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40th IHSA National Championships: One for the Record Books

May 14, 2013-- Only twice in the 40-year history of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Championships have two hunter seat teams tied for the Collegiate Cup overall high point title. ... MORE
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Gunner – Newest NRHA Five Million Dollar Sire

May 14, 2013 – In less than nine months after earning his Four Million Dollar Sire status, Gunner (AQHA Colonels Smoking Gun; APHA Colonels Smokingun) has become The National Reining Horse Association’s (NRHA) fourth, Five Million Dollar Sire. ... MORE
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USET Foundation Awards Pinnacle Cup to Buck Davidson, Jr.

May 8, 2013--Davidson, known as "Buck," rode Ballynoe Castle RM to a fourth place finish at the prestigious event and was the highest placed American rider, which earned him the trophy. ... MORE
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USEF Announces Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team and Reserves for CHIO Aachen

May 7, 2013--This will be the first time the United States has fielded an eventing team to compete at the prestigious German competition. ... MORE
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Happy Mother’s Day

Nancy Shulins, author of "Falling for Eli," urges women everywhere to celebrate their equine “children.” ... MORE
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Equitrekking Nominated for Three Daytime Emmy Awards

May 4, 2013--Executive Producer Chip Ward, Host Darley Newman and Director of Photography Greg Barna Honored with Nominations for Writing, Photography and Outstanding Travel Program ... MORE
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Andrew Nicholson Wins Rolex Kentucky

April 28, 2013--William Fox-Pitt comes in second and Nicholson also gets third. Buck Davidson is the highest placed U.S. Rider. ... MORE
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Brown Wins Again at Kentucky Reining Cup World Championship Freestyle

April 28, 2013--For the second time in three years, Shane Brown won the World Championship Freestyle Reining ... MORE
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Flarida Defends Title At Kentucky Reining Cup

April 28, 2013-- Shawn Flarida earned the winner’s share of the $100,000 Kentucky Reining Cup at the Kentucky Horse Park, riding Wimps Quixote Cody. ... MORE
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Beezie Madden and Simon Win 2013 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final

April 28, 2013--This is the second consecutive victory for the United States in the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final. Simon is a 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Abigail Wexner. ... MORE
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Nicholson Cruises into Top Two Places at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

April 27, 2013--American Buck Davidson sits in third place going into tomorrow's final jumping competition. ... MORE
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Fox-Pitt Moves into Lead, Knowles is Top American after Phase One of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

April 26, 2013--Fox-Pitt had a practically flawless dressage test with Christopher and Lisa Stone's 13-year-old stallion Chilli Morning. ... MORE
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U.S. Qualifies Seven for Final Competition of 2013 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final

April 26, 2013--Riders within the top 26 placings following tonight's round qualified to jump in Sunday's final competition and of those entries seven will be representing the United States. ... MORE
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Nicholson Leads with Holder Not Far Behind after Day One of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

April 25, 2013--Twenty-two combinations rode their dressage tests in front of the Ground Jury of Nick Burton (GBR), Christina Klingspor (SWE), and Brian Ross (USA). ... MORE
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Top Reiners Line Up for Competition at 2013 Kentucky Reining Cup

April 25, 2013--On Friday, CRI3* Open FEI Reining competition will begin at 6:00 pm ET, while Saturday's Reining World Freestyle Championship is always one of the most celebrated features of the weekend. ... MORE
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Madden and Simon Storm to the Early Lead in the 2013 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final

April 25, 2013-- Speed and efficiency were the order of the day in the Scandinavum Arena as the 2013 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final kicked-off with the first of four rounds of competition. ... MORE
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Riders Ready to Tackle the 2013 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

April 25, 2013-- Riders from seven nations will vie for top honors at America's only CCI4* event which also serves as the Rolex/USEF National CCI4* Championship. ... MORE
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Billingsley claims 2013 Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association Jeffers National Championship

April 24, 2013--The reigning World Champion Cowgirl posts fastest overall time of any competitor, male or female. ... MORE
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Extensive Coverage Planned for the 2013 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

April 23, 2013-- Beginning on Thursday, April 25, all four days of the action-packed competition will be broadcast LIVE on USEFNetwork.com. ... MORE
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True Grit

He has been called the John Wayne of horse training, but most know him as the man with a heart of gold. ... MORE
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U.S. Jumpers Head to Gothenburg with Sights Set on 2013 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final

April 22, 2013-- The 2013 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final will run from April 24-28th in conjunction with the annual Gothenburg Horse Show in the Scandinavum Arena. ... MORE
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USEF Awards Grants to Ten Dressage Combinations for European Competition

April 21, 2013--These grants were awarded in order for the combinations to take part in CDI competitions throughout Europe in preparation for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. ... MORE
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Hassle-Free Horse Bathing

Spiff up your horse for spring riding with these grooming tips from top trainer Lynn Palm. ... MORE
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First Lady of the West

