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Bits and Pieces of horse news from around the country.
Halliday claims emotional CIC* victory in Barroca
Thursday, March 07 2013
Liz Halliday made the perfect start to her international 3-Day Eventing season at Barroca d’Alva in Portugal last weekend by winning the CIC* International with Blackie (Fernhill By Night). The event was marred by sadness however when experienced fellow rider Bruno Bouvier suffered a fatal accident when his horse had a rotational fall during
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Kerrits New Pro Dot Riding Shirt is an All-American Favorite
Thursday, March 07 2013
Bingen, WA—Keep your cool and stride out of the crowd with Kerrits’ new Pro Dot Riding Shirt, built for “pro-formance” with technical fabric that combines with Ice Fil® panels for enhanced breathability and flexibility. The Kerrits design team did extensive testing to assure this technical shirt is pill-resistant, soft and pliable, yet can
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Two Incredible Evenings Honoring Paralympian Jonathan Wentz and the USPEA
Thursday, March 07 2013
Thursday, March 7th The United States Para-Equestrian Association Presents “Inspire a Generation” private Benefit Party and Auction Honoring Jonathan Wentz Hosted by Rancho Valencia Resort Rancho Santa Fe, CA & Friday, March 8th 1st Annual Wooden Horse Race and Casino Night Hosted by the 2013 Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire CDI YJ3* Del Mar, CA Del
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UCONN Hosting USPA National Girls’ Interscholastic Polo Championship Tournament
Thursday, March 07 2013
WHAT: Kicking off polo’s version of March Madness, the University of Connecticut is set to host the United States Polo Association (USPA) Girls’ National Interscholastic Championship tournament March 7-10 in Storrs, Connecticut. Defending champion Maryland made their way back to the national tournament this year with a regional championship victory and will face strong competition
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2013 Ox Ridge Charity Horse Show Continues Tradition of Celebrating Area’s Equestrian Heritage
Tuesday, March 05 2013
Darien, CT – March 4, 2013 – Entering its 84th year, the 2013 Ox Ridge Charity Horse Show will be held from June 11th through 16th at the Ox Ridge Hunt Club (OHRC). The show is a United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Hunter “A” rated major riding competition featuring three-star rated jumpers ridden by Olympic-level
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Animal Welfare Groups, New Mexico Leaders Express Great Disappointment in USDA’s Decision to Process Application for Horse Slaughter Plant Inspections
Sunday, March 03 2013
WASHINGTON (March 1, 2013) – The Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), Front Range Equine Rescue and Animal Protection of New Mexico strongly criticized a decision by the Obama administration to process an application for inspecting horse slaughter at a New Mexico facility on
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East-Man Feeds Inks Commitment as Alltech Official Partner
Wednesday, February 27 2013
[WINNIPEG, Manitoba] – East-Man Feeds has become an Alltech Official Partner of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy. This partnership provides East-Man Feeds a wide range of partner benefits including exclusive marketing rights. They will activate a number of marketing and promotional campaigns through Alltech’s LIFEFORCERange, giving their customers throughout
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Harry & Snowman: Help the Story of the ‘$80 Champion’ Become a Documentary Film
Tuesday, February 26 2013
West Palm Beach, FL – February 6, 2013 – The story of Harry de Leyer and Snowman is one that will be forever remembered in the hearts and minds of those who knew the “eighty-dollar champion.” “Man O’ War? Secretariat? Great they were, and are. But my heart belongs to Snowman…” -CHICAGO TRIBUNE on
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1,000+ Ex-Racehorses Transitioned into Second Careers through CANTER Chapters’ Free Online Sales Listings
Tuesday, February 26 2013
Show Ring Success and Thoroughbred Incentive Programs Ignite Interest in Ex-Racehorses Lodi, OH (February 26, 2013) – CANTER Chapters are celebrating a milestone year for transitioning ex-racehorses into second careers through their free online sales listings. The 10 CANTER Chapters online sales websites served 596 trainers at 30 racetracks nationally in 2012 and successfully
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Coca-Cola Defeats Audi In Overtime To Win Ylvisaker Cup
Tuesday, February 26 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-February 25, 2013-–Making its second consecutive championship final appearance, Audi lost a heartbreaking 9-8 overtime decision to Coca-Cola in the Ylvisaker Cup final Sunday at International Polo Club Palm Beach. The victory avenged Coca-Cola’s loss to Audi in last year’s semifinals knocking them out of the tournament. The fast-paced, emotionally-charged game was
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