FAB SPORTSWEAR PROUDLY INTRODUCES THE NEW LUXURIOUS EUROPEAN SHOW APPAREL COLLECTION FROM WINSTON EQUESTRIAN
Wednesday, August 28 2013
The Winston men’s and ladies’ collection offers elegant show jackets for the hunter and jumper ring, stretch-fitted show shirts, and form-flattering breeches, all made of finest European fabrics. Designed by a team in Belgium, The Winston men’s and ladies’ collection offers elegant show jackets for the hunter and jumper ring, stretch-fitted show shirts, and form-flattering breeches, all made of finest European fabrics. The low-rise and classically designed breeches are made of the breathable and durable Swiss Schoeller fabric.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Weaning the Foal: When, How, and Why
Wednesday, August 28 2013
If any foals were born on your farm this year, then you’re probably thinking about the process of weaning. Weaning separates a mare from her foal so that the foal learns to grow up independently of the mare. It also gives the mare’s body a break from the stress of nursing a foal, and allows the mare to return to a riding career
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Grand Champions Polo Club’s Melissa Ganzi Elected To USPA Board Of Governors
Tuesday, August 27 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-August 24, 2013—Melissa Potamkin Ganzi of Wellington has been elected to the Board of Governors for the United States Polo Association, the sport’s governing body. Ganzi, owner of Grand Champions Polo Club, will begin her two-year term at the October 2-5 Fall Meetings at the Houstonian Hotel in Houston, Tex. Ganzi is one of twelve new Governors-at-Large elected by USPA members
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
ASPCA Offers Animals For Adoption At Hampton Classic
Tuesday, August 27 2013
Rescued horses, dogs, cats and more made available for new owners. Bridgehampton, NY-Aug
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Maryland-bred Horse takes Top Honors at the Thoroughly Thoroughbred Dressage Show
Tuesday, August 27 2013
UPPER MARLBORO, Md., Aug. 20, 2013— A Maryland-bred horse took top honors at the Thoroughly Thoroughbred Dressage Show to benefit Thoroughbred Placement Resources held on August 11 at All in Stride Equestrian Center, LLC (AIS) in Parkton
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Riders With Disabilities Earn Championships At 38th Annual Hampton Classic Riders in three divisions show their skills.
Tuesday, August 27 2013
Bridgehampton, NY-Aug. 26, 2013- For the eighth consecutive year, the Hampton Classic hosted the championship finals for the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities on Monday, with riders in three divisions competing for year-end titles.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
College and Riding: How to Make it Work
Tuesday, August 27 2013
By Brianne Goutal
Skipping college was never an option for me. My parents raised me to put a high value on education and intellectual matters, and I have always wanted to be challenged. I feel strongly that you never … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Driving brings this year’s test events for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy to successful close
Monday, August 26 2013
Chester Weber (USA) came out on top at the Driving test event for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy, the third of the FEI disciplines to be tested this month. The American driver, who made a strong start with an impressive Dressage mark of 34.63 points, finished the three days on 108.24, over 17 points clear of runner-up Ludwig Weinmayr of Germany (125.54)
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Victoria Press Tops $50,000 Hampton Classic Hunter Derby Junior rider beats 42-horse field to open 38th Annual Hampton Classic.
Monday, August 26 2013
Bridgehampton, NY-August 25, 2013 – Victoria Press, of New York, N.Y., rode her horse Mayfair to victory in the $50,000 Hampton Classic Hunter Derby, presented by Meadow View Farms, on the opening day of the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Press-at 14 the youngest rider in the 42-horse starting field-confidently guided Mayfair to the best score of the second round to claim the blue ribbon and the $15,000 prize with a two-round score of 178.5. Darragh Kenny urged O’Ryan (171.0) to second place and a $10,000 prize, and Molly Ashe-Crawley claimed the $7,500 third-place prize on Ennzo (170.0)
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Competitive Driving
Monday, August 26 2013
Do you find yourself pacing the horse stalls of the barn, yearning for the thrill of eventing, but are not quite sure you want to tackle the solid fences of the cross-country course? Combined driving is very similar to eventing, but allows you to tackle the obstacles from the driver’s seat instead of the saddle. Combined driving is a FEI recognized discipline and, like eventing, consists of three phases: the dressage phase, the cross-country phase, and the obstacle phase.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs