June 15, 2012--The FEI is delighted to announce that five countries are confirmed as bidders to stage the FEI World Equestrian Games™ in 2018. The five bid cities that have now taken on Official Candidate status are Rabat (MAR); Bromont (CAN); Budapest (HUN); Vienna (AUT) and Wellington (USA).
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One of the most beautiful of all riding breeds, the Arabian is not just a pretty horse. He is an all-around family horse, show horse, competitive sport horse, and work horse.
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No bigger than a large dog, American Miniature Horses are "miniature" versions of well-balanced horses, possessing confirmation characteristics found in most equine breeds. Miniature Horses can be found in a rainbow of colors and types.
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Can't make it to historic Saratoga Springs for the racing/social season? Catch the action live on NBC every Saturday at 5 p.m. ET, through Labor Day, produced by Saratoga-based Carr-Hughes Productions.
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Western dude ranches (found throughout the plains, deserts and mountains of the US and Canada,) have mass appeal. In fact, it seems they cross cultural barriers. "I would say about 10 to 20 percent of our dude ranch guests are European, with folks from The UK and Germany representing the largest share," notes Colleen Hodson of the Dude Ranchers' Association.
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Lusitanos are known as powerful horses, noted for their intelligence and willing nature.The breed's gaits are agile and elevated, but generally comfortable to ride.
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February 22, 2011--Watch the Scottsdale (AZ) Arabian Horse Show live on the USEF Network through February 27. The show draws top owners, trainers and breeders from around the world.
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Equitrekking's Darley Newman's video shows the history of the Morgan and its development as a superbly versatile horse.
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Like many Spanish breeds, the Mangalarga Marchador is very versatile and good with cattle. In 1994, a Marchador set a Guinness World Record for an endurance ride of 8,694 miles. Excellent trail horses, they also excel in other disciplines that require agility, stamina, speed and a sound mind.
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The wild horses of Great Abaco, recognized as Abaco Spanish Colonials, are among the most endangered breeds in the world. If they become extinct, a link to the horses that came to the New World 500 years ago will be lost forever.
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Is a foal born to two American Quarter Horses that has big white spots on its body an American Quarter Horse? Traditionally, the answer was no, but in 2004, AQHA’s “excessive white” rule was rescinded, allowing horses with these markings to be registered.
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The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse is known best for the comfort it affords its rider. The majority of the registered horses are used for trail riding, competition, endurance and pleasure riding.
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The Caspian is thought to be one of the oldest horse or pony breeds in the world today, dating back to the now-extinct miniature horses of Mesopotamia, who lived in the region from 3,000 BCE until the 7th century. They have wonderful temperaments and make excellent children's mounts.
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August 19, 2010--A four-in-hand team of black Morgan geldings, driven by David Saunders, will represent the United States at the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in September!
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The Canadian is well known and respected as a pleasure and combined driving horse, and has continued to gain popularity as a riding horse, both English and Western, for recreation and competition. It is the official National Horse of Canada.
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Following the creation of veterinary guidelines to protect the safety and welfare of racing Thoroughbreds and Quarter horses, the American Association of Equine Practitioners has adapted these recommendations for the harness racing industry.
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June 22, 2010--Small equines from all across the nation who attend the 122nd Shetland Pony Congress Show this year will not only compete for National Championship titles but will also have the chance to win one of the new USEF Shetland Member High Point Awards provided by the United States Equestrian Federation.
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Einstein, the offspring of two miniature horses, was 14 inches tall at birth and weighed about six pounds. He's not a whole lot bigger now, but he's already a superstar!
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Today's Belgian is a big, powerful fellow that retains the drafty middle, a deep, strong foot, a lot of bone, the heavy muscling and amiable disposition possessed by the early Belgians. His qualities as an easy keeper, a good shipper, and a willing worker are intact.
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Popular with carriage services, the Clydesdale is well suited for the job and always attracts public admiration. Street parades are not complete without the high stepping hooves of a Clydesdale hitch passing by. Under saddle, the Clydesdale excels in many pursuits including dressage, hunter jumper, as a trail horse, and for therapeutic riding.
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Percherons are very versatile. They are readily adapted to varying climates and conditions. They have the strength to pull heavy loads and the graceful style to pull a fine carriage. Percherons can be ridden and some have been known to make fine jumpers.
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Palominos are multi-purpose horses. They are admired not only for their beauty but for their versatility, maneuverability, and endurance. They are to be found in ranching, racing, rodeos, pleasure riding, parades, shows, fiestas, jumping, trail rides, and all other equine activities.
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Longtime dressage enthusiast and competitor Lisa Rasmuson shares her excitement over AQHA approving dressage classes.
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April 13, 2010--The American Quarter Horse Foundation announced during the 2010 Convention it had received an unprecedented gift of $3 million to the Foundation’s operating endowment from Hall of Fame member Anne Marion and The Burnett Foundation.
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An English clinic has been added to QuarterFest 2010. The AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year in 2006, Lynn Palm, is adding her expertise in English to the clinic line-up in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on May 2, 2010.
