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Learn something from the Rutgers Equine Science Center webinars
The Rutgers Equine Science Center is hosting the last in a series of educational webinars at 7 p.m. Oct. 22, featuring veterinarian Dr. Brian Colquhoun lecturing on use of alternative therapy for horse acupuncture. Register here For questions about the series or for...
As landmark show Olympia is called off, Covid cancellation is creeping into 2021
The 49th Olympia show in London has been cancelled, as attempts by organizers to run the competition have failed. "Olympia is Christmas" for many in the United Kingdom and beyond, who have indulged in the wondrous trade fair and enjoyed seeing Father Christmas in a...
Attend Equitana on the Internet
Although Equitana USA, slated to be held this month at the Kentucky Horse Park, was Covid-cancelled, it's continuing virtually through this link Check in to check out seminars, shopping, exhibitions and more. The event will be held live in October 2021.
Clark Shipley, a mainstay of John Madden Sales, has died
Clark Shipley, longtime member of the John Madden Sales family, lost his battle with cancer today at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y. A note from John Madden Sales and Beezie Madden stated that Clark, who was 61, grew up in rural Iowa, learning about horses...
USEF Pony Finals cancelled, you know why…
Four people present during the Kentucky Summer Classic show at the Kentucky Horse Park have tested positive for Covid-19, leading to a decision which ended that competition Aug. 1, and the cancellation of the USEF Pony Finals. They, were to have run at the Lexington...
Rutgers Equine Science Center will be having its Summer Showcase this week
The Rutgers Equine Science Center is holding its Summer Showcase from noon-2 p.m. July 17. It will include updates, an equine anatomy lesson, a tour of the equine exercise physiology lab and an update on equine research. A new quiz game is being introduced, just...
The Thoroughbred Makeover isn’t happening this year
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is postponing its 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium until 2021. The RRP, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA), plans to host an expanded Thoroughbred Makeover Oct. 12-17, 2021 that will offer separate...
Will cancellations result in more entries for NJ Horse Park event?
The Millbrook Horse Trials in New York, slated for July 30-Aug. 2, has been cancelled, which could mean additional entries for the Horse Park of New Jersey’s July 24-27 horse trials. The Horse Park event has FEI competition in addition to national divisions. Will...
After a pause, HITS in Saugerties is going ahead
HITS impresario Tom Struzzieri said a series of shows planned for his Saugerties, N.Y., venue will pick up on July 6 after New York state issued a cease and desist order for his show that was to have run today through Sunday. HITS could have faced fines of as much as...
No Royal Winter Fair in this turbulent time
November’s Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto has joined the Covid cancellation list. “Over the past several months, we’ve all experienced an unprecedented disruption to our daily lives and are redefining how we live, work and play. Ultimately, our decision is...
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