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Federation Equestre Internationale News
8th March 2003 |
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Chill
Master Testimonial
Dear Sir/Madam,
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Master" range of boots from Equitector. I have
found them to be extremely useful, but for a slightly
unorthodox reason than horse care and riding! Please
read on.
Since Summer 2002, I have been responsible for a friend's
mare, and as she is kept at a DIY livery yard all the
work - both mucky and otherwise, was done by myself.
A friend recommended Equitector boots to me, and so
shortly before Christmas I bought a pair of Chill Masters
. However, before I could put them to their intended
use, I was the victim of a serious road traffic accident,
sustaining multiple injuries that included a scarred
eye, two broken arms, and a broken left foot. |
Once
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8th March 2003 |
United
States Defends Title in Samsung Nations Cup Presented by
CN At Winter Equestrian Festival
WELLINGTON,
FLORIDAMarch 7, 2003The United States successfully
defended its championship in dramatic fashion in the Samsung
Nations Cup Presented by CN at the Winter Equestrian Festival.
The
U.S. finished with a score of 8 faults to edge Ireland who
finished the two rounds with 9. Canada finished third with
38 faults.
After
Irelands Kevin Babington rode fault-free in Irelands
final ride at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club, Sydney
Olympic veteran Margie Engle of Wellington, FL entered the
ring knowing that she needed a fault-free ride on Hidden
Creeks Jones to clinch the win. One rail down would
give the win to the Irish and one time fault would force
a jump-off.
Yes,
I felt the pressure, the seven-time American Grandprix
Association Rider of the Year said. I could have been
the bum of Wellington real quick.
That
did not turn out to be the case. Exhibiting the skill and
nerve that have gained her more Grandprix wins than any
rider in U.S. history, Engle guided her 12-year-old Dutch-bred
to her second clean ride of the day to allow the U.S. to
win Wellingtons Nations Cup for the second straight
year.
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8th March 2003 |
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Pony
Of The Year Show Sponsors New BSJA Initiative
The BSJA Junior Scholarship |
The
British Show Jumping Association has launched a new initiative
in 2003 for Junior members in the form of a training scholarship.
The scholarship in its inaugural year has been kindly sponsored
by the Pony of the Year Show.
Traditionally
profits from POYS have been reinvested to offer generous
prize money and prizes in kind year on year. Such is the
strength of the show it can now support new Junior initiatives
and the BSJA is delighted to welcome their support.
This
scholarship will be in the form of two days training with
a BSJA accredited trainer and will be awarded to winning
riders at the following major competitions. If the winning
rider has already qualified for the scholarship, the scholarship
will be awarded to the next highest placed rider not to
have already qualified.
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details
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8th March 2003 |
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NDSA
to Host a Clinic on the I.P.E.C. Classification Process
for Riders and Drivers With Physical Disabilities
Kingston,
RIMarch 5, 2003The National Disability Sports
Alliance (NDSA) will host a clinic to train physical
therapists and physicians to classify riders and drivers
with physical disabilities for competition according
to the I.P.E.C. standard. |
The
clinic, to be held at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center
in Burbank, CA, May 30 June 1, 2003, is designed
to teach physical therapists and physicians what the I.P.E.C.
system for classifying athletes is and how to use it effectively.
It will include instruction in the process of classification,
and also cover the rules of I.P.E.C. competition and hands-on
workshops overseen by internationally-recognized classifiers.
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8th March 2003 |
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Jill
Henselwood And Toyz R Us Win The $25,000 HITS Ocala
Grand Prix
Ocala,
FL (March 7, 2003)Jill Henselwood of Oxford Mills,
Ontario, Canada, took the Grand Prix ring by storm,
placing first and third in Thursday's $25,000 HITS Ocala
Grand Prix. Henselwood claimed first place with Toyz
R Us and third place with Cromwell. Both horses are
owned by Juniper Farms Ltd. Mary-Lisa Leffler finished
in second place with Graf Rossini S. |
A
field of twenty-nine horses attempted the 13-obstacle course
designed by Leopoldo Palacios of Caracas, Venezuela. Eight
horses had faultless first rounds and advanced to the shortened
jump-off course. Henselwood was the only rider to post a
double-clear round.
Henselwood
and Toyz R Us were first to ride in the seven-fence jump-off.
The pair set a blistering pace, leaving all the rails up
in a time of 47.55 seconds. Their performance could not
be matched by the next six riders.
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details
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8th March 2003 |
New
equine pregnancy test gives result in days
With
spring just around the corner many horse owners will be
waiting with anticipation for their mares to foal, after
an 11-month gestation period.
However,
it is the first few months after covering that are often
the most anxious, as owners wait to find out if their horse
is successfully in foal. It can be weeks before the results
of blood tests are known, a procedure that can also be costly.
But this suspense could become a thing of the past thanks
to a new equine pregnancy testing kit from Promar Labs.
The
new test is an easy to use kit which gives you an accurate
result in just a couple of days. All you have to do is take
a fresh sample of faeces from the mare, at least 160 days
after covering, put it in the container supplied with the
kit and post it to the lab in the envelope provided. You
will receive the result within a few days.
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details
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8th March 2003 |
Dollar
DAmour and Ashley Baker Win $15,000 High Amateur Owner
Jumpers
Wellington,
FL March 7, 2003 Dollar DAmour and Ashley
Baker win the $15,000 High Amateur Owner Jumper Classic.
Tani Zeidler Anderson and Illusion, who are leading the
Amateur Owner Show Jumping Hall of Fame standings, were
second. Bob Kraut with his horse Caviar were third placed.
Aimee Aron won the High Junior Jumpers with Kinlochs
Cora Fina. Carrera with Michael Morrissey riding for The
Ridge Farm was second. Laura Chapot won the 1.35 m speed
class with Sprite. While Jan Marie Milani won the Adult
Amateur Jumpers 18-35 with her own Bob.Carol Cone dominated
the Adult Hunters 51 and over. She was Champion on her October
Sky and Reserve Champion on her Wallstreet. Bruce Duchossis
was Champion in the Adult Amateur Hunters 33
with his Que Sera. Reserve Champion was Inverness with Sherry
Robertson.