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April 9, 2010--The Phipps family announced today that Personal Ensign, who won all 13 of her career starts, including the 1988 Breeders’ Cup Distaff, died Thursday, April 8, 2010, of natural causes at Claiborne Farm in Paris, Ky.
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Need a fun project involving horses? The AMHAY Horsemastership Program is designed to help you become a competent horseperson. The five successive levels of testing are designed to increase knowledge of the Morgan breed and general horsemanship while receiving recognition for hard work.
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Doc O'Lena was a small horse, but according to trainer Shorty Freeman, you can’t measure the size of a horse’s heart in hands. Unquestionably, Doc Bar was more than just another pretty horse. His conformation, passed on to his offspring, allowed them to be the performers they were and are. To view the Doc Bar future, let’s take a look at Doc O’Lena, one of his foals.
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March 23, 2010--During the AQHA Annual Convention in Kissimmee, Florida, two professionals were chosen as the best by their peers.
Dianne Eppers of Grayslake, Illinois, was named the Professional’s Choice Professional Horsewoman of the Year. Jeffrey Pait of Sparta, New Jersey, was named Professional’s Choice Professional Horseman of the Year.
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March 2010--Colonels Smokingun ("Gunner") has been named the eighth National Reining Horse Association Two Million Dollar Sire. Colonels Smokingun aka “Gunner” is the first registered American Paint Horse to join the exclusive list of NRHA Two Million Dollar Sires.
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March 2010--One of the American Paint Horse Association’s most highly decorated show horses, Fleetstreet Max, has been immortalized by Breyer Model Horses in the company’s 2010 spring collection.
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March 2, 2010--The American Trakehner Association (ATA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 Futurity Awards. These awards are presented to the top young Trakehner horses who have achieved the highest scores for their disciplines during the 2009 season. Over $500,000 has been paid out in the ATA Futurity to date.
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Come visit the historic Derwen International Stud in Wales where Equitrekking.com's Darley Newman learns about the history and training of the Welsh Cobs.
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Host Darley Newman of Equitrekking.com explores the rugged countryside of Iceland on the equally rugged and dependable Icelandic.
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Pedigree refers to a horse's family tree, with its paternal ancestors -- sire/father -- on the top, and its maternal ancestors -- dam/mother -- on the bottom. A horse's pedigree provides insight into its potential ability and value.
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February 14, 2010 -- The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the start of the second annual “My Favorite USEF Breed Competition Contest,” following an enthusiastic response to the program in 2009.
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February 4, 2010--The fastest and most colorful run down the football field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City this season cannot be claimed by any NFL gridiron star. Instead, that honor goes exclusively to the flashy horse-and-rider team of Chiefs' Warpaint and Kansas City Chiefs' cheerleader Susie Derouchey.
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January 19, 2010--Rachel Alexandra won the first matchup between racing's leading ladies, beating out Zenyatta for Horse of the Year. Voters chose Rachel Alexandra for the year-end honor at the Eclipse Awards. The first filly to win the Preakness Stakes in 85 years received 130 votes to 99 for Zenyatta in one of the tightest, most widely debated competitions in years.
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Merit Award Winners Recognized by the American Trakehner Association.
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Famous for its fast trot and ability to go long distances, the Roadster was the forerunner of the harness horses you see on the racetrack today. Shown at a jog trot, Road Gait and then at speed, the horses are either hitched to a two-wheeled cart (bike) or a four-wheeled wagon, or shown under saddle.
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The Irish Sport Horse is athletic, with outstanding jumping ability and movement. It is part Irish Draught and part Thoroughbred with a recent infusion of Continental Warmblood breeds. Irish Sport Horses have travelled all over the world and are found competing successfully at the highest level in every equestrian discipline.
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National Show Horses represent a harmony of two very distinctive breeds-- the Arabian and the American Saddlebred. National Show Horses are known in the industry as the breed of excitement and versatility, and specifically recognized as the mount of choice for youth and amateur riders.
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Since before the Roman settlement of Wales, Welsh Ponies and Cobs have led varied lives ranging from being pampered by royalty to serving all the needs of poor farm families.
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The Trakehner is a superb performance horse with natural elegance and balance. It excels in dressage because of its elegant way of moving. The most outstanding attribute of the Trakehner is its temperament. It is keen, alert, intelligent -- yet very stable and accepting and anxious to please.
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The modern Walking Horse is prized for its amiable disposition and comfortable gaits: the flat-foot walk, the running walk (signature of the breed), and the rocking-chair canter. The running walk is a remarkably smooth, gliding motion that riders appreciate during long hours on the trail or in the show ring.
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From the battlefields of the past to the sports arenas of the present, the Swedish horse has faced its challenges with pride and elegance. The road ahead will undoubtedly hold new trials and new opportunities, and the Swedish Warmblood will meet them with unwavering confidence, as it has always done.
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The American Saddlebred, the epitome of the show horse, carries himself with an attitude that’s described as class, presence, quality, style or charm. The versatility and athleticism that he exhibits in the traditional show ring have translated into success for the breed in other disciplines as well.
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The name "Standardbred" originated because the early trotters were required to reach a certain standard for the mile distance in order to be registered as part of the new breed. The mile is still the standard distance covered in nearly every harness race.
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