Bits and Pieces of horse news from around the country.

New Vocations Charity Horse Show Draws Over 1100 Entries

The 10th annual New Vocations Charity Horse Show was a huge success with over 1100 entries and raising $50,000 to support racehorse aftercare. The Indiana HBPA was the title sponsor of the event which drew a record attendance. Many of the exhibitors came simply to show off their former racehorses in both the Thoroughbred specialty
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Third Competitor of Road to the Horse International 2014 to Represent Canada

The third competitor to enter the legendary World Championship of Colt Starting competition has been named. Canadian horseman Jonathan Field will walk into the American Quarter Horse Association Remuda from the 6666 Ranch for the second time in three years. Field will join Australian horseman Dan Steers, Swiss horseman Antoine Cloux and a Wild Card
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“Two Stepping Under the Stars”

The San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition would like to announce a new summer event “Two Stepping Under the Stars” on Saturday, August 10th .  The fun begins at 6:00 p.m., but for those that come an hour early (5:00 p.m.) free line-dance lessons will be given.  This new event will take place under the stars
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USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST AWARDS NEARLY $210,000 IN FIRST ROUND OF 2013 GRANTS

Deadline for Second Round is October 7 July 17, 2013 — Lexington, KY — USA Equestrian Trust has awarded nearly $210,000 in grants for 10 projects submitted by equine non-profits during the first of the foundation’s two 2013 application periods.   The deadline for the Trust’s second grant application period is October 7. Equine non-profits
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Jumping Chantilly 2013 Partners With JustWorld International

Chantilly, France – July 16, 2013 – For the second year in a row, the Jumping Chantilly organizing committee, led by Gérard Manzinali, has chosen JustWorld International as its official charity partner for the Jumping Chantilly leg of the 2013 Longines Global Champions Tour. From July 19-21, the exquisite venue parallel to the Chateau de
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Optimum by Biostar EQ, The Only Organic and GMO-Free Vitamin and Mineral Supplement is Now Available in a Powder

(July 15, 2013) Gordonsville, VA –  When you’re looking for a whole food sourced mineral and vitamin supplement, then look no further than Biostar’s Optimum EQ. Using gentle dehydration techniques and the freshest most nutrient rich foods, there is little than can compete with Biostar EQ’s products. Their ever popular Optimum EQ has been available
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Tack Et Cetera will be set up at the Coconino Horse Trials in Flagstaff!

Horse Trials & USDF Dressage Show: July 12-14 Horse Trial II: July 17-20    
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BUCKEYE® NUTRITION VETERINARIAN RECEIVES RESEARCH AWARD

  DALTON, OHIO (July 10, 2013) – Equine Science Society (ESS) recently honored Patricia Harris, Ph.D., director of science, Mars Horsecare, for her work as a scientist and equine nutrition specialist. Harris was presented with the Equine Nutrition Research Award, sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), during an annual ESS meeting in New
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U.S. Polo Team will Clash with England on Foreign Soil

  Historic Westchester Cup to Air on NBC Sports Network July 11, 2013 (Wellington, Fla.) – The U.S. will vie against England for the oldest and most prestigious trophy in international polo competition during the Westchester Cup on Sunday, July 28, at Guards Polo Club in England.  Fans will get an up-close look at American polo
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Tweseldown victory follows impressive round at Barbury International

  A solid CIC*** performance from a Chailey Stud veteran, followed by victory at Tweseldown, characterised a busy few days of eventing for Liz Halliday last weekend.  The professional dual sportswoman began her weekend by contesting the Barbury International Horse Trials in Wiltshire where two of her horses – Fox (Red Letter Day II) and
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