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	Canadian Paralympic Medalist Lauren Barwick to Carry 2010 Olympic Flame Monday, 08 February 2010 17:22
	Ottawa, ON—Canadian Paralympian Lauren Barwick of Aldergrove, BC, has been chosen as the City of Langley’s torch bearer for the 2010 Olympic Games. Barwick was selected by Langley’s Torch Relay Committee to represent the community and carry the Olympic Flame to the Langley Events Centre (LEC) for its official welcome on Monday, February 8. “I was completely shocked and surprised to be asked to carry the torch,” said Barwick. “Being able to carry the Olympic torch, to be a part of that special journey, is the next best thing to being able to compete.”
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in February

ShowJumping

Victoria Colvin Garners Both Tricolors in the Large Pony Hunters

Wellington, FL - Pony Hunters took the spotlight today at the South Grounds of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Twelve-year-old Victoria Colvin had a successful end to her weekend,...

Victory Goes to Carlo 273 and Nick Skelton

Wellington, FL - After three major second place finishes in the first three weeks of the 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, Nick Skelton (GBR) and Carlo 273, owned by Beverly Widdowson, stepped up into...

Reining / Western Riding

Morgan Holmes and Smart Shooter Win 2009 NRCHA Youth Bridle World Championship

In 2008, Morgan Holmes of Sarasota, Florida made a deal with her father, Jay. When she won a National Reined Cow Horse Association World Championship in the Youth Limited division, she could begin competing...

Waylon Widler and Heza Especially Foru Win Youth Limited

It was his first National Reined Cow Horse Association World Championship Show, and Waylon Widler was a little nervous. But following the awards ceremony in the First Community Credit Union Spur Arena,...

Driving

Thibault Coudry Pleases the Bordeaux Public

After a competition full of surprises and unexpected incidents, it was home driver Thibault Coudry who claimed first prize in the last FEI World Cup™ Competition in Bordeaux, France. Sweden’s Tomas...

Fairclough Triumphs in Marathon

Despite the rainy day quite a crowd was still on hand to see Jimmy Fairclough gallop Jane Clark's Four-in-hand team through a steady marathon to win this phase of the Little Everglades International Combined...

More News

Canadian Paralympic Medalist Lauren Barwick to Carry 2010 Olympic Flame

Ottawa, ON—Canadian Paralympian Lauren Barwick of Aldergrove, BC, has been chosen as the City of Langley’s torch bearer for the 2010 Olympic Games. Barwick was selected by Langley’s Torch Relay Committee...

Keeping Florida Horses Safe

Wellington, FL - In the state of Florida, where the horse industry generates $7 billion in revenue and employs over 250,000 people, most of us never thought horse slaughter would be an issue we need to...

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WHATS GOING ON!

FEI Sets Up a Fund for Haiti

In response to the tragic earthquake, which rocked Haiti last month, the FEI is inviting the equestrian community to gather financial support. Funds collected will be sent to the International Olympic...

"The Will's Way" Fourth Exclusive Couture 'Derby Hat'

Will's Way, one of the most popular stallions living at Old Friends, is a magnificent 17-year-old bay stallion who surprised the racing world in 1996 when he beat Louis Quatorze and Editor's Notebook in...

2010 InterContinental Sport Horse Auction to Feature Top Equestrian Prospects

Wellington, FL - The 2010 InterContinental Sport Horse Auction is currently preparing for their unique "European" style auction, set to be held on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., with a preview...

Insurance

Alltech/FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games

2010 Games Trade Show Vendor Spotlight: Equine IR

For all vendors, the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games trade show will be a place to sell their products to equine enthusiasts from around the world. But for some, the event will help them educate...

Volunteers Still Needed for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games needs Heroes! Thousands of volunteers are still needed to work hundreds of different jobs during the 16 days of the Games, which will be held for the first...

Top 10 Travel Tips for the 2010 Games

1. Pick events to see: Over the 16 days of the 2010 Games, events include an opening ceremony, eight different equestrian competitions, and a closing ceremony. Each equestrian discipline will have multiple...