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Purina Issues Eastern U.S. Feed Product Retrieval
May 8, 2008 -- Land O'Lakes Purina Feed LLC has begun a voluntary product retrieval of certain feeds manufactured in three of its plants.
NBC to Re-Air Rolex Kentucky Coverage May 24
May 6, 2008 -- NBC will re-broadcast a one-hour special on May 24 of the 2008 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.
Outcry Over Racetrack Breadowns Intensifies
May 6, 2008 -- The death of Kentucky Derby second-place finisher Eight Belles is causing many to question the safety and ethics of horse racing. The May '08 issue of EQUUS magazine explores research into why breakdowns occur.
Say Thanks To Your Farrier in July
May 2, 2008 -- The 2008 National Farriers Week, July 6-12, represents a special time to thank the footcare professionals who help keep your horses healthy and functional.
Equine Summit Speakers Call for Unity
April 30, 2008 -- Various speakers at the Kentucky International Equine Summit, including David O'Connor, urged unity in the equine industry to better promote horses.
Mount Holyoke Wins 2008 Intercollegiate Dressage Team Championship
April 28, 2008 -- Mount Holyoke College won the 2008 National Intercollegiate Dressage Association team championship April 26. The University of Massachusetts finished second.
Benefits in Economic Stimulus Act for Horse Industry
April 23, 2008 -- The U.S. horse industry will benefit from two tax incentives signed into law with the Economic Stimulus Act on February 13.
Plumb to be Inducted into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
April 18, 2008 -- Eventer J. Michael Plumb will be the first equestrian inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. The 2008 induction ceremony will take place June 19.
FEI World Cup Finals to Return to Las Vegas in 2009
April 15, 2008 -- The Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping and Dressage Finals are set for April 15-19, 2009, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Hundreds Attend Fundraiser for Darren Chiacchia
April 12, 2008 -- Hundreds of people attended a fundraiser April 2 in Tallahassee, Fla., for critically injured Olympic event rider Darren Chiacchia.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting at National Appaloosa Show
April 12, 2008 -- The Appaloosa Horse Club will present cowboy mounted shooting on June 27 as part of its 2008 National Appaloosa Show.
Lendon Gray to Lead The Dressage Foundation
April 4, 2008 -- Dressage rider and trainer Lendon Gray will become the president and CEO of The Dressage Foundation on September 1.
Weber Wins 2008 USEF National Four-in-Hand Championship
April 3, 2008 -- Chester Weber won his sixth consecutive U.S. Equestrian Federation Four-in-Hand Championship March 30 at the Live Oak Plantation Combined Driving Event.
John Henry Memorial Statue Underway
March 28, 2008 -- Work has begun at the Kentucky Horse Park on the memorial statue for legendary racehorse John Henry.
Fargis, Golding, Williams to Join Show Jumping Hall of Fame
March 28, 2008 -- Joe Fargis, Karen Golding and Marcia "Mousie" Williams will be inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame on April 5.
King, Hannigan to Compete at World Cup Dressage Final
March 20, 2008 -- Courtney King and Jane Hannigan have been named to represent the United States at the 2008 FEI World Cup Dressage Final in 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, March 27-30.
2008 National Clydesdale Sale Relocates to Wisconsin
March 18, 2008 -- The 2008 National Clydesdale Sale has had to change venues due to electrical problems at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Stacy Westfall on Ellen Degeneres Show March 14
March 11, 2008 -- Team Horse & Rider member Stacy Westfall will appear in person with horse Whizards Baby Doll on the Ellen DeGeneres Show March 14.
USEF Names Olympic Show Jumping Short List
March 10, 2008 -- The U.S. Equestrian Federation's Ad Hoc Committee on Selection has approved naming 10 horse/rider combinations to the show jumping short list for the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong.
Jim Wofford to Give Rolex Cross-Country Course Walk
March 10, 2008 -- Eventing legend and Practical Horseman magazine columnist Jim Wofford will lead a public cross-country course walk at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 25.
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