EquiWire News
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USEF Announces 'My Favorite USEF Breed Competition' Contest
July 3, 2009 -- The United States Equestrian Federation announces a new contest for 2009 designed to let USEF members vote for their 'Favorite USEF Breed Competition.' -
Teamwork Key for the 2009 Old Dominion Endurance Rides
July 2, 2009 --Teamwork between horses, riders, ride management and crew were of key importance to the successful running of the 35th Old Dominion Endurance Rides held this year in the Appalachian Mountains. -
AVA’s “Vault Kentucky” Initiative Gaining Ground
July 2, 2009 -- The American Vaulting Association is sponsoring two 'Introduction to Vaulting' day camps for youth and two train-the-trainer sessions, as well as various clinics throughout the region this summer. -
PVDA Ride for Life and Dancing Horse Challenge Bring in Record Donations, Support
July 2, 2009 -- The 2009 PVDA Ride for Life dressage show and Dancing Horse Challenge brought in record donations and attendance to benefit breast cancer research. -
Study Shows Furosemide Decreases Bleeding into Airways in Racehorses
June 29, 2009 -- Recent studies show that giving furosemide to Thoroughbred racehorses before a race dramatically decreased the incidence and severity of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage, or AIPH. -
Charlotte Brailey Kneeland Receives Equine Industry Vision Award
June 28, 2009 -- Charlotte Brailey Kneeland, founder of the American Riding Instructors Association has received the eighth Annual Equine Industry Vision Award, presented by Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications. -
All-Woman Team Sweeps 39th Ride & Tie World Championship
June 27, 2009 -- Sisters Michelle Andreotti and Susanne Rowland make history and win the 39th Ride & Tie Championship, the first time the title has been won by a woman/woman team. -
Bennett Wins 2009 Bromont Eventing CCI***
June 22, 2009 -- Hawley Bennett and Gin N Juice won the 2009 CCI Bromont Three-Day Event's three-star division on June 14. -
Back Country Horsemen of America Expands Advocacy Partner Program
June 18, 2009 -- Back Country Horsemen of America welcomes the Chattahoochee Trail Horse Association, the Daniel Boone Distance Riders, the North Carolina Horse Council and the Parker Trail Riders to its Advocacy Partner Program. -
Fourth Annual Pink Ribbon Round-Up Set for October 2009
June 18, 2009 -- The fourth annual Pink Ribbon Round-Up, a charity event for breast cancer research featuring a Western-themed gala and horseback ride, is scheduled for October 9-10 in Cranberry Township, Pa. -
AAEP Issues Recommendations for Purchase Exams at Public Auctions
June 17, 2009 -- The Public Auction Task Force of the AAEP has developed recommendations regarding pre-purchase exams that are conducted on horses for sale at public auctions. -
USEF Forms Education Department
June 26, 2009 -- The United States Equestrian Federation plans to provide increased service by offering educational opportunities, such as clinics and seminars, for competitors and licensed officials alike through its new Education Department. -
2009 Young Horse Dressage Selection Trials Results
June 16, 2009 -- The Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Selection Trials concluded the 2009 qualifying season with competitions to select the U.S. representatives for the 2009 FEI World Breeding Championships. -
Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training Held at MARE Center
June 16, 2009 --Virginia Cooperative Extension in conjunction with Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER) held a three-day emergency training program at the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center. -
Purina 2008 HOW® Sweepstakes Winner Announced
June 15, 2009 -- Chelsea Bland of Wichita, Kan., wins the grand prize in the 2008 HOW® Horse Owner’s Workshop Sweepstakes. -
IRide Million Hits Campaign Hits Cyberspace
June15, 2009 -- PVDA Ride for Life goes global in its effort to fight breast cancer. -
July 2009 Dressage News Announcements
In Memoriam: Corky Randall; Apply for the USEF Sportsman’s Award; Enter PRE Raffle; Cavalia in Chicago; Help Equine Research -
Custom Crome is an NRHA $2 Million Sire
June 14, 2009 -- Steve Simon's Custom Crome is now among the very short list of stallions whose offspring have earned in excess of $2 million at NRHA-approved shows and events. -
USEF Names Horse/Rider Combinations for FEI Nations Cup
June 14, 2009 -- The United States Equestrian Federation have named five horse/rider combinations for the final leg of the 2009 Meydan FEI Nations Cup Tour. -
Morris Named Horseman of Honor of Cadre Noir of Saumur
June 8, 2009 -- George Morris received the title Horseman of Honor of the French National Equitation School, Cadre Noir of Saumur, at a special presentation in Saumur, France.
