Everything equine - from horse trailers to diamond-studded horseshoe earrings - is on display at Equine Affaire, one of the nation's biggest expositions for horse lovers. The four-day event features 450 retailers; more than 225 classes, seminars, and demonstrations; a breed pavilion; and a "musical celebration of the horse" called Pfizer Fantasia. Since 1912, Hogan's Cider Mill has made cider in its period barn; today visitors can sample mulled varieties, hard cider, and ciders mixed with...

In the autumn he announced his intention to move from Adelaide to Melbourne to take on the challenge of pitting himself against the best on a daily basis. Things didn't always go to plan and the dramatic scratching of Caulfield Cup favourite Maldivian after he injured himself in the barrier was the lowest point. In all, Racing Victoria was thrilled by the crowds and the weather although understandably turnover down on previous years. Over the next few months he transferred most of his team...

Items needed on the wish list: shampoo, canned dog and cat food, litter, large covered litter pans, dog and cat treats, leashes, collars, bleach and other cleaners, rubber gloves and cat and dog flea medication. The council offers a reduced-cost spay/neuter program for any cat that needs to be altered, including any strays you may be feeding. You will be able to stop in and visit your sponsored cat, and you will receive a picture and a certificate of sponsorship. From the comfort of your...

A high school friend, who was unaware of his boxing lineage, first brought the word to Williams' attention in his high school yearbook, noting "you're a true person, a thoroughbred guy. More Destined for the ring EMU student and pro fighter Williams has boxing pedigree. Down in the gym, we call it 'being in the blood,' even if you're first generation. Steward, and we went over to his house on holidays and had fun. TOP STATEWIDE NEWS AP Photo Toy retailers are confident shoppers will keep...

Valenzuela was the leading apprentice jockey at the Hollywood Park spring/summer meet in 1979, then set a Santa Anita record for apprentices with 83 wins during the 1979-80 winter/spring meeting. Valenzuela rode for the first time in nearly a year last weekend and had two wins at Zia from his first four mounts. Since Valenzuela's glory days there have been the numerous and well-documented career interruptions for suspensions and license revocations, mostly because of substance-abuse...