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William Fox-Pitt back as Eventing world number one
Wednesday, May 14 2014
William Fox-Pitt (GBR), multiple Olympic, World and European medallist, and the first British rider to lead the FEI World Eventing Rankings in 2002, is back as world number one. Fox-Pitt, who also led the world rankings in 2009 and 2010, has a 16-point lead over Andrew Nicholson (NZL), who had led the world Eventing rankings
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USET Foundation Awards Pinnacle Cup to Lauren Kieffer
Wednesday, May 14 2014
Lexington, KY – April 30, 2014 – The USET Foundation is pleased to announce that this year’s recipient of the Pinnacle Cup Trophy at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI**** is Lauren Kieffer of Middleburg, VA. Kieffer rode Veronica to a second place finish at the prestigious event and was the highest placed American rider,
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DEADLINE NEARS FOR USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST GRANTS PROGRAM FOR EQUINE NON-PROFITS
Friday, May 02 2014
Applications due Monday, May 5 April 15, 2014 — Lexington, KY — There is still time to submit proposals for USA Equestrian Trust’s 2014 grants program. IRS-registered equine non-profit organizations are invited to apply by filling out the online grant application at http://www.trusthorses.org. The deadline is 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, May 5. In
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Old Friends and New Vocations Partner for Retired Horses
Thursday, April 17 2014
GEORGETOWN, KY – MARCH 10, 2014 Old Friends and New Vocations have entered into an agreement to benefit Thoroughbreds in their post-racing and post-breeding careers. The two organizations each fulfill a different aftercare need. New Vocations places off the track Thoroughbreds with new owners in new careers, while Old Friends is primarily a home for
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Horse Stars Hall of Fame Celebrates 2014 Inductees
Friday, April 04 2014
WESTPORT, CT – March 21, 2014 – Six Equine Athletes and four Equine Humanitarians were inducted into the Horse Stars Hall of Fame for 2014 at the EQUUS Foundation’s Fete Cheval Etoile on Sunday, March 17, 2014 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida. For the EQUUS Foundation, it’s all about how
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Thoroughbred Placement Resources, Inc. Announces Open House as Part of National Help a Horse Day
Thursday, March 20 2014
UPPER MARLBORO, Md., March 7, 2013— Thoroughbred Placement Resources, Inc. has announced it will host an open house at Leighton Farm on April 26 from 12pm-4pm as part of National Help a Horse Day. Created by the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® ), National Help a Horse Day
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International Equestrians Jump 14,000 Feet for JustWorld International in Inaugural Skydive
Tuesday, March 04 2014
Wellington, FL – March 1, 2014 – Free falling from 14,000 feet is an unusual way to begin the week, but on Monday, February 24, 2014, eight JustWorld Ambasadors jumped for a just world, skydiving to raise awareness for the non-profit organization. The tension was palpable as the JustWorld Ambassadors gathered at Belle Herbe
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For Artist Louise Mellon Dogs Rock!
Friday, February 28 2014
Wellington, FL – February 25, 2014 – Known for her equestrian art often seen on the covers of equine publications, Louise Mellon also has a fun gallery of canine works. Brightly colored and whimsical, a Mellon painting is full of energy, happiness and humor and captures the joyful quirks of that unique dog. Louise Mellon has dog friends
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The Staff of The Colorado Horse Park Go the Extra Mile for the Community
Monday, February 17 2014
Parker, CO – February 12, 2014 – The Colorado Horse Park is home to a full schedule of over 40 events each year, including local and national world-class equestrian competition in multiple disciplines. It has been home to the North American Junior and Young Riders Championships and the National combined Driving Singles Championships Behind
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What You Must Know When Feeding Genetically Modified Commercial Feed to Your Horse
Wednesday, February 12 2014
Every day we are bombarded with the detrimental effects of chemicals in our food and in the products we put on our bodies. We do what we can not to consume these products but let’s be honest, living a completely organic lifestyle is expensive and can be cost prohibitive for most of us. However, if
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