- Rio de Janeiro Elected as the 2016 Olympic Games Host City
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as the host city of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in 2016 during its 121st Session in Copenhagen, Denmark. ...
- The American Quarter Horse Foundation's Because of a Horse Campaign
The All American Quarter Horse Congress is underway in Columbus, Ohio, and the American Quarter Horse Foundation is campaigning to connect people ...
- Top Drivers Go Head-to-Head in Kentucky Cup Driving Competition
Chester Weber of Ocala, FL, is now in possession of the 2009 Kentucky Cup, which was a test event for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, and a record 7th USEF Four-In-Hand National Championship. ...
- It Pays To Be Part of the AQHA Incentive Fund
Invest. Perform. Earn. It's that simple when it comes to participating in the AQHA Incentive Fund. In a nutshell, the Incentive Fund was created as a way to reward and encourage AQHA members ...
- Animal Welfare Symposium October 16, 2009
The issues in farm animal welfare continue to be hotly debated across the United States, and recently Ohio's farm animal production practices have come under scrutiny. ...
- SharingVillage Survivor Groups to Host "Driving for Surviving"
SharingVillage Survivor Groups will host Driving for Surviving, the Pediatric Oncology Equestrian Carriage Driving Program's annual Human Spirit Award Luncheon, on Sunday afternoon, October 11 at the USET Foundation headquarters in Gladstone, NJ. ...
- Purina Donates to Deserving Families on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
Purina has donated horse feed to two deserving families featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Episodes featuring the Hamptons of Springfield, Mo., and the Marshalls of Dallas, Texas, will air this fall on ABC. ...
- More Than $50,000 in Scholarships Awarded Annually to Young Reiners
The National Reining Horse Association is proud to award top National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) reiners each year with college scholarships provided through NRHyA and Reining Horse Sports Foundation. ...
- High Roller Reining Classic Continues Stallion Services Silent Auction
The High Roller Reining Classic is pleased to announce that it will be continuing its 2009 Stallion Services Silent Auction through December 5. The Stallion Services Silent Auction features the top reining stallions from ...
- Theo Boris Excels in West Coast USEF Talent Search Finals
Sixteen-year-old Theo Boris of Culver City, CA, began training with Karen Healey just three months ago, and he has come a long way since the start of the summer. At the Blenheim Fall Tournament, Boris earned a second ...
- The America's Horse in Art is the Real Deal
At a gathering of an elite group of Western artists, a couple of the younger members of the crowd began talking about using each others' horses as subjects for some new pieces they were creating for the ...
- Miniature Horse Wins Pet Therapy "Spirit of Planetree" Award
Thanks to her positive work and patient ways, Rosie, an American Miniature Horse who lives with her owner Sue Binsfeld in Wisconsin ...
- SCAD's Equestrian Studies B.A. Degree Program Receives Approval
The Savannah College of Art and Design announces that its equestrian studies program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree has been approved by the Commission on ...
- Syracuse Sporthorse Tournament Announces First Annual I Love NY Horses Art Show
Recognizing the growth and importance of the equine industry and presence in the Central New York corridor, the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament Featuring the ...
- USEF Establishes The EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and The EQUUS Foundation have joined together to establish The EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award which will be presented at the ...
- Vermont Governor Proclaims September "Morgan Horse Month" by the American Morgan Horse Association
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas has proclaimed September to be "Morgan Horse Month" in Vermont, celebrating the famous breed that is also Vermont's State Animal. "I am glad to proclaim a month in honor ...
- Cesar Parra Three for Three With CDI Wins at the NEDA Fall Festival CDI
Dr. Cesar Parra and Lori Washton's 13-year-old KWPN gelding, Olympia proved that good things come in threes at the 2009 New England Dressage Association Fall Festival CDI-W/Y/J. ...
