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Helmets Mandatory for All at PBIEC

It is now mandatory for anyone on horseback at any time on the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center to wear a helmet. This includes competitors, grooms and exercise riders, during warm-up, riding around the facility and at awards ceremonies. United States Equestrian Federation GR801 reads: “It is compulsory for riders all persons at Federation licensed […]
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Caution to Ontario Tracks: Strangles Outbreak at Saratoga Raceway

Due to an outbreak of strangles at Saratoga Raceway, the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) advises Ontario tracks to use caution when considering entries of horses showing Saratoga lines in March. Strangles is a highly contagious and serious infection of horses and other equines caused by the bacterium, Streptococcus equi. “It is up to the discretion […]
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Wellie Week 11 With Chris Carroll

Teenagers were on fire this week in both Hunter and Jumper land! Reed Kessler, 18, and Cylana, tied with veteran Margie Engle on Indigo for the National Show Jumping Championship title. The competition this week was held as both the national championship and the selection trials for the Olympics.  Instead of a jump-off at the […]

Cooling Hot Horses

A hot, humid day. One rider, one horse. Both are exercising at a moderate level, but who is more likely to overheat? Your horse gets hotter much faster.