With the 2006 World Equestrian Games (WEG) just three months away, the top endurance riders in the U.S. are preparing to demonstrate their abilities in hopes of earning a place on the U.S. Endurance Team. In order to be considered, each rider
The U.S. Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce that Lamplight Equestrian Center will host the 2007-2009 American Eventing Championships (AEC), which are the national championships for the sport of eventing. The Championships include
Grade II winner Lawyer Ron, who ran unplaced in the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), has been returned to trainer Bob Holthus at Churchill Downs following surgery to remove bone chips.
History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.
Join hosts Chris Lincoln and Randy Moss of ESPN on June 17 for the first annual Thoroughbred Fraternity Party, presented by SUCCEED Digestive Conditioning Program. The event will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville,
The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) recently recognized 11 talented horses with All-Breed awards for their accomplishments in the United States Eventing Association’s (USEA) competition. Awards were given for outstanding performances in
Lawyer Ron is scheduled to have a small chip removed from his right, hind ankle May 12 at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky. The surgery, to be performed by Larry Bramlage, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, will force the son of Langfuhr to
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Barbaro, winner of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), arrived safely at his home at the Fair Hill Training Facility in Northeast Maryland after vanning from Churchill Downs. The
Maryland Preakness Celebration, Inc. announced the calendar of events for Preakness Week 2006 last week at a press event at the World Famous Lexington Market, which was attended by Baltimore Mayor Martin O’Malley. Maryland Preakness Celebration,
A public meeting is scheduled for tonight, May 9, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington to explain the Kentucky Equine Education Project’s (KEEP) mission and goals for 2006 and beyond, as well as ask for important input from the local horse
As the Presenting Sponsor of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Farnam looks at its involvement as more than an opportunity to showcase its vast equine product line. Its participation also helps to bring the equine industry together by affordin
Four years after being considered a Kentucky Derby (gr. I) contender, Tracemark, a 7-year-old gelding, is embarking on a life of retirement on a California farm.
Not much newsworthy about that, even during Kentucky Derby season. But
In 1988, Personal Ensign became the first American horse in more than 80 years to retire as an undefeated champion. Today she is back in the spotlight, appearing in a TV public service announcement (PSA) to promote public understanding, respect,
Supporters of legislation that would ban the transport of horses to slaughter for human consumption are hopeful the measure will pass Congress this year, a co-sponsor of the bill said May 3. Meanwhile, members of the Kentuck