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8th March 2003 |
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International
Childrens Classique - Johannesburg, South Africa
25 - 28 April 2003 |
The
following riders have been selected to participate at the
International Children's Classique in Johannesburg, South
Africa from 25 - 28 April 2003:-
LUCY
BUNN From Haywards Heath, West Sussex, LAURA MANTEL From
Reading, Berkshire, CORAL MOWBRAY From Penrith, Cumbria,
DANIEL NEILSON From Saltburn by the Sea, Cumbria
The
South African Equestrian Federation has invited a team of
four riders under the age of 14 to participate in the largest
Childrens Show in South Africa situated in Benoni, just
outside Johannesburg. The children will ride borrowed ponies
from fellow South African competitors
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details
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8th March 2003 |
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CSI-W
s'Hertogenbosch (Ned)
20
- 23 March 2003
Richard Davenport Based in Valkenswaard, HOLLAND, Robert
Smith From Shrewley, WARWICKSHIRE, John Whitaker From
Huddersfield, WEST YORKS have been authorised to compete
at the above-mentioned show
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8th March 2003 |
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8th March 2003 |
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CSI-W
Dortmund (Ger)
14 - 16 March 2003
Richard Davenport Based in Valkenswaard, HOLLAND, Robert
Smith From Shrewley, WARWICKSHIRE have been authorised
to compete at the above-mentioned show Please
click here for further details |
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7th March 2003 |
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Ground
breaking animal charity initiative helps rebuild Afghan
livelihoods
A major new project to help working equines and their
owners in Afghanistan is to transform the lives of thousands
of people struggling to rebuild their lives in this
war-torn country.
This week, two international charities, the Brooke Hospital
for Animals and the World Society for the Protection
of Animals (WSPA), launched a jointly funded project
to provide free veterinary care for working horses and
donkeys in the southern Afghan city of Jalalabad, as
well as run an equine education and training programme
for owners.
In Jalalabad, thousands of people work with horses and
donkeys and, in the vast majority of cases, entire families
depend on these animals for their livelihood.
Working at five of the busiest horse and donkey carriage
stands, the project involves a team of specially trained
local vets treating sick and injured animals, offering
saddlery and farriery training and running education
programmes.
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details |
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7th March 2003 |
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Livery
Yard Scheme Is A Nationwide Success
British
Horse Society reports demand for approval at ten a day
Sixty-four
livery yards throughout the country have now been given
permission to display the coveted green plaque, proving
that it has passed a searching inspection and met demanding
standards under The British Horse Society Livery Yard
Approvals Scheme. |
More
than 30 other yards are in various stages of inspection
or examination before a final decision is made on their
suitability to be admitted to the scheme.
The
scheme, launched in July last year, is supported by the
British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), the International
League for the Protection of Horses (ILPH), the Royal Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), the Scottish
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals (SSPCA) and Home of Rest for Horses. It is sponsored
by South Essex Insurance Brokers, Intervet and Merial Animal
Health.
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7th March 2003 |
International
Stars Ready For Fridays Showdown At Winter Equestrian
Festival
WELLINGTON,
FLORIDAMarch 6, 2003Show jumping stars from
Ireland, Canada and the United States will square off in
the Samsung Nations Cup Presented by CN Friday at the Winter
Equestrian Festival in Wellington.
The
Nations Cup, a team competition sanctioned by the International
Equestrian Federation, matches teams of four riders each.
The United States was victorious in last years debut
of the Nations Cup, the first ever held outdoors in U.S.
history. Although the U.S. has a world-class team again
this year, Fridays competition is expected to be tougher
than last year as both Ireland and Canada have brought stronger
teams.
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7th March 2003 |
Teams
Announced For Sidelines Equestrian Triathlon Presented By
Outback Steakhouse
WELLINGTON,
FL (March 5, 2003) The third annual Sidelines Triathlon
Presented By Outback Steakhouse will be held on Monday,
March 10, 2003, at Outback Polo in West Palm, Florida, starting
at noon. The 12 renowned riders selected to compete in the
Triathlon include four 10-goal polo players (the highest
rating in the sport) partnered with top show jumping and
dressage riders, including four Olympians. Sidelines, Outback,
Polo Gear, and The Dutta Corporation are team sponsors.
The
four teams will compete in three phases: polo players and
jumpers will ride a dressage test to music; dressage riders
and polo players will jump a Gamblers Choice course;
and everyone on all four teams will play two chukkers of
polo. The team that accumulates the highest number of total
points from all three phases wins the Triathlon. Gold, Silver,
Bronze, and Pewter medals will be presented in an Olympic-style
podium ceremony at the close of the competition.
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details
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7th March 2003 |
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Foxhall
Events Donates 19,000 Tickets to Douglas County School
Children
Atlanta,
GA, March 6, 2003 - There are 19,000 happy school children
in Douglas County today, and each one is holding a ticket
to the annual Foxhall Events. Jim Richards, Foxhall
Events founder, donated 19,000 event tickets to Douglas
County Superintendent Randy Brittain to distribute amongst
30 schools in Douglas County. Foxhall Events features
the Foxhall Flower Show and the Foxhall Cup; both events
are held on Thursday, April 17 through Easter Sunday,
April 20 on Foxhall Farm in Douglasville. Tickets are
now on sale through Ticketmaster or any Ticketmaster
outlet. Ticket prices are as follows: Adults - $20,
Seniors $15, Members - $40, 4-Day Members Pass - $125.
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This
year the event promises to be fun for families and there
are plenty of activities scheduled to make sure that everyone
has a good time. There will be a designated Foxhall children's
area where the youngsters can play or make arts and crafts.
