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Good Food Hunting: Dark Horse Chocolates
Wednesday, November 27 2013
By Kat Wojtylak We love horses, and many of us love chocolates. You probably didn’t think you could combine the two, but yes….it certainly is true. Dark Horse Chocolates was launched in 1992 by Phyllis LeBlanc. During graduate school she envisioned a line of gifts for equestrians that she could give out to the people
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Important Changes to the both USEF and FEI Drugs & Medications Rules for Competition Horses Will Affect the 2014 Competition Year
Tuesday, November 26 2013
From the USEF Communications Department Prohibited Practices A new category of rules referred to as Prohibited Practices has been introduced to the USEF Rule Book which will take effect December 1, 2013. The first rule to be adopted in this category is commonly referred to as the “12 Hour Rule.” It was introduced in
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BROADWAY COMES TO KENTUCKY WITH EQUINE THEATER PERFORMANCE ‘Spirit of the Horse’ Production a First for Kentucky Horse Park and Central Kentucky
Tuesday, November 26 2013
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 25, 2013) – A dazzling new holiday production in Central Kentucky, “The Spirit of the Horse: A Holiday Equine Extravaganza,” out of Maple Park, Ill. is scheduled for the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29-30, 2013, at 7 p.m. both nights. Capturing all the
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PETER WYLDE UNITED STATES’ OLYMPIC TEAM GOLD MEDALIST TO BE KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR 2014 CPI COMPETITION
Saturday, November 23 2013
WELLINGTON, FL – The 2014 College Preparatory Invitational (CPI) is honored to announce that world class and Olympic show jumping icon, Peter Wylde, will be the ‘key note’ speaker at the 2014 CPI Awards Ceremony. Breaking away from rigorous 2014 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) competition duties, Wylde will speak to the young participants about
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Good Food Hunting: Food and Kitchen Gifts for the Equestrian
Thursday, November 21 2013
By Kat Wojtylak What do you buy your trainer, barn owner or fellow horse owner? Most times it’s not an easy and straightforward question. That’s why I’ve compiled a few kitchen/food related items that are sure to be unique for your gift giving this holiday season. This Antique Horse Knife Holder Set is perfect for
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WHIT WATKINS AWARDED THE 2013 USDF REGION 9 TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Tuesday, November 19 2013
November 13, 2013 – Whit Watkins of Moody, Texas, received the fifth annual “USDF Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award” at the Great American/USDF Region 9 Championships held in Bryan, TX, October 17-20, 2013. She received a $5,000 award for demonstrating adherence to sound dressage principles and the ability to communicate these principles so that students
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The Rheinland Pfalz-Saar International Announces First Annual Online Select Foal Auction
Tuesday, November 12 2013
The Rheinland Pfalz-Saar International is excited to announce their 1st Annual Online Select Foal Auction, with bids opening Nov 15th and closing Nov 21st. The auction offers 25 Select section foals and 22 Open section foals. The quality of foals, as well as the variety in types, bloodlines and talents, is truly outstanding. The
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“Feeding Horses in Winter- A Senior and Arthritic Horse Nutritional Overview for Cooler Temperature Management,” a Live Webinar Presented by Biostar EQ
Tuesday, November 12 2013
Gordonsville, VA (November 11, 2013) – Biostar EQ and Tigger Montague will be hosting “Feeding Horses in Winter- A Senior and Arthritic Horse Nutritional Overview for Cooler Temperature Management,” a free webinar open to the public. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 10th, at 8PM EST. Tigger will be discussing and answering questions
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“Desperate Endurance” By Kasey Riley
Monday, November 11 2013
Poteau, OK resident, Kasey Riley, who began her Endurance career in the early 1990’s, has recently published a mystery novel: DESPERATE ENDURANCE. The title is available in E-book form from Amazon.com. Her experience has given her insight to the sport of Endurance Riding as well as a wealth of knowledge about both competitors and horses. She
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Five equestrian heroes receive honours at FEI Awards Gala 2013 presented by Longines; Kessler wins Longines Rising Star Award
Friday, November 08 2013
Montreux, Switzerland– HRH Princess Haya, President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) led the applause tonight as the five winners of the FEI Awards 2013 went on stage in Montreux, Switzerland to receive their honours. Master of Ceremonies Jonathan Edwards, Olympic gold medallist in Triple Jump and the current world record holder, described the accomplishments
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