Word: equestrian
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...Every year on the first Tuesday in November, Australia pauses at three in the afternoon to watch it's most famous equestrian event - the Melbourne Cup. This year the excitement began prematurely when, on Sept. 18, part of the international lineup of horses was revealed in the daily Sydney Morning Herald. Racing fanatics were not the only ones to pay heed, and some Australian politicians were shocked at this year's contenders...
...Dean of the Law School Martha Minow said in a statement posted on the Law School’s Web site. Caspersen’s philanthropic activity extended well beyond Cambridge: he also donated to institutions such as the New Jersey prep school he attended, an equestrian center, and a rowing center. Though Caspersen came from a privileged background—taking over the helm of Beneficial from his father—his later life was marked by his philanthropic efforts, which he likened to a “second-career” upon his retirement, according to media reports...
Here comes Ralph. From tuxedos to wall paints, the Polo Ralph Lauren universe had everything but the perfect watch. Now it has three: Slim Classique (above), an elegant evening watch with hand-guilloch details; Sporting, the most masculine of the group, with screws on the bezel; and Stirrup, equestrian-inspired and certain to become the iconic silhouette of the brand. Lauren joined with luxury group Richemont?owner of brands like Piaget and IWC?to ensure the highest level of watchmaking expertise. It was only a matter of time...
...horses killed, it's us." Meanwhile, whether or not the horses died from being injected with anything illicit, polo figures like Neil Hirsch, owner of Black Watch, one of the U.S.'s best teams, are calling now for the U.S to get more serious about anti-doping rules in equestrian sports...
...He’s really fun to ride. It’s just so easy,” one girl gushes in the equestrian center. Another boasts that when she “holds his face” with both hands, he doesn’t move away. Horses are “so pretty” and “incredible.” As Nick says, “What it all comes down to is your connection with the horse”—the animal is a shared interest that makes the polo community often...