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Glasgow is gone

Glasgow, a stunning show jumper who shone in both the professional and amateur ranks, died the day after Christmas at the age of 28. With a personality to match his athleticism, he will be remembered not only for his many international victories with Norman Dello...

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Opportunities from Rutgers Equine Science Center

Want to get involved with what the Equine Science Center has to offer? Next up, starting Jan. 21, is Carey Williams’ 14-week online equine nutrition course, which can be taken by barn managers, horse owners, trainers, feed sales reps or anyone who wants to know more...

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Kevin Babington is starting to teach again

Kevin's wife, Dianna, has written that Kevin used a headset on Friday to give a Iesson in Wellington, but she noted that it is not full speed ahead at the moment. This is a gradual process. "I am carefully reintroducing him to the life he loves," she explained. "It is...

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Morris trophy is no longer in play

After trainer George Morris last week lost a bid in arbitration to reverse his lifetime ban from the U.S. Center for SafeSport, the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association announced yesterday it is removing the trophy bearing his name from the International Hunter Derby. It's...

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Reining is still in

The prediction from knowledgeable sources was that reining would be dropped from the FEI (international equestrian federation) ranks when members of the organization met this week at their General Assembly in Moscow. So much for that... After more than 20 years of...

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No more WEG

So much for the FEI World Equestrian Games. For the first time since the compilation of world championships debuted in 1990, the WEG will not be held in its next calendar rotation in 2022. Italy and Saudi Arabia were the only bidders for the WEG, but instead of...

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Carl Bessette has left us

Carl Bessette, who died Sunday in Wellington, Fla. at the age of 89, was always the picture of equestrian elegance; tall, slender and impeccably turned out. A horseman who emphasized the classical approach with no shortcuts, he took his last ride on Father’s Day in...

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