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AVMA Opposes Use of Double-Deck Trailers for Transporting Horses and Other Equines
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has reinforced its opposition to the use of double-deck trailers to transport horses and other equines by approving a new policy on the Humane Transport of Equines. ... Read the full article

AHC Supports Tightening of Slaughter Horse Regulations
WASHINGTON, DC - The American Horse Council has told the U.S. Department of Agriculture that it supports the Department’s proposal to amend the regulations governing the commercial transportation of equines for slaughter. The proposed changes would ... Read the full article

Sharn Wordley Helps Qualify New Zealand for Olympics at CSI*** Balve
Balve, Germany—It was do or die for the New Zealand show jumping team hoping to qualify for the 2008 Olympics in Hong Kong, but consistent riding from some of the country’s top veterans ensured their spot at next year’s games. Sharn Wordley, currentl ... Read the full article

16 Olympians Participate in Olympic Tribute at Palm Beach Dressage Derby
WELLINGTON, FL - March 4, 2008 - At the 2008 PhelpsSports.com Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W/Y on Saturday, March 1, in Loxahatchee, FL, 16 Olympians representing five countries - the United States of America, Germany, Denmark, Colombia, and Canada ... Read the full article

16 Olympians Participate in Olympic Tribute at PhelpsSports.com Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W/Y
At the 2008 PhelpsSports.com Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W/Y on Saturday, March 1, in Loxahatchee, FL, 16 Olympians representing five countries - the United States of America, Germany, Denmark, Colombia, and Canada - from the sports of dressage and eventing participated in an Olympic Tribute, celebrating this Olympic year and the 25th Anniversary of the prestigious show. ... Read the full article

HEART Equine Ambulance to be Featured at American Museum of Natural History's Horse Exhibit
Humane Equine Aid and Rapid Transport (HEART), a state-of-the-art equine ambulance, has been invited to the opening of the American Museum of Natural History's exhibit in New York City. The event will focus on horses throughout history and the various ways that equines have affected mankind throughout the years. ... Read the full article

USDF Announces Dates for Two 2008 USDF Sport Horse Seminars
The United States Dressage Federation announced the dates for two USDF Sport Horse Seminars during 2008. The first seminar will be held July 26-27, 2008 in Fulshear, TX, with Hilda Gurney and sponsored by the Houston Dressage Society. The second seminar will be held October 18-19, 2008 in Colora, MD, with Melissa Creswick and sponsored by Hilltop Farm, Inc. Attendees of these seminars can earn up to four USDF University Program credits. ... Read the full article

Humane Equine Aid and Rapid Transport (HEART) Equine Ambulance at the 2008 Washington International Horse Show
The Humane Equine Aid and Rapid Transport (HEART) Equine Ambulance has been on the show grounds at the Washington International Horse Show this year as a precaution for any accidents that may occur during the week of competition. The ambulance, which is kept right outside of the arena at all times, gives riders a sense of security knowing that if anything were ever to happen to their horse during the horse show, they would be immediately cared for. ... Read the full article

Meet the Gold Medal U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team at the Sporthorse Tournament
The Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament is pleased to offer a special opportunity to meet the 2008 gold medal U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team. On Friday, October 31, at 5:00 p.m., the team will make their first and only public appearance together since the Olympics. ... Read the full article

Platinum Performance Clients Take Home Medals for the USA
Platinum Performance client McLain Ward proclaimed the United States Show Jumping victory at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, on August 19, as "probably the greatest day for North America in the history of the sport." ... Read the full article

Show Jumper and Ariat® Team Member Will Simpson Qualifies for 2008 Olympic Games Short List
Ariat International, Inc. is pleased to announce that Ariat team member, Will Simpson qualified for one of the ten spots on the United States Equestrian Federation’s Show Jumping short list for the 2008 Olympics Games. ... Read the full article

HEART 'Sock Hop' Just One Week Away!
The third annual fundraiser benefiting the Humane Equine Aid and Rapid Transport (HEART) ambulance is just one week away. ... Read the full article

June 28, 2008, USET Foundation's "One Team, One Dream - A Salute to Hong Kong," Olympic Benefit
The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation will present "One Team, One Dream - A Salute to Hong Kong," an Olympic Benefit and Silent Auction, on Saturday, June 28, 2008, at the Oaks Blenheim Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano, CA. The event will be held concurrent with the U.S. Olympic Dressage Team Selection Trials. ... Read the full article

Trailering for the first time
Trailering a horse for transport is something most owners take for granted as a common, necessary part of equine ownership. However, it can prove a frustrating and dangerous proposition – especially for first-time horse owners and owners of younger horses. ... Read the full article

Sweely Family Supports HEART Equine Ambulance and Helps to Plan Hoedown
Wellington, FL – January 22, 2007 – The Humane Equine Aid and Rapid Transport (HEART) Equine Ambulance is a very personal cause for many top equestrians. Robin Sweely and her parents, Sharon and Jess have been huge supporters of the HEART Ambulance b ... Read the full article

Winter Equestrian Festival to Host Equestrian Special Olympics on Sunday
Wellington, FL – March 15, 2007 – In conjunction with Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center, the Winter Equestrian Festival is pleased to announce that it will host the Equestrian Special Olympics on Sunday, March 18, 2007, at 1 p.m. Forty riders ... Read the full article

Top Shippers Ship with the Added Confidence of Stall Safe®
Top national and international shippers have recently turned to the Stall Safe® Brand Disinfectant System from Absorbine® for added protection for their equine cargo. Elite Horse Transport, International Racehorse Transport and The Dutta Corporation have all begun using Stall Safe. It is important to these top shippers to have horses arrive at their destination in the best condition possible. These companies trust Stall Safe to disinfect trucks, trailers and other hard non-porous surfaces that have harmful bacteria and viruses. ... Read the full article

Eventers Head to Hong Kong
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named two riders who will travel to Hong Kong for the eventing test event at the Beas River Olympic Equestrian Venue in preparation for the 2008 Olympics. The test event will be held at the CCI** lev ... Read the full article

Olympian Michelle Gibson Rides Dark Diamond in Clinic with Olympian Hubertus Schmidt
WELLINGTON, FL - January 23, 2008 - Michelle Gibson, a member of the Bronze Medal Team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, trained with Germany's 2004 Athens Olympics Team Gold Medalist Hubertus Schmidt in a two-day private clinic, January 15-16, at Diaman ... Read the full article

HEART Equine Ambulance Provides Unique Services for Equestrian Community
Hoedown for HEART Scheduled For February 9, 2007 Wellington, FL – January 29, 2007 – The Humane Equine Aid and Rapid Transport (HEART) Equine Ambulance cares for horses 24 hours a day. Besides providing emergency transport of injured animals durin ... Read the full article