Archive for June, 2012

Reformed Racing Medication Rules Would Enhance Integrity of Sport By James L. Gagliano “There’s no legitimate use for dermorphin in racing. This drug in horses is an abuse of the horse. This puts the horse’s life in danger. It puts the jockey’s life in danger. This is an attempt to cheat. This is bad...
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LEXINGTON, (USEF) – Fires blazing across the Colorado landscape have together burned more than 100,000 acres in the past few weeks. The Waldo Canyon and High Park fires near Colorado Springs and Fort Collins respectively have ravaged the natural beauty of the area, destroyed nearby homes, and left many displaced people wondering what to...
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LEXINGTON, (ASHA) - The American Saddlebred Horse Association’s (ASHA) Open Forum, on Tuesday, July 10, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM, will feature legendary trainers Don Harris and Raymond Shively, who will share their decades of memories from showing on the Red Mile. Their presentation, “Mastering The Red Mile,” will begin at 5:15 PM at the...
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AMARILLO, (AQHA) – In November 2010, the American Quarter Horse Association gathered together a group of industry experts, including horsemen, officials and medication experts, to discuss the state of medication use in American Quarter Horse racing. Since then, the Association has worked with industry leaders to address matters regarding the use of medications. With...
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WASGINGTON, (BLM) – As part of an ongoing effort to improve its Wild Horse and Burro Program, the Bureau of Land Management announced today that it is soliciting proposals for private land ecosanctuaries for wild horses.  The ecosanctuaries, to be publicly accessible with a potential for ecotourism, would help the BLM feed and care...
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Weber’s dressage score was a 36.86, a huge lead over the second place of 50.82 and the third place score of 53.25. (Photo courtesy of www.hippoevent.at) ALTENFELDEN, GER (JRPR) – Combined Driver Chester Weber, the nine-time USEF National Four-In-Hand Champion, showed off his outstanding dressage abilities during the 2012 Altenfelden International Driving Event, handily...
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Obbie Schlom to Compete at Road to the Horse GEORGETOWN, TX (RTTH) – Obbie Schlom burst onto the equine scene when she finished with the champion and reserve champion Mustangs at the 2012 Extreme Mustang Makeover in Norco, California. The horsemanship skills and enthusiasm of the 18-year-old sensation caught the attention of many in...
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KENNET SQUARE, PA, (New Bolton Center) – The heat can play havoc with your horse’s health. It can result in dehydration, lethargy and general malaise. Severe heat stress may result in diarrhea and even colic. Janet Johnston DVM, board-certified in surgery and internal medicine, and an emergency critical care veterinarian at University of Pennsylvania...
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DEVON, PA, (Phelps) -The summer sun at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series horse shows presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) shone brightly over the Dixon Oval as Paul Mathews rode Carino to a dominating performance in the Second Year/High Performance Hunters. After claiming all five of the division’s blue ribbon awards, the talented...
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Annual Event Moved to Saturday as Part of Eclipse Awards Champions Week NEW YORK, (NTRA) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that the 42nd annual Eclipse Awards ceremony will be held Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla. The Eclipse Awards—which will feature a ‘Miami Chic’ theme...
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