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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
WEG: Recap of Endurance, Update on Reining, Dressage
Update on the first three World Equestrian Games events by Dr. Chris Newton, Assistant WEG Clinic Director and Veterinary Coordinator; and Dr. Kent Allen, WEG Veterinary Services Coordinator and Services Manager.
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
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
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
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).
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.
A Spectacular Opening
American pride with a stir of the melting pot was the theme of the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
WEG: A Few Health Incidents at the Start
Full recoveries expected, says a World Equestrian Games veterinarian. A. Kent Allen, DVM, the chief veterinary-services coordinator for WEG, gave away one of the horse-health-related topics being discussed at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games as soon as he answered the phone.
WEG: Follow Live Scoring
Follow the World Championship competitions of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) with start lists, live scoring and results online at www.alltechfeigames.com/results. Live scoring and results can also be found on the individual discipline pages of the Games web site.
Competition kicked off on
Fair Play: World Equestrian Games
For decades the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has governed major international equestrian events with the objective of keeping the sport fair and drug-free–an initiative the FEI refers to as “Clean Sport.” Recently, however, the FEI revamped its system and put its new Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations (EADCMR) into place. This overhaul occurred in response to
Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society President Wins TVMA Good Samaritan Visionary Award
Jennifer Williams, PhD, of Lorena, Texas, and Executive Director of Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society was recently awarded the Texas Veterinary Medical Association’s (TVMA) 2010 Good Samaritan Visionary Award.
According to the TVMA, the Good Samaritan Visionary Award is awarded to an individual who �has made contributions to animal charitable causes that best exemplify the ideals of generosit
