Classical Dressage
Monday, July 15 2013
In modern-day dressage, much of the training emphasis is put on preparing for tests and dressage shows. A horse’s success in the show ring is thought to represent his success as a dressage mount
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David Marcus Debuts New Mount, Don Altena
Sunday, July 14 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan “Don Altena made his competition debut under Canadian Olympian David Marcus at the CornerStone Summer Festival held July 12 to 14 at Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON.” Photo Credit – Ally Dunlop Canadian Olympic Dressage rider David Marcus appeared on the April cover of Sidelines Magazine with his gorgeous Olympic partner Chrevi’s Capital. I had the pleasure of attending the photo shoot (at Tuny Page’s Stillpoint Farm in Wellington, Florida) and it was a great shoot! Photographer Sue Stickle took a zillion photos (not sure it that is an accurate number) and David and Chrevi were great sports – not to mention very photogenic! After the photo shoot, David saddled up his other great mount Don Kontes and rode him in the indoor for us. It was beautiful – poetry in motion.
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Marilyn Little is Leading Lady On HSBC Eventing World Rankings
Friday, July 12 2013
Frederick, Maryland, USA, July 12, 2013 U.S.
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Tack Et Cetera will be set up at the Coconino Horse Trials in Flagstaff!
Friday, July 12 2013
Horse Trials & USDF Dressage Show: July 12-14 Horse Trial II: July 17-20
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BUCKEYE® NUTRITION VETERINARIAN RECEIVES RESEARCH AWARD
Friday, July 12 2013
DALTON, OHIO (July 10, 2013) – Equine Science Society (ESS) recently honored Patricia Harris, Ph.D., director of science, Mars Horsecare, for her work as a scientist and equine nutrition specialist. Harris was presented with the Equine Nutrition Research Award, sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), during an annual ESS meeting in New Mexico in May. She is the first non-American to receive the prestigious award.
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U.S. Polo Team will Clash with England on Foreign Soil
Friday, July 12 2013
Historic Westchester Cup to Air on NBC Sports Network July 11, 2013 (Wellington, Fla.) – The U.S. will vie against England for the oldest and most prestigious trophy in international polo competition during the Westchester Cup on Sunday, July 28, at Guards Polo Club in England. Fans will get an up-close look at American polo played amidst the storied competition when NBC Sports Network broadcasts the championship on Sunday, Aug
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Tweseldown victory follows impressive round at Barbury International
Friday, July 12 2013
A solid CIC*** performance from a Chailey Stud veteran, followed by victory at Tweseldown, characterised a busy few days of eventing for Liz Halliday last weekend. The professional dual sportswoman began her weekend by contesting the Barbury International Horse Trials in Wiltshire where two of her horses – Fox (Red Letter Day II) and Blackie (Fernhill by Night) – were competing. Fox and Liz have formed a strong partnership and close personal bond during their near-decade together and rolled back the years to record a very pleasing result in a hotly contested CIC*** section. Dressage has never been Fox’s strongest discipline but a tidy test gave cause for optimism heading into the Show Jumping arena. Unfortunately three rails down would leave the pair towards the tail of the field. But Barbury’s monster Cross Country course and the sweltering temperatures ensured that a stern final round remained
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Creative Uses for Show Ribbons
Friday, July 12 2013
Horse show ribbons are great symbols of all that we’ve accomplished with our equine partners, but chances are that if you’ve shown for even a few years, you’ve accumulated many ribbons. What do you do with them once your horse’s stall front is covered? Here are a few creative ideas to get you started.
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Victoria Colvin Named Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for June
Thursday, July 11 2013
Lexington, KY–July 11, 2013–Victoria Colvin, of Loxahatchee, FL has been named the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for June. This is the second time this year that Colvin has been Rider of the Month; she was also awarded Rider of the Month in March
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Equus Events presents the 2013 Atlanta Summerfest Show Series
Thursday, July 11 2013
July 11th, 2013 Aiken, SC – Equus Events is gearing up for the third annual Atlanta Summerfest Show series taking place at beautiful Chattahoochee Hills (Bouckaert Farms) in Fairburn, GA. Due to the overwhelming success of the last couple of years a third week has now been added to make the series run August 8th-11th, 15th-18th, and 22nd-25 th . “We have been sold out the last two years so when the opportunity came up to add another week we decided that giving exhibitors three options of shows would hopefully ease the overflow”, said show organizer JP Godard. “We are looking forward to returning this year with three great weeks of horse shows to offer “. Well known in the eventing world, “Chatt Hills” has been host to the USEA American Eventing Championships the last three years. The facility boasts an 8000 acre equestrian paradise filled with established pastures, lakes, and woodlands with ample room to ride, all located along the Chattahoochee River.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs