Equestrian Sport
Olympics bid at virtual gallop
The proposed Olympic-caliber makeover of Tempel Farms was given a dose of virtual reality Friday when Chicago boosters presented the International Olympic Committee with bid documents for the 2016 summer games. From Lake County News-Sun. Read more >>
The competition of Neumünster at a glance
Fifteen competitors challenged each other in the seventh leg of the FEI World Cup™ Series dressage season 2008-2009 in Neumünster in the northern part of Germany. The winning pair was Isabell Werth aboard Madeleine Winter-Schulze's Satchmo scoring the record in a qualifier so far this season of 84,610%. From FEI. Read more >>
Equine Welfare
Wild Horse Funds Drying Up
Nevada's wild horses benefited for decades from money left to them by a Californian whose relatives said he was insane. From KOLO-TV. Read more >>
Veterinarians make safety, welfare recommendations
As industry leaders continue to emphasize equine safety and welfare, the American Association of Equine Practitioners has issued guidelines. From Thoroughbred Times. Read more >>
In Other News
Horse enthusiasts of all kinds gather for EquiFest
It's not just horses and their owners at EquiFest --"it's family entertainment," says Carol Wilson, the media coordinator for one of the largest annual horse shows in the Midwest. From The Wichita Eagle. Read more >>
Skijoring offers weekend of fun
Horses and skis are the combination for a Whitefish Winter Carnival attraction that has grown in popularity in recent years. From Daily Inter Lake. Read more >>
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