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Mane Stream will have an April tack sale
During all the Covid-related down time, you've probably had many hours to weed out your tack trunk as part of your closet-cleaning spree. So take your used tack, horse-related items, jewelry, knick-knacks, models and riding clothes (from those closets) to Mane Stream...
Now it’s official: No overseas spectators allowed at the Tokyo Olympics
We wrote on March 10 that it looked as if only residents of Japan would be allowed to attend the Games in person, and that is indeed the case. It was confirmed today that foreign spectators have been banned from the Games because of Covid fears. A majority of the...
FEI World Cup Finals in show jumping and dressage cancelled due to EHV-1
A two-week extension of the shutdown of international events across mainland Europe until April 11 announced by the FEI (international equestrian federation) due to the outbreak of the neurological form of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1).has led to cancellation of the FEI...
Badminton 5-star cancelled for 2d year; Spruce Meadows summer gone
(updated) The unpredictable nature of the Covid situation in England has led the Badminton Horse Trial’s organizers to cancel the 5-star event, even though it was to be held behind closed doors--that is, without spectators. A statement explained, “Following...
Here’s an answer to the Plantation Field name controversy
A dispute involving the name of the Plantation Field Horse Trials in Pennsylvania may have been solved with a decision from the U.S. Equestrian Federation. Cuyler Walker, the owner of the picturesque property where the event is held, last year cancelled his lease with...
U.S. para coach honored for bringing team to the forefront
U.S. Para Dressage Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline has been named 2020 Paralympic Coach of the Year by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. He was one of eight coaches from across all Olympic and Paralympic sports recognized by the USOPC in its annual Coach of...
What’s the next step for Michael Barisone
A plea offer will be made to dressage trainer Michael Barisone, indicted in connection with the shooting of a former student, Morris County, N.J., Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Schellhorn said during a virtual court hearing today. Barisone's next appearance before...
A tribute to the courageous eventing horse, Poggio II
Greg Tryon wrote a beautiful piece about the passing this week of Poggio II, the favorite horse of his late wife, Olympic and world championships eventing medalist Amy Tryon. She bought the former pack horse, a rugged thoroughbred, after spotting a classified ad...
Rutgers horse management seminar offers insights
Like so many other conferences, the Rutgers Equine Science Center’s annual horse management seminar is going virtual, with a two-hour session Feb.15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nutrition is the focus that evening, when “Fiber and its Importance in Horses” is first on the...
Can the Kentucky 5-star event continue?
This was supposed to be the month that tickets for the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event were to go on sale. But it won't be until next month that they can be purchased--that is if they are for sale. Organizers need to get permission for spectators to attend the...
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