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Breed of the Week : The Ranchero Stock Horse


News Headlines 20th September 2003
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Air Ambulance Foundation reveals 40 per cent increase in call outs to riding accidents
19 September 2003 – The latest statistics released by the Air Ambulance Foundation (AAF) reveal a significant increase in the number of emergency call-outs requiring assistance from air ambulances. Sporting incidents, in particular horse riding, show the greatest increase overall with call outs to horse-related injuries up by 40 per cent on last year; this represents an additional cost to air ambulances of £120,000 in just six months alone.
The report, which contains information collated from the 15 regional air ambulance services across the UK, shows an overall increase of 16 per cent over the same period in 2002 (January to June). In human terms, this means that an additional 1,000 people – many suffering life-threatening conditions – benefited from the fast and flexible response which has become the trademark of the air ambulance service.
With each air ambulance mission costing £1,000, this has meant that air ambulances have had to find an additional £1 million pounds in the last six months.
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All I Want For Christmas Is A Bot-Free Horse
Bots aren't a parasite that necessarily spring to mind when planning your horse's worming programme, however bot infestation can have potentially dangerous results. Bots aren't worms, but the larvae of the horse bot fly, which attach themselves to the abdomen, legs and the throat of grazing horses in late summer. The horse then licks them off and the larvae attach to the stomach lining where they develop into full-grown bots which can cause ulcers in the stomach wall and can occasionally penetrate the wall with fatal results.
A single dose of Vectin, one of the wormers featured in Intervet's 3-year worming plan, should be administered after first frosts have killed adult flies in December. The apple flavoured gel, which contains ivermectin as its active ingredient, is available in an easy-dose syringe and is suitable for use in foals and pregnant mares.
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USET To Send Show Jumping Team To CSIO Athens
Berth in 2004 Samsung Super League At Stake
GLADSTONE, NEW JERSEY—September 18, 2003—The United States Equestrian Team (USET) is sending a show jumping team to compete in CSIO Athens, October 2-5, 2003. The decision, approved by the Executive Sub-Committees of the USET and USA Equestrian upon recommendation of the Show Jumping High Performance Committee, was made to give the U.S. a chance at qualifying for the 2004 Samsung Super League.
Named to the team are Joe Fargis with Edgar, Laura Kraut with Allegiance, Debbie Stephens with Cosequin’s CEO and Candice King with Camillo. Please click here for further details

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North American League Top Qualifiers Gear Up to Compete at 2003 Final
Annville, PA—September 19, 2003—Another year of competition to determine the qualified horses and riders for the North American League (NAL) Finals at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg, PA, October 9-18, has come to a close.
The qualifying period for the 2003 NAL Finals began on September 1, 2002 and continued through August 31, 2003. At the conclusion of the qualifying period, the top riders from the Open Speed Division, plus the top horse-and-rider combinations from each of the NAL’s five other divisions—Children’s Jumper, Adult Jumper, Pony Jumper, Children’s Hunter, and Adult Hunter—are eligible to compete at the Finals, provided they are entered in a timely manner. Order of go in the Finals is determined by season-ending standings with the leader in the standings earning the right to go last.
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Show Jumping Results: CSIO***** Barcelona Spain September 18 - 21, 2003
Class No1 Real Club de Polo de Barcelona Special Opening Prix
SMALL TOUR Table A, against the clock, no jump-off. Art. 238.2.1
1) AUDL'S SISY V.H.GRAVENHOF; ERIC VAN DER VLEUTEN (NED)
2) ABC LAND LIEBE; CIAN O'CONNOR (IRL)
3) IGOR DES FONTENIS; PASCAL LEVY (ESP)
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News Headlines 19th September 2003
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The Blue Cross appoints new director of equine welfare

Kerstin Alford has been appointed director of equine welfare at The Blue Cross animal welfare charity.
Kerstin joins the charity following ten years at the British Horse Society, most recently as head of welfare. Having worked within the horse industry in a variety of disciplines from studs to racing and competition yards, Kerstin has a wide range of equestrian expertise. She has also experienced horse care and welfare worldwide with working trips to the Middle East and South America.
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Young Rider Scoops Sponsorship Prize
It meant an early start for young fundraiser Hannah Turner (11) of Ely in order to take part in the ILPH (International League for the Protection of Horses) Charity Fun Ride at Elveden Forest, Norfolk, at the end of last month.

