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Get Involved with Paint World Games
As 2008 is an Olympic year, it is especially fitting that it also marks the third international Youth competition, the Paint World Games. This competition, to be held Saturday, June 28, will feature Youth representing their country in four divisions: ... Read the full article

Kids and Competition- Are They Ready?
Deciding to get your kids involved in competition is a major decision. It will affect your schedule, pocketbook, and have a huge impact on your child. You will have to weigh the pros and cons carefully, and help teach your children the ins and outs of competition. With the right guidance, every child can leave the ring with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Keep reading to find out more about equestrian competition as it pertains to the youngest members of your family. ... Read the full article

Equine Photographer’s Network Announces Open Print Competition in Colorado
The Equine Image: A Photographic Celebration of the Horse The Equine Photographers Network (EPNet) www.equinephotographers.org will be sponsoring an Open Print Competition during their fifth Annual Spring Retreat and Workshops scheduled for this ... Read the full article

Horse Shows: The Competitive Edge
Competing in a horse show is more involved than just hoping in your car with horse in tow and mounting the horse in the ring. If showing a horse were easy there would be no competition, no strategy for success or metals to be won. This type of competition is extremely rigorous and with the stress of preparing for the show we sometimes forget the basic elements, the little things that give your performance the competitive edge. ... Read the full article

Competition Schedule Set for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Sixteen days of eight world championships are officially scheduled for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The competition schedule was released today by the World Games 2010 Foundation. ... Read the full article

World's Richest Stock Horse Competition to feature top stock horses and trainers
The World's Richest Stock Horse Competition will draw the world's most talented, athletic stock horses and their riders to Paso Robles, Calif., Aug. 23, 2008. The event, sponsored by Golden Hills Auto Center in Paso Robles, will begin 6 p.m. in the Paso Robles Event Center's rodeo arena. ... Read the full article

Equine Drug Regulations: Know the Facts, Know the Rules
Strict regulations exist involving the use of certain medications given to horses before and during competition. Despite these regulations, problems involving the use of performance enhancers and other forbidden medications still exist within the industry. Becoming aware of the restrictions and guidelines involving the use of medication for competing horses can help prevent your horse from being disqualified from competition. ... Read the full article

Legends of Ranching Performance Horse Competition and Sale March 11, 2006
Premiering this year at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo will be the Legends of Ranching Performance Horse Sale, March 11, featuring two-year-old fillies and geldings started by the CSU Equine Sciences program, plus premium finished using horses. Consig ... Read the full article

Jump off for Medals at Olympics
All three individual show jumping medals at the Olympics were determined by jump offs. The Show Jumping individual Olympic medals are determined by a two round competition. After three qualifying rounds, two of where were the Show Jumping team competition, the top 35 riders qualify for the individual championship. Although all four U.S. riders qualified for the individual championship, the rules state that each country can only have a maximum of three riders in the individual competition. Beezie Madden edged Will Simpson by just one fault. However, with a gold medal around his neck for his clear jump off ride in the team competition, Simpson cheered for his team mates in the individual competition. ... Read the full article

Ireland's Shane Sweetnam Wins WEF Opening Day
WELLINGTON, Fla., Jan. 16-The 2008 CN Winter Equestrian Festival officially opened Wednesday, kicking off 12 weeks of international equestrian competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Ireland's Shane Sweetnam emerged th ... Read the full article

PNHS Junior Jumper Championship Final
Taylor Land,16, whisked the Adequan/USEF Junior Jumper championship at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show with barely a rail. Fresh from winning the Jr. Jumper Prix de States team competition Friday, Land carried only 2.07 faults into the third and final round, a half rail ahead. Mavis Spencer and Clementine Goutal were at 4.00 and 4.91 respectively. ... Read the full article

Road to the Horse gives Warm Welcome to Returning Host
The multi-talented Rick Lamb will make a return appearance as host for the 2009 Road to the Horse at its new location in Franklin, Tennessee. Lamb has lent his talents to the competition as its host and commentator since its birth in 2003. His annual appearance has proven that he is an asset not only to the horse industry but also to the Road to the Horse. ... Read the full article

HorseCity.com to Webcast 27th Annual Augusta Futurity
(Augusta, Ga.) HorseCity.com, a premier equestrian destination on the Internet, will be Webcasting the 27th Annual Augusta Futurity and the Western Horseman Cup Finals for the 2005 competitive year. Internet users will have access to all the intens ... Read the full article

Organisers Announce the Prize-Money for the CHIO Aachen
Once again the prize-money of the World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen, is being increased. The overall prize-money now adds up to 1.67 million Euros. Last year it totalled 1.55 million Euros. The competition with the most prize-money is the ROLEX Grand Prix with 350,000 Euros. ... Read the full article

APHA Working Ranch Horse Clinic & Competition
FORT WORTH, TEXAS The American Paint Horse Association's (APHA) next Working Ranch Horse Clinic & Competition, set for Oct. 28-29 in Decatur, Texas, will feature the talents of trainers Carl and Karen McCuistion. The husband-and-wife team bring ... Read the full article

Cowboy Up! Next APHA-approved Working Ranch Horse Clinic & Competition Arrives
FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Load up your talented ranch horse and show the world what he can do at the American Paint Horse Association's (APHA) Working Ranch Horse Competition and Clinic, slated for Oct. 27 and 28 at the NRS Training Center in Decatur, Texas. ... Read the full article

The Equine Image, A Photographic Celebration of the Horse
Print Show and Competition Museum of Northwest Colorado Craig, Colorado, April 28 – May 6, 2007 Photographers from all over the United States and Canada will display some of their best horse photos at the Museum of Northwest Colorado in Craig ... Read the full article

FEI Establishes Horse Transport Procedures for 2008 Olympic Games
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Veterinary Committee and the Welfare Sub Committee met on March 19, 2007 to discuss transport related issues such as flight schedules, arrival times and the related competition dates for the 2008 Olympic ... Read the full article

Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Offers Live Webcast
The 2007 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, April 26-29, will deliver the world’s first full, live, end-to-end webcast of an international three-day event. This year’s competition is an International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Qualifying Competition an ... Read the full article

The Virginia Equine Extravaganza® Announces “The East Coast Trainer Challenge
Richmond, VA, March 13, 2006: Heating up competition in the training arena, The Virginia Equine Extravaganza® announced today its plans to introduce the East Coast Trainer Challenge at this year’s Virginia Equine Extravaganza®, to be held at the Ric ... Read the full article