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Eleven U.S. Riders Head to Rolex/FEI World Cup Final

March 22, 2013--The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be well represented at the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final April 24-28 as 11 American show jumpers will head to Göteborg, Sweden. ... MORE
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How to Stimulate Your Horse’s Thirst

Sometimes it's important to make your horse drink (even if he doesn't want to) to avoid dehydration. ... MORE
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2013 NCHA Super Stakes to Offer $3 Million Purse

March 21, 2013--The Super Stakes and Super Stakes Classic will offer a purse of more than $3.25 million in cash and prizes in 26 divisions of competition. ... MORE
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Wrigley-Miller Storms to Commanding Lead in 2013 USEF National Pair Championship at the Live Oak International

The USEF National Pairs Championship got underway Thursday morning at Live Oak International, as the first phase competition was held in conjunction with the FEI Grand Oaks Resort and Carriage Museum Driven Dressage. ... MORE
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The Chuckwagon

The hardship of sleeping and eating (just surviving, really) on cattle trails were brutal. Though some modern cowboys keep to the old tradition of bed rolls around the campfire, trail technology has come along way. Today, sheep camps and modern "chuckwagons" are hooked up with sophisticated technology and plenty of luxuries. ... MORE
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Wounds: Nightmare or Nuisance?

Learn how to tell the difference between a surface wound and a severe laceration—and what steps you should take when your horse is wounded. ... MORE
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Mary Jordan (USA) Secures High Point Rider Award at 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival CPEDI3*

March 19, 2013--Although the U.S. team placed behind Canada, the United States was rewarded with the High Point Rider Award to Mary Jordan. ... MORE
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Guy McLean Wins Road to the Horse 2013 in Spectacular Style

March 19, 2013--A competition that tests skill, experience and colt training prowess, Road to the Horse dares elite horse trainers to create a trusting partnership with an untouched 3-year-old Quarter Horse. ... MORE
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Chicago’s Caitlin Boyle Produces Leading Equitation Results at Winter Equestrian Festival

March 19, 2013--Caitlin's top finishes just scratch the surface of her achievements on this circuit. She's continually been in the highest ribbons nearly every time out in nearly every equitation class she enters. ... MORE
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Aniello Completes FEI World Cup Vaulting Final in Seventh Place

March 19, 2013--The United States was represented for the first time by male vaulter Gabe Aniello. ... MORE
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Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum Wins AIG Thermal $1 Million Grand Prix at HITS Desert Circuit

March 19, 2013--With a first-place prize of $350,000 on the line, Germany’s Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum rose to the occasion, piloting Bella Donna to a paycheck she will not soon forget. ... MORE
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U.S. and Canada Para-Dressage Riders Have Successful Individual Tests at 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival

March 16, 2013--Para-equestrian dressage competition at the 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival WEF Dressage Classic CPEDI3* continued on Saturday with the Grade Ia, Ib, II, III, and IV individual tests. ... MORE
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2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival CPEDI3* March 14-17

March 14, 2013--This will be the first opportunity of the 2013 season for Para-Equestrian Dressage riders to begin the qualifying process for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France ... MORE
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Aniello Set to Compete as First American at FEI World Cup Vaulting Final

March 14, 2013--Aniello qualified for the FEI World Cup Vaulting Final with solid performances in CVI-W competitions in Paris, France, Leipzig, Germany and Bordeaux, France. ... MORE
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USEF Network Will Broadcast Live from Live Oak International

March 13, 2013--The Live Oak International CAI/CSI, March 21-24, features a Combined Driving and Jumping event from Ocala, FL. ... MORE
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The Carolina Cup Raises Money for Health Care

The organizers hope to surpass 2012 donations of $250,000 at the March 30th event. ... MORE
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Be Prepared for an Equine Emergency

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) offers these tips to help you prepare for any equine emergency. ... MORE
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How to Curb A Cribbing Horse

Here’s the latest research on this strange, incurable behavior, including possible cribbing causes, cribbing dangers and myths, plus seven ways to manage cribbing. ... MORE
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All-Terrain Riding Boot Review

As a trail rider, you need boots made for hours in the saddle that are also comfortable when doing barn and camp chores. Here, Colorado horsewoman and equestrian-journalist Sushil Dulai Wenholz reviews three rugged riding boots. ... MORE
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Groom Your Horse for Good Health

Follow these grooming tips to help maintain horse health. ... MORE
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What a Lady!

Horsewoman Ann Call didn’t let the challenges in her life ever slow her down. ... MORE
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Farrington and Madden Go One, Two in $150,000 CSIO 4* Grand Prix

March 4, 2013--The United States wrapped-up an impressive week at the 2013 CSIO Wellington, that included FEI Nations Cup victories for the Senior and Young Rider Teams, with the top two spots in the $150,000 CSIO 4* Grand Prix ... MORE
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Future of U.S. Jumping Shines Bright at CSIO Wellington

March 3, 2013--The U.S. fielded three strong teams which under the guidance of Chef d'Equipe Michelle Grubb demonstrated the next generation of American jumpers are an exciting and talented group. ... MORE
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U.S. Victorious in the $75,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup

