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National FFA Organization Seeks Student Travelers
International Collegiate Agricultural Leadership Program Goes to Southeast Asia this May

The National FFA Organization is now accepting applications for its 2012 International Collegiate Agricultural Leadership (I-CAL) program. FFA will take 12 students to Southeast Asia this spring; the tentative program dates are May 19th-June 1st.

This conference allows students the opportunity to study global agriculture and international marketing. Students will learn about current international trade and cultural issues and gain awareness of how international markets for agricultural products operate. Upon completion of the program, students will give educational presentations to local groups and organizations about their experiences.
The I-CAL program was developed as a partnership with the U.S. Grains Council and The Grains Foundation. The deadline for applications is February 15th, 2012 at 5 p.m. EST. Potential participants can learn more about the program and download an application at www.ffa.org/collegiate.

Jan 23, 2012, 12:01

World
Global Feed Tonnage Reaches Record 873 Million
The world’s feed production has reached an estimated 873 million metric tons, according to a global survey commissioned by Alltech. Conducted through Alltech’s regional managers, the survey assessed the tonnage of 132 countries and all species.

“This new global estimate is quite significant, especially when compared to the 2010 WATT report, which indicated 717.6 million metric tons,” said Aidan Connolly, vice president of corporate accounts at Alltech. “Feed production is an increasingly global phenomenon and this survey is the broadest in its reach and, therefore, also complete in terms of its review of the state of play in the world feed industry.”

Asia has secured a role as the number one feed producing region with a tonnage of 305 million, and China is the leading country with a total tonnage of 175.4 million. Europe follows Asia with 200 million. North America, Latin America and the Middle East/Africa round out the listing with 185 million, 125 million and 47 million respectively.

Jan 23, 2012, 12:00

World
TWO HUNDRED DAYS TO GO TO LONDON 2012
Twenty one nations are celebrating their Olympic qualification today,
9 January, which marks the 200-day countdown to London 2012 and 100
years of equestrian sport in the Olympic movement.

Eleven countries have now secured the opportunity to join the nine
nations already qualified at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™
2010 in Kentucky and hosts Great Britain at London 2012 through a
series of nail-biting qualifiers held around the world for their
Olympic Group.

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, The
Netherlands, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Switzerland, the USA and
Ukraine will join hosts Great Britain in team Jumping.

Australia, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, The
Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden and the USA have qualified to
compete in team Dressage.

Jan 9, 2012, 14:17

World
FEI INVITES SUBMISSIONS FOR 2013 EQUINE PROHIBITED LIST
The FEI has set up a new system to allow external parties to submit suggestions for consideration for the 2013 Equine Prohibited Substances List. The move has come about following substantial feedback from veterinarians, athletes and horse owners requesting that substances are removed or added to the List, switched from the Controlled Medication Substances section to the Banned Substances section of the List, or vice versa.

As part of the Prohibited Substances List review process, any person involved in equestrian sport, or otherwise, who wishes to make suggestions for consideration by the List Advisory Group during preparation of the 2013 Equine Prohibited Substances List is invited to do so by filling in the downloadable online form. The deadline for submissions to the FEI Veterinary Department is 30 March 2012.

Dec 27, 2011, 10:05

World
RECORD INTEREST IN HOSTING FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES™ 2018
A record seven National Federations have sent in formal Expressions of Interest to host the FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2018.

Signed Expression of Interest documents have been received from the National Federations of Australia, Canada, Hungary, Morocco, Russia, Sweden, and the USA. The deadline for receipt of signed documentation was midnight CET last night, 15 November 2011.

“Having a record seven Expressions of Interest in hosting the FEI World Equestrian Games™ in 2018 is the best possible endorsement of the FEI’s flagship event,” FEI Secretary General Ingmar de Vos said. “It also shows the value of the review that the FEI has commissioned of the bidding process for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ and FEI European Championships, which is aimed at raising the profile of these events and their associated revenues by creating a competitive, well structured and transparent bid process.”

Dec 13, 2011, 10:50

World
All-female line-up of winners for FEI Awards
Five women were rewarded for their outstanding contribution to equestrianism at the FEI Awards ceremony on Monday 14 November in the superb setting of Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Palace Hotel.