Not only was Hannah one of the youngest riders to complete the six mile ride around the beautiful Elveden Estate, but she managed to raise £93 in sponsorship, which, on the day, was the most raised.
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A Book For Horse Crazy Pre-Teens
FROSTY: THE ADVENTURES OF A MORGAN HORSE
Young girls love horses and they love reading about them. This is a book filled with horse action, sure to capture the imagination of all those youngsters. Readers will be drawn to the story of the rare gray Morgan Horse and her owner while trying to figure out what rare condition has struck one of the other beloved horses in the story. Ellen F. Feld has taken her knowledge and love of horses and combined them to create a story that teaches while it entertains.
Famed equine artist Jeanne Mellin Herrick beautifully illustrates this book. In addition to a detailed cover, Mrs. Herrick has created five original drawings to accompany the text.
Ellen F. Feld is a regular writer for numerous horse magazines, both regional and national in scope. Frosty is her second novel, a sequel to the highly successful book Blackjack.
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Dyanna Rucco Emerges as Victor in Charles Owen Adult Medal Finals
Massachusetts Rider Tops a Field of 53 at Marshall & Sterling League National Indoor Finals
WORCESTER, MA (September 17, 2003)The Marshall & Sterling League National Indoor Finals commenced today at its new indoor venue, Worcesters Centrum Centre in Worcester, Massachusetts. Riders from all parts of the country have traveled to Worcester to compete over the next five days for the blue ribbon in 11 hunter divisions, 6 jumper divisions, the HBO Junior Medal Finals, and the Charles Owen Childrens and Adult Medal Finals.
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horse British Riding Club National Championships Lincoln - 13th & 14th September 2003
British Riding Clubs (BRC) celebrated their most successful championships in history during the weekend of 13th and 14th September 2003. With entries topping any previously recorded level, and unseasonably good weather, the atmosphere, venue and competitors were second to none. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of affiliation to the British Horse Society and to celebrate, parties were held on both the Friday and Saturday evenings to allow all competitors to join in the celebration.
Saturday 13th September kicked off with the senior finalists. A staggering 16 dressage arenas were in action, featuring preliminary to international levels of dressage, plus four jumping rings with novice and open jumping and our own Equitation Jumping final in which marks are awarded for style and riding. The open ring attracted a big crowd with its testing track in a truly grand arena.
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18th September 2003
The FEI

Samsung Super League News : It's Not Over Yet..............
With just four days to go the Final of the first Samsung Super League series in Barcelona it seems that France must be firm favourites to take the title but, after a season full of surprises, can we be so sure?
Who could have predicted at the beginning of the year that the French would be so dominant, with three outright victories and an exceptionally consistent run of form? It is difficult enough to put together a team of horses and riders capable of winning one major championship but, in the space of 12 months, the French are World Champions and European Silver medallists, yet still managed to head the Samsung Super League leaderboard throughout the entire series – their strength in depth is nothing short of remarkable.

