Photo: Trophies will abound at the annual American Shetland Pony and Miniature Horse Convention Nov 5-7 in Orlando, FL (Photo by Washburn Photo)
Orlando, FL (October 21, 2009) – Members of the American Shetland Pony Club, the American Miniature Horse Registry and the American Show Pony Registry (ASPC/AMHR/ASPR) will reap the rewards for a successful year and plan for 2010 at the small equine organization’s upcoming annual convention. Supporters of the versatile and popular small equine breeds will meet in Orlando, Florida, November 5-7.
The ASPC/AMHR/ASPR are non-profit organizations established to preserve and refine the bloodlines of small equines and promote the enjoyment of small equines. “Despite a shaky economy, small equines have continued to grow in numbers throughout the country. Due to their small size and affordable price, both children and adults own and show these remarkable breeds,” said Johnny Robb, Director of Marketing for the ASPC/AMHR. “Our annual convention helps us stay focused and continue to grow and promote the greatest little equines in America.”
Thanks to M & D Printing all convention attendee will be treated to a VIP evening at the Arabian Nights Dinner Theatre, home to Tap Dance Kidd (Dancer) a three-time Grand National Champion American Shetland Pony. In an effort to keep Shetlands and Miniatures in the spotlight, the ASPC/AMHR donated Dancer to Arabian Nights as the first-ever ambassador of the breed to appear at the popular attraction. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8555
TOWNEND INTENDS TO SEAL VICTORY AT HSBC FEI CLASSICS FINALE
Oliver Townend (GBR) has left no stone unturned in his burning ambition to win the valuable HSBC FEI Classics, and is giving Andrew Cawthray’s elegant grey Thoroughbred Carousel Quest another outing, at Les Etoiles de Pau (FRA), the last event of the 2009 season.
The pair were recently impressive winners of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (GBR), and, in a year to remember, put Townend into the elite band of riders who have won that and the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, which he captured on Flint Curtis earlier this year, within 12 months.
These excellent results combined with 8th place on Carousel Quest at the first of the HSBC FEI Classics, the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (USA), has given Townend a clear 12-point lead as we approach the series climax, at Les Etoiles de Pau. Townend is not invincible though as last year’s winner, William Fox-Pitt (GBR) could still overhaul him if he wins and, with Fox-Pitt’s record, that’s far from impossible. Fox-Pitt, too, has armed himself with a serious 4* ride, the Argentine Thoroughbred Macchiato, 5th at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (GBR) this year and a winner last year of Luhmühlen CCI**** presented by E.ON Avacon Vertrieb (GER). Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8553
October 20, 2009 – She stood by the fence looking scared and lonely. Her bone thin body held no warmth to protect her against the chilly breeze that whipped across the muddy, weed-filled pasture, making her shiver even harder. She was slowly dying of starvation.
As we pulled the Habitat for Horses truck up next to the road, she made a weak effort to whinny to us, hoping, no doubt, that we had feed or hay. She had gone so long without, but she still hoped that some human would care enough to help her.
We had received the call that morning, a hesitant child’s voice telling us about her horse. “My daddy left a few months ago and mom lost her job. We don’t have enough money to feed her anymore. Mom has to pay the rent or we’re going to be evicted.” Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8548
This is a reminder that our Fall Equine Lecture Series free seminar is TOMORROW, OCTOBER 22, at 7 pm in the equine auditorium of the large animal hospital. Dr. Dennis Brooks will be discussing Fungal Corneal Disease in Horses in Florida: NEW VARIATIONS AND THERAPIES. Dr. Brooks is presenting some fantastic new and never seen information that will be presented at the Ophthalmology meeting in a few weeks, so be the first to see it! Please join us and pass this long to any interested county and equine groups.
Also, Merial and BI are sponsoring a free equine gastroscopy day here at the vet school next Monday, October 26th! Please work with your veterinarian to set up an appointment through Hana Hines (352-392-2229). Clients of our referring veterinarians will have first priority.
Amanda M. House, DVM, DACVIM
Assistant Professor
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
PO Box 100136
Gainesville, FL 32610
Office: 352-392-2212 x 5680
Fax: 352-846-1171
Email: housea@vetmed.ufl.edu
Website: http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/extension/equine/
The annual parade of breeds – bigger and better! PLEASE be sure to come out and invite all of your friends and neighbors!
We have what is shaping up to be a REALLY good silent auction – hopefully that will be a big fund raiser this year!
Center City Carriages will be giving horse drawn carriage rides around Chetola Farms. Richard Stone and Thor will be giving rides in the fore kart. We have a volunteer with a 14 passenger van that has offered to be a shuttle from parking – since last year people were parking up to a mile away! James River Equipment will be there with tractors and ATVs.
Spiro’s Hilltop will be there providing a really good lunch!
Washington, D.C. – October 20, 2009 – The opening day of the 2009 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) ended with an evening session for Children’s and Adult Hunters. The two divisions each had a two-round $10,000 championship. Sienna Sumavielle rode Lexington to the win in the Children’s Hunter Championship, while Ainsley Sadlo and Vermilion took first place in the Adult Hunter Championship. The 2009 WIHS runs through Sunday, October 25, at Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C.
In the $10,000 Children’s Hunter Championship, Sumavielle and Lexington started out the first round with a combined score from three judges of 232. They were consistent with their scores and were awarded a 237 in the second round for a total of 469 for the win. Dani DiPietro and Davenport came in second with a score of 466, while At Last and Leigh Anne Kline were third with 451 points. For their win tonight, Sumavielle and Lexington were awarded the H. Fenwick Kollock Memorial Perpetual Trophy donated by Friends of Fen. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8539
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