The Douglasville Junior League will sponsor an Easter Egg
Hunt on Saturday, April 19 at 1:00 p.m. While the children
are playing, the adults will have unique shopping opportunities
in the Foxhall Market Place, which will be filled with vendors
selling appealing equestrian and garden themed merchandise.
The Daughters of the British Empire will serve tea each
afternoon from 1pm until 3pm.
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details
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7th March 2003 |
First
to Return in the Jump Off and First in the Class: Penelope
and Jeffrey Welles
Wellington,
FL March 6, 2003 Steve Stephens from the United
States and Mehves Trak of Turkey are designers of the courses
in the Internationale Arena at the Winter Equestrian Festival
this week. Todays $25,000 Ariat WEF Challenge Cup
was a difficult course for the 42 horses that attempted
it. Ten horses had clear rounds and came back to compete
on a shortened course and of those ten, only 4 had clean
trips in the jump-off. Penelope, with Jeffrey Welles riding
was the quickest in a time of 37.73 seconds. Penelope and
Jeffrey were the first to return for the jump-off and set
a good pace, which no one could beat. Susanne Durst owns
Penelope. Second was Viktor with McLain Ward riding for
owners Harry Gill and McLain Ward. In third place was Capital
S with Nona Garson riding for the Kamine Family.
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7th March 2003 |
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Sport
Loses Le Valley And Reel
The
equestrian sport recently lost two people who made
a great impact on the horse world. Lloyd LeValley,
54, of Harrison, NY, passed away on Feb 18. Robert
Reel, 57, of Lexington, VA, died March 1.
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LeValley
was a USA Equestrian licensed hunter and hunter seat equitation
judge as well as a licensed steward. He was dedicated to
the Fairfield-Westchester PHA, serving as chairman in 1999-2000,
and was serving as Membership Committee Chairman in 2003.
Reel
has been the Director of the Virginia Horse Center since
its inception in the mid 1980s. During his tenure the Center
developed into a venue recognized as one of the premier
multi-purpose equine facilities in the nation and had a
significant impact on the horse industry in Virginia.
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further details
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6th March 2003 |
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Federation
Equestre Internationale News
5 March 2003
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FEI
Gandini World Jumping Riders Rankings - Beerbaum No.
1, followed by Markus Fuchs new No. 2
Ludger Beerbaum (GER) firmly leads the rankings with 3676
points, ahead of Markus Fuchs (SUI), who moved up to the
second place ahead of Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA). Fuchs won the
World Cup of CSI-W Vigo and earned a total of 145 points
in Bordeaux.
FEI BCM World Dressage Riders Rankings - Ulla Salzgeber
No 1, Monica Theodorescu Enters top 10
Ulla Salzgeber (GER) is leading the rankings since January
2000, with this month her highest score ever: 80.108, thanks
to her performance in Neumünster, where she was awarded
79.25% in the Grand Prix. Nadine Capellmann (GER) is again
second with 78.750, followed by Lisa Wilcox (USA) with 78.395.
World Cup Dressage Update
Monica Theodorescu (GER) is leading the standings of the
Western European League, with a total of 72 points, ahead
of Heike Kemmer (GER) with 62 and Jan Brink (SWE) with 58
points.
25th FEI World Cup: Situation In The Leagues
There are 12 Leagues in the 2002 / 2003 season of the FEI
World Cup Jumping. Nine Leagues have ended their qualifications:
- Central Europe, Canada, South America, South Africa, Central
Asia, South East Asia, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
Five Leagues are still going: Western Europe, USA East Coast
and USA West Coast.
FEI
Children's International Jumping Competition
The FEI Childrens International Jumping Competition,
launched by the FEI in 1995, is now entering its ninth year.
The purpose of this competition is to promote show jumping
among children aged 12 to 14 at an international level,
at the lowest possible organisational costs. Last year,
over 550 children from 42 countries participated in either
Category A or Category B.
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6th March 2003 |
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A
Light Hack for £250
A
severely emaciated 15.2 hh dark brown gelding advertised
for sale in the 'Free Ads' as a 'Light Hack' for £250
has found sanctuary thanks to a vigilant horse lover.
20
year old Danny Boy had been at a livery yard in Great
Yarmouth, Norfolk, last August when an ILPH (International
League for the Protection of Horses) Field Officer
and the RSPCA warned his young owner to take better
care of him.
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Not
long after he was moved to another yard and was recently
advertised for sale.
A prospective buyer, who responded to the ad, contacted
the ILPH as soon as she saw the appalling condition he was
in.
Comments
Jacko Jackson, ILPH Field Officer, "Danny Boy's owner
moved him after we had seen him last year so we lost track
of him, but thanks to the person who responded to the ad
and contacted us, we were able to visit once again."
With
the help of the livery yard owner the young woman was persuaded
to sign the horse over to the ILPH and he is now at Hall
Farm, Snetterton.
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details
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6th March 2003 |
Royal
Windsor Seeks Memorabilia
Royal
Windsor Horse Show 14th 18th May 2003 which celebrates
its 60th birthday this year with a spectacular recreation
of the first ever show held in 1943 as part of Wings
for Victory, the World War II national fund raising
initiative, is looking for memorabilia from the first show
to exhibit at this years show.
Founder
Member, Clive Lidstone who has the Joseph Thurleigh Wings
for Victory Cup presented in 1943 has kindly offered
to loan the cup to be displayed at this years show.
If
you have memorabilia from the 1943 show that you would be
prepared to loan to the show, please contact Holly Farr
at the Royal Windsor Horse Show Office on 01753 860633.
Please click here for further details
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6th March 2003 |
HRH
The Princess Royal to address 2003 National Equine Forum
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal is to speak at the
National Equine Forum (NEF) to be held on Thursday 27th
March 2003.
The National Equine Forum is the only independent conference
for the horse world in the UK. It was founded in 1993 to
provide an annual opportunity for communication in both
directions between the grass roots administration of the
horse world and those that influence decision making in
government, industry and research in relation to horses
and ponies.
