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English Events Horse Happenings

FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing: Britain closes in on Germany at Montelibretti

Photo Caption: The winning British team at Montelibretti (ITA), left to right: Nicky Roncoroni, Dani Evans, Emilie Chandler and Paul Sims. (Photo: Massimo Argenziano/FEI). Free images for editorial purposes available at www.feiphotos.org.

Britain has closed to within two points of Germany in the FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing 2013 after a convincing victory at Montelibretti (ITA) at the weekend.

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English Events Horse Happenings

FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing: Britain closes in on Germany at Montelibretti

Photo Caption: The winning British team at Montelibretti (ITA), left to right: Nicky Roncoroni, Dani Evans, Emilie Chandler and Paul Sims. (Photo: Massimo Argenziano/FEI). Free images for editorial purposes available at www.feiphotos.org.

Britain has closed to within two points of Germany in the FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing 2013 after a convincing victory at Montelibretti (ITA) at the weekend.

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English Events Horse Happenings

Fairfield Selects EQUUS Foundation as June Show Beneficiary at Maclay Zone 1 Regionals – Charlotte Jacobs Triumphs

WESTPORT, CT – September 23, 2013 – Sunday, September 22, 2013 was an exciting day for the EQUUS Foundation and the 63 young equestrians competing in the Maclay Regionals at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Connecticut.

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English Events Horse Happenings

Friday Is Barns’ Night Out at the Alltech National Horse Show

LEXINGTON, Ky.] – Horse-crazy kids will put the horses out to pasture and pull on their party boots for Alltech’s Barn Night in the Bluegrass, presented by Group C, at the Alltech National Horse Show. During this barn bazaar on Friday, Nov. 1, youth from around the region are invited to meet with all-star equestrians and show true “barn spirit” for a chance to win prizes in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park.

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English Events Horse Happenings

FEI European Eventing Championships for Juniors and Young Riders 2013

Double-gold for France, while Ireland and Finland also stand top of the podium

By Louise Parkes

France claimed the Junior Individual and Young Rider Team titles at the FEI European Eventing Championships for Juniors and Young Riders on home turf at Jardy (FRA) today. 

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Charities Horse Happenings

Seven Charities Designated as Horse Whisperer Recipients by the EQUUS Foundation

WESTPORT, CT – September 9, 2013 – Over $275,000 in grants were awarded in 2013 to 75 charitable organizations dedicated to horse welfare in 26 states and the District of Columbia, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

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Events Horse Happenings Western

Brazile caps family affair with tie-down win

PUYALLUP, Wash. – It was a family affair for the Braziles in Puyallup, and the patriarch of the family left town a very happy man.  Photo provided by Todd Brewer

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English Fashion Horse Happenings

A Shopper’s Paradise at The American Gold Cup CSI4*-W

North Salem, NY – September 11, 2013 – The 2013 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W at Old Salem Farm  in North Salem, NY, Sept. 11-15, will provide exhibitors and spectators with a unique shopping experience by bringing together the top brands

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English Events Horse Happenings

DOMINGUEZ SALUTE, AUTOGRAPH SESSION ON OPENING WEEKEND TOP FALL PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE

LAUREL, MD. 09-11-13—Eclipse Award-winning jockey Ramon Dominguez, who retired in June due to the severity of injuries sustained in a spill at Aqueduct in January, will make a special appearance at Laurel Park next Saturday, Sept. 21. Live racing returns to the major Maryland tracks two days earlier after a 14-week break.

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English Events Horse Happenings

Four Yearlings Bring $1 Million or More during Second Session of Keeneland September Yearling Sale

LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 10, 2013) – The final horse through the ring during Tuesday’s second session of the 70th Keeneland September Yearling Sale sold for $1 million to become the fourth yearling of the day to bring seven figures. Through the first two sessions of this year’s sale, eight yearlings have been sold for seven figures, exceeding the seven sold during the entire sale last year.