The FEI is proud to announce that the winners of the FEI Awards 2011 are:

Soraya Ourrais (FRA/MAR)
Development Award

Nina Lamsam Ligon (THA/USA)
HSBC Rising Star Award

Alice Gaillard (FRA)
Best Groom Award

Meg Wade (AUS)
Against All Odds Award

Adelinde Cornelissen (NED)
Reem Acra Best Athlete

Commenting on the winners, FEI President Princess Haya said:

Dec 13, 2011, 10:36

World
Interagro Lusitanos Wins Best Breeder Award And Multiple Show Ring Successes in Brazil
The 3rd Annual Lusitano Festival at Aguas de Lindoia proved to be a great success for Interagro Lusitanos, as the well-known and well-respected Lusitano farm once again won the Best Breeder Award. As the world’s largest breeder and exporter of Lusitano horses, Interagro Lusitanos is committed to preserving the pure bloodlines of the Lusitano breed and is home to approximately 150 exceptional broodmares and 25 top quality stallions including some of the most respected bloodlines in the breed such as Farao (JHC), Nirvana Interagro, Ofensor (MV), Xique-Xique (CI) and Yacht (SA). Nothing similar in number and quality can be found at any single breeding farm in the world.

Cecilia Gonzaga, who manages Interagro and the 1,200-acre farm outside of São Paulo, was thrilled that the farm took home the Best Breeder Award. “My father, Dr. Paulo Gavião Gonzaga, founded Interagro Lusitanos in 1975 in an effort to preserve the breed. He started with a small band of four mares and one stallion, so it is such an honor that our once small farm has the distinction again of winning the Best Breeder Award. This is such a tribute to my father, who continues to be active on the farm,” she said.

Dec 13, 2011, 10:13

World
Equitrekking® Expands Broadcast Reach to the UK
Emmy-Award Winning Travel TV Show Debuts on Horse & Country TV January 2012

Equitrekking, the Emmy Award-winning PBS travel TV series hosted by Darley Newman, begins broadcasts on the UK’s Horse & Country TV January 2, 2012.
The Equitrekking TV show follows three time Daytime Emmy nominated TV host and equestrian Darley Newman as she travels the world riding horses with local people to get an in-depth, eco-friendly look at a destination’s natural surroundings, culture and history. Horse & Country TV reaches 10.5 million households in the UK and Ireland on SKY channel 280, providing exclusive sports event coverage, news, documentary and personality-led programming to the passionate audience for horse sports and country living.
In Equitrekking’s first twenty episodes on Horse & Country TV, Darley travels with viewers through the lush countryside of Ireland, the rugged landscapes of Iceland, historic regions of Spain, rainforests in Belize and Costa Rica and snowy Quebec. Across America, viewers discover great ranches, national parks and historic sites in Vermont, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia’s Coast, Wyoming, Colorado, Hawaii's Big Island, Maui, Virginia Hunt Country, Texas, Arizona, Utah, Kentucky and California Wine Country.

Dec 13, 2011, 10:01

World
PAN-AMERICAN GAMES 2011 - EVENTING
USA WINS TEAM GOLD, CANADA’S PHOENIX CLAIMS INDIVIDUAL TITLE by Louise Parkes

American riders scooped Eventing Team gold in convincing fashion at the Pan-American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico on Sunday when all five team-members sensationally completed on their Dressage scores. But the USA had to settle for silver and bronze in the battle for the Individual title, as Canada’s Jessica Phoenix stood firm to capitalise on the advantage she had established in the Dressage arena last Friday.

It was a historic result for 28-year-old Phoenix, who hails from Uxbridge, Ontario as she is only the second Canadian rider ever to earn individual Eventing gold in the history of the Pan-American Games. Riding the nine-year-old Westphalian gelding, Pavarotti, she set the target with a Dressage mark of 43.90 and never looked back. A flawless Cross Country performance on Saturday was followed by another copybook round over the coloured poles on Sunday to clinch individual gold. “It’s a dream come true”, she said afterwards.

