Melissa and Marc Ganzi: Wellington’s First Family of Polo and Hosts of GPL
Wednesday, March 14 2012
Wellington, FL- Melissa and Marc Ganzi, Wellington’s first family of polo, are in good company in the sports world.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Southern 8ths Farm is Gearing up for its So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event
Wednesday, March 14 2012
The wheels are in full gear at Southern 8ths Farm in Chesterfield, SC, as the farm prepares to host its second annual So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event in the “Heart of the Carolinas.” Behind-the-scenes the hum is constant from the equipment that is readying the Roads & Tracks, arenas and other parts of the farm where riders will venture during the competition May 3-6. A mighty group. Yet, that’s not all. Jumps are being repaired and painted, the stalls are being prepped, and arrangements are being made with some of the top clinicians who will help prepare the competitors. Owner of Southern 8ths Farm, Brad Turley is making sure every “i” is dotted and “t” is crossed as he and his staff prepares his farm to host its second annual event
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Come Support the Palm Beach County Equestrian Special Olympics on Saturday, March 17!
Tuesday, March 13 2012
Wellington, FL – On Saturday, March 17, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Special Olympics in Palm Beach County will have their competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Ring 6. Fifty-five riders will compete in classes that include English and Western Equitation, Dressage, Trail, Prix Caprilli (a combination of Dressage with jumps) and a special encore performance of the Vinceremos Superhero Drill Team at 11:45 a.m. Following the competition, the riders will participate in a parade of champions in the International Arena. The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center is the training home for Palm Beach County Special Olympic Equestrian Team. Along with riders from VTRC, special guests from the Chateaublond Equestrian Center in Haiti will be present to compete in the competition
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Five Questions For Brad Turley
Tuesday, March 13 2012
Brad Turley is an amateur eventer and the owner of Southern 8ths Farm in Chesterfield, SC. His love of long format eventing inspired him to create a place where others with a similar passion could train.
In 2011, Brad took … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Donald V. Little Tribute on Friday, March 16
Monday, March 12 2012
Wellington, FL – March 12, 2012 – A tribute to Donald V. Little will be held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Friday, March 16. Doors of the International Club Tent open at 7 p.m. and the ceremony will start at 7:30 p.m. in the International Arena
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Countdown to Rolex CCI****: Cross-Country, Exile Concert, Kentucky Cup Reining – Oh My!!!
Saturday, March 10 2012
What could be more fun during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone than the Saturday schedule – four-star cross-country all day, followed by a concert by county music group, Exile, then that evening the Kentucky Reining Cup Freestyle? That’s the news about April 28. Anyone holding a ticket for the cross-country or the Kentucky Cup Reining Freestyle can attend that Equestrian Events Inc (EEI) concert for free.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
The Ride of a Lifetime
Friday, March 09 2012
When Hannah Allescher read about the contest for riders 25 and under in St. Georg magazine, published in Germany, she set her sights on making her 90-second video entry as good as possible. The prize? What many would call the … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Want to be a Sidelines Pony Kid?
Friday, March 09 2012
Fill out this easy questionnaire below. Be sure to include a photo scanned at a minimum of 300 dpi, and tell us who took the picture.… [Read more]
- Published in Announcements
Off Centerline
Friday, March 09 2012
Catching up: Dressage Under the Stars, under the direction of Steve Williams and Mason Phelps, at Glen Straub’s Palm Beach Polo has been a great success. Presiding judges for the opening night included USDF rated show judge Bill McMullin, … [Read more]
- Published in 04-2012, Off Centerline
Ingate
Friday, March 09 2012
Catching up: Congratulations to Hap Hansen, grand prix rider and West Coast legend who rode to his 99th grand prix win on Sunday, February 12th, in the $30,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at HITS Thermal!
Robbie Hunt joined the staff … [Read more]