HRH
The Princess Royal will join The Rt Hon Alun Michael MP
Minister for Rural Affairs DEFRA; Graham M Cory, Official
for the Horse and Head of DEFRA Rural Economies and Strategies
Division; Dr Derek Knottenbelt, Head of the Large Animal
Teaching Hospital, University of Liverpool; R H Graham Suggett
OBE DL, Consultant Director of Breeding, BEF, Diana Rhodes,
Chief Executive of Blue Zebra PR; Richard Newton, Animal
Health Trust; Lucy Katan, Groom to the 2002 British Team
at WEG and Henry Tremaine, University of Bristol Veterinary
Centre, to address more than 150 members of the horse world
on a wide range of veterinary and general equestrian matters.
The Forum will also include a presentation from the winner
of the Eqvalan Equine Thesis of the Year, Lynne Uttley,
and the chance for forthright discussion on a number of
topical issues.
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6th March 2003 |
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Leading
vets back Pfizer |
Leading
equine vets have pledged their support for Pfizers
new educational worming policy which highlights the vital
importance of rotation between the three chemical groups
of wormers for routine worm control.
Pfizer
Animal Health, manufacturer of the equine wormer Strongid-P,
has become increasingly concerned about the apparent confusion
amongst horse owners with regard to worm control. Emphasis
on brand marketing means that owners are rotating between
brands and not between chemical groups and resistance is
becoming a serious issue.
An
independent survey of horse owners, conducted at the Royal
Windsor Horse Show last year, confirmed the current confusion
about how to worm horses effectively. The results clearly
demonstrate the continuing need to educate owners clearly
and simply to ensure that they worm their horses in the
most effective way possible.
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details
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6th March 2003 |
Authentic
and Beezie Madden win again!
Wellington,
FL March 5, 2003 Authentic and Beezie Madden
win again! Beezie and Authentic won the $7,500 Cosequin
1.45 m class today. These two also won a 1.40 m Americhoice
Speed Class during the Bayer Week at the Winter Equestrian
Festival. John Madden Sales and Elizabeth B. Burke own Authentic.
Second place was Sasha with McLain Ward riding for owner
Harry R. Gill. Laura Kraut was third with Allegiance.
There
was a $5,000 1.40 m Time First Jump-off, which began with
a huge field of 100 horses. Liberty ridden by Laura Kraut
was scheduled as 83rd in the original order and finished
on top with the victory. Liberty, a bay mare, finished the
jump off in 34.944 seconds and she is owned by The Summit
Group. Laura Kraut said she is a feisty, Dutch bred
mare and I am thrilled with her win today. Second
was Kondor with James Benedetto riding with a jump-off time
of 35.037 seconds for the Kamine Family and James Benedetto.
Sweet Dreams was third placed with Yann Candele up.
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6th March 2003 |
$75,000
Tommy Bahama Florida Open Highlights Week Six of Winter
Equestrian Festival
Wellington,
FLMarch 5, 2003 Thirty-six horses competed in
the $75,000 Tommy Bahama Florida Open, the highlight of
week six at the Winter Equestrian Festival. This important
competition was a qualifier for the Budweiser World Cup
Final which will be held this April in Las Vegas, NV. Seven
horses qualified to return for the jump-off on the course
designed by Prof. Arno Gego of Germany. Meredith Beerbaum,
a rider representing Germany, won the class in the fastest
time, with Shutterfly, owned by Hyperion Farm.
Three
horses had clean jump-off rounds. McLain Ward of Brewster,
NY, placed second on Onyx 66, owned by Harry Gill and McLain
Ward. Third place went to Candice King of Wellington, FL,
riding Caliskan for Louisburg Farm LLC. Norman Dello Joio
also of Wellington, FL, and Quriel, owned by Belknap &
Weight, came in fourth. Dello Joio and Quriel had won the
previous weeks $75,000 Zada Enterprises Wellington
Masters Grand Prix.
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6th March 2003 |
11th
Annual Brookhill Steeplechase Scheduled to Run on Saturday
May 3, 2003
The
Raleigh Jaycees present the eleventh annual Brookhill Steeplechase
on Saturday May 3, 2003 at Brookhill Farm in Clayton, NC.
This annual horseracing event attracts over 12,000 spectators
and Steeplechasings finest and highest-acclaimed horses
and trainers.
This
years Brookhill Weekend will include the Brookhill
Gala at Raleighs Cardinal Club benefiting the Duke
Comprehensive Cancer Center on Friday May 2 and the Steeplechase
on May 3. Race day activities feature the Brookhill Childrens
Alley and College Park entertainment areas, the annual Hat
and Tailgate contests and much more. Sponsors include the
Johnston County Visitors Bureau, GlaxoSmithKline and Hunter
Industries.
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details
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6th March 2003 |
Bloodhorse.com
Launches Triple Crown Mania 2003
Fans can follow the Quest for the Crown with bloodhorse.com's
Triple Crown Mania Web Site
LEXINGTON, KY-- bloodhorse.com, the award-winning Thoroughbred
horse racing and breeding web site, a division of Blood-Horse
Publications, announces the launch of Triple Crown Mania
2003, at http://tcm.bloodhorse.com. Triple Crown Mania 2003
provides up-to-the-minute news on American racing's most
popular events-the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont
Stakes-and exclusively features the insights and analysis
of Triple Crown veteran Steve Haskin and the award-winning
staff of The Blood-Horse magazine.
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details
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6th March 2003 |
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Irish
Participation In International Equestrian Events
CSIO
WELLINGTON USA 5 - 9 MARCH 2003
CDI
DORTMUND GERMANY 13 - 16 MARCH 2003
CDI
's-HERTOGENBOSCH NETHERLANDS 20 - 23 MARCH 2003
CIC
SOMERLEY PARK ENGLAND 2 - 23 APRIL 2003
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5th March 2003 |
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Illegal
Horse Transporters Targeted
The
Vehicle Inspectorate has now impounded over 100 vehicles
for operating without the correct licences. |
Commenting
on the 100th impounding at the end of last year, Bob Tatchell,
VI's Operations Director said; "This is good news for
road safety and legitimate operators. Impounding is an effective
sanction against those who continue to flout the law. The
Vehicle Inspectorate is aware of those who have simply not
bothered to get a licence, and they will be specifically
targeted."
