Author Archives: Stephan Uys

Competitions, Legal

Research highlights the dangers of concussions in young athletes

Posted on by Stephan Uys
11
Jul
[highlight align=”left, right, center” style=”different”]With International Helmet Awareness Day coming up this Saturday, June 22, equestrians will be hearing a lot about the danger of head injuries. One of the biggest concerns—particularly for children—is concussions, and recent studies are shedding some light on the problems that come with diagnosing and preventing these injuries.[/highlight]   In a recent article […]
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Competitions

One Week to the International Helmet Awareness Day 2013

Posted on by Stephan Uys
07
Jul
[highlight align=”left, right, center” style=”different”]The helmet awareness campaign Riders4Helmets is holding its fourth annual International Helmet Awareness Day on Saturday, June 22. The event aims to educate all equestrians about the importance of wearing protective headgear for every ride, regardless of discipline. The campaign was launched in 201 after Olympic dressage rider Courtney King Dye suffered a traumatic […]
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Competitions, Legal

Discount registration offered for older Arabian and half-Arabian horses

Posted on by Stephan Uys
30
Jun
[highlight align=”left, right, center” style=”different”]Beginning July 1, the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) will offer a discount on registration for horses 2 and older. Members who register their horses during this period, which ends December 31, 2013, will save $100 on purebred Arabian horse registration, paying only $250, and $40 on half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian registration, paying only $75. A discount […]
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Competitions, News

Young Arabian Horse exhibitors are prepping for their national show

Posted on by Stephan Uys
29
Jun
[highlight align=”left, right, center” style=”different”]The biggest Arabian horse adventure for youth all over North America is right around the corner. The Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show (Youth Nationals) at Expo Square in Albuquerque, N.M., July 20-27 is more than just a horse show. Along with top-notch competition in nearly every discipline, Youth Nationals provides educational opportunities, […]
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Breeds, Club, News

American Shetland Pony Congress begins tomorrow

Posted on by Stephan Uys
20
Jun

The 2013 American Shetland Pony Congress will take place July 9-13 at the Iowa State Fair Grounds in Des Moines, IA. The Congress is the longest continually running show of the American Shetland Pony Club, Inc., one of the oldest breed registries in the United States. This year marks the 67th anniversary and one of […]

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