First Annual Sporthorse Stallion Expo a Success
January 5, 2008, saw 25 stallions of various breeds gather to showcase their talents and offspring at the Inaugurall Sporthorse Stallion Expo hosted by Marydell and Pepperwood Farms. Breeds represented included Hanoverian, German Riding Pony, Oldenburg, Trakhener, Thoroughbred, Friesian, Knabstrupper, Gypsy Vanner and Spanish Colonial. Some stallions came from as far away as Florida and Pennsylvania to join a strong contingent of regional stallions.
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Dutch Warmblood Studbook of North America Annual Meeting Features John Madden, Geoff Teall and Scott Hassler
The Dutch Warmblood Studbook of North America (KWPN-NA) is pleased to announce the line-up of speakers at its 20th Annual Meeting to be held in Wellington, FL, March 6-8, 2008. The three-day event features some of the greatest movers and shakers in the sport, including John Madden, Geoff Teall and Scott Hassler. These exciting interactive workshops are just part of the festivities and educational opportunities available.
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2008 USEF National Dressage Championship Program Information Available Online
This weekend, the first two USEF/North American Juniors and Young Riders' Championships qualifying competitions of 2008 for the USEF National Dressage Championship Programs kick off the new year in West Palm Beach, FL, and Tucson, AZ, with FEI junior, young rider, “Brentina Cup,” young horse and developing horse divisions.
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To All American Breeders, Regardless of Breed or Discipline: You Can Now Reach Almost 40,000 Readers
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Intercontinental Sport Horse Auction Has Limited Space Available for Select Consignment Horses
The fifth annual Intercontinental Sport Horse Auction is pleased to annouce that limited spaces remain for selected consignment horses for inclusion in this year's sale, which will be held on February 22 at The Ridge Farm in Wellington, FL.
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Penn-Ohio Futurity and Ohio Limited Breeders Announce Upcoming Saddlebred Activities
The Penn-Ohio Futurity and the Ohio Limited Breeders Weanling Stake Stallion Service Auction have jointly announced a full day of Saddlebred activities on February 2, 2008, at the Champions Center, Clark County Fairgrounds in Springfield, OH.
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HITS and Equine Medical Center Announce Leading Mare Award for the 2008 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit
HITS is pleased to announce that the Stallion Services Department of the Equine Medical Center of Ocala, FL, will offer the Leading Mare Award to the mare that finishes the highest in the $100,000 DeLuca Toyota Tundra Grand Prix, presented by Great American Insurance Group on Sunday, March 16, at HITS Ocala.
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American Saddlebred Sweepstakes Payments Due January 31; Nomination Forms Available Online American Saddlebred Sweepstakes prize program payments are due Thursday, January 31, for the three-year-old and four-year-old sweepstakes. Nomination forms can be found on the sweepstakes homepage at http://www.asha.net/Prize-Sweepstakes. Nomination forms for the two-year-old sweepstakes will be available in May.
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USEF Announces Changes to the Computer List for Show Jumping
The United States Equestrian Federation has approved the following modifications to the selection procedures for CSIO/CSI competitions, aka “the USEF Computer List.” These changes will become effective on January 15, 2008.
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