- Arabian Horse Enthusiast Patrick Swayze Dies at 57
Patrick Swayze, a passionate and valued member of the Arabian horse community died from pancreatic cancer complications at the age of 57. ...
- USET Foundation President Emeritus, Finn M.W. Caspersen 1942 - 2009
Former USET chairman Finn M.W. Caspersen, whose competitive nature paid off in a shining multitude of medals for America, died September 7 in Rhode Island. He was 67. ...
- Runnning Brook Gal Wins All American Futurity
The only horse to qualify to all three of Ruidoso's major futurities, Runnning Brook Gal demolished the field in the $1.9 million All American Futurity (G1). ...
- American Saddlebred's Biggest Stage Crowns New and Repeat World's Grand Champions
The 2009 World's Championship Horse Show (WCHS), held annually in conjunction with the Kentucky State Fair, was held at Louisville's Freedom Hall from Sunday, August 23, through Saturday, August 29. ...
- Siphon City Runs Last Race to a New Life
Siphon City, a son of multiple Grade 1 winner Siphon who ran against the best of his generation, was retired after running at Calder Race Course in a $5,000 claiming race on June 28, 2009. The 7 year old won over $375,000 in his career including the ...
- Support Youth and Horses with the Horsecity.com Online Auction for AYHC and NHSRA
The National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) has enjoyed a successful partnership with Horsecity.com and many great sponsors for the past five years raising funds for the NHSRA Scholarship Fund through an online auction. ...
- 2009 American Endurance Ride Championships Set for September 11 and 13
Each year endurance riders from around the U.S. and Canada gather to compete for the American Endurance Ride Conference's (AERC) top honors in the National Championship rides. ...
- Team CHA Youth Program for Future Riding Instructors and Barn Managers
The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) has a TEAM CHA youth Horse Connection Reward Program for kids 15 years and younger. The participants keep track of their hours working with horses, whether they have them or not. ...
- Dramatic Finale for Team USA in Kecskem t at 2009 FEI World Pair Driving Championships
Team USA was in fifth position of the Team standings after dressage and marathon at the 2009 FEI World Pair Driving Championship in Kecskemet, but had a dramatic Final. ...
- American Quarter Horse Racing Industry Numbers Strong in 2009
Bucking the trends in the racing industry and the economy at large, American Quarter Horse racing indicators showed the industry is holding steady in the face of the biggest economic downturn in decades. ...
- Bayer Select AQHA World Championship Show Returns to Amarillo
The 2009 Bayer Select World Championship Show begins August 31 and continues through September 6 at the Amarillo National Center in Amarillo, Texas. Admission to the show is free. ...
- 2009 Arabian Sport Horse Nationals Comes to Lexington, KY
For the first time, Lexington, KY, known as the Horse Capital of the World to some, will host the Seventh Annual Sport Horse National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show (Sport Horse Nationals), ...
- Team USA in Fourth at FEI World Pairs Driving Championships
Team USA is currently in fourth position after two days of dressage at the FEI World Pair Driving Championship in Kecskemet, Hungary. Larry Poulin, Keady Cadwell and Lisa Singer are just 0.1 point behind German ...
- International Equestrian Federation Launches New Global Awards
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) is proud to announce the launch of the first ever FEI Awards set up to celebrate the equestrian community and pay tribute to the heroes of the sport. ...
- American Quarter Horse is Declared the Official Horse of Texas
The mockingbird. The bluebonnet. Now the American Quarter Horse joins these two well-known Texas icons, becoming the official horse of the great state of Texas. ...
- $1 Million Elite Rider Mandy McQuay McCutcheon to Compete at High Roller Reining Classic
The High Roller Reining Classic is pleased to announce that the only female $1 Million Elite Rider, Mandy McQuay McCutcheon, will be showing at this year's competition. The horse show will be held at the ...
- FEI World Pony Driving Championships - Bronze for USA
Suzy Stafford has won the Individual Bronze medal in the Single Pony class at the FEI World Combined Pony Driving Championships in Greven-Bockholt, Germany. ...