Horsebox
owners could also have their vehicles impounded by the Vehicle
Inspectorate and then scrapped or sold - just for playing
the good Samaritan after a fellow owner has broken down.
It is illegal to accept any form of payment - even in kind
- for transporting horses without an Operators Licence and
the correct hire and reward insurance.
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5th March 2003 |
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Sir
Peter OSullevan CBE Gold Cup treat at Cheltenham
Sir Peter OSullevan CBE will be presenting a
replica Gold Cup to Brooke Hospital for
Animals supporter Mrs Fran Fuller during the National
Hunt Festival in Cheltenham this month.
Mrs
Fuller is fulfilling her lifelong ambition of riding
around the racecourse at Cheltenham with leading jockey
Jim Culloty.
Fran is doing this ride in support of the Brooke Hospital
for Animals, a British charity that is dedicated to
improving the condition and well being of working
equines in parts of the developing world.
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Fran,
whose once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has been arranged by
BBC Radio Gloucestershire, explains what this ride means
to her: I have been riding and going to the races
since I was seven and even my daughters middle name
is Kerstin, named after the 1958 Gold Cup winner. This is
a dream come true but I also wanted to use this opportunity
to raise awareness about the work of the Brooke Hospital
and its efforts to alleviate the terrible suffering of working
equines overseas.
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details
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5th March 2003 |
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United
States Equestrian Team Announces Official Cookbook
Gladstone,
New JerseyMarch 4, 2003Whether you are
a gourmet chef or simply someone who enjoys cooking
at home, now you can create fabulous recipes from
your favorite United States Equestrian Team (USET)
athletes, coaches, judges, grooms, and horse owners
with the Teams official cookbook, Team Cuisine.
In
this stunning, hardcover book, more than 300 authentic
recipes from equestrian athletes and friends from
around the world are paired with over 250 color
photographs depicting the USET headquarters at Hamilton
Farm and the countless national and international
victories of the United States riders, drivers,
reiners and vaulters.
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further details
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5th March 2003 |
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It's
Not All John Wayne And Keep 'Em Rolling!
When
most people think of Western horsemanship, images of
John Wayne and the lonesome cowboy on the endless plain
spring to mind. But according to Western horsemanship
expert David Lloyd, nothing could be further from the
truth. And in order to put us all right on the matter,
he will be giving riding demonstrations at the Midlands
Equine Fair taking place at the Three Counties Showground,
Malvern, on 8 and 9 March.
It
is not about Hollywood stars in chaps, but rather schooling
horses to move under weight transference and away from
leg pressure. The result is an animal that is supple
throughout its head, shoulders, ribs and hips and that
can be ridden one handed - it will still perform correctly
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The
training of a Western horse is based on the combination
of leg pressure and the rider moving his or her weight to
put the horse in the correct position to carry out a manoeuvre.
In effect, the rifer is allowing the horse to work out what
is required for itself.
Soon
the horse learns that it only meets resistance when it does
something wrong and that the resistance stops when this
is corrected. This is the basis of the Western riding philosophy,
which is to make the right thing easy and the wrong thing
difficult and to always reward the slightest attempt by
the horse to act correctly.
In
time and with patience the trainer will achieve a 'willingly
guided' horse, and the rider will be rewarded with a horse
that responds to the lightest rein contact and the smallest
levels of control for any direction, speed or manoeuvre.
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British
Horse Society announces new sponsorship deal
Young
TREC Riders get leg up from Ashby House
Ashby House, one of the UK's leading online retailers
of riding clothes and tack (http://www.ashby-house.com),
are to sponsor a new class for Young Riders at the
BHS TREC Championships this year. The Classes at the
Scottish (14-15 June), Welsh (5-6 July), English (19-20
July) and British Championships (2-3 August) are aimed
at aspiring young TREC riders aged between 16 and
18 years, with the intention of producing a Young
Riders Team to contest the European TREC Championships
that take place in Belgium between 5 and 7 September.
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As
the National Governing Body for TREC in Great Britain, the
Society is intending to take a full team of six riders aged
between 16 and 18 years, and the Competitions Office is
very keen to hear from any young TREC riders who would be
interested in meeting this challenge.
Ashby
House are increasing their commitment to BHS TREC this year
after supporting the senior GB Team in the 2002 World Championships
at El Rocio in Spain, where the team finished just outside
the medals.
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5th March 2003 |
Establishment
Of A New National Governing Body For Horse Sport In Ireland
Joint Press Release from John O'Donoghue TD, Minister for
Arts, Sport and Tourism, and Joe Walsh TD, Minister for
Agriculture and Food
Mr
John O'Donoghue TD, Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism
and Mr Joe Walsh TD, Minister for Agriculture and Food,
today (Tuesday 4th March, 2003) welcomed the outcome of
discussions on the "Proposals on the establishment
of Horse Sport Ireland - a new National Governing Body (NGB)
for Equestrian Sport in Ireland". The proposal to establish
a new NGB for Horse Sport was the outcome of discussions
chaired by Mr. Liam Connellan to develop a new Strategy
Plan for the sector.
At
a meeting on 21st February 2003, the Equestrian Federation
of Ireland, the Irish Horse Board, the Irish Sports Council
and the Departments of Arts, Sport and Tourism and Agriculture
and Food agreed to work towards the establishment of Horse
Sport Ireland as the new unified National Governing Body
for Equestrian Sport in Ireland.
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5th March 2003 |
NMSU
massage course
You
can learn Equine Sports Massage by attending New Mexico
State University (NMSU) and never leave the comfort of your
home.
