Upperville – Shady News – Thurs* P.M.
Friday, June 08 2012
Yipes: *originally Wed PM – sun-fuddled fatique! This is a verbal nightcap – no adult bevvies and too late for coffee! Lovely day, but long, and we’re weary. We’ll do a quickie recap of some of the action, but honestly, peeps, you would have such a great time if you head out to Upperville, an easy drive westward on Route 50 if you start somewhere in northern VA on the Route 66 side… if you decide to travel to Upperville on Rt.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Upperville – Shady News – Wed P.M.
Friday, June 08 2012
This is a verbal nightcap – no adult bevvies and too late for coffee! Lovely day, but long, and we’re weary. We’ll do a quickie recap of some of the action, but honestly, peeps, you would have such a great time if you head out to Upperville, an easy drive westward on Route 50 if you start somewhere in northern VA on the Route 66 side… if you decide to travel to Upperville on Rt. 66, you will have to wend your way over scenic winding back roads from lovely little towns like The Plains, Marshall, Delaplane etc… Got a GPS – easy peasy – or google for map & directions. We’re still rattling all over both sides of the road, enjoying Upperville in the United Metro golf car t… Our CEO (canine executive officer) has been outstanding all week for her 2nd Upperville - she's such a great doggle and a rescue from Middleburg Humane. © Lauren R Giannini QUICK HEAD’S UP!!! Friday around 5 p.m. the $25,000 Welcome Stakes take place in the T.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Asides
Friday, June 08 2012
The Sidelines Equestrian Triathlon began about 10 years ago and involved three disciplines – hunter/jumper, dressage and polo (pictured). Once reining was added the Triathlon became a Tetrathlon. It’s not too early to mark your calendars for the 2013 Sidelines … [Read more]
Ingate
Friday, June 08 2012
A big thanks to Georgina Bloomberg, again! Nearly 70 guests enjoyed a premium view of the $25,000 New York Welcome Stake during a Grand Prix Luncheon hosted by Georgina Bloomberg and Pegasus Therapeutic Riding at Old Salem Farm.
After … [Read more]
July 2012 Table of Contents
Friday, June 08 2012
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Departments 4 Letter from the Editor
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- Published in 07-2012, Front Cover
Off Centerline
Friday, June 08 2012
ShowChic (formerly Show Clothes) has developed a Mentorship Program to help younger upcoming riders. Instead of just giving them riding clothes and goodies Michele Hundt, owner, came up with the idea of mentoring these riders and having them help … [Read more]
- Published in 07-2012, Off Centerline
Bluman Rules on Spruce Meadows’ National Opening Day
Thursday, June 07 2012
Daniel Bluman aboard Sancha LS La Silla, winners of the Enbridge Cup 1.50m. Photo Credit: Spruce Meadows Media Services. (SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): The 2012 Spruce Meadows ‘National’ kicked off with a cool but exciting day in the International ring. Top riders from around the world gathered to compete for their shot at victory
- Published in General, Show World, Z-Blogs
Traveling Circus
Thursday, June 07 2012
We are getting ready as a barn to leave for our summer show season. It is a hectic time for Castlewood Farm and also an exciting endeavor. We will be on the road for a total of nine weeks and will travel to Atlanta, Michigan, Kentucky, and the west coast of Florida. We will be taking over 20 horses with us this year and will travel close to 2,000 miles. We will have close to 30 clients, workers, riders, grooms and parents in tow.
- Published in General, In the Irons, Z-Blogs
Upperville – Shady News Thurs A.M.
Thursday, June 07 2012
Greetings! Upperville Colt & Horse Show is younger than ever for all it is 159 years old!!! The last few years have seen a physical makeover from the grandstands on the hunter side to the new footing of the hunter rings and now the new jumper ring – we are so impressed by what Upperville is doing to keep its rural tradition alive and well in the 21st century! Lots going on and several photos to post with this morning’s entry about the new jumper ring and a few words about Upperville from Joe Fargis. He happens to be one of our all-time favorite rider/trainers, but he has a thing about not talking about himself. If Joe weren’t such a gentleman, we think he might be tempted to run like blazes when he sees yours truly about to approach him. We’re sincerely sorry, because we respect and admire and like Joe. As a horseman, he gets it right. Plus, we know for a fact that the horses come first, because of a good friend who has improved his riding immensely, thanks to Joe. Joe Fargis - world class all the way, just like his Olympic gold medal horse, Touch of Class, and all his other great jumpers.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Working Moms
Thursday, June 07 2012
Most of us horse owners aren’t fortunate enough to spend all day with our horses, and many of us are stuck in an office all day, instead of covered in dirt and dust at the barn like we ought to be. For those of us like me, who are chained to a desk most of the time, there are fewer joys in life better than seeing how our beloved horses are spending their time. Nothing brings a smile to my face quicker than getting a picture of my boy in the middle of my day.
- Published in Tucker The Wunderkind, Z-Blogs