- Remembering Team Farrier Seamus Brady, 1931-2009
The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation remembers Seamus Brady of Whitehouse Station, NJ. Brady passed away on Monday, July 27, at the age of 77. Brady was born in ...
- Benjamin and Geisler Star in Kentucky Cup Vaulting Climax
The Mt. Eden Vaulters of Saratoga, CA, finished the Kentucky Cup Vaulting on Sunday the way they started it on Thursday by sweeping the first-placed awards. In the CVI2* ...
- AHC Seeks to Document Equestrian Access Issues on Public Land
The American Horse Council has launched a new effort to collect information on access issues equestrians are experiencing on federal lands. The center piece of this effort is an online form equestrians can use to report ...
- Mid-Atlantic Weekend of Pleasure Driving and American Driving Society Annual Meeting
The Mid-Atlantic Weekend of Pleasure Driving and American Driving Society (ADS) Annual Meeting are events not to be missed. They will be held at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA, August 6-9, 2009. ...
- American Paint Horse Foundation Spotlights Healing Power of Paints
The American Paint Horse Foundation made history this summer during the World Championship Paint Horse Show at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in ...
- Cavalia's Dreamlike World Extends its Stay
Cavalia, the spectacular equestrian odyssey, has extended its run in Chicago's West Loop. The production, which makes its Chicago debut Tuesday, July 14, will now play through Sunday, Aug. 2. ...
- Conference on Laminitis and Diseases Includes World's Leading Veterinarians and Farriers
The Fifth International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot is pleased to announce featured presentations by the top veterinarians and farriers from around the world. This year's conference will be held November ...
- The Jockey Club Enhances Free Tattoo Identification Services
The Jockey Club announced today that it has enhanced its free Tattoo Identification Services by adding access to its markings database to the tattoo research module. ...
- 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Announces Ticket Prices
Ticket prices and detailed competition schedules for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are now available as the world's most prestigious equestrian competition prepares to visit the Kentucky Horse Park from September 25-October 10, 2010. ...
- Virtual Tour of the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum
You can view the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum like never before through an online virtual tour. Visit www.aqhhalloffame.com to see 360-degree views inside and outside the Hall of Fame. ...
- Clubfooted Comet
The "clubfooted comet" is only one of 11 horses to ever achieve this championship. Bred by the King Ranch in Texas, this chestnut horse's small dam, Igual, was close to being put down when she suffered a near fatal abscess that kept her ...
- "Introduction to Equestrian Vaulting" Day Camps this July Designed to Grow Sport
As part of a key initiative to bring equestrian vaulting to the home of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the American Vaulting Association (AVA) will host a series of "Introduction to Vaulting" summer day camps ...
- Gorgeous Egyptian Horses Create an Event to Remember
During the week of June 2-7, the Egyptian Event was held in Lexington at the Kentucky Horse Park. The Egyptian Event is known for tough competition, open only to Arabian horses of Egyptian breeding. ...
- Reining and Vaulting Coming to Kentucky in July
The first test events for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will kick off this July, when the Kentucky Reining and Kentucky Cup Vaulting competitions are hosted at the new indoor arena of the Kentucky Horse Park. ...
- Exhibitor Bruce Ekstrom Steps Up to Support American Show Ponies and Hackneys
Competitor Bruce Ekstrom has many world championship titles to his name and is most passionate about driving his ponies and horses. He believes driving is one of the best-kept secrets in the equine world. ...
- Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society Announces the Rescue Horse Training Challenge
The Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge is a competition in which volunteer foster homes and professional trainers work with a Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society foster ...
- Tennessee Extreme Mustang Makeover Deadline Approaching
The deadline for entering as a trainer in the Tennessee Extreme Mustang Makeover and/or the Tennessee Mission :008 Yearling Edition is rapidly approaching. The deadline for both ...
