Monroe, North Carolina – The Parade of Breeds horse exhibition is an opportunity for the public to come out and see horses up close. Come early to pick your favorite breed of horse. Visitors can talk to the horse owners and learn more about the horses and find out what is involved in owning a horse. The parade will start at 3:00 p.m. sharp and all of the horses you meet will show off in front of the crowd in the covered arena with bleacher seating. You will see examples of what the horses are used for and learn interesting facts!
This is a rare opportunity to meet exotic breeds like the Akhal Teke, an extremely rare breed of horse from Russia. The Norwegian Fjord is another rare breed that you will get to meet. Also meet and visit with the beautiful Arabians, the showy Saddlebreds, the all American Quarter Horse, the adorable miniature horses, and the Paso Fino’s of our host 
farm; Chetola Farms will be showcased. Chetola has many National and World Champions raised and trained at Chetola Farms.
Admission to the Parade of Breeds is FREE with a suggested donation to the US Equine Rescue League (USERL). Meet some of the USERL rescue horses that have been restored to health and are looking for a forever home. You will also have a chance to meet some of the adopted rescue horses that have benefited directly from donations made to the USERL. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8454
Tags: Equine Protection, Horse Care, horses
Photo caption: The senior team podium at the FEI European Reining Championships: Germany – gold, Belgium – silver, Great Britain – bronze. (c) art & light
SENIORS – TEAM
Germany Retain the European Title
They succeeded yet again, the German team consisting of Nico Hoermann, Steffen Breug, Nina Lill and Daniel Schloemer became European Champion for the second time in a row with a total score of 665.5. The Belgian team only four points behind took silver on a score of 661.5 followed by Great Britain in bronze position with a score of 646.5.
It was clear from the onset that Belgium would be Germany’s toughest competitor yet when their first rider in the ring Jan Boogaerts astride Blue Quick Command scored 218, as opposed to Germany’s first rider Steffen Breug on a score of 214. But Germany was not intimated, and sent out the youngest German team member Nina Lill and her Lena Cielo Jewel to score 222.5 with a very convincing performance. Belgium retaliated with Ann Poels’ ride on ND Whiz N Starlight on a score of 220 equalled by Germany’s Daniel Schloemer astride Star At The Bar. Belgium was in the lead, with two top riders still left to go.
And then the unbelievable happened: after a great presentation of NRHA World Champion Non Pro Cira Baeck (AUT) and her Don Quixote Escapes, Cira lost her left rein after the first stop which resulted in a 0 score. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8452
Tags: equestrian competitions, equestrian disciplines, FEI, Reining