March 2, 2013--The team won America's only FEI Nations Cup for a fifth time. Seven countries sent teams into the International arena. ... MORE
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U.S. Teams Eye Top Finishes at 2013 CSIO Wellington

March 1, 2013-- An entire spectrum of talent will be on display February 27-March 3, as Nations Cup competition is held at the Senior, Young Rider, Junior and Child Rider levels. ... MORE
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Chester Weber Donates Two Days of Training to “Salute to Driving” USET Fund Raiser

February 26, 2013-- The benefit is designed to raise funds for the discipline of driving, and Weber invites the winner to bring their own horses to enjoy two days of training at his prestigious Ocala training facility, Live Oak Stud. ... MORE
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Talented Mother-Daughter Pair Prepares Pas de Deux for Challenge of the Americas

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Cirque Vertigo to Perform Daredevil Acts at EQUUS Foundation Fete Cheval Etoile

This troupe brings together two legendary circus families, the Wallendas and the Arestovs. ... MORE
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USEF Names Teams for CSIO Wellington

February 22, 2013-- These teams and riders will represent the U.S. in Nations Cup competition during CSIO Wellington, February 27-March 3. ... MORE
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The Greatest Western Movie Villains

Movie cowboys can't be good guys without the bad guys. Here's our list of the best Western movie villains. ... MORE
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Buffalo Bill – The Man Behind the Legend

Smart, ambitious, and creative, William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody sold himself and his experiences and became larger than life. ... MORE
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Easing Your Horse into Retirement

Putting an old horse “out to pasture” is unnecessary and even unwise. Instead, consider his needs as well as your own and craft a customized retirement plan that keeps him active and content. ... MORE
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Buying the Right Horse

Horse-buying mistakes are costly and heartbreaking. Avoid them with these key tips from master horseman and clinician Clinton Anderson. ... MORE
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Gold Medal Reining at the 2006 World Equestrian Games

Enjoy a look back at the thrills of reining at the 2006 World Equestrian Games. ... MORE
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Madden Victorious in $125,000 FEI World Cup™ Qualifier Grand Prix

January 18, 2013--Beezie Madden beat out an impressive roster of top riders and finished in first place over Katie Dinan (USA) and Nougat du Vallet and Shane Sweetnam (IRL) aboard Amaretto d'Arco, who finished second and third respectively. ... MORE
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Riders4Helmets Craig Ferrell M.D Equestrian Safety Award Winners

The award winners, who are from all the world, are individuals honored for promoting equestrian safety. ... MORE
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Of Patience and Perseverance

Read how some Special Olympians celebrate their horseback riding victories. ... MORE
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Piedmont Classic Wins the 2012 Favorite USEF Breed Competition Grand Prize

January 15, 2013--Of the 11 shows that were voted "Favorite USEF Breed Competitions" in 2012, the Piedmont Classic has been selected as the Grand Prize winner. ... MORE
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Aniello Becomes First American to Qualify for the FEI World Cup Vaulting Final

Gabe Aniello is among six of the top male vaulters in the world to qualify to compete at the 2013 Final in Braunschweig, Germany March 14-17. ... MORE
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2013 NRHA Hall of Fame Inductees

January 13, 2013--The Board approved NRHA past President Rick Weaver and NRHA Senior Director of Publications Carol Trimmer as the Hall of Fame’s newest inductees. ... MORE
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40th Annual IHSA National Championships to Honor Sally Batton

February 12, 2013--The presentation of its Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Dartmouth College coach and IHSA National Steward, Sally Batton. ... MORE
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Alltech National Horse Show is Again One of NARG’s Top Ranked American Events

The Alltech National Horse Show returns to the Alltech Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, on October 29 through November 3, 2013. ... MORE
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2013 Kentucky Horse Shows Return to Kentucky Horse Park

January 9, 2013--With multiple weeks of exciting hunter/jumper shows at the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington the Kentucky Spring and Summer Horse Shows are always a highlight event for the year. ... MORE
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Road to the Horse: Judgment Time

March 15-17 the four competitors will be judged on their ground technique, confidence, the horse’s understanding and acceptance and the final test of skill: rail work, freestyle and the famous Road to the Horse obstacle course. ... MORE
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Clinton Anderson to Help Celebrate Road to the Horse 2013

On March 15-17, Anderson will make his way to the Kentucky Horse Park for Road to the Horse 2013 to help celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the World Championship of Colt Starting. ... MORE
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Olympian Adrienne Lyle Awarded Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize

February 7, 2013--A $25,000 grant funds European training with Klaus Balkenhol. ... MORE
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Winter Shelter for Pastured Horses

Although horses are highly adapted for cold weather, those who live outdoors may still need some shelter from harsh winter weather. ... MORE
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Horse Breeds Trivia

Whatever breed you happen to favor, here are some facts that are fun to learn and pass along. From Horse&Rider magazine. ... MORE
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PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour Heads to the Land of the Seminole

January 31, 2013--Five PRCA World Champs scheduled to compete in Feb. 17 Seminole Classic. ... MORE
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The Top Five Ways to Keep Mud Under Control in Your Horse’s Pens

Eith some of the drastic temperature changes we’ve been seeing already many horse owners are already dealing with mud in their horse’s pens and pastures. ... MORE
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