NMSU is now offering online a course which prepares
students for certification as an Equine Sports Massage therapist,
said Patricia Strange, director of the noncredit division
of Continuing Education.
Once a student completes the NMSU course and receives a
certificate of recognition, the student is eligible to test
out for certification by Equisport Therapy of Tempe,
Arizona, Strange explained.
The course can be started at anytime and students work at
their own pace.
This is a unique educational opportunity; it is the first
equine massage course to be offered online. Sue Davis, certified
equine sports massage therapist and practitioner for the
past 12 years, instructs the level 1 course which teaches
the massage techniques to enhance muscle health and performance
while releasing stress and negative energy.
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4th March 2003 |
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South
Essex Insurance Brokers BHS Cross Country Championships
to get a flying start in Cornwall.
BHS
West Country members are invited to qualify for the
Finals
The
Championship, organised by The British Horse Society
and which this year will have more than 50 qualifiers
nationwide, is being sponsored by South Essex Insurance
Brokers, with Cornwall offering the first opportunity
in 2003 to qualify for the National Final. The event
takes place at Pendavey Hunter Trials on Sunday 9 March. |
The
well-built course at Pendavey Equestrian Centre, near Wadebridge
will prove a suitable test for riders in the Novice (2'9"),
Pairs (2'9") and the Open (3'3") classes. The
event is open to all comers but only the two highest placed
riders (four in the Pairs class) who are BHS Gold members
qualify for the Final, which is scheduled to take place
at Wickstead Farm near Swindon on 27/28 September.
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Tracy
Fenney Amazes With Four In A Row At The HITS Ocala Winter
Circuit
Ocala,
FL (March 3, 2003)On Sunday afternoon in Ocala,
Florida, Tracy Fenney captured an unprecedented fourth
Grand Prix win in a row at the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit.
Fenney aboard S&L Willie, co-owned by Mike McCormick
and S&L Farms, bested a field of twenty-three horse/rider
combinations to win the $50,000 King Shavings Grand
Prix. Never in the history of the 21-year circuit has
a rider claimed this many consecutive Grand Prix wins.
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Now
the big question is, can Tracy Fenney make it five in a
row by winning the circuit's Grand Prix finalethe
$100,000 Volvo Grand Prix. You can be sure that Fenney is
setting her sights on this goal. Her skill and determination
has made her the dominant force at the HITS Ocala Winter
Circuit, and the level of excitement will certainly increase
as she enters the Grand Prix ring on March 9th.
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PERA
News
This
weekend, 8th and 9th March, sees the FEI Officials
Seminar & Eventing Committee meeting and PERA
would be interested in receiving any questions, comments
or feedback you may have on topical issues such as
the Olympic format, qualifications etc.
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Celebrate
Easter at a Gallop at Foxhall Events - Tickets are on
Sale!
Atlanta,
GA, March 3, 2003 Tickets for the 2003 Foxhall
Events, held on Thursday, April 17 through Easter Sunday,
April 20, are now on sale through Ticketmaster or any
Ticketmaster outlet. Ticket prices are as follows: Adults
- $20, Seniors $15, Members - $40, 4-Day Members Pass
- $125. Foxhall Events includes the Foxhall Flower Show
and the Foxhall Cup both events are held on Foxhall
Farm in Douglasville, Georgia. |
Captain
Mark Philips, the Foxhall Cup cross-country course designer,
has made innovative modifications to the course that covers
Foxhall Farm and runs through the Foxhall Flower Show. This
year there will be other events, including a Driving Exhibition
and Dressage Exhibition. Guests will have unique shopping
opportunities in the Foxhall Market Place, which will be
filled with vendors selling appealing equestrian and garden
themed merchandise. The Daughters of the British Empire
will serve tea each afternoon from 1pm until 3 pm. There
will be a designated Foxhall childrens area where
the youngsters can play or make arts and crafts. The Douglasville
Junior League will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday,
April 19 at 1:00 p.m.
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Richard
Spooner Wins The $50,000 King Shavings Grand Prix Presented
By Adequan®
Indio, CA (March 3, 2003)Richard Spooner and Robinson,
owned by Half Moon Bay Investment Group, bested a field
of thirty-three horse/rider combinations to win Sunday's
$50,000 King Shavings Grand Prix presented by Adequan.
Ryuma Hirota and Zero secured second place, with Marley
Goodman and Apprapos finishing in third place. |
The
Grand Prix competition coincided with Seniors Day at the
HITS Indio Desert Horse Park. The usual Sunday crowd was
increased by a huge attendance of seniors from the region.
Indio's senior citizens enjoyed free shuttle rides to the
horse park and tours of the competition grounds provided
by members of the La Quinta Rotary Clubthis week's
charity partner. HITS Director of Marketing, John Eickman,
said "We are delighted that HITS Seniors Day has grown
into such a popular event here in the Coachella Valley."
World-famous
Grand Prix course designer, Leopoldo Palacios of Venezuela,
flew in to design a challenging 14-obstacle course. The
ninth fence - the triple - proved to be the downfall for
a number of riders. Only three riders posted clear rounds
to advance to the jump-off.
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USA
Equestrian / Performance Horse Registry Announce Event
Horse Breeders Symposium
Sporthorse
breeders with an interest in eventing won't want to
miss the inaugural Event Horse Breeders Symposium
to be held April 24-23, 2003, during the Rolex Kentucky
Three-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park.
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The
symposium, organized by USA Equestrian and presented by
the Performance Horse Registry (PHR), is the creation of
Breeders Committee chairman Denny Emerson, correspondent
Robby Johnson, and PHR founder, Ned Bonnie. Designed to
help educate breeders on the finer points of breeding for
eventing, this symposium will feature a conformation evaluation
of world class event horses Giltedge, Prince Panache and
Molokai. Pedigree analysis of 2003 Rolex entries, and commentary
by several noted experts, including Jim Graham, Drs. Kent
Allen and Peter Birdsall, Denny Emerson, Dorothy Crowell
(plus others not available at press time), will also anchor
the agenda.
