FEI Introduces New and Revised Dressage Tests Effective January 1, 2014
Wednesday, December 25 2013
Lexington, Ky. – The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has announced revised and new dressage tests that will come into effect January 1, 2014
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USET Foundation Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary
Tuesday, December 17 2013
Gladstone, NJ – December 16, 2013 - As 2013 comes to close, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation reaches its 10th Anniversary. Thanks to the generous dedication of trustees, donors and staff, the USET Foundation has supported the U.S.
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USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST AWARDS $55,000 IN SECOND ROUND OF 2013 GRANTS
Friday, December 13 2013
More than $1.5 Million Awarded Since 2004 December 10, 2013 — Lexington, KY — USA Equestrian Trust has awarded $55,000 in grants to help fund four projects by equine non-profits. The awards come on top of nearly $210,000 awarded in May for 10 projects by equine non-profits
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Hydration Hay™ Research Update from Purina
Thursday, December 05 2013
Horses Offered Purina ® Hydration Hay ™ Blocks Demonstrated Improved Markers of Hydration Status During Transport A SUMMARY OF PURINA ANIMAL NUTRITION SPONSORED RESEARCH 1,2 CONDUCTED AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY COMMERCE EXAMINING THE HYDRATION STATUS OF HORSES RECEIVING HYDRATION HAY™ BLOCKS VERSUS TYPICAL LONG-STEM HAY DURING SUMMER TRANSPORT. INTRODUCTION The stress of transportation, especially during hot, humid weather conditions, can negatively impact horses’ health
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Arabian Nights Announces it Will Close Permanently on January 1
Sunday, December 01 2013
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Nov
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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 develop themselves and their horses in a logical, progressive and humane way up through the levels.
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From Killer Whales To Horses
Saturday, November 16 2013
By Lauren R. Giannini
Every equestrian has a tale of who and what influenced their horsemanship, but Shawna Karrasch offers a most unusual set of credentials: for 10 years she worked with orcas, dolphins and other sea mammals, training and … [Read more]
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“Feeding Horses in Winter- A Senior and Arthritic Horse Nutritional Overview for Cooler Temperature Management,” a Live Webinar Presented by…
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.
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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. Winners of the FEI Awards 2013 (FEI/Edouard Curchod) Master of Ceremonies Jonathan Edwards, Olympic gold medallist in Triple Jump and the current world record holder, described the accomplishments of the recipients of the FEI Awards to more than three hundred guests, including representatives of the 132 Member Federations of the FEI – the world governing body of horse sport – journalists, VIPs, friends of the winners and FEI staff.
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David Marcus Leading $20,000 Royal Invitational Dressage Cup After Opening Night Win
Friday, November 08 2013
Ottawa, ON, November 6, 2013 — David Marcus of Campbellville, ON came out on top of the first phase of the $20,0000 Royal Invitational Dressage Cup on Nov.
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