Nov 14, 2011, 07:38

World
Brazilian Lusitano Stallion Wins Interagro Lusitanos High Score Lusitano Award At Dressage At Devon
Nancy Himmelblau and her Lusitano stallion, Suplicio Da Roposa, won the High Point Lusitano Award at Dressage At Devon. Sponsored by Interagro Lusitanos, the largest exporter of Lusitano horses in the world, the award recognizes the outstanding achievements of the Lusitano breed in the competitive world. Todd Grace, a United States representative for Interagro Lusitanos, presented Himmelblau with her award

Suplicio Da Roposa, a gorgeous 12-year-old Lusitano stallion owned by Nancy Himmelblau, captured the High Score Lusitano Award during the prestigious Dressage at Devon Horse Show. Sponsored by Interagro Lusitanos, the largest breeder and exporter of Lusitano horses in the world, the High Score Lusitano Award recognizes the highest scoring Lusitano during dressage competitions and highlights the dynamic and competitive Lusitano breed. Suplicio earned a 73.7% in the Iberian Horse class in the Breed Division with Bruce Griffin.

Himmelblau, from Somerset, New Jersey, was thrilled with her stallion’s performance as well as the fact that he rode away with the Lusitano High Score Award. “This was his second time to compete at Devon, but his first time in the Iberian Breed class,” she said. “I train with Suzanne Marshall and she is the one who introduced me to the breed.”

Nov 14, 2011, 07:36

World
KIEL HOSTS OPENER FOR INAUGURAL FEI WORLD CUP™ VAULTING SERIES
Germany’s Victor Brusewitz riding on Airbus secured third place at the first FEI World Cup Vaulting™ Final in Leipzig (GER). Photo: Matt Lewis/Getty Images for FEI

The inaugural FEI World Cup™ Vaulting series will open with the first of five qualifiers in Kiel (GER) tomorrow (14-15 October), where seven athletes from four nations will battle it out at the Sparkassen Arena.

Victor Brusewitz (GER) and Lukas Klouda (CZE), who secured third and fourth places at the first FEI World Cup™ Vaulting Final which took place at Leipzig’s Partner Pferd in April, will compete against 19-year-old Torben Jacobs (GER).

University of Cologne student Pia Engelberty (GER), who topped the leaderboard going into the Leipzig Final and came out fourth, will be up against Rikke Laumann (DEN), Sarah Kay (GER) and the USA’s number 3 ranked vaulter Mary McCormick.

The world’s top ten male and female vaulters (listed here) will then compete in four further qualifiers in Munich (GER), Salzburg (AUT), Paris (FRA) and Leipzig (GER).

The six female and male vaulters with the highest point scores will then come together at the FEI World Cup™ Vaulting 2011/2012 Final (location and date to be confirmed following the FEI’s General Assembly in November).

Nov 14, 2011, 07:31

World
Equestrian Sport Productions Extends Condolences on the Loss of Hickstead
Hickstead and Eric Lamaze, © Sportfot
Equestrian Sport Productions would like to extend their deepest condolences to Eric Lamaze, the Fleischhacker family, and everyone connected to Hickstead for their loss. He was a phenomenal champion and he will be missed.

Hickstead: 1996-2011

Nov 10, 2011, 10:41

World
PRELIMINARY POST MORTEM RESULTS FOR HICKSTEAD
Preliminary findings from the post mortem on Hickstead, Eric Lamaze’s 2008 Olympic gold medal horse that died during the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping qualifier at Verona (ITA) on 6 November, have confirmed an aortic rupture, resulting in heart failure.

Further tests are to be conducted to establish the cause of the rupture, but these tests will take a number of weeks to complete and may prove inconclusive.

The 15-year-old stallion collapsed and died after completing his round of jumping with just four faults. Eric Lamaze (CAN) was uninjured in the incident.

Nov 10, 2011, 10:33

World
Get Ready to Say “Eh” at Road to the Horse as Canadians Take The Stage
Some great Canadians have crossed the border to bring their talents and influence to the United States. Actors like Michael J. Fox. Entertainers like Celine Dion. And even great rodeo competitors like Robin Burwash. But a new brand of Canadian influence is heading to the lower 48 as Canadian clinicians Jonathan Field and Glenn Stewart come to Road to the Horse International.

Featuring three teams of clinicians from the United States, Australia and Canada, Road to the Horse International will be held at Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tenn., March 9-11. Nearly sold out, the remaining tickets are now on sale at www.roadtothehorse.com.

