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Arts & Collectibles English Horse Happenings

The Painter Who Hated Picasso

Sporting artist Alfred Munnings loved horses, the English countryside and a good stiff drink. What he didn’t like was modern art.

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Entertainment Horse Happenings TV & Film

War Horse superstar: The Mail tracks down the unsung star of Spielberg’s blockbuster – and the Hollywood ‘horse whisperer’ with whom he has an almost telepathic bond


Those who gathered in New York to watch the stars arriving at the world premiere of the film War Horse last week could have been forgiven for feeling that someone was missing from the glittering event.

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Events Horse Happenings Western

Las Vegas has become a great rodeo town — and it should stay that way well

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 | 2:05 a.m

In the opening sequence one night at last year’s National Finals Rodeo, one of the announcers at the Thomas & Mack Center greeted the crowd in a conversational tone.

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Economic Impact Horse Happenings

Breeders’ Cup impact in Louisville estimated at $53.3M

 

Spreading the Breeders’ Cup World Championships over two days has roughly doubled the amount of money that the event is bringing to the Louisville area, according to a University of Louisville economist’s study.

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English Events Horse Happenings

Alltech National Horse Show Wrap Up: November 2-7, 2011

Written by: Phelps Media Group, Inc.
Client: Alltech National Horse Show
Release Date: 2011-11-08

Lexington, KY – November 8, 2011 – Open Jumper action at the Alltech National Horse Show, 128th Edition, wrapped up on Saturday night with a fast-paced jump-off during the Alltech National Horse Show $250,000 Grand Prix CSI-W.

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English Events Horse Happenings

SBS Farms Wins Top Honors at Alltech National Horse Show

Written by: Kendall Bierer
Client: SBS Farms, Ltd.
Release Date: 2011-11-09

Buffalo, NY – November 8, 2011 – SBS Farms returned home after a great week of competition at the esteemed Alltech National Horse Show, 128th Edition held in Lexington, KY, from November 2-6.

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Economic Impact Horse Happenings

Gov. Beshear announces Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games had economic impact of more than $201 million

Gov. Beshear announces Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games had economic impact of more than $201 million

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English Fashion Horse Happenings

Riding in style: Gucci announces second year collaboration with Charlotte Casiraghi

Gucci has announced that it will be continuing its collaboration with equestrian show jumper and granddaughter of Princess Grace of Monaco, Charlotte Casiraghi.

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English Events Horse Happenings

Tennessee Grand Prix at Brownland Farm this weekend

Horse lovers and party lovers are invited to enjoy a warm, spring Sunday afternoon at the Tennessee Grand Prix at Brownland Farm. The event is hosted by the Williamson County/Franklin Chamber of Commerce and Brownland Farm and sponsored by Tennessee Equine Hospital and the American Association of Equine Practitioners.

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Fashion Horse Happenings Western

Cowboy Culture

Texas was Mexico before it was Texas. Spanish settlers brought horses and cattle to Mexico some 400 years ago. In Spain, cattle were not allowed to roam free because space was limited. However, in the vastness of the New World, they were set free to graze and reproduce.