The Humane Society of the United States Applauds Introduction of Federal Bill to End Rampant Abuse in Tennessee Walking Horse Competitions
Thursday, October 04 2012
Amendments to Horse Protection Act Would Eliminate Corrupt Industry Self-Policing Practices and Make Other Key Reforms WASHINGTON (Sept. 13, 2012)—The Humane Society of the United States commends Reps. Ed Whitfield, R-Ky., and Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., with original co-sponsors Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Jim Moran, D-Va., for introducing H.R
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Turning For Home Finds A New Home In Virginia
Thursday, October 04 2012
by Lisa Molloy Since moving from Kentucky to Virginia Beach in July, I hit the ground running and have not stopped. Working in partnership with highly respected charities ReRun and Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue and with an open door policy for The Exceller Fund, I opened a new facility close to the Virginia/North Carolina state line that is a showcase for retired Thoroughbreds looking for second careers and new lives away from the track, all made available by nationally recognized charities
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David Marcus Dominates CDI-W Dressage at Devon
Thursday, October 04 2012
David Marcus and his Olympic mount Chrevi’s Capital won the World Cup Qualifying Grand Prix at CDI-W Dressage at Devon held September 27 to 30 in Devon, Pennsylvania. Devon, Pennsylvania – Canadian Olympian David Marcus of Campbellville, ON, won three grand prix tests to dominate CDI-W Dressage at Devon held September 27 to 30 in Devon, Pennsylvania.
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Tredstep Ireland Expands Giotto Paddock Boot Collection Sizing
Wednesday, October 03 2012
DUBLIN, Ireland – 28 September 2012 – Ever responsive to market demand, Tredstep Ireland has added a new, smaller sizing to their Giotto line of paddock boots making them available to customers in a size 36 EUR/6 U.S. Part of Tredstep’s stylish Renaissance Collection, the Giotto paddock boots embody Tredstep’s philosophy that the classics can be updated to gain high performance, without sacrificing beauty. The new sizing will be available from retailers in late October. The Giotto paddock boots provide equestrians with luxurious, long-wearing comfort and feature supple, full grain nappa leather and classic styling for everyday wear. Constructed for top performance, the boots are fitted with a moulded sport high-impact cushioning footbed with a dry-lex moisture wicking top layer and a forked Bartoli composite mid sole with an advanced shank providing stability and reducing foot fatigue
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Sidelines Magazine HO HO HO HOliday & HOrses pHOto Contest! Enter Your Holiday Photos!
Wednesday, October 03 2012
Sidelines Magazine HO HO HO - HO LIDAY & HO RSES P HO TO Contest October 1-14 Featuring great prizes. Grand Prize Winner’s photo will appear on the December cover of Sidelines Magazine.
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Retired Racehorses and Young Riders Learn Life Lessons Together
Tuesday, October 02 2012
A New Vocations Success Story: One of the many rewards of working at New Vocations is reading the thousands of updates from our adopters and hearing about how our retired racehorses are thriving in their new homes. Here is one of those updates from adopter Heidi Vandemotter.
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Hunters Set the Stage at Capital Challenge Horse Show
Tuesday, October 02 2012
Upper Marlboro, MD – October 1, 2012 – The Capital Challenge Horse Show kicked off hunter competition today at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center. Ten divisions had their opening classes, and the class winners were honored in presentations.
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Sidelines Magazine HO HO HO HOliday & HOrses pHOto Contest! Send In Your Award Winning Holiday Photos!
Monday, October 01 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan It may seem a little early for a holiday contest (unless you’ve been to your local discount store and seen all the Christmas trees, decorations and twinkly lights!) – but we are kicking off the Sidelines Magazine HO HO HO – HOliday & HOrses pHOto contest today. The contest will run October 1 -14. Can you image your gorgeous equine on the cover of Sidelines
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Dressage at Devon Day 6: Freestyle, Juniors and Much More Conclude the Final Day of the 2012 Dressage at Devon
Monday, October 01 2012
September 30, 2012 (Devon, PA) – Much of the concluding day at Dressage at Devon was composed of Freestyle classes – from the FEI Junior Freestyle to the FEI Intermediare Freestyle CDI W. The afternoon also featured the FEI Olympic Grand Prix Special CDI W. FEI Young Rider Freestyle Alexandra Reid on V.I.P.
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SMU Equestrian Best Start in School History
Monday, October 01 2012
Hey Y’all. SMU Equestrian is on fire! The SMU Equestrian team heads home from Kansas with 2 wins from the weekend