- Rein In Cancer Raffles Shortys Dream
More than 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year. To help with the battle against this disease, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has teamed up with Rein In Cancer to raise funds for this worth ...
- Arabian Horse Association 2008 Sweepstakes Payout Over $2 Million
The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) reports that 2008 Sweepstakes Program figures look similar to that of 2007. A March report indicates that over $2.2 million in prize money was awarded to nearly 5,000 AHA members. ...
- Team USA Wins Silver at 2009 Pan American Endurance Championships
Team USA put in a remarkable effort on the final phase at the 2009 Pan American Endurance Championships in Costa Azul, Uruguay to secure a Team Silver medal. They finished less ...
- Morgan Gold Cup Regional Horse Show Announces Pink Ribbon Class
In 2007, UPHA launched the Pink Ribbon campaign in an effort to "raise much-needed funds for breast cancer research, awareness, and treatment." ...
- New 10-Day Advanced Stallion Performance Test Successfully Completed
It was a good start for the new Advanced Stallion Performance Test from the Oldenburg Registry North American Ineternational Sporthorse Registry (ISR-Oldenburg Registry N.A.) that all five stallions passed the test with ...
- Put Quarterfest on this Weekend's To-Do List
Hannah Montana's horse, "Blue Jeans"; the two-hour smoke, lights, music and horses Extravaganza; mounted shooting with Outlaw Annie Bianco; horsemanship clinics; a trail ride through the beautiful Cedars of Lebanon State ...
- NARHA Offers Scholarships
North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) announced today that it has opened the application process for scholarships to the 2009 NARHA National ...
- Book Signing of "Mustang" with author Deanne Stillmann
Critically acclaimed writer Deanne Stillman returns to discuss her new book, Mustang: The Saga of the Wild Horse in the American West. The Los Angeles Times named it a "Best Book of 2008." Inspired by the ...
- Vets Investigate Wellington Polo Pony Deaths
The sudden death of 21 polo horses in Florida may have been caused by a toxin that has yet to be identified by tests and could have been in the animals' feed, vitamins or supplements, veterinarians said Monday. ...
- Team U.S.A. Wins Reining Celebrity Challenge
The show was on in Las Vegas today as the world's top FEI dressage and show jumping riders took to the arena in an entertaining competition featuring the sport of Reining. ...
- Michaels-Beerbaum and Peters Claim Championship Titles at Rolex FEI World Cup
Defending champion Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum secured her third Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping title with consummate ease ...
- McLain Ward and Sapphire Lead the US Effort in 2009 Rolex FEI World Cup Final
44 riders from 22 nations went to task this evening in the Thomas & Mack Arena, 12 of them American. By the time the music died down and the last pair of feet landed on the arena floor
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- Steffen Peters and Ravel Shine at the 2009 Rolex FEI World Cup Final
Steffen Peters always knew how good Ravel was. After the 11-year-old Dutch gelding's performance in the Rolex FEI World Cup Final Grand Prix, he stamped himself as one of the best dressage horses on the globe. ...
- ARHA World Show Brings Together Top Ranch Horses and Riders
More than 500 horses and 3,600 entries are expected to pack the fifth annual American Ranch Horse Association World Show, to be held at Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tenn., June 22 to 27, 2009. Approximately $48,000 in ...
- Top Athletes Test Reining Skills at FEI World Cup
The world's top FEI dressage and jumping riders will try their equestrian prowess in the sport of Reining during the Rolex FEI World CupTM in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 18 at the Thomas & Mack Arena. ...
- The Women Loved Them And A Man Takes the Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Win
It was the first foray for the Mustang Heritage Foundation into the Southeast, so far from what many see as "cowboy country," but Florida proved it was the home of great horsemen and ...
- Camp It Up with Kids and Horses!
The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum is gearing up for summer camp for kids. ...
