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LEXINGTON, Ky., April 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Professional's Choice, the leading supplier in the equine world will be celebrating the launch of their new Gina Miles Bit Collection at Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event televised on NBC Sports. The unveiling will take place on Thursday the 28th with Gina Miles. Designed and tested by Olympian Gina Miles, this new line pioneers Professional's Choice entry into the English disciplines after nearly 30 years of being embraced by top riders such as...

FAIRBURN, Ga., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutrena® brand horse feed congratulates Becky Holder and her horse, Courageous Comet, on winning the 2010 United States Equine Association (USEA) National Championship. Holder and Courageous Comet finished the event with a score of 45.5 and also took home the title of Gold Cup Champion in the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series. This is the second year the Nutrena® brand has sponsored Holder, and nutritionists worked closely with her to refine her...

LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- 11 days to go--The leader of world-class sport utility vehicles partners with the world's most prestigious equestrian competition as the World Games 2010 Foundation announces Land Rover as the Official Luxury Automotive Sponsor of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100913/DE63217 ) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100913/DE63217 ) The 2010 Games will feature eight world championships...

LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time ever, the U.S. is hosting the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games(TM). Taking place at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, the impressive event spans 15 days and eight equestrian sports. Kicking off with a spectacular opening ceremony on September 25, 2010, and ending with a closing ceremony on October 10, 2010, the games showcase everything from dressage (meaning "training" in French), eventing, driving, jumping,...

ERMELO, The Netherlands, May 20, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- FEI Presidential candidate and one of the key forces behind the well-respected and successful Dutch Equestrian Federation, Henk Rottinghuis is undertaking a 100-day 'listening programme' at the outset of his candidature for the position of President of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). The 54-year-old was approached by national federations, including his own, to stand for election at the 2010 FEI General Assembly, in...

The USPA enlists the services of the United States Equestrian Federation to enact new equine welfare regulations WELLINGTON, Fla., April 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an effort to implement a pilot program for equine drugs and medications testing for its sanctioned events, the United States Polo Association (USPA) has engaged the services of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Equine Drugs and Medications Program. This new pilot program was approved by the USPA Board of...

FAIR HILL, Md., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Olivia Loiacono, aboard Subway, won two prestigious awards at Dansko Fair Hill International on Sunday, the "Markham" Trophy and the "CCI*** Fittest Horse." At 20 years old, riding under the guidance of Gold Medal Olympian David O'Connor and competitor Karen O'Connor, Olivia competed against several other Olympians such as Phillip Dutton and Boyd Martin in the Championship. Olivia's placing of 13th overall earned her the prestigious "Markham" Trophy,...

Rosie Chinery, a talented Olympic hopeful, remains in a coma after recently breaking her neck in a fall from her horse, her family says. The 18-year-old native of Great Yeldham, Essex, was training a point-to-point horse in Newmarket when she was thrown from the saddle last Wednesday, the Daily Mail reported. She wants to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics, and also had hopes of being picked for the British Eventing Young Riders Team to appear in dressage, show-jumping and cross country....

To: TRAVEL EDITORS Contact: Brian Ellestad, +1-859-425-3105, bellestad@bluegrassairport.com, or Amy Caudill, +1-859-425-3126, acaudill@bluegrassairport.com, both of Blue Grass Airport LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The World Games 2010 Foundation today announced Blue Grass Airport as the Official Airport of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Blue Grass Airport will be the gateway for thousands of visitors to experience the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games...

I t's a common misconception that riding keeps us fit," says sports scientist Jon Pitts. In truth, poor heart rates combined with the fact that riding anatomically is not so good for our bodies, it's the very opposite. Whether you are competing at top level or enjoying a daily hack down the lane, the importance of being personally fit to ride is fundamental to better performance and most importantly it aids safety. But read on before you boost your fitness campaign with a nine- mile run....