Calamity Jane earned her reputation as a woman who did as she pleased. In the April/May issue of American Cowboy , author and historian Chris Enss wrote about this pistol-packin' woman of the West. ... MORE
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The 5 Greatest Ghost Towns of the Old West

During the Gold Rush, towns boomed around mines in the West. However, once those mines were depleted, the towns were abandoned as quickly as they were established. From American Cowboy, here's a list of the greatest ghost towns of the Old West. ... MORE
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Protect Your Horse from Sunburn

Sunny days can lead to sunburn in horses. Take these steps to protect his sensitive skin. ... MORE
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Seven Things to Teach Your Trail Horse

Here are the seven things to teach your horse to keep your trail outings as harmonious and enjoyable as possible. ... MORE
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Morgan, Matheson and Stroud Earn National Titles at Southern Pines CDE

April 15, 2013---The Southern Pines CDE came to a conclusion on Sunday at the picturesque Carolina Horse Park as three pony drivers were crowned 2013 National Champions. ... MORE
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U.S. Teams Finish 1-2 at Wellington Dressage Nations Cup

April 13, 2013-- Ten teams of international dressage riders met on Friday for a chance to win the Wellington Nations Cup CDIO3. ... MORE
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Stafford, O’Brien and Stroud Get the Early Jump on National Titles Following the Dressage at the Southern Pines CDE

In the USEF National Combined Driving Single Pony Championship Suzy Stafford leads the field after the first phase. ... MORE
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U.S. Pony Drivers Head to Southern Pines CDE with National Titles Up for Grabs

April 12, 2013--Bragging rights will be up for grabs in the USEF National Combined Driving Single Pony Championship, USEF National Combined Driving Pair Pony Championship and USEF National Combined Driving Pony Team Championship. ... MORE
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U.S. Saddle Seat Young Rider Team Wins Double Gold at U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational

April 8, 2013--The U.S. Saddle Seat Young Rider Team swept the competition at the U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational over the weekend against international teams from South Africa and Canada. ... MORE
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Saer Coulter Honored with 2013 Maxine Beard Award by USET Foundation

April 7, 2013--The selection was based on Coulter's competitive record and potential to represent the United States in international competition. ... MORE
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McLain Ward Victorious at 2013 Gene Mische American Invitational

April 7, 2013--Aboard Rothchild, Ward was able to emerge victorious as one of the few riders in history to ever capture three American Invitational victories. ... MORE
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The First-Ever Sanctioned Campdrafting Event To Be Held On U.S. Soil

Cowboy Australian Style in Colorado: Adrenalin and Cow Sense Together Make for A Great Event. Check it out August 23-25 in Kiowa, CO. ... MORE
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A Guide to Summer Horsemanship Clinics and Vacations

Horsemanship courses and clinics at a ranch are perfect for singles, couples, friends, the whole family or even corporate retreats. ... MORE
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Hazard-Free Barn

To prevent injuries, make sure these dangers aren't lurking in or near your barn. ... MORE
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2013 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival

April 1, 2013--Alvaro de Miranda earns first place and his wife, Athina, is third in the $500,000 FTI Consulting 5-Star Grand Prix on the final weekend of the 2013 Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla. ... MORE
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Tampa Bay Classic Wrap-Up: March 27 – March 31, 2013

April 1, 2013--The Tampa Bay Classic, held at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center, concluded after a week of exceptional 'AA' jumper and hunter competition. The $35,000 Grand Prix of Tampa proved to be the perfect finale to the first leg of the popular Tampa Equestrian Series. ... MORE
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Jennifer Alfano and Miss Lucy Lead the Victory Gallop at the USHJA International Hunter Derby

April 1, 2013--Alfano could not have asked for a better week, taking home multiple tricolors, and topping off the week with a victory gallop around the derby field aboard Helen Lenahan's Miss Lucy for the 2013 $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. ... MORE
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Her Own Woman

Blair Darnell has been horseback riding from Europe to the Rio Grande. ... MORE
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McLain Ward and Zander Shine in $100,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Final

March 25, 2013--The pair led a high-speed jump-off over second place finishers Janne Friederike Meyer of Germany aboard Cellagon Lambrasco and third place duo Pablo Barrios of Venezuela riding Zara Leandra. ... MORE
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Wrigley-Miller Claims First USEF National Pairs Championship at Live Oak International

March 24, 2013--The 2013 USEF National Pairs Championship concluded with the influential cones phase.The 2011 FEI World Pair Driving Championship veteran drove a near faultless round to add a National Title to her growing list of accomplishments. ... MORE
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Singer Gains Lead in 2013 USEF National Pairs Championship at Live Oak International

March 24, 2013--If Singer can maintain her lead in Sunday's cone phase she will earn her ninth USEF National Pairs Championship. ... MORE
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Avoid Big Vet Bills

You can save $100s, even $1,000s on vet-care costs with simple changes to your everyday routine. ... MORE
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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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