- Kentucky horse Council Feeds Horses Impacted BY Flooding in Minnesota and North Dakota
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC), serving as a central coordination point for Kentucky equine rescue efforts to support horses affected by natural disasters, recently purchased feed for horses displaced ...
- Join the AHC's Annual Congressional Ride-In
The American Horse Council is holding its annual Congressional Ride-In on Wednesday, June 17, in Washington, DC. The Ride-In will take place as part of the AHC National Issues Forum, which will focus on "The Welfare ...
- Horses optional for a great time at Quarterfest
If you've ever uttered the word "horse," QuarterFest is the place for you to be the first weekend in May. Everyone from the "horse crazy" of all ages to those who are "horse poor" - they've got one or more ...
- AQHA Members visit Capitol Hill, Form Q-Contacts
AQHA's Public Policy Committee's vision of a grassroots lobbying group made up of knowledgeable and passionate AQHA members became a reality February 10-12 in Washington, D.C. ...
- Richard Winters Captures Road to the Horse Title
Richard Winters of Ojai, California was crowned Road to the Horse Champion in Franklin , TN March 15, 2009. Winters, John Lyons and Tommy Garland competed for the coveted title in front of a sold-out crowd of 6,000 spectators ...
- AQHA Debuts Greener Pastures
American Quarter Horse owners love their horses - past, present and future - and many want to keep track of those horses even after they are sold. ...
- AQHA Incentive Fund Pays Out More Than $3 Million
American Quarter Horse Harley D Zip added more than $10,000 to his American Quarter Horse Association Incentive Fund earnings in 2008, totaling $98,222.66 in lifetime earnings. ...
- Richard Winters Captures Road to the Horse Title and Fort Dodge Charity Challenge
Richard Winters of Ojai, California was crowned Road to the Horse Champion in Franklin, TN March 15, 2009. Winters, John Lyons and Tommy Garland competed for the coveted title in front of a sold out crowd of 6,000 spectators. ...
- Nearly $7 Million Generated Annually for the District of Columbia by WIHS
The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), a major equestrian event based in Washington, D.C. since 1958, generates nearly $7 million in economic impact to the District of Columbia annually, ...
- AHC Urges Land Managers to use Stimulus Funding for Equestrian Trails
The American Horse Council has asked the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to use stimulus funding for trails. ...
- AQHA Incentive Fund Pays Out More Than $3 Million
Leases are a common part of the equine industry. People lease horses for all different uses, including breeding, showing and pleasure, just to name a few. ...
- Benefits in the Economic Stimulus Act for Horse Industry
President Barack Obama has signed the Economic Stimulus Act into law. The bill is intended to provide a jump-start to the U.S. economy. ...
- AQHA Incentive Fund Pays Out More Than $3 Million
American Quarter Horse Harley D Zip added more than $10,000 to his American Quarter Horse Association Incentive Fund earnings in 2008, totaling $98,222.66 in lifetime earnings. ...
- Stage Colony, 22, Euthanized at Old Friends
Stage Colony, a son of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Pleasant Colony, was humanely euthanized at Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility based in Georgetown, KY, on February 15 due to ...
- Expert Training For Reining Rookies
One of the most popular programs to benefit the Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF), RHSF Rookie Days presented by Classic Equine, makes its way across the nation this spring. ...
- Colorado man earns highest honor from the American Paint Horse Association
Don Manuello of Sterling, Colo., was presented with the American Paint Horse Association's (APHA) highest member honor, the Distinguished Service Award, at the ...
- The Great Racehorse Ruhlmann, Dead at 23
Ruhlmann, the eight-time stakes winning stallion and winner of the 1990 Santa Anita Derby, died on Christmas Eve. He was 23. The news was announced today by a saddened Michael Blowen, founder and president of Old Friends ...
- Breedings Offered to Benefit Racehorse Adoptions
Breedings to over 70 Thoroughbred stallions in 12 states are being offered in an online auction to benefit ...