The Irish too have been surprisingly effective although they have faltered in the latter stages. They can always be relied upon to put in their very best effort at the most unlikely times and few would have expected them to head the line-up at two of the toughest rounds of the Super League in St Gallen and Aachen. They were snapping at the heels of the French until things went horribly wrong for them at the penultimate leg in Rotterdam but, still in second position and ready to pounce should the long-time leaders find themselves in trouble, they can never be discounted.
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horse From Great Britain to Hong Kong - The British Horse Society, with the help of Elise Pilkington Trust and riding schools, offers a taste of success to young riders
The BHS Equitation Competition 2003/2004 is off to a great start! Successful competitions have already been held in London, Yorkshire, Leicestershire, Buckinghamshire, West Sussex and Ireland, and future competitions are being held as far a field as Hong Kong!
The original aim of the competition was to give young riders, who do not own their own horse or pony, the opportunity to compete in a nationwide competition, but with a qualifier for this year in Hong Kong the success of the competition is rapidly growing.
Qualifiers are held at BHS Approved Riding Establishments, and there are two age groups for the competition - 13 years and under and 17 years and under. Competitors are required to complete a short dressage test, a jumping test and a short multiple choice, welfare orientated, question paper, in order to demonstrate not only their riding abilities, but also to ensure they have a basic understanding of horse care and welfare.
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Argentina At Full Gallop
The 8th Congress of the World Equine Veterinary Association will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina jointly with the 2nd National Turf Congress. The Equine activity is expanding itself by the promotion of scientific, cultural, social and sports events.
The 8th Congress of the World Equine Veterinary Association will be held from October 15th through the 17th at the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center, where the latest advances on clinical veterinary, surgery and reproduction will be analyzed.
"This meeting aims at approximately 700 participants and 50 commercial exhibitors from different countries in the world", said Dr. Mario López Oliva, Congress´ President and Chairman of the Argentine Equine Veterinary Association, host organizer of this international meeting.
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Australia - The Fraser Island Wild Horse (brumby) story/campaign
Not to be confused with the Palm Island brumby issue where some brumbies were treated badly by a minority group.
The Queensland Government Department of Environment, under the control of Environment Minister Mr Dean Wells, has illegally removed about eleven brumbies from Fraser Island, off the Queensland coast. A contract was given to Ms Shirley Gott by the Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service (QPWS) to remove these brumbies. The initial information received was that she was going to remove about 6 brumbies for breeding purposes. It was later heard that she had removed eleven brumbies of which some would be used for breeding and some for riding at her riding school, and some for adoption/sale.
After Lyall Sempf had some discussions with a couple of indigenous (aboriginal) elders who have traditional land rights over Fraser Island, it has been confirmed that the original horses brought over to the island belonged to the ancestors of some traditional owners, and that they want the brumbies to remain on the island. There are also aspirations by some indigenous owners to use the brumbies for tourism purposes. Under Native Title Law and Common law, these brumbies actually belong to the ndigenous people, and hence the removal of these brumbies is considered as straight-out daylight theft. The brumby removal issue has caused major upset to traditional owners and the general brumby advocate community, with the indigenous people now taking this issue to the federal court level.
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The FEI

Federation Equestre Internationale News
17 September 2003

ASIA-PACIFIC EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIP : NEW ZEALAND QUALIFY A TEAM IN EVENTING FOR ATHENS 2004
New Zealand qualified an Eventing Team for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens by winning the silver medal at the Asia- Pacific Eventing Championship 3*. The Championship was organised in Blenheim (GBR) in conjunction with the CCI 3* from 11 to 14 September and included 11 riders from Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

CIA REIS (USA) WINS PAN AMERICAN ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP
Cia Reis of Pennsdale, PA (USA), won the individual Gold Medal at the 2003 Pan American Endurance Championship which took place on 13 September 2003 in
Trout Lake, WA. A member of the USA East squad, Reis rode Catch A Wave to the Gold and also the Championship's Best Condition Award.
SAMSUNG SUPER LEAGUE : FOUR DAYS TO GO BEFORE THE FINAL TEST !
With just four days to go the Final of the first Samsung Super League series in Barcelona it seems that France must be firm favourites to take the title but, after a season full of surprises, can we be so sure?
2nd INTERNATIONAL IPEC COMPETITION IN JOSEFIN (POL)
7-10 August 2003
The competition was held in Aromer a large National Equestrian Centre in Josefin, 25 km East of Warsaw.
Fifteen competitors representing 6 nations participated (3 from Croatia, 3 from Finland, 2 from France, 2 from Italy, 1 from Hungary and 6 from Poland)

THE LIST OF PARTICIPANTS FOR THE FAILTE IRELAND AND IFG EUROPEAN EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The field of competitors for European Eventing Championship, that will take from 18 to September in Punchestown, Ireland, is now defined.
IN MEMORIAM
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17th September 2003

