“Want it to rain? Try planning a Horse Trial!” Christie Tull says. She’s been dodging the autumn weather patterns for the annual September 30 –Oct. 2 Horse Trials since 1995. Last year, the competitors at the challenging “horse triathlon” event even endured a rare flash flood. The conditions for this fall’s event have only...
The American Horse Council is pleased to announce the American Riding Instructors Association, International Walking Horse Association, Texas Quarter Horse Association, and the U.S. Eventing Association have all endorsed the AHC National Welfare Code of Practice. “This latest round of endorsements emphasizes the industry’s unified and continued commitment to the welfare and safety of...
The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation Board of Trustees hosted a cocktail reception on Friday, January 28, 2011, to honor the equestrian athletes that represented the United States during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), the recipients of the Foundations’ Gold Medal Club Anniversary Awards, the Lionel Guerrand-Hermes Trophy, and the...
KWPN-NA Stallion Auction is Underway For sport horse breeders seeking to donate to a good cause and breed to a top stallion, the KWPN-NA stallion service auction is the perfect opportunity to do both. Now through February 17, online bidding is welcome for 17 stallions that feature some of the best jumping and dressage...
2011 American Hanoverian Society Annual Meeting to Feature Training Symposium with Olympic Bronze Medalist Sue Blinks The American Hanoverian Society (AHS) is pleased to announce that a training symposium entitled “Dressage Through the Levels: Training Level to Grand Prix” conducted by Olympic Bronze Medalist Sue Blinks will be held at the world-class Devonwood Equestrian...