| RON HEVENER INTERVIEWED ON GEORGIA “ANIMAL HOUR” SHOW |
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"The Animal Hour" Radio Show - (Radio Sandy Springs, Georgia) - has posted their interview with Ron Hevener on the Internet. Those interested in knowing a little more about the man behind the new documentary film, "Fate of the Stallion," can listen to this interview by clicking...[read more] |
| Jockey Club to investigate Eight Belles Derby tragedy. |
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The Jockey Club has announced formation of a blue ribbon safety committee in response to horse racing's greatest crisis which was caused by the death of Eight Belles following the Kentucky Derby. For details go to www.texashorsetalk.com and click...[read more] |
| Land O’Lakes Purina Feed Eastern U.S. Voluntary Feed Product Retrieval |
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(Purina Feeds News Release May 8, 2008) |
| Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum & Shutterfly Claim 2nd World Cup USA's Rich Fellers & Flexible Runnerup |
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GOTEBORG, Sweden, April 27--Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum and Shutterfly won the 2008 Rolex FEI World Cup Final Sunday, the second title for the duo in the annual global championship. |
| Texas AG ruling affects Mexican horse slaughter. |
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Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has ruled that horse meat may not be shipped through Texas en rout for foreign destinations dealing a blow to the Mexican slaughter industry. To read the entire opinion go to www.texashorsetalk.com and click on the Breaking...[read more] |
| Internationally Recognized Animal Massage Therapist Releases New Book on TMJ in Horses |
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Wellington, FL- Wellington based massage therapist and author, Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt’s newest book was released this month. The book guides readers on how to identify and treat early symptoms of TMJ and related dental problems in their horses. While the book’s title is a mouthful, Equine...[read more] |
| Ireland's Jessica Kuerten Leads World Cup Final Americans Peter Wylde & Rich Fellers Right Behind |
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GOTEBORG, Sweden, April 25--Ireland's Jessica Kuerten and Castle Forbes Libertina captured the second leg of the World Cup Final before a packed stadium Friday night. Right behind were Americans Rich Fellers and Flexible and Olympic team gold medalist Peter Wylde and Esplanade 7. Only...[read more] |
| WEF Circuit Champions Wall of Fame Created |
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WELLINGTON, Fla., Apr. 5--A Wall of Fame is being created for the Champions of the 2008 CN Winter Equestrian Festival presented by Zimmerman Advertising. |
| Winter Season Wrap Up-Oded Shimoni’s International Riders Score in High Places |
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Winter Season Wrap Up-Oded Shimoni’s International Riders Score in High Places Wellington, FL- Oded Shimoni’s impressive array of international riders are raising the bar every time they enter the arena. Arlene “Tuny” Page, Silva Martin, Todd Flettrich and Jason Canton...[read more] |
| Kent Farrington & Thunder-Ball Capture ESP Welcome Stake |
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WELLINGTON, Fla., April 18--Kent Farrington and Thunder-Ball were double clear Friday to win the $10,000 Wellington Golf Cars Welcome Stake at Equestrian Sport Productions' Spring 5 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The eight-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding is owned...[read more] |
| Cathy Zicherman & Red Carpet Champion Older Adult Amateur Hunters |
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By BOBBI ROTTMAN WELLINGTON, Fla., Apr. 3--Cathy Zicherman and Red Carpet made a success of their last appearance at this year's CN Winter Equestrian Festival presented by Zimmerman Advertising as champion of the Adult Amateur Hunters 51 and older. Zicherman of Pound Ridge,...[read more] |
| Vets Report Improved Footing Leads to Fewer Horse Injuries at 2008 WEF |
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By KENNETH J. BRADDICK WELLINGTON, Fla., Apr. 4--Veterinarians report fewer injuries to horses at the 2008 CN Winter Equestrian Festival giving credit to significantly improved footing. Dr. Timothy Ober, veterinarian for the U.S. Equestrian Team and a member of the U.S. Equestrian...[read more] |
| Kent Farrington and What Ever Receive Warm Welcome in Wellington |
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By JENNIFER WARD WELLINGTON, Fla., April 3 - Although Kent Farrington of Wellington, Fla., won the $10,000 Wellington Golf Cars Welcome Stake on Thursday, it was more of a send-off as the 12-week CN Winter Equestrian Festival, presented by Zimmerman Advertising, comes to a close on Sunday...[read more] |
| Two for Two- Ashley Holzer and Pop Art Win the Absorbine® Myoplast® Leading Horse and Leading Rider Award for the Second Time |
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Wellington, FL- Instead of performing under the stars Saturday night, Ashley Holzer and her 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood, Pop Art, waited until torrential downpours abated at the Zada Enterprises WEF Dressage Classic last weekend. Easter Sunday morning found this team ready, in spite of the delay, to...[read more] |
| Second Rider Eligible to Compete in $10,000 Finale- |
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Rick Silvia Wins Players Club Dressage Under the Stars Grand Prix II Wellington, FL- Judge, Michael Klimke came all the way from Germany to help judge the second Dressage Under The Stars Grand Prix competition held at the Players Club restaurant in Wellington, Florida and...[read more] |
| Marco Bernal and Lily Zilo Win the Jog Presentation At the Zada WEF Dressage Classic CDI |
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Wellington, FL- World Equestrian Brands sponsored the best overall turnout winner for the Zada WEF Dressage CDI Jog presentation. Judges, Axel Steiner and Cara Whitham observed the 61 contestants and made their decisions rapidly to keep the FEI jog moving at a good pace. Best overall presentation for...[read more] |
| Instant Replay-Rodrigo Pessoa Wins the Absorbine® Myoplast®1.50m Classic a Second Time at the Winter Equestrian Festival |
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Wellington, FL- Speedy Brazilian, Rodrigo Pessoa, finished first to win Saturday’s Absorbine® Myoplast® 1.50m Classic for the second time in a row. The clock caught him at 32.119, narrowly shaving .497 of a second off Ian Miller and Redefin’s time of 32.616 seconds. Pessoa...[read more] |
| National Championship Show and The Platform® Shetland Pony Congress to air on RFD-TV |
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Morton, IL- Highlights of both the Platform® Shetland Pony Congress and the Platform® American Miniature Horse National Championships will be aired...[read more] |
| Grand Prix Rider, Betsy Rebar Sell Sponsored by Essex Classics |
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Wellington, Fl- Essex Classics announced that they will be sponsoring Pan Am Gold Medalist Betsy Rebar Sell this season to kick off the introduction of their new Essex CoolMax Dressage Shirt Collection. Essex has been making fine riding...[read more] |
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