PolyPads® add pizzazz to their range
PI Associates/PolyPads®, recently awarded top marks in saddle pad pressure testing trials, have launched a fabulous range of designer bindings for riders who want something with a touch of pizzazz for their horse, with no compromise to quality and performance.
Riders can choose from a sophisticated navy with gold braid, a lively rainbow stripe or go for a contemporary, geometric grey and black design, to complement PolyPads® wide choice of colours.
These new, distinctive bindings can be used on the entire PolyPads® range to give an individual look, not only under the saddle but also for PolyPads® driving, travel, stable and pet products.
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The ingredients of success will again be joined together from the 23 to next 26 October for the 19th edition of International Show Jumping of Caen. Sport first of all with the behaviour of the Contest of International Show Jumping 3 Stars 24, 25 and 26 October. Spectacle then with the "Chevaux d'Or", the 23, 24 and 25 October, the whole in apotheosis of the Equi' Days 2003.
The formula sport/spectacle knew to allure the public as of its first edition in 2002, pushing the organizers to renew the operation. The concept is simple. From 9.30 am to 17.30 pm of Friday at Sunday, the arena will be reserved for the show jumping classes, where the finest riding crops will compete of dexterity to gain the victory. Then, as of 20.00 pm, from Thursday at Saturday, places at poetry, and emotion, with the new spectacle of the "Chevaux d'Or". A family appointment mixing dressage, numbers of acrobatics, work in freedom or horse driving. An astonishing mixture which ignites crowd! The public of the representation of Thursday will be able moreover to meet the artists, a gold occasion... to understand the secrets of these artists.
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Derby House Support Scottish JRN Squad
Derby House is supporting the Scottish Junior Regional Novice Squad at Weston Park on October 8 -11.
The leading mail order company is backing the eight-strong Scottish JRN team by providing rugs for each of the horses.
The selected squad consists of Charlotte Agnew, Victoria Butler, Andrew Dun, Suzanne Fairie, Emily Galbraith, Laura Grieve, Kirsty McDonald and Sammy Oakden and has benefited from training by Sport Scotland through S.E.A.
The eight-strong team will compete as Scotland with the four highest scores added together to provide the final team effort.
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Discover the secret to optimal performance and well-being
Pfizer Animal Health, manufacturers of equine wormer Strongidä-P, are also responsible for one of the equestrian world’s best kept secrets, Vi-Sorbinä, a high energy, vitamin rich nutritional supplement for the optimal performance and well-being of your horse.
Used regularly by professional riders within the eventing, racing and showing worlds, Vi-Sorbinä enhances vitality and body and coat condition and aids recovery following strenuous exercise or periods of illness.

Vi-Sorbinä is highly palatable as it contains d-sorbitol, a sweet-tasting carbohydrate which not only stimulates appetite following exercise but effectively enhances the uptake and absorption of essential vitamins and iron needed to produce red blood cells and help reduce the risk of anaemia.
Sally Arscott completed Badminton, Gatcombe and Blenheim on her talented Event horse Master Diligence (Dillon). Dillon is now 17 years old and Sally is adamant that Vi-Sorbin has given him a new lease of life.
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The "German Masters International Dressage and Jumping competition" In Stuttgart/Germany
Hobby Horse Tours, Inc, a company specializing in equestrian tours to Germany, offers the opportunity to visit one of the premier indoor horse shows in the world- The "German Masters International Dressage and Jumping competition" In Stuttgart/Germany
This 5- day show is known as one of the best horse shows in the world with the elite from the world of dressage and show jumping. The show dates are November 19th to November 23rd, 2003.
In combination with visits of a series of outstanding dressage and jumping competitions, participating riders will train with some of Germany's most outstanding dressage and eventing trainers.
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horse Name This Painting - Time again for a "Name That Painting Contest"
September 10 thru October 1, 2003 Greetings One and All,
It's me again Tom Chapman, here to announce our all new prize winning contest!! You got it! Another of the ever popular growing "Name That Painting Contest".
Contest officially began on September 10, 2003 and will end on October 1, 2003! As usual Entrants may submit as many names as they would
like. Contest winner will be announced no later that Oct. 3, 2003 in the Chapman News.
We're expecting all entrants to get really creative on this one, and think up a name that is befitting of the image shown here on the left! The painting is in oil and measures 24 X 30"
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Irish Participation In International Equestrian Events
CSIO*****BARCELONA SPAIN SEPTEMBER 18 - 21 2003, CSI*** LA BAGNAIA ITALY 26 - 28 SEPTEMBER 2003, CSIO**** ZAGREB 25 - 28 SEPTEMBER 2003, CSIO*** ATHENS 2 - 5 OCTOBER 2003, CHEUE (European Endurance Championships) PUNCHESTOWN IRELAND 19 SEPTEMBER 2003, CHEUC (CCIO***) (European Eventing Championships) PUNCHESTOWN IRELAND 18-21 SEPTEMBER 2003, CH-M-YR-J-E/CEI**** (Young Rider European Championships for Endurance) PRATONI DEL VIVARO, ITALY SEPTEMBER 27, 2003
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16th September 2003

