Adios 2012!
Monday, December 31 2012
One last post this year… just for old time’s sake… New Year’s Resolution: START BLOGGING AGAIN! I have been a terrible blogger as of late, but (prior misrepresentations and broken promises notwithstanding), I am resolving to start writing again in 2013.
- Published in Tucker The Wunderkind, Z-Blogs
Riders And Coaches Share Their New Year’s Resolutions! Have You Made Any?
Monday, December 31 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan Special thanks to Sidelines Magazine contributing writer Sydney Masters-Durieux for asking these equestrians for their New Year’s Resolutions for 2013.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Searching for contenders.
Sunday, December 30 2012
Like a baseball team, I try to build contenders. I try to build contenders from the hands (riders and horses) I am dealt. The kids and adults come to me with goals and aspirations, and I attempt to coach them into successful horsemen and hopefully winners
- Published in General, In the Irons, Z-Blogs
Dog of the Day – Marigold
Saturday, December 29 2012
Marigold is such a sweet girl – happy and playful but laid back.
- Published in General, Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Who’s Up For “Polo in Paradise?” I am!!
Saturday, December 29 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan The Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach All photos by Lila Photo Polo is called the “Sport of Kings” and it attracts royalty, equestrians and horse lovers of all ages. Now just think if you could enjoy a polo game while enjoying some pampering at the same time! Well you can now! The Four Season Resort in Palm Beach is offering a “Polo in Paradise” package – and it’s just the ticket if you like polo – and paradise. I do! I like them both
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Take on the Five Day Charity Challenge
Friday, December 28 2012
The College Preparatory Invitational Horse Show (CPI) will hold its third annual competition January 18-20, 2013 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL and we need your help to bring on another one-of-a kind experience to student riders. To fulfill the dreams of the students, CPI is reaching out to individuals and corporations willing to donate funds to help provide student riders the opportunity to showcase their horsemanship and riding talents to top recruiters while trying to earn CPI scholarships. CPI scholarships are more than financial aid intended to cover the cost of study
- Published in General, Show World, Z-Blogs
The Glamour of Showing in Palm Beach at Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago
Friday, December 28 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan My favorite photo! What an amazing backdrop to a world-class show jumping event. I lived in the Wellington area for many years, and heading to the beach was always a fun experience
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Show Jumping Riders Announced for $100,000 Trump Invitational
Thursday, December 27 2012
Wellington, FL – December 26, 2012 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) announces that the riders for the $100,000 Trump Invitational, held at The Mar-a-Lago Club on Palm Beach Island on Sunday, January 6, at 12 p.m., have been announced. The riders that will be invited to compete in the inaugural $100,000 Trump Invitational are: From the United States: Kent Farrington Laura Kraut Reed Kessler Mclain Ward Lauren Hough Katie Dinan Brianne Goutal Christine McCrea Saer Coulter Charlie Jayne Candice King Margie Engle Jessica Springsteen Leslie Howard Kirsten Coe Schuyler Riley Catherine Pasmore Lauren Tisbo Quentin Judge Paige Johnson Nicole Bellissimo Gabrielle Mershad Nick Dello Joio As well as: Nick Skelton (GBR) Ben Maher (GBR) Alvaro de Miranda Neto (BRA) Shane Sweetnam (IRL) Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) Daniel Bluman (COL) Danielle Goldstein (ISR) Richie Moloney (IRL) Tiffany Foster (CAN) Tim Gredley (GBR) Athina Onassis de Miranda (GRC) Luis Larrazabal (VEN) Mark Bluman (COL) The Trump Invitational will be a fundraiser for the 2013 FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge , an event that raises and distributes over one million dollars annually for 32 lucky Palm Beach County charities in a pro-am team competition that takes place in late January.
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Dog of the Day – Elvis
Wednesday, December 26 2012
I am looking for that special someone to adopt me and give me a forever home. If you are interested in adopting me, please fill out the adoption form online or contact Big Dog Ranch Rescue (561) 309 – 3311 or email: adoptions@bdrr.org .
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