Field, of Abbotsford, British Columbia, has a gentle demeanor that translates clearly to the horses he trains. Starting as a hunt seat equestrian, Field began his professional career with horses following a tragic accident that nearly amputated his arm. While in the hospital, Jonathan’s mind kept returning to horses and to the dream of the connection he wanted with them. That vision gave him purpose and conviction, and Jonathan decided to dedicate his life to achieving that goal: To become the best horseman he could be. Jonathan's success is not a surprise when you consider the gracious help, time and experience so many wise and talented horseman have personally shared with him. This willingness to share knowledge has sparked Jonathan to go the extra mile to help a student or a troubled horse, sometimes late into the evening at aclinic. He'll say the best way to repay your teachers is by passing it on to others.

Nov 1, 2011, 15:48

World
DOUBLE-GOLD FOR URUGUAY AND CHILE AT PAN-AMERICAN ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Uruguay’s Bernardo Algorta and Cacique claimed the Senior Individual title at the Pan-American Endurance Championships 2011 in Santo Domingo, Chile at the weekend. Photo: FEI/Chilean NF.

Endurance riders from Uruguay claimed Team and Individual gold in the Senior division, while the host nation of Chile dominated the Young Riders classes at the 2011 Pan-American Endurance Championships staged in Santo Domingo (CHI) last weekend. Bernardo Algorta registered an impressive average speed of 20 kilometres an hour with his horse, Cacique, to take the Senior title for Uruguay, while Chile's Sebastian Taverne and Eclipse covered the challenging course at an average of 19.73 kmh to secure the Young Rider honours.

Attention to detail in the preparation of the venue and facilities in Santo Domingo drew high praise for the Organising Committee from competitors, officials, supporters and spectators alike. But the highest accolade of all was heaped on by Chile's President, Sebastian Pinera, who attended the event and said that it provided "a great boost to Chile and to South America in general".

ENTHUSIASTS
The history of Endurance in Chile dates back to a visit by a group of enthusiasts to the FEI World Championships at Fort Riley in Kansas, USA back in 1996. On returning home they introduced the discipline to their native country, and began to organise races over distances of between 40 and 80 kilometres. Chilean competitors who rose to prominence during the early years included Marcial Taverne, Antonio Llompart, Alejandro Donoso, Marcelo Cortes and Ignacio Urenda.

Oct 31, 2011, 10:02

World
Global Meat Production and Consumption Continue to Rise
Global meat production and consumption have increased rapidly in recent decades, with harmful effects on the environment and public health as well as on the economy, according to research done by Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet project for Vital Signs Online. Worldwide meat production has tripled over the last four decades and increased 20 percent in just the last 10 years. Meanwhile, industrial countries are consuming growing amounts of meat, nearly double the quantity than in developing countries.

"Much of the vigorous growth in meat production is due to the rise of industrial animal agriculture, or factory farming," said Danielle Nierenberg, Worldwatch senior researcher and director of Nourishing the Planet. "Factory farms pollute the environment through the heavy use of inputs such as pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers used for feed production.

Oct 30, 2011, 13:05

World
RECORD ENTRY FOR PAN-AMERICANS 2011 IN GUADALAJARA
A record number of horse-and-rider combinations will compete in the equestrian events at the 16th Pan-American Games which kick off in Guadalajara, Mexico in just over a weeks' time, on Sunday 16 October. This is the world's largest multi-sport event apart from the summer Olympics, and takes place on a four-year cycle leading up to each Olympic fixture.

Held in accordance with the Olympic Charter and Rules, the Pan-Americans provide Olympic qualification opportunities for athletes in FEI geographical regions D and E - North America and Central/South America. More than 5,000 athletes will take part in 46 different sports and almost 400 events during the two weeks of world-class competition and, in the three equestrian disciplines of Jumping, Dressage and Eventing, a total of 157 partnerships are expected to line out. The 2011 fixture brings together athletes from 42 countries.

ORIGINS
The first Pan-American Games took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1951, but its origins date back more than 20 years earlier. During an Olympic Congress that coincided with the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, France, the members of the International Olympic Committees of Cuba, Guatemala and Mexico proposed the creation of a regional sports event in which Central American countries would participate.

Oct 30, 2011, 13:03

World
2012 FEI EQUINE PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE LIST IN EFFECT FROM 1 JANUARY
The FEI, following approval by the FEI Bureau, has announced a small number of changes to its 2011 Equine Prohibited Substance List.