Cross Country Riders Aim For Trophies
More than 150 riders and horses will be at Wickstead Farm Equestrian Centre, Highworth, near Swindon for this month's South Essex Insurance Brokers/The British Horse Society Cross Country Championship.
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ore than 50 qualifying events have been held throughout the country for the event on September 27 and 28, which gives many British Horse Society members their first taste of cross country competition.
The championship is divided into novice and open competition with a third class for pairs. Novice and pairs will be contested on Saturday with the open class on Sunday.
South Essex Insurance Brokers marketing manager Nicolina MacKenzie said: "We are supporting this event because it encourages novice riders as well as those more experienced in cross country riding.
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Matchmakers International Support Cleveland Bay Horse Society
THE Cleveland Bay Horse Society has secured the backing of Bradford-based Matchmakers International.
With its heritage in the county of Yorkshire, the Society is delighted that Matchmakers, a Yorkshire-based company has come forward and offered its support.
Well known for such brands as Harry Hall, Caldene, Masta and Cottage Craft, Matchmakers International is to sponsor a wide range of activities carried out by the society throughout the next 12 months.
"The Cleveland Bay is a rare breed and when we found out that there are only 400 pure bred mares of breeding age throughout the world we decided to get involved," said Richard Lawrence of Matchmakers International.
"The groundbreaking efforts to ensure survival of the Cleveland Bay, in the unique ReGENEration initiative launched by the Rare Breed Survival Trust and the Cleveland Bay Horse Society, should be applauded.
"Cleveland Bays need the support of British breeders, riders and breeding organisations to help maintain their existence," he added.
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Get Ready to Party: The Denim & Diamonds Gala Returning After a Four-Year Hiatus!
Wellington, Florida – September 15, 2003 – At the urging of equestrians everywhere, the hottest party in Palm Beach County is being resurrected after a four-year hiatus. The party?: The Denim & Diamonds Gala, last held during The 2000 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. Producers and Chairmen, Mason Phelps, Jr. and Beverly Lake Wilkes, who ran Denim & Diamonds each year from the mid- ‘90s through 2000, and who will run the 2004 event, have been inundated over the past few years with a chorus of requests to bring back the extravaganza.
And now, The United States Equestrian Team (the “USET”) has weighed in with its opinion – let’s party! The USET, historically the beneficiary of Denim & Diamonds, will once again be the 2004 beneficiary. During the event’s successful, prior six-year run, over $1 million was raised for the USET. With the upcoming 2004 Olympic Games in the offing, the timing is ideal to bring back this major fund-raiser.
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YS Inc. to Sponsor Betsy Steiner
Collinsville, Alabama— YS Inc., manufacturer of the complete joint and hoof supplement Competitor’s Edge, is pleased to announce sponsorship of Betsy Steiner. The international rider has been a big believer in the Competitor’s Edge products so the alliance was a natural fit.
“We are extremely pleased to work with Betsy,” said Jennifer Gilliland, Equine Sales Director for YS Inc. “She has an excellent reputation in the industry and is known for her integrity—exactly the type of spokesperson we were seeking.”
Betsy Steiner, a USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist, represented the United States at the 1990 World Championships. She has been the winner of CDI Grand Prix at prestigious shows from coast to coast and is the author of A Gymnastic Riding System Using Mind, Body and Spirit: Progressive Training for Rider and Horse. “Competitor’s Edge has really made a difference in my horses’ performance,” Betsy said. “When you are expecting your horse to perform at the highest levels, you must give him every advantage. Competitor’s Edge does just that.”
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World Driving Championship
The FEI World Pairs Driving Championship will be held in Haras de Jardy, France, September 17 – 21. The event will showcase some of the world’s best horses and drivers.
Teams will compete in a three phase competition: driving dressage, a sequence of movements performed within a rectangular arena measuring 100 meters x 40 meters; marathon driving competition, a series of fixed cross country obstacles; and the cones phase in which the driver must pass through a course of gates, pairs of starting blocks with balls on top, without knocking anything over on the way. Please click here for further details
