EquiWire News
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Five Win First-Ever FEI Awards
November 20, 2009 -- Five equestrians, including show jumper Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum, became the first recipients of the new FEI Awards November 19. -
Old Friends to Open Auxiliary Farm in New York
November 18, 2009 -- Old Friends will open its first satellite farm for retired Thoroughbreds in July 2010 in Greenfield Center, N.Y. -
Quality Appaloosas Sell Big at 2009 World Appaloosa Sale
November 14, 2009 -- More than 90 quality Appaloosas went up for auction October 28 in the 2009 World Appaloosa Sale at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. -
Equestrian Organizations Endorse National Welfare Code of Practice
November 12, 2009 -- A Welfare Code of Practice, drafted by the American Horse Council has been endorsed by equestrian organizations including the American Association of Equine Practioners and the American Quarter Horse Association. -
Virginia Tech to Develop New Equine Education Program
November 11, 2009 -- Virginia Tech will develop a semester-long equine education program for undergraduate students at the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center. -
October Hill Farm to Host Candy Store Sporthorse Auction November 21
November 9, 2009 -- The Candy Store Sporthorse Auction on November 21 will feature pedigreed Holsteiners, Hanoverians, Oldenburgs and other registered breeds. -
USEF Names Morris, Dutton Coaches of the Year
November 7, 2009 -- George Morris and Phillip Dutton have been named U.S. Equestrian Federation National and Developmental Coaches of the Year for 2009, respectively. -
Standardbred Mr. Muscleman Moves to Kentucky Horse Park
November 6, 2009 -- Two-time Breeders Crown Champion Mr. Muscleman becomes Kentucky Horse Park's newest Standardbred ambassador. -
2010 George Morris Horsemastership Session Free to Auditors
November 6, 2009 -- Auditing is free at the 2010 George Morris Horsemastership Training Session, January 5-9 in Wellington, Fla. -
USEF Extends Application Deadlines for Dressage Youth/Pony Pilot Program
November 5, 2009 -- The application deadlines have been extended for the USEF Dressage Youth/Pony Pilot program, a series of clinics designed to help develop young riders. -
Be A Bono Moves to Kentucky Horse Park
November 3, 2009 -- American Quarter Horse Racing World Champion Be A Bono has moved to the Kentucky Horse Park’s Hall of Champions. -
USRider Teams with Eastern Kentucky University to Offer Animal Rescue Training
October 30, 2009 -- USRider and Eastern Kentucky University have teamed to provide two rescue training seminars to teach emergency personnel how to proceed when large animals are involved in transportation incidents. -
Pennfield Feed Now Available in Southern California
October 30, 2009 -- Pennfield Feed forms partnership with Mary's Tack & Feed and signs Southern California Olympic riders. -
Celebrate U.S. Dressage Horse Ravel at November Benefit
October 27, 2009 -- All proceeds from a November 5 dinner with U.S. dressage Olympian Steffen Peters, featuring an appearance by Ravel, will benefit the Equestrian Aid Foundation. -
Equine Industry Survey Launched by American Horse Publications
October 23, 2009 -- The American Horse Publications' equine industry survey will gather information about the state of the equine economy and concerns of those involved in the industry. -
Four USEF National Eventing Champions Crowned at Haygard MidSouth
October 23, 2009 -- Four USEF eventing one-star national champions were crowned at the Haygard MidSouth 3Day and Team Challenge Horse Trials October 15-18. -
USEF Announces Dressage Youth/Pony Pilot Program
October 23, 2009 -- Lendon Gray and the USEF pair up for the Dressage Youth/Pony Pilot program, a series of clinics designed to develop and encourage proper dressage skills in young riders. -
NRHA Names Lil Ruf Peppy 7th $2 Million Sire
October 21, 2009 -- Lil Ruf Peppy has become the 7th stallion to be named an NRHA $2 Million sire with offspring earnings exceeding $2,016,600. -
New Pfizer Animal Health Unveiled with Acquisition of Wyeth
October 20, 2009 -- The addition of Wyeth and its subsidiary Fort Dodge Animal Health enhances Pfizer's U.S. portfolio of veterinary vaccines and medicines. -
Pessoa, Let's Fly Win 2009 Grand Prix de Penn National
October 19, 2009 -- Rodrigo Pessoa and Let's Fly win the Grand Prix de Penn National by more than six seconds in a jump off at the 2009 Pennsylvania National Horse Show.