These changes, which will be included in the 2012 List and will come into effect on 1 January, are summarised here and below:

• There are two additions to the Prohibited List: Magnesium Sulphate injections and any use of ACTH.
• 17-Alpha-Hydroxy Progesterone is also being named on the List given similar biological effects to substances already on the List.
• Valerenic acid has been moved from the Banned Substance category to the Controlled Medications category on the List.

Oct 24, 2011, 09:57

World
SEVENTEEN NATIONS TO COMPETE AT THE FEI WORLD DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR COMBINED PONIES 2011
Tobias Bücker of Germany is the title defender in the four-in-hand category © Rinaldo de Craen

From 21 to 25 September, the Lipica Stud Farm in Slovenia will host the fifth edition of the FEI World Driving Championships for Combined Ponies. Seventy-seven drivers from 17 nations will compete in the singles, pairs and four-in-hand classes.

Title defender Melanie Becker (NED) will compete with her world champion pony Ostara’s Sandor in the singles category. Pony pairs world champion Daniel Schneiders (GER) has successfully moved on to the pony four-in-hand class. One of Schneider’s biggest opponents will be the reigning pony four-in-hand champion Tobias Bücker (GER).

The eldest competitor is 65-year-old Hannu Kalalahti (FIN), who will be making his world championship debut at Lipica. The youngest competitor David Palkovics (HUN) will celebrate his 14th birthday on the Marathon day of his first world championship.

Sep 25, 2011, 08:13

World
Penn Vet Cardiologist Travels to Chile as a Member of the US Equestrian Team
Meg Sleeper VMD is at the top of her game. She has been teetering between first and second in the nation, and was second in the world for a time as well. But international placements in endurance riding, where competitions are few and far between, tend to seesaw up and down. Dr. Sleeper hopes to solidify her standing at the top of the pinnacle when she rides in the Pan American Games, October 22nd, in Chile.

Dr. Sleeper competes in what could be considered the marathon of equestrian sports, endurance riding. It’s a long distance horse race that covers up to 100 miles. In Chile the ride will be 75 miles and Dr. Sleeper says competitors will probably average 11-12 miles an hour to finish in six hours. “It’s basically a canter the whole time,” she explains, “over rolling terrain.” There are four or five veterinary checkpoints along the way to evaluate the condition of the horses. Conditioning is a key element of the discipline, and at recent competition in North Carolina, Dr. Sleeper’s horse was awarded top-conditioned horse.

Sep 24, 2011, 11:24

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FEI EUROPEAN JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011 - Day 2
Germany's Carsten-Otto Nagel and Corradina jumped to the top of the individual rankings at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2011 in Madrid, Spain today. The Dutch are leading the team rankings going into tomorrow's team decider. Photo: FEI/Kit Houghton.

The Dutch have stormed to the front going into tomorrow's second and deciding round of the Team Championship while Germany's Carsten-Otto Nagel leads the individual rankings after another thrilling day at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2011 in Madrid, Spain today. But it remains a very close-fought affair in both competitions, with less than a fence between the quartet from The Netherlands and the Germans in second place, while the French are almost six points further adrift in third, and only four faults separates the top nine in the individual rankings.

Overnight leader, Olivier Guillon from France, plummeted to ninth when, last into the ring, Lord de Theize hit the wall at fence four in an otherwise flawless tour of the 13-fence track. But it was the open water that was the talking point at the end of the day, as almost half of the 67 starters picked up penalties here.

Sep 24, 2011, 11:16

World
PORTUGUESE HORSE COLTAIRE Z WITHDRAWN FROM FEI EUROPEAN JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Portuguese have withdrawn Coltaire Z (Frutuoso de Melo) from today’s team final at the FEI European Jumping Championships in Madrid (ESP) for veterinary reasons. The 14-year-old stallion, which was in 36th place in the individual standings, has a leg injury.

The Portuguese team was lying in 10th place overnight and had earned a place in today’s top-10 team final, but as Portugal had fielded a team of only three horses, Coltaire Z’s withdrawal means that the Portuguese have now had to pull out of today’s team final.

Winningmood (Luciana Diniz), in 10th overnight, and Maestro St Lois (Joao Mota), in 35th, will both jump in today’s competition as individuals.

