In 1940 a group of enthusiast wanted to ensure that the unique qualities of what was considered the perfect breed of horse did not perish. The show will include classes from halter and pleasure classes to timed events and working cow horse classes. Welcome toHattiesburg American - Hattiesburg, Miss. Quarter horse show returning to Hattiesburg Special to the American The 2007 Mississippi Quarter Horse Association Holiday Classic Shows will return to the JL Cartlidge Forrest County Multi...

The house underwent a major renovation as the Schallers worked to restore the Victorian home to its original appearance. Fortunately, the wide band of crown molding and many of the plaster ceiling medallions in the main rooms remained intact over the years. She still has the chair, a favorite piece, and it is part of the furnishings in the living room. The large parlor, located in the front and with the three bay windows typical of the period, required little or no structural change....

In addition to the photos that depict life on the farm, the exhibit includes paintings by Pons and bronze equine statues by sculptor Peggy Kauffman. After the birth of a foal at her horse farm in Fallston, Ellen Pons waited, poised for the right moment to capture the newborn and his mother. One photograph in the exhibit, called "Glee," was taken after some of the horses were released from the barn. Ellen Pons says success in equine photography requires patience. She first pursued the...

Eleanor Brennan, 21, one of Britain's most promising young three-day event riders, was crushed when her horse Mr Barnabus stumbled at a jump and tumbled on top of her. After studying equine business management at Hartpury College, she sacrificed a promising career on the British riding scene to take a lucrative job training horses and riders at a farm in Virginia. Brennan suffered head and chest injuries in the fall at the cross-country stage of the Florida International three-day event in...

By Leonard Shapiro Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, November 18, 2007; Page LZ01 Public address announcer Will O'Keefe could hardly contain himself when veteran amateur rider Colvin "Gregg" Ryan brought his mount Old Fellow across the finish line ahead of the field last month in a maiden claiming race at the Middleburg fall steeplechase at Glenwood Park. By Leonard Shapiro Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, November 18, 2007; Page LZ01 Public address announcer Will O'Keefe could...

EI won't return 'if inquiry's thorough' The federal government won't accept any responsibility for an outbreak of equine influenza until an official inquiry finalises its investigation. Whyalla news, classifieds and community. Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile is also promising that a repetition of the outbreak - which forced lockdowns of racing and recreational stables in NSW, Queensland and the ACT - will never happen. The government has appointed retired High Court judge Ian Callinan to...

While Mini Horse is busy doing photo shoots for the MTV hit Rob and Big, a reality show about the antics of a pro skateboarder, his beefy bodyguard/pal and their pets, Wonder Girl works in the shadows, visiting Orange County's ailing with little fanfare; the Mother Teresa of mini horses. While Mini Horse is busy doing photo shoots for the MTV hit Rob and Big, a reality show about the antics of a pro skateboarder, his beefy bodyguard/pal and their pets, Wonder Girl works in the shadows,...

Eddie Fremantle Sunday November 18, 2007 The Observer Hot Port was not good enough to trouble the principals when contesting the Ballymore Properties Hurdle won by Massini's Maguire at the Cheltenham Festival, but he started at 150-1 on that occasion and has the chance to tackle much more realistic opponents in a handicap over the same distance on his return to Prestbury Park this afternoon at 1. Eddie Fremantle Sunday November 18, 2007 The Observer Hot Port was not good enough to trouble...

Eliot Spitzer, who at his inauguration in January promised to rid Albany of its political bickering, gridlock and status quo, has instead become a prime player in the capitol's dysfunction. He said Spitzer's decision was "recognition that we were prepared to stop any effort to allow such an ill-conceived and wrong-headed plan to go forward. Bruno has long pegged next year's elections on a strategy of keeping a Republican check and balance on a government otherwise fully controlled by Democrats.