Hunting Wiley Coyote
Monday, November 05 2012
Two weeks ago I left the rolling green hills of Pennsylvania and flew to the flat brown mesas of New Mexico to join up with Caza Ladron, a hunt organized out of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Caza Ladron is a recognized hunt with the Masters of Foxhounds Association, one of some 165 hunts in the United States, so you might think they might be stuffy, but one of the Joint Masters told me before I even sent in my check that this is a hunt that “has fun”.
USDF Gold, Silver & Bronze Medalist Lauren Sprieser Joins FITS Riders
Monday, November 05 2012
(Portland, Oregon) Highly accomplished rider, Lauren Sprieser, of Marshall, Virginia, has been added to the growing list of gifted equestrians who have made FITS their riding apparel of choice. FITS, based in Portland, does not pay riders for their endorsements
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Precious Needs our Help. Please.
Monday, November 05 2012
Dear Supporters, It was 4:45 pm last Friday when we received a call. A kill facility had a 5 year old maltese that was set to be euthanized in the morning. At first we couldn’t believe why such a desirable breed wasn’t given any time to get adopted and then we found out
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Following The Hurricane, There Was Western Ice!
Monday, November 05 2012
So it’s been a few days since my last post mainly due to the fact that Hurricane Sandy affected us rather badly for several days here in Virginia Beach. I am however pleased to report that all the horses stayed safe and warm and although had to spend a few days confined to their stalls, no major incidents occurred and the barn stayed watertight.
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Victoria Colvin and Inclusive Crowned Junior Hunter Grand Champions at Alltech National Horse Show
Monday, November 05 2012
Victoria Colvin and Inclusive captured the Overall Grand Junior Hunter Championship at the Alltech National Horse Show.
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Who’s Your Daddy Foal Photo Contest
Sunday, November 04 2012
Enter the Sidelines Magazine “Who’s Your Daddy” Foal Photo Contest
November 5 – 16
The Sidelines Magazine “Who’s Your Daddy” Foal Photo contest runs November 5 – 16. We are looking for great foal photos – funny, sweet, cuddly, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
The Asbury Classic Wraps Up With Rave Reviews
Sunday, November 04 2012
Asburby, NJ – November 3, 2012 – The Ridge at Riverview hosted its fourth annual Asbury Classic in early October, the crowning jewel to their very successful 2012 Hunter/Jumper Horse Show series held in scenic Asbury, New Jersey. The show saw top competitors gather to contend for the coveted prizes in their respective divisions
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Tim Gredley and Unex Valente Soar to Top of $50,000 Puissance at Alltech National Horse Show
Sunday, November 04 2012
Tim Gredle and Unex Valente Lexington, KY – November 2, 2012 - Great Britain’s Tim Gredley proved to be one of the world’s bravest riders this evening when he galloped up to a 7’6″ wall aboard his talented mount Unex Valente. The pair was already champions of the $50,000 Puissance at Alltech National Horse Show, 129th edition after being the only horse and rider combination to clear the 7″ wall
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