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Grantsmanship:
Looking For Funding In All The Right Places .
You've seen the ads. You know, the ones that say, "Let
the government finance your small business" or some
other project or acquisition. They make it sound like the
money is just growing on a tree somewhere, waiting for YOU
to come along to pick it. In fact, millions of dollars are
available in the form of grants. But what these ads don't
tell you is that it is a highly competitive process (for
example, $300,000 is available from one source; 60 proposals
are received requesting a total of $1.3 million), that your
goals and the grant maker's goals must be the same, and
that there is a correct procedure and format for applying
for a grant.
Understanding the grant system Primarily foundations, corporations,
government, and civic and religious groups provide grants.
This is money made available by these entities usually to
solve a problem. By providing the funds, and opening the
proposal application process to non-profits, these entities
are effectively contracting with the non-profit as the means
to the solution. The emphasis here is on the fact that the
grant makers are looking to solve problems, not necessarily
to make the non-profit successful. That may come as one
by-product of the process, but it is not the focus. It's
interesting to note that sometimes grant makers may be looking
to help solve problems that they may have in some way created.
From the non-profits side, grant proposals are written for
a variety of purposes. Obviously, the primary goal is to
secure funding for an idea. Often proposals are written
to make a case, test an idea, or get things started. It
can be a method for non-profits to make grant making entities
aware of problems that exist or that are emerging. Although
an initial grant may not be funded, the awareness has been
created, and subsequent requests may meet with greater success.
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Parfitt
Joins Eclipse Press as Marketing Manager
Lexington,
KY -- Eclipse Press, the award-winning book publishing division
of Blood-Horse Publications, announces that Gerilyn Parfitt
has recently joined the organization as Marketing Manager.
Parfitt is responsible for directing marketing and advertising
for the Eclipse Press line of equine and equine-related
books and videos.
Parfitt has a broad business background in a range of industries
including financial, information technology services, transportation,
and sports association management. Parfitt brings a range
of experience in marketing, management, customer service,
and strategic planning. Her additionally being an equestrian
hobbyist makes Parfitt uniquely qualified for this role.
"Eclipse
Press is excited to have someone with Gerilyn's qualifications
take the business to the next level," noted Jackie
Duke, editor of Eclipse Press. "Her arrival has opened
a realm of opportunities."
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3rd March 2003 |
"Establishing
a Proper Relationship with Equine": Part II: Understanding
By Rick Harper
TRUST : RESPECT : CONFIDENCE : COMMUNICATION : UNDERSTANDING
Understanding is the foundation for building proper relationships.
If two individuals have no understanding of one another,
every aspect of their relationship will be flawed. While
man and animal can never completely understand each other,
the more we learn about equine and the more we teach them
about us, the stronger our partnership can become. This
foundation is the cornerstone of Relationship Based Horsemanship.
But what exactly do we mean by the word understanding? The
dictionary definitions that apply to these concepts are
as follows:
Understand: to be thoroughly familiar with; apprehend clearly
the character, nature, or subtleties of
Understanding: a state of cooperative or mutually tolerant
relation
To achieve an understanding of equine we must study, listen,
and try to gain an insight into their thought processes
and behaviors. We must also be willing to see each equine
uniquely and throw out all of the pre-conceived notions,
old adages, and misunderstandings that have been suggested
and taught to us. Building a proper relationship with an
individual animal requires an open mind and flexible thinking.
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3rd March 2003 |
Laminitis
Combat Pack
At
this time of year, when the grass is starting to grow, all
thoughts turn to laminitis and lush spring grass. Laminitis
is caused by a digestive disturbance, which releases toxins,
that in turn cause a reduction in blood supply to the foot
and lead to inflammation and pain. In order to help with
laminitis it is essential to support the liver, which is
key to all digestive processes, to carry out its job of
removing harmful substances from the blood.
Global Herbs have three products designed to help in the
management of laminitic prone horses and ponies.
Laminitis Prone Supplement is a blend of 15 different herbs
which helps the liver to work more effectively to mop up
toxins and reduce acid levels in the blood. It also improves
digestion of grass and other foodstuffs to prevent acids
being created in too high levels. The liver is the chemical
factory of the body and essential to well-being and general
health. In the case of laminitis, this supplement ensures
that any tendency towards acidosis in the bowels and body
tissues is maintained within normal limits.
Horse owners have seen an improvement in their horse in
as short a time as five days.
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3rd March 2003 |
Shutterfly
with Meredith Beerbaum Win the $75,000 Tommy Bahama Florida
Open
Wellington,
FL March 2, 2003 Thirty six horses competed
in the $75,000 Tommy Bahama Florida Open at the Winter Equestrian
Festival. This important competition was a qualifier for
the World Cup Final which will be held this April in Las
Vegas, NV. Seven horses qualified to return for the jump-off
on the course designed by Prof. Arno Gego of Germany. And,
Meredith Beerbaum, a rider representing Germany, won the
class in the fastest time, with Shutterfly. Shutterfly a
dark brown Hanoverian bred is owned by Hyperion Farm.
Three
horses had clean jump-off rounds. Onyx 66 with McLain Ward
up was placed second. Onyx 66 is owned by Harry Gill and
McLain Ward. Third place went to Caliskan with Candice King
riding for Louisburg Farm LLC. In fourth place, was Quriel
and Norman Dello Joio this pair won last weeks $75,000
Zada Enterprises Wellington Masters Grand Prix. Quriel is
owned by Belknap & Weight.
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Army
Rider Clinches Portuguese Grand Prix
Irish
rider Lt. Shane Carey today (Sunday) clinched the strong
Army attack on the Vilamoura CSI with a less than one-second
win over the Belgian show jumping star Stanny van Paesschen
in the Vilamoura Grand Prix.