- AQHA's World Show special returns for fourth time on NBC Jan. 4
American Quarter Horses return for the fourth year to nationwide television in another NBC Sports special. The AQHA America's Horse Championships presented by Bank of America is a special, ...
- Santa Delivers Christmas Joy Early to NetPosse Volunteer!
Stolen Horse International, the only 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing equine-related theft education and recovery assistance, has grown over the last decade due to the ...
- Stem Cell Therapy Helps Little Bit of Baja Recover From Knee Injury
Little Bit of Baja, a Quarter Horse who recovered from an arthritic knee injury with the help of its own fat-derived stem cells, is one of the favorites ...
- Celebrities Rein for Make-A-Wish
Professional bull riders and celebrities set to the Oklahoma State Fair Arena to test their skills on highly-trained reining horses during the Reining Horse Sports Foundation's (RHSF) 4R ...
- Local Cowboy Hero, National Sensation & World Champion slated for Charity Celebrity Slide
Billy Etbauer, five-time World Champion saddle-bronc rider and Edmond resident, is slipping into a different saddle for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Etbauer will participate in the Reining Horse Sports ...
- Silva Martin and Jeff the Chef Fourth Level Champions
With six horses to compete at the Colonel Bengt Ljungquist Memorial Championships at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia October 23-26, Silva Martin had her work cut out for her. She gave each ...
- FOSH Provides Funding to Nationally Distribute Anti-Soring DVD
FOSH announced that it has funded the national distribution of the award winning, anti-soring video, See It Through My Eyes. See It Through My Eyes won its creators the coveted Gold Award ...
- Grand National Youth Events a Success
The 2008 Grand National Youth Events, a week filled with competition with youth from across the country, took place the 2008 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show, ...
- Women LUV Horses Cowgirl Party and Silent Auction Helps Women Give Back
Lynn Palm's Women LUV Horses Retreat this December 5-7 will include a Saturday evening Cowgirl Party and Silent Auction. Proceeds from the evening activities will be donated to several charities, including the AQHA ...
- What Would You Think About A Horse ..."Inside" Your House!?
My name is Frank Lovato and I am a retired professional jockey. Over my 25 year career, I rode in over 15,000 races and had 1,680 winners. What may be even more interesting is that I build horses for people to ...
- New Western Horseman Book: Backcountry Basics
Western Horseman has released Backcountry Basics, Your Guide to Solving Common Problems on the Trail. Written by American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horseman Mike Kinsey ...
- Apply now to be APHA's 2009 World Show artist
Can you paint or draw an equine that is one breath away from leaping off the canvas? Or does your unique use of color and technique capture the emotion that Paint Horse enthusiasts feel for their breed? Then you may be a perfect fit ...
- NWHA names Champions at 2008 National Championship
For five days last week during the National Walking Horse Association (NWHA)'s 2008 National Championship Horse Show in Murfreesboro, Tenn., 339 sound naturally gaited Tennessee Walking Horses ...
- Cowboys of Color Hall of Fame inducts pioneering Paint roper
Cornelious "Paul" Cleveland, 73, of Houston, Texas, is among the newest inductees into the Cowboys of Color Hall of Fame. The trainer has been turning out top roping horses that excel in rodeo and horse show competition for decades, ...
- Inaugural APHA Fall Championship Show features young talent, action and cash
The American Paint Horse Association's (APHA) much-anticipated inaugural APHA Fall Championship Show will be held Nov. 6-15 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center complex in Fort Worth, Texas. Formatted to allow a longer ...
- Bid on a special filly at APHA Fall Championship
If you missed your chance to win champion-bred yearling Gay Bars Christi at last summer's World Championship Paint Horse Show, you will have one last opportunity to call her yours at the ...
- Christmas Trails
f you're trying to figure out how to keep the Christmas budget under control and still complete the Christmas gift list shopping, consider gifts that keep on giving all year long. ...
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