Australian Draught Horse
Monday, December 