Riding
the Army Equitation School's <Ballycumber>, Carey
copper-fastened what had been a relentless campaign
at the Portuguese show. Last week's Grand Prix at Vilamoura
saw two Army riders (Carey and Capt. Gerry Flynn) finish
in the Top Five, but today Carey took the top spot in
a thrilling finish.
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A
Horse, Of Course
by Don Blazer
Greed and ignorance are making veterinarians, specifically
the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) propose
some pretty freedom limiting, and maybe health limiting
rules and regulations.
The Revised Model Veterinary Practice Act (MVPA) also
makes me think the rule "proposers" are suffering
limited thinking due to their grossly oversized egos.
Veterinarians are not the only good horsemen and women.
The recently proposed MVPA would put an end to holistic
medical treatments for animals, affect your right to
practice natural healing methods and limit treatments
to traditional veterinary medicine.
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2nd March 2003 |
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Trallwm
Farm Animal Sanctuary
It all started in Hampshire, when Lady
Lesley Cooper, who was heavily involved with several
Dog Rescue Centres, received a phone call asking if
she would buy a rescue horse. After politely explaining
that this encourages people to sell neglected horses
instead of giving them to a charity, the same caller
phoned several times with reduced price tags, until
she said "Can you take him he will be shot otherwise". |
The
horse, Wilber, was very ill and the only man willing and
able to help was Kevin Scott, a man used to moving top class
bloodstock, but also devoted to the welfare of all horses.
When he saw the dreadful state of this poor animal, he was
whizzed across the Home Counties to us by Kevin. Although
we had horses and were heavily involved in dog rescue, seeing
this horse changed the whole course of things!
His feet were so overgrown that he needed emergency farrier
work so he could stand up. Once his feet were sorted the
next problem was that he needed condition and some muscle
to support him, if you have an under sevens footballer in
your home just check out the bony legs and that would be
Wilber!
He had had the same rug on for many months so his skin was
pretty grotty, his eyes were infected and sunken, and the
sadness within was evident to any horse lover.Lesley continues....."Well,
he survived, much to the amazement of local riders, and
we ended up with a 15.1hh, pure white, pink skinned horse
called Wilber that could hobble!
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'Think
before you dump your rubbish' says the British Horse
Society
The
unnecessary death of a beloved family pony earlier this
month has highlighted the dangers of dumping rubbish
in fields says the British Horse Society (BHS).
It
is believed that four year old miniature Shetland pony
Malcolm died after ingesting toxins from rubbish dumped
in his field in Esher, Surrey. The results of a post
mortem are awaited to confirm the exact cause of death. |
For
the past few years people have been dumping rubbish in the
paddocks where Mrs Khor keeps her horses, ranging from garden
waste to crockery and car batteries. Pleas to house owners
backing onto the land have come to nothing, and local authorities
have also been unwilling to act.
Malcolm's
owner, Mrs Khor, is understandably devastated and believes
that Malcolm's death has been caused by the rubbish.
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Top
Officials to Judge at 2003 Garden State Horse Show
Augusta,
NJFebruary 26, 2003The Garden State Horse Show,
presented by the Junior Essex Troop, Inc., has announced
the officials for this years show, April 30
May 4 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ.
This
years team of judges and stewards, hand-picked by
the show committee according to its commitment to creating
one of the finest hunter/jumper shows in the country, includes
some of the nations top names.
The
hunter and equitation divisions at the 2003 Garden State
Horse Show will be judged by Donna Martin of Pottersville,
NJ; G. Michael Maxwell of Colts Neck, NJ; Randolph C. and
Pam Lanier Mullins of Collierville, TN; and James J. Zulia
of Altoona, FL.
Joining
these judges in the jumper ring will be Colonel James V.
Marsh of Cranbury, NJ. John E. Franzreb, III of Staten Island,
NY, and Jackie Martin of Centerport, NY, will preside as
stewards for the show. Beverly A. Bedard of Camp Hill, PA,
will serve as Schooling Supervisor.
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2nd March 2003 |
Bob
Jeffreys Clinics announces the winners of the Scholarship!
Bob
Jeffreys Clinics is proud to announce the winners of the
2003 Young Adult Scholarship essay contest. Contestants
had submitted essays on Why I Want To Be A Horse Trainer
and How I Will Help Both Horses and Riders Make Breakthroughs.
Our panel of five judges graciously donated their time to
read and grade all submissions. A great big thank you to
June Evers, Barbara Goldberg, Lisa Derby Oden, Chip Watson
and Matt Winkler.
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Nashar
and McLain Ward Win $5,000 NAL Americhoice Challenge
Wellington,
FL February 28, 2003 Tommy Bahama week continues
at the Winter Equestrian Festival hosting the $5,000 NAL
Americhoice Challenge today. The field of competitors contained
84 vying to go around the course without fault in the fastest
time. McLain Ward riding Jashar at the 25th spot in the
order of go was the eventual winner with 59 horses having
the advantage of watching his round before their own performance.
Jashar, a gray gelding owned by Double H Farm, glided around
the course in 60.046 seconds. Rastella with Peter Leone
up for Halifax Farm was second with a time of 60.949 seconds.
Donnerlitchen with Meredith Beerbaum riding was more than
2 seconds slower than Jashar and was third.
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Michael
Morrissey Consistently Winning in the Equitation Classes
Wellington,
FL March 1, 2003 Three weeks of the Winter
Equestrian Festival thus far have offered equitation classes.
Equitation judges the riders skills and mastery of
the basics of riding. The Washington International Horse
Show Equitation Classic contains two phases: a Hunter Phase,
and a Jumper Phase. Michael Morrissey has had an impressive
record during this Festival and in the WIHS Equitation Classic,
this week he won the overall high score. Last week he won
overall high score in the WIHS Equitation Classic and during
week 3 he won the class. The only other week the class was
offered was the first week of showing, and Michael won the
Jumper Phase and was third overall. A very consistent performance
by Michael right at the top.
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