Dreams Come True
Tuesday, February 26 2013
My first Sidelines cover story! By Dani Moritz When Jan, our editor, sent me an email saying she wanted Reed Kessler on the cover of Sidelines and she wanted me to write the story, I couldn’t believe it. Me? Writing the cover story for Sidelines
- Published in Pony Tales, Z-Blogs
1,000+ Ex-Racehorses Transitioned into Second Careers through CANTER Chapters’ Free Online Sales Listings
Tuesday, February 26 2013
Show Ring Success and Thoroughbred Incentive Programs Ignite Interest in Ex-Racehorses Lodi, OH (February 26, 2013) – CANTER Chapters are celebrating a milestone year for transitioning ex-racehorses into second careers through their free online sales listings. The 10 CANTER Chapters online sales websites served 596 trainers at 30 racetracks nationally in 2012 and successfully transitioned 1,015 racehorses nearing the end of their racing careers. “Our horses try hard for us on the racetrack so our loyalty to them goes beyond their race careers,” noted Bob and Marcia Wolfe, trainers at Penn National Race Course, Grantville, PA
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Stall Options
Tuesday, February 26 2013
In addition to the basics for comfortable and safe stalls for your horse, there are a lot of add-ons to personalize your stable and to make horse care easier.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Dog of the Day – Missy
Tuesday, February 26 2013
My name is Missy. I was rescued from Louisiana during the flooding last month. I was one of 40 dogs spared from the gas chamber thanks to Big Dog Ranch
- Published in Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Coca-Cola Defeats Audi In Overtime To Win Ylvisaker Cup
Tuesday, February 26 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-February 25, 2013- –Making its second consecutive championship final appearance, Audi lost a heartbreaking 9-8 overtime decision to Coca-Cola in the Ylvisaker Cup final Sunday at International Polo Club Palm Beach. The victory avenged Coca-Cola’s loss to Audi in last year’s semifinals knocking them out of the tournament
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Time To Talk About Hot Polo Players! (It’s About Time, Too!)
Tuesday, February 26 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Nic standing against the wall during his photo shoot. Notice his hair is messy on top of his head – someone had to fix it! While in Wellington recently I had the opportunity to enjoy some polo. Of course the ponies were nice, the atmosphere electric but it was the oh-so-handsome polo players that attracted my attention
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Equestrian Philosophy Part II – Training the horse or the client
Monday, February 25 2013
When I am evaluating a behavioral issue in a horse it is usually because the trainer cannot fix a problem. Problems such as a horse bucking, refusing to go forward , spinning out from under the person, grinding teeth or head flipping are common behavior issues with common causes. But the in order to truly fix the problem, the trainer must understand more about the horse’s natural behaviors, learning ability, communication and intelligence. Trainers often do not have time to spend with horses, especially if they are at a horse show and need to get the horse ready for a client to ride
- Published in Between the Ears, Z-Blogs
Debbie Stephens on Sidelines TV
Monday, February 25 2013
Riding out of Centennial Farm, Debbie Stephens discusses her record breaking high jump of 7'8" in Cincinnati in 1982! That's nearly as tall as the average ceiling in your house! She also has some advice for young riders.
- Published in Sidelines TV
Whole Food for Horses Community Supporting Healthy Lifestyle for Equestrians and Their Horses
Monday, February 25 2013
Gordonsville , VA – There was a time when horses thrived on food alone.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Andrew Bourns and Gatsby Win $50,000 Hermès Jumper Derby in an Irish Sweep
Monday, February 25 2013
Wellington, FL – February 24, 2013 – The 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival concluded its seventh week of competition, sponsored by Hermès , with action at two parts of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Sunday. At The Stadium, Irish riders Andrew Bourns, Darragh Kenny, and Shane Sweetnam swept the top three in the $50,000 Hermès Jumper Derby with a win for Bourns and his mount Gatsby. In the International Arena, Praise and Sheila Motley won the Peggy Cone Memorial WCHR Adult Hunter Classic
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs