Day: October 11, 2010

Equine care traditions tip on point of licensing

Most people wouldn’t have anyone other than a doctor operate on them. But not everybody is as protective of their animals. Idaho veterinarians are seeing signs of unqualified people working on animals — and though it’s mostly large animals, they’re worried the problem could also grow in small-animal practices. But convicting the lawbreakers isn’t easy, made even harder by an old struggle over horse teeth. Read More…

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ParaEquestrians Wrap-Up Incredible Week with Freestyle Performances

Lexington, KY – October 11, 2010 – Wow describes the quality of the routines, the variety of the music, the ambition and the talent displayed in the Freestyle competition of the first-ever Para-Dressage championships staged during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games at Kentucky Horse Park. The five Freestyle classes took place during the last three days of the Games, with the medal ceremony for all grades taking place around noon on Sunday. Grade III para-riders put on their dancing shoes Friday morning with Hannelore Brenner (GER) adding more gold to her collection. In the afternoon Emma

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