Once again this 41st edition of this major showcase for the world of horses will be addressing numerous aspects, all of which were highlighted by the speakers: breeding, sport, entertainment, education and rehabilitation. The official presentation of the event, which is scheduled to run from 6 to 9 September 2007 at the Fattoria Autonomo Tabacchi at Cerbara, was chaired by Alviero Moretti, the President of the Perugia Chamber of Commerce which has always supported the Show. The official...

Turf horses thrive on the new surface, and Polytrack races often resemble turf races: The horses jog in slow motion until the final turn, when they unleash their finishing kicks. But as Hard Spun shows, it has also created a parallel racing universe that will change the way races are run, alter the breeding industry, and make reams of old handicapping information useless. Maybe Beyer is worried about his legacy as the high priest of American handicapping, or maybe he's just an...

In 2004, a Deloitte & Touche report examining the way British equestrian sport is run was critical of the "silo mentality" preventing these bodies from collaborating better. While supportive of the idea in principle, chief executive Jacky Wood said the association wants some equity in the building. One big new office will mean better communication and efficiency though we're all working on different aspects, we are all working to promote the sport. It pointed to the self-interest of BEF...

TBA representing Hunter Valley breeders is seeking to secure permits for horse movement within a restricted area of the nation's premier breeding belt. EI introduced itself to the Australian breeding thoroughbred industry last week when farms to the far north and deep south of the Hunter Valley belt were confirmed having positive infections within days of each other. In his representation of Hunter Valley studs to the NSW Primary Industry Minister Ian MacDonald over the freeing up of...

THE State Government has refused to bow to pressure to provide financial relief to the crippled racing and breeding industry despite the Federal Government yesterday announcing $110 million for equine influenza rescue. Payments will be on a sliding scale from a daily rate of $60 a horse for Sydney thoroughbred trainers to $20 a horse for commercial non-racing horses in NSW, the ACT and Queensland. Sydney trainers, including those at Randwick, which has been isolated since evidence of the...