Sep 24, 2011, 11:13

World
FEI EUROPEAN JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011 - Day 3, Team Final
Carsten-Otto Nagel, Marco Kutscher, Chef d'Equipe Otto Becker, Janne-Frederike Meyer and Ludger Beerbaum celebrate Germany's seventh FEI European Jumping Championship Team title at the Club de Campo in Madrid, Spain this evening. Photo: FEI/Kit Houghton.

An Olympic qualifying spot was some compensation to the Dutch who always looked like taking one of the three coveted spots available to non-qualified nations and, following a game of fluctuating fortunes today, it will be Switzerland and Sweden who will join them in London next summer. The Spanish also became contenders as the competition progressed, but their chances faded, as did those of the Irish whose only possibility of representation now lies in the Olympic rankings list.

DEMONSTRATION OF SOLIDARITY
The day began with a demonstration of solidarity in the sport as, following agreement by all concerned, the water fence which caused so many faults yesterday, was altered. The grey wall used in the first round was replaced with the darker frontage that had been used for the opening speed competition.

Sep 24, 2011, 11:06

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Interagro Lusitanos Offers Buyers Private Visits To World-Famous Farm In Brazil
Interagro Lusitanos, the exclusive, world-renown Lusitano breeding facility situated on 1,200 acres outside of the small town of Itapira, is now offering private visits to the Brazilian farm for horse enthusiasts wishing to purchase an Interagro Lusitano.

Peter van Borst, International Sales Director for Interagro Lusitanos of Brazil, has been traveling to the Brazilian farm for the past 20 years and said each time he drives through the former coffee plantation’s rolling lush hills, now home of the world’s finest Lusitano horses, he feels as if he has discovered the “hidden valley of Lusitanos.” The exclusive, world-renown farm, situated on 1,200 acres outside of the small town of Itapira, about an hour and a half from São Paulo, is now offering private visits to the Brazilian farm for horse enthusiasts wishing to purchase an Interagro Lusitano.

“I travel to Interagro often and now interested buyers can accompany me, stay at the farm and experience the magic first-hand.” Van Borst said. “The Interagro Lusitano farm is like no other place on earth. It wasn’t built to impress the public, in fact the only way you can visit the farm is through private invitation. I will say it is quite emotional when you come around the bend and view the farm for the first time.”

Sep 24, 2011, 10:49

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Japan secures Olympic Eventing qualification for London 2012
Japan secures qualification for Eventing at London 2012 at the Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials (GBR). Photo: Fiona Scott-Maxwell/FEI.

Japan has secured qualification for the Olympic Eventing next year following the London 2012 Eventing Team Qualifier for Asia-Pacific nations which took place at the Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials (GBR) from 8-11 September.

New Zealand, led by Clarke Johnstone, finished first in the team competition, but they are already qualified for London 2012 after claiming team bronze at last year’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Kentucky (USA). The battle for the remaining slot was between Japan and Australia.

Japan fielded five riders, but their first, Yoshiaki Oiwa, was eliminated with a Cross Country fall. But Kenki Sato, Takeaki Tsuchiya and Atsushi Negishi all went clear and, at the end of Cross Country day, Japan had a four-penalty lead over Australia.

