiology class in the Equine Studies program at Central Florida Community College (CFCC). The community college is the only two-year institution in Florida that offers…

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Diagrams Published for Stewards Manual on Warm-up Techniques

ByAssociate Editor

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…

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

ByAssociate Editor

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…