The problem was not the condition of the horses but the condition of politics that kept the horses on the trailers or the trainers at their home facilities. Hall remained staunch that the show was not canceled because the USDA was inspecting horses, but the turn out was low because of the awareness that any violation ticket written from a DQP or the Veterinary Medical Officer (VMO,) for whatever reason, would automatically receive a federal disqualification and monetary fines. Due to...

From small run-in sheds for someone who may own horses just as a hobby right up to 100-stall commercial barns, all our horse buildings are custom designed for the needs of each owner. Horse owners attending the shows can view samples of custom barn features and speak with a representative about design and pricing. Our barn plans place a high priority on the comfort and safety of horses with good airflow, ventilation and insulation, while dynamic options like porches, overhangs, tack and...

He needed instinct, since he said his only experience with horses was riding one once when he was 15. INDIANAPOLIS -- A runaway horse pulled a carriage with two out-of-town tourists on a wild ride through downtown streets, until a teenager rode to the rescue in a pursuing taxi, leaped out and grabbed the horse's reins. Today's talker: Runaway horse carriage in Indianapolis stopped by teen who gave chase in taxi. The cab chased and passed the carriage, and Basler jumped out, grabbed the...

That means people with everything from quarter horses to Arabians and miniature horses can join the group and take part in gatherings. A lot of times, the kids will ask where they can do team roping, barrel racing or other events, so this is a way they can get involved. Besides exhibitions, the weekend event also has a stallion sale, equestrian expo, and opportunities for people to buy or trade tack and supplies. You have to talk to it not like a person cause that would be weird but you...

But she was suspended once for betting, and her goal of becoming a racing steward with overall responsibility for a track's operations remains elusive. Her career coincided with a period in which female jockeys were discriminated against -- a situation some say still exists. In the '80s, when we were riding, she had a reputation for being outspoken. She came in dead last in her first race in 1971 but made history, was on the cover of Jet magazine and briefly enjoyed celebrity status at...

It provided a wonderful respite from the busy horse show atmosphere, French said. To prepare for the competition, ANRC team coach Shelby French traveled with her riders to Aiken, S. All of the team members Heather McPheeters 10, Alison Sims 09, Katie Davilli 09, Corinne Davies 07 and team captain Emily Wiley 07 were ribbon winners over the two days of competition, French said. They competed in the Adult Amateur Hunter Divisions and the Adult Equitation Division. Sims, riding SBC s...