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Announcing 2012 High School Equestrian Athlete Grants

Announcing 2012 High School Equestrian Athlete Grants from the USEF High School Equestrian Athlete Program   Lexington, KY – In 2012 the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will offer more than $20,000 in grant money to qualified students and high school equestrian clubs or teams across the nation through its High School Equestrian Athlete program.   To be eligible for […]

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FOOTING RESEARCH FLORIDA

 FOOTING RESEARCH FLORIDA   FootingFirst and scientists from the University of Guelph (Canada), University of Maine (USA) and the Swedish University of Agricultural Science have pooled their expertise for an independent study of different types of surfaces. We hope to be able to take the opinion out of footing and truly have facts that can be used for the benefit […]

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Sinead Halpin Clinic

Sinead Halpin Clinic Bow Brickhill Stables in Milford, NJ hosted a clinic by Sinead Halpin on Valentine’s Day, February 14th. Classes catered to a range of skill levels and all age groups. Sinead got participants to focus on communication with and control of their mounts. She explained “would you want to ride in a car that took a long time […]

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Dr. Cesar Parra and Van The Man Set Sights On 2012 Olympic Games

Dr. Cesar Parra and Van The Man Set Sights On 2012 Olympic Games Whitehouse Station, NJ (February 6, 2012) – American Pan Am team gold medal winning rider Dr. Cesar Parra now has a new Grand Prix horse, and now has his sights set on the highest goal: the 2012 London Olympics. Michael and Sarah Davis purchased Van The Man […]

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American Paint Horse Association turns fabulous 50

American Paint Horse Association turns fabulous 50   FORT WORTH, TEXAS—The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) officially turns 50 years old on February 16, 2012, commemorating a breed association that has registered more than one million horses. APHA began as the brainchild of a unique horsewoman, Rebecca Tyler Lockhart of Gainesville, Texas, in the early 1960s. An avid admirer of […]

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Southern Eighths announces spring open schooling days

SOUTHERN EIGHTHS ANNOUNCES SPRING OPEN SCHOOLING DAYS    January 10, 2012—Chesterfield, SC– Southern Eighths Farm in Chesterfield, SC is giving Beginner through Training level Event riders and horses the perfect opportunity to prepare for their next competition or to bring a young horse along with its upcoming Open Schooling Days.  Mark your calendar now for January 21–29, February 18–26, and/or […]

Mid West Horse Fair
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Midwest Horse Fair

What is the Midwest Horse Fair®?   The Midwest Horse Fair® is one of the top 3-day horse fairs in America. Hundreds of clinics, seminars and educational events are presented by some of the top horse professionals from around the country. Over 500 vendor booths offer shopping opportunities with something for everyone. April 2 & 22, 2012. Alliant Energy Center […]