Latest News – The Horse
WEG: Eccles And Looser Score Individual Medals in World Vaulting Championships
Joanne Eccles gave Great Britain its first-ever World Equestrian Games medal in vaulting, as she won gold in the female individual division of the Vaulting World Championships, held as part of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Patric Looser of Switzerland bested his friend and teacher, Kai Vorberg of Germany, to win the gold medal in the male individual division.
AQHA and PRCA Announce Rodeo Horses of the Year
There will be an all-new class of superstar horses on display at the Dec. 2-11 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, including one nicknamed “Vegas.” His registered name is RA Sonoita Silver, but owner Turtle Powell calls him Vegas. This seems fitting enough, given that Powell splurged four years ago, paying Terry Thompson $25,000 to get a team roping heading
Combining ‘Best’ of Two Surgical Techniques for Right Dorsal Colitis
Veterinarians from the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center saved a 14-year-old Warmblood gelding with right dorsal colitis by combining two surgical techniques to remove the diseased part of his bowel.
Driving marathon day!!
Well, we are all here at the D box for the marathon driving event at WEG! Very exciting day, 26 teams or so to come
WEG World Jumping Championship, Round 2
Individual champions were crowned during the second round of the SHow Jumping during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., September 25 – October 10.
Review: Secretariat Delivers
It was an early August morning at Saratoga in 1972. I was sitting several yards from the rail, having breakfast with a Daily Racing Form colleague when I heard this sound behind me, getting louder and louder. The pounding hooves and snorting nostrils sounded like the proverbial locomotive. I turned toward the track and there before me was a big chestnut, adorned in the blue and whit
A Gene for Speed?
What makes a winner? Just about every breeder and owner has asked and debated this question. Certainly genetics must play a role, or why else breed a winning stallion or mare? But is there a gene for speed? This was the question asked of the researchers and veterinarians who contributed to an article on hereditary problems and genetic testing that will appear in the upcoming December issue
Western Radio Show Episode 23 – Equine Entertainment from Down Under
Come take a trip with Alan and Tammy as they go “Down Under” to investigate Australia’s equine industry and entertainment. First we visit with Rod
WEG Show Jumping
Team World Champions were crowned during the SHow Jumping Team Finals at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, September 25 – October 10.
Out and About at WEG
I finally broke away from my daily routine (shoot/edit/transmit event images for this blog and slideshows) and ventured into the Trade Village, Equine Village, and
2010 Radio Show Episode 122 – Para, Driving and Vaulting. Whew, What a Day
Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with a wrap up of the days events. We recap the Jumping Team
WEG Para Dressage
Inspiring athletes competed for the first time ever in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Para Dressage at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
Stable Scoop Episode 112 – Chris Cox & the Girl Scouts
Guest Co-Host Jamie Jennings sits in this week as we speak to one of the top horse trainers and clinicians in the world, Chris
Jumping Radio Episode 31 -Special Episode 1, 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Special daily coverage of the jumping competition at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Chris is joined by some special guests to review the
Fall Transition Tips
Fall’s arrival means it’s time to get your horse and farm ready for winter. Here are some seasonal tips which can help the horse owner transition their horses from one season to another.
The Fine Art of Footing at the Washington International Horse Show
The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) takes place Oct.26-31 in the nation’s capital, and plans are already in the works to ensure the footing is up to the standard demanded by internationally ranked riders and their horses.
“Hosting a horse show in the center of a major metropolitan city is very different from a putting on a show in the country,” explained Eric Straus, WIHS CEO. “We
