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Europe

Dubai International Arabian Raceday 2013

Dubai International Arabian Raceday 2013 Now in its fourth decade, Dubai International Arabian Raceday is unique, the world’s most valuable fixture exclusively for Arabian racehorses, with a total prize fund of £158,000 (around $250,000). American racegoers are accustomed to seeing an Arabian race as part of Thoroughbred meetings, even on a big occasion such as Preakness day, 2012. Whilst the […]
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Europe

From welfare case to war horse, Penny retires from The King’s Troop

From welfare case to war horse, Penny retires from The King’s Troop World Horse Welfare’s Penny Farm in Lancashire held its annual open day last weekend as Penny the King’s Troop horse was handed back to the charity after 12 years of service in the Royal Horse Artillery. The highlight of the day was of course, Penny. She was handed […]
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Fashion

Noble Equine® Gloves… only ride with the best!

Noble Equine® Gloves… only ride with the best! All Noble Equine® riding gloves are made for exceptional grip and a comfortable, close fitting feel for the reins. These gloves are durable with reinforcement and double stitching at the critical rein friction areas. All styles are touch screen friendly and machine washable. Noble Equine offers three classy styles: Perfect Fit™, All […]
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Europe

The American face of polo Nic Roldan is traveling to China

The American face of polo Nic Roldan The American face of polo Nic Roldan is traveling to China to compete in the Fortune Heights Super Nations Cup that will take place September 29 – October 9, 2013 at the Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club, China’s most extensive polo facility. Nic’s goal is to expand upon China’s growing role in the […]
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Events

Saddle Up and Ride, Youngsters, This Class is Just for You

ARHA INTRODUCES NRHA SHORT STIRRUP CLASS FOR RIDERS 10 & UNDER Saddle Up and Ride, Youngsters, This Class is Just for You (Scottsdale, AZ) – The Arabian Reining Horse Association (ARHA) announces the addition of an exciting new opportunity for young riders to compete at the eleventh Annual Arabian and Half-Arabian Reining Horse Futurities February 13 through 23, 2014 in […]
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Events

Arabian Reining Horses continue popularity slide into Scottsdale, February 2014

ARABIAN REINING HORSES CONTINUE POPULARITY SLIDE INTO SCOTTSDALE, FEBRUARY 2014 Reining Horses Reign On at Eleventh Annual Horse Arabian – Half Arabian Futurities (Scottsdale, AZ) – The tenth Annual Arabian and Half-Arabian Reining Horse Futurities run February 13 through 23, 2014 at West World of Scottsdale during the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. Founded in 1998, the Arabian Reining Horse Association […]
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Dressage

Mary-Haskins Gurganus Dressage: Ready to Ride

Mary-Haskins Gurganus Dressage: Ready to Ride New Bern, NC (September 12, 2013) – For NAYRC Individual Gold medalist, two-time USEF Festival of Champions Young Rider national champion, and mom Mary-Haskins Gurganus, life in and out of a saddle has always been about balance. Now, it’s the competitive scales of the international dressage arena that she’s ready to tip in her […]
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Europe

It feels great to leave a gift in your Will knowing it will make a big difference in the future says horse charity’s Somerset supporter

It feels great to leave a gift in your Will knowing it will make a big difference in the future says horse charity’s Somerset supporter As part of the charity’s Legacy Awareness Week running from 9th-15th September World Horse Welfare is urging people to think of their horse’s future now and to consider making plans sooner rather than later as […]
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Arts

Thomas Ostenberg Sculpture

Thomas Ostenberg Sculpture “The first thing that strikes one about Thomas Ostenberg’s sculptures is that they are so joyful… Ostenberg’s animals (usually but not always horses) and his human personages have an exuberance which immediately lifts the spectator’s own spirits.” “Ostenberg’s sculpture is transformative – which is one reason why he uses a traditional material, cast bronze. He needs to […]
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Dressage

Piaffe Performance’s Markel/USEF Champions Make Chicago Their Kind of Town

Piaffe Performance’s Markel/USEF Champions Make Chicago Their Kind of Town  Whitehouse Station, NJ (September 5, 2013) – “What a week in Chicago! I could not be more proud of my horses and riders,” said Cesar Parra, after judges Lilo Fore, Anne Gribbons and Sandy Osborne awarded some of the most prestigious titles and scores of the 2013 Markel/USEF Young & Developing […]