George H. Morris Natural Obstacle Clinic Encourages Riders to Get Out of the Ring
Sunday, September 15 2013
Riders Learn Skills That Can’t be Taught in the Ring Hampshire, IL – September 10, 2013 – Diane Carney and Greg Franklin hosted a George H. Morris Natural Obstacle Clinic on September 9th and 10th at Canterbury Farm in Hampshire, IL
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Beezie Madden and Coral Reef Via Volo Victorious in $100,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier
Sunday, September 15 2013
North Salem, NY – September 13, 2013 – Friday the 13th proved to a lucky day for Beezie Madden, who stormed to victory on her veteran mount Coral Reef Via Volo during the $100,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier, presented by Double H Farm & Windsor Show Stables.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Pre-Season Win for the Mustangs
Sunday, September 15 2013
Hey Y’all. I am so excited to announce SMU Equestrian beat Baylor University in the pre-season scrimmage on September 14th. SMU and BU tied after both hunt seat and western disciplines competed, with the final score of 11-11
Grand Champions Polo Club 2013 Fall Season Countdown Begins
Friday, September 13 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-Sept. 13, 2013—The two-week countdown has begun for the fall polo season in Wellington. After a successful spring season, Grand Champions Polo Club will host what promises to be one of the most competitive fall seasons in club history
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Jennifer Alfano and Maggie May Capture Buffalo International Horse Show Grand Hunter Championship
Friday, September 13 2013
Buffalo, NY – September 12, 2013 -There were perfect conditions for the second day of the 67th Buffalo International Horse Show (BIHS) as the Indoor Arena remained dry as rain soaked the ground outside at the Buffalo Equestrian Center. The fierce hunter competition continued as the professional hunter divisons came to a close, and the announcement of the Grand Hunter Champion was named. Jennifer Alfano and Maggie May stood center ring for the prestigious Grand Hunter Champion presentation, after capturing a clean second day sweep of the First Year Green Working Hunter division
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Through the Camera Lens: A first person account of photographing the mysterious Graveyard of the Atlantic
Friday, September 13 2013
By Dani Moritz
Nicknamed the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” Sable Island is most well known for the number of wooden ships its dense fog and frequent storms have claimed long ago. But, centuries worth of shipwrecked vessels upon its … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
One Breath At A Time
Friday, September 13 2013
By Lindsay McCall
Donna Ponessa from New Windsor, New York catapulted onto the international para-equestrian scene in 2011. Her determination led to her earning a spot on the 2012 USA Paralympic Equestrian Team in London alongside Jonathan Wentz, Rebecca … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Trail Safety During Hunting Season
Friday, September 13 2013
Many riders love to head out on the trails, but if you’re riding on trails which are frequented by hunters, you need to take some extra precautions during hunting season. Here are some tips to keep you and your horses safe. Find Out the Rules Identify when the open hunting seasons occur, and mark them on your barn calendar to make all riders aware.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Diary of a Podium Hopeful: The Trainer
Friday, September 13 2013
by Sophie St.Clair As I examine the last year of competition with Sjapoo and contemplate the experience I have in front of me it occurs to me that I am not alone in that process. Over the last year my trainer David Sterckx has been prepping in his own way.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam Tops $8,000 Danbury Porsche Audi 1.40m Open Jumper Aboard Solerina at 2013 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W
Thursday, September 12 2013
North Salem, NY – September 11, 2013 – The 2013 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W returned to the picturesque Old Salem Farm today to kick-off the week-long international jumping competition featuring the world’s top athletes. Thanks to phenomenal reviews from 2012, a large number of entries created a section split for the day’s main event on the Grand Prix Field: the $8,000 Danbury Porsche Audi 1.40m Open Jumper class. During the first section, it was Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam and Solerina who bested Todd Minikus and Uraguay by three seconds at the end of the class with a quick and clear jump-off.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs