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Dynamic Mobilization Exercises Activate the Sport Horse’s Core
Anyone who has pilates classes knows how it strengthens your “core” muscles, but did you know similar stretches and exercises can also strengthen and condition your horse? Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, MRCVS, Mary Anne McPhail Dressage Chair in Equine Sports Medicine at Michigan State University, discussed the importance of dynamic mobilization exercises to condition and strengthen at
Kentucky Derby Winner Real Quiet Dies
Real Quiet, who was nosed out of becoming racing’s 12th Triple Crown winner, died Sept. 27 in a paddock accident at Michael Jester’s Penn Ridge Farm near Harrisburg, Pa. The 15-year-old son of Quiet American was examined at the University of
Benefits for Horse Industry in Small Business Stimulus Bill
The American Horse Council reports that President Obama signed the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 into law on September 27, 2010. The bill is intended to help small businesses and create new jobs. The bill continues the bigger write-off for horses and other property purchased and placed in service by a horse business that were originally included in earlier stimulus bills.
Champion Thoroughbred Mare Rachel Alexandra Retired
Rachel Alexandra, the filly who shocked the racing world in 2009 by winning the Blackberry Preakness Stakes and defeating male horses in two other grade I races en route to an undefeated 3-year-old campaign and Horse of the Year title, has been retired, majority owner Jess Jackson announced Sept. 28.
WEG: Jerich Parzival Eliminated From Dressage
Jerich Parzival, ridden by Adelinde Cornelissen of the Netherlands, was eliminated during Tuesday morning’s team Grand Prix at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG). The elimination occurred following movement number 5 of 33, the halt and rein-back, when the ground jury observed blood in the horse’s saliva.
Reflecting on WEG Endurance Day
Mimi Porter describes in a video blog post of Sept. 27 her experience at the start of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games’ Endurance competition,
Opening Weekend of WEG
Scenes from the opening weekend of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, held Sept. 35-Oct. 10 in Lexington, Ky.
Reining, Endurance Medals Awarded
The US team of Shawn Flarida on RC Fancy Step, Tim McCutcheon on Gunners Special Nite, Tim McQuay on Hollywoodtinseltown, and Craig Schmersal on Mister
2010 Radio Show Episode 111 – USA Wins Gold in Reining
Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with a wrap up of the days events. We recap reining with Aaron
Horse Tip Daily 304 – WEG Coverage Starts Today!
Glenn the Geek updates you on the coverage of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games starting today. Listen in… Horse Tip Daily #304 – WEG
Horse Tip Daily 303 – Carol Gordon on Getting Paid
We are thrilled to have Carol joining us to help us with our accounting and tax knowledge as it relates to the horse industry. Today
Congressional Bill Impacts Horse Buyers
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the amended Small Business Jobs Act (H.R. 5297) by a vote of 237 to 187, affirming changes made to the bill by the U.S. Senate on Sept. 16 when the Senate passed the measure. President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law on Sept. 27. The White House pressed Congress for swift action to bring relief to America’s small businesses.
Keeping the WEG Healthy
In all horse sports equine welfare is paramount. But the major international championships present the most horse-health challenges and also attract the most scrutiny. No other equestrian competition involves the transport of more horses, from all corners of the globe, to a single location than the F�d�ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) World Equestrian Games (WEG).
Convicted Ohio Horse Trainer Sentenced
Robin Vess, the Ohio horse trainer found guilty in April on more than 40 counts of second degree misdemeanor animal cruelty for maltreating Arabian horses on her Oak Harbor farm, was sentenced to 90 days in jail during an appearance in Ottawa County Municipal Court last week. Animal welfare authorities
New Motion Seeks Halt to BLM Activities
A wild horse advocate is asking a federal court to stop the Bureau of Land Management from rounding-up animals anywhere gathers are planned. In a motion filed in U.S. District Court in Reno, Nev., on Sept. 24, Laura Leigh asked the court to grant a temporary restraining order ceasing all BLM helicopter round-ups and all other wild horse movement activities including the placement
WEG Results: Team Reining, Endurance
The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games started this weekend, already handing out three world championships in two events: reining and endurance. Here is a wrap-up of the awards given in the Team Reining, Team Endurance, and Individual Endurance on Sunday:
REINING: Team USA Wins Gold for Third Time The powerhouse team from the United States took the gold medal at the FE
