Press Release

Despite the gloomy weather, hundreds of horse and dog lovers braved the elements to show their support for homeless pets at the “Ride for the Animals presented by Finish Line Feed” charity horse show on January 19, 2013. The event raised $3,320 for the Humane Society of Broward County through equestrian competitions, dog contests and competitive games for humans. The event, which is part of the popular Heritage Horse Show series, was held at the Plantation Equestrian Center.

The United States Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce the following dates and locations of the 2013 U.S. Hunter National Championships: 

On Saturday, January 26th two CDI5* classes at the World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by Wellington Classic Dressage will be broadcast live at www.usefnetwork.com.

Nic Roldan, Brandon Phillips, Louise Serio, Peter Pletcher, Chris Hickey, David Marcus, Kent Farrington, and Georgina Bloomberg have been selected to represent their disciplines, showing off their newfound skills in the reining ring at the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF) fundraiser, Who Reins Supreme?.

At Herbs for Life, Inc. in York, Maine, Herbalist Joyce Belcher creates botanical and superfood based synergistic blends that are specific to animal wellness, Equine, Canine and Feline.  The supplements are made by hand in small batches using only certified organic and ethically/responsibly wildcrafted herbs.  Her passion for all things pure and organic took her in search of a certification for her organic pet supplements, that’s when Belcher found the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC).

A review has recently been published identifying what is known and the challenges in determining what is not known about the influence that horse, rider and saddle have on each other. It follows active discussion among international professionals at last year’s Saddle Research Trust (SRT) workshop, about the importance of the horse-saddle-rider interface.

After years of research and development, EquiFit, inc. proudly introduces D-Teq™ boots featuring ImpacTeq™ liners. The strongest defense technology on the market today, EquiFit’s new boots and liners provide the highest level of leg protection with a custom fit and timeless look.

CANTER Mid-Atlantic is celebrating a milestone year for transitioning ex-racehorses into second careers through its free online sales listings.  The online sales website served nearly 150 trainers at six racetracks in 2012 who listed 350 racehorses nearing the end of their racing careers.

“It’s a huge benefit,” said Tim Tullock, trainer with horses stabled at Laurel Park Race Track, Laurel, MD.  “It’s very hard to find good homes for our horses and CANTER Mid-Atlantic and its volunteers provide an invaluable service.”

The Royal Dutch Sport Horse Studbook in North America (KWPN-NA), the continent's premier warmblood registry, welcomes sport horse enthusiasts to join in events and festivities during their upcoming annual meeting to be held March 14 - 16, 2013 at Hassler Dressage at Riveredge in Chesapeake City, Md. 

HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, will premiere a documentary chronicling a poignant story of courage and determination in the world of steeplechase racing, titled Chasing: A Steeplechase Story, which will air on Sunday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. ET.

The half-hour unveiling will take a special look at former steeplechase jockey, Jake Chalfin, whose promising career in the saddle ended when he was paralyzed from a fall during a race at the Blue Ridge Point-to-Point Races in Virginia in September, 2010.