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Cia Reis Wins Pan American Endurance Championship
U.S. Riders Sweep Individual Medals and Win Two of Three Team Medals
GLADSTONE, NEW JERSEY—September 15, 2003—Cia Reis of Pennsdale, PA, won the individual Gold Medal at 2003 Pan American Endurance Championship at Trout Lake, WA. A member of the USA East squad, Reis rode Catch A Wave to the Gold and also the Championship’s Best Condition Award.
The team Gold Medal was won by the USA Pacific North squad of Sharon Westergard on MCM Phantazem "Taz", Pat Murray on CR Flash Gordon, Michele Roush on PR Tallymark, and former World Champion Cassandra Schuler on ELD Triton.
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Approved Rule Changes Now Available
The USA Equestrian Board of Directors approved rule changes to the 2003 USA Equestrian Rule Book on September 11.
Approved rule changes are located on the USA Equestrian web site at http://www.equestrian.org/rulechange/index.asp. Additionally, the 2003 Rule Book on the website has been updated with all rule changes effective to-date. Please click here for further details
15th September 2003
horse The Boulonnais Horse
Boulonnais horses are said to be descended from Numidian horses, brought by J. Caesar to North of France, around Boulogne, in 54 B.C., just when he was planning to invade Britain. But this can be a legend.
The Boulonnais horse is called "the thoroughbred horse among draught horses" because of its great elegance associated with strength.
Energetic and lively, with a splendid gait, adaptated to prestige carriage as well as to every work in the fields and even to riding, the Boulonnais horses were especially appreciated since 17th century for the rapid transport of the fresh fish from the Channel coast to Paris, in less than 24 hours. This is now commemorated every two years in a traditional team race called "La route du poisson" (The Fish Route).
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horse Reis Wins Gold At Pan American Endurance Championship
Trout Lake, WA - - Cia Reis from the USA East squad rode Catch A Wave to the Gold Medal and also won Best Condition at the 2003 Pan American Endurance Championship at Trout Lake, WA. Team Gold was won by the USA Pacific North squad of Sharon Westergard (MCM Phantazem "Taz"), Pat Murray (CR Flash Gordon), Michele Roush (PR Tallymark), and Cassandra Schuler (ELD Triton).
Reis finished in a very quick time of 9:14.13, an average of 17.35 km. (10.78 miles) per hour. USA Pacfic South rider Heather Reynolds, defending PAC gold medallist, won the Silver Medal in 9:37:40 on Aleclipse, a 7-year-old Arabian gelding loaned to her by Becky Hart. Another USA East rider, Vicki Crance, won the Bronze Medal with RA Jestic Diamond. The East dominated the top ten placings with four of their riders, but came in fourth in the team standings when team riders Meg Sleeper (Shyrocco Troilus) and Valerie Kanavy (Emphatic/Shahdon) were pulled. Team Silver was won by the USA Pacific North squad while Canada West, the only team to finish all four team riders, won the Bronze Medal.
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News Headlines 14th September 2003
horse More Learning From Horses: Patterns and Habits.
WAVERLY, WV--Horses are creatures of habit. And the habits they learn can be good ones or bad ones depending on who's handling them. And whatever habits or patterns they have when they come to you can be changed if you go about it in a methodical, horse-logical way. If memory serves, one of the horses that taught me this was a Morgan stallion that belonged to a friend of mine. This was back in the '60s and I don't remember the horse's registered name but we called him Little Brother.
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horse British Horse Society and Ashby House TREC teams return triumphant from World and European Championships
The British Horse Society Senior World TREC and Ashby House Young Rider European TREC Championship teams returned triumphantly from Libramont in Belgium last weekend (5-7 September) with two team medals and an individual medal. The Senior World Team won the Silver medal, with the Young Riders, appearing at their first European Championships, taking team Bronze and individual Gold. Four individual riders, two in each competition, also rode well to complete the squad representing Great Britain.
Both competitions provided good championship courses and a few anxious moments for most competitors, testing their orienteering skills with technically challenging routes through the woods. A demanding PTV course for the Young Riders provided some very interesting obstacles including a bridge set high off the ground and a particularly difficult water crossing.
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