Sep 24, 2011, 10:43


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American Miniature Horses and Shetland Ponies (And One Dog) Thrill Crowds During 77th Annual McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Chicago
Miniature Horses Turn Heads and Win Hearts At The FEI World Equestrian Games
Miniature Horse Shows Off High Jumping Skills and Gets Crowd On Their Feet During Opening Ceremonies at Syracuse Invitational
Mounted Shooting
Mounted Shooting Gains Popularity
CSMA - Schedule of Events
National
TRAILS ARE AT RISK! Will Your Representative Defend Trails and Bike/Ped Programs?
2nd Annual Airport Express Endurance Ride
Heritage Acres Barn Fire Kills 22 Show Horses in NJ
Vita Flex Nutrition Presents an Evening of Equestrianism, Education, and Prizes at the Vita Flex Victory Team Debut During the 2012 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival
Pet Talk: Relocating with Pets
Paint & Color Breeds
UC Davis testing offers APHA new testing options
Open/Amateur World Championship Paint Horse Show marked with buckles, bronzes and barns full of top horses
The Pinto Breed: History and Origin of the Breed
APHA gearing up for an exciting World Championship Horse Show
American Paint Horse Association hosts annual Convention in Washington
Polo
First Annual Polo Party - Horses & Horsepower!
Investments Paying Off; Celebrate Horses AND Horsepower At WestWorld
International Polo Club of Colts Neck: Nacho Figueras
INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB OF COLTS NECK ANNOUNCES KINGS POLO CLASSIC
Arenus Welcomes Polo Player Julio Arellano To Their Sponsored Rider Program
Products
NEW LOTIONS & POTIONS PRODUCTS FROM HEALTHY HORSE BOUTIQUE: Body Butter and Horsey Lip Balm
TRIPLE CROWN NUTRITION ANNOUNCES A NEW FEED FORMULATION CALLED TRIPLE CROWN® TLC™ – TOTAL LIFETIME CARE™
Horse Crazy Kids Will Love Premier Equestrian’s New “KidJumps.Net” Website Featuring Kid Jumps And Toys
Beautiful equestrian cards and calendars from LewisHarding
John Deere offers product discounts as part of Green Fever Sales Event
Quarter Horse
Novice Championships: AQHA announces classes to be held at the inaugural Novice championships and state qualifying methods for the event
AQHA is now accepting bids for management of the 2012 AQHA World Championship Show Sale
AQHA Director Emeritus Al Carruthers Dies
AQHA announces the 2012 American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame inductees.
AQHA Rule-Change Proposals
Reining
NRHA Derby Added Money More Than Doubles to $615,000
2012 NRHA European Championship in Austria Again
NRHyA Awards Varsity Reining Club Scholarships
NRHA European Futurity 2012 & NRHA Show: Website and Enrollment Form online now
NRHA Board of Directors to Hold First Meeting of 2012
Rodeos
National High School Rodeo Association Joins the Alltech Ag Network on iHigh
Miss Rodeo America 2012 Pageant
National finals rodeo: Hannum wins big
World-Class Rodeo Action to Return to Midwest Horse Fair®
Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo: Cowgirl, horse team up in barrel racing event
Roping
USTRC - 2011 Western Colorado Championships Results
USTRC Adds Facebook To Communications Initiative
BRETT HOFFMAN: Good Ohl boy keeps up hot streak
Team ropers, Irwin set to compete in college rodeo nationals
USTRC Roping moved due to flooding
Style
DER-DAU CUSTOM FOOTWEAR ADDS FASHIONABLE POLOS, BREECHES & CUSTOM-FIT MEMORY FOAM ORTHOTICS TO LINE
PanaCavallo and Cavalleria Toscana Kickoff Gold Sponsorship at 2011 Dressage At Devon
ONLINE RETAIL STORE PONYUP! KENTUCKY TO FEATURE DISCOUNTED HANDBAGS
Think Pink for October with chicBuds Gadgets - Giving back for Breast Cancer Awareness
Horse Shows by the Bay Welcomes JPC Equestrian!
Trail Riding
New trails plan distinguishes between horse, non-horse trails
COUNTY PARK TO REVIEW McDOWELL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL PARK TRAILS MASTER PLAN
Western Horseman Magazine 75th Anniversary Trail Ride
Aurelia woman dies in fall from horse
Saddle club wants area to become a real 'horse camp'
Who's Who!
Molly Sweeney Selected as the 2011 USEF/EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award Recipient
Don Morse: Forever in Our Hearts!
Penn Vet’s Dr. Sue McDonnell Honored by AAEP
Meet the Principals at the Shapiro-Pertnoy Companies
Meet the Principals at the Shapiro-Pertnoy Companies
Working Cowhorse
Rice and Moonstruck Pepto Top Circle Y Ranch Open Derby Herd Work/Koch, Hansma, Williamson, and Phillips Top Open Divisions
John Murphy and Pepto Pepermint Top Circle Y Ranch Non Pro Derby Herd Work/Blake Wins Non Pro Limited Herd Work
Shining Lil Nic Bridle Spectacular to Debut at 2012 Hackamore Classic
Todd Crawford Becomes the NRCHA’s First $2 Million Rider
Shining Lil Nic Bridle Spectacular to Debut at 2012 Hackamore Classic
World
National FFA Organization Seeks Student Travelers
Global Feed Tonnage Reaches Record 873 Million
TWO HUNDRED DAYS TO GO TO LONDON 2012
FEI INVITES SUBMISSIONS FOR 2013 EQUINE PROHIBITED LIST
RECORD INTEREST IN HOSTING FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES™ 2018



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