Four horses that contracted EHV-1, the neurological form of the equine herpes virus, were euthanized at a boarding stable in North Carolina at the end of December. The deaths were confirmed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the cause of the illness was verified at a laboratory in Iowa, where […]
Hyperflexion or rollkür has been banned in Switzerland, during training and competition, and is now prohibited by law. The highly controversial movement, used by some in the dressage arena, is defined as “flexion of the horse’s neck achieved through aggressive force.” While hyperflexion has already been banned by the FEI in competition, Switzerland is the […]
Lansdowne, ridden by Conor Swail, has been named Horse of the Year in Ireland for 2013. The pair had excellent results in Wellington and Spruce Meadows
Following a two-hour hearing on Friday, January 3rd, a temporary restraining order to block the opening of Valley Meat Co. has been extended for an additional 10 days. The New Mexico slaughterhouse, owned by Rick De Los Santos, was slated to begin operations in the next two weeks. However, State District Judge Matthew Wilson has […]
The Canadian-bred Fabian DSF (Freestyle x Hierarch), claimed top honours in the 70-Day Test at the 2013 North American Stallion Testing. The reserve championship went to Horses Unlimited’s Gallant Reflection HU (Galant du Serein x Rohdiamant) of the US. Held at Silver Creek Farms, a facility outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma, on September 7th, a collection […]
The Argentine Open is the most important and renowned polo tournament in Argentina and worldwide. The 120th edition concluded on December 7th at the Campo Argentino del Polo in Buenos Aires, where it has been held since 1928. The final match saw Canadian Fred Mannix Jr., and his team, La Alegria (Polito Pieres, Hilario Ulloa […]
Some of England’s top, professional polo players are swapping pony power for man power in the world’s number one ocean endurance race, The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. The direct beneficiaries will be horses, donkeys, mules, and their owners in developing countries through the Brooke. The Brooke is the world’s largest international equine welfare organization. It […]
Twenty-seven-year old Belgian show jumper, Nick Motmans, has died after sustaining a head injury when he fell from his horse during a training exercise in Lanklaar, Belgium, on December 5th. After the accident, in which he fell off and was struck in the head by one of his mount’s legs, Motmans was taken to hospital. […]
British show jumper Ben Maher is being sued by long-time backers Mike and Emma Phillips, who allege the rider siphoned funds off transactions he made on their behalf. The couple is suing Maher for approximately £700,000, and are further demanding the sale of Maher’s 2012 London Olympic Team gold partner, Tripple X, whom they own […]
Donald Trump and Mark Bellissimo announced today that they will host the second annual Trump Invitational on Sunday, January 5, 2014, at the beautiful Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, FL. The $125,000 Trump Invitational Grand Prix presented by Rolex will showcase 35 of the world’s top riders in an FEI world ranking competition. Once again, […]
