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Michael Barisone headed for a March trial in attempted murder case
Horse trainer Michael Barisone has rejected a plea bargain that would have limited the time he will otherwise have to spend in prison if convicted on attempted murder and weapon possession charges. That decision by the defendant, who was the alternate for the 2008...
The clock on the world eventing championships is ticking for U.S.
A mere six and one-half months before the Eventing World Championships in Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy, the U.S. Equestrian Federation is looking for an interim chef d'equpe who will serve as team manager for that competition and several other events. Erik Duvander, who ...
Peace in our time? (Update Feb. 24)
The U.S. Equestrian Federation today announced an agreement for the World Equestrian Centers (WEC) to operate USEF licensed hunter/jumper and dressage competitions at its venues in Wilmington, Ohio and Ocala, Fla. The shows will begin next month pending execution of...
Here’s the latest on Cassandra Kahle
Cassandra Kahle is "working hard" on recovering from a traumatic brain injury she suffered last month when her horse fell in a jump-off. The 29-year-old professional show jumper is in rehab at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. "She has a lot to do to make her way back,"...
Alice Tarjan takes a quirk in stride
With Donatella M, the warm-up is the hardest part of competing. "She's completely terrified of the other horses," said her owner/rider, Alice Tarjan, who is competing at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. "It's been a problem her whole life. She's really honest...
Desert Horse Park cancels the rest of its season
An outbreak of EHV-1 has led to cancellation of four hunter/jumper shows and one dressage show at the Desert International Horse Park in California. Steve Hankin, the venue's CEO, said it is disappointing to cancel the rest of the season but "for now, our focus has...
A special program aimed at healing anyone who has experienced cancer
Those who have cancer or survived the disease can take advantage of a free therapeutic program, Horses for Healing, involving bonding with equines at Mane Stream in Oldwick this spring. The mission of Mane Stream, which is marking its 50th anniversary, is to improve...
Brighten your winter at the Horse World Expo
Get out of the winter doldrums at the Horse World Expo, which will be presented March 3-6 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa., where the Pennsylvania National Horse Show is held each autumn. It offers seminars, mounted clinics, vendors and lots of equestrian...
Putting a lid on shows and equestrian activities in California due to EHV-1
To reduce the spread of EHV-1, the California State Veterinarian recommends that all hunter/jumper events (the most affected group) be postponed for the next 28 days, all equine events (including clinics) be postponed for the next 14 days, and all non-essential horse...
Somerset County 4-H is hosting a tack sale
The Somerset County 4-H tack sale, always a regular feature as we get ready for spring, will be held Friday, March 18, from 6-9:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 19, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Ted Blum 4-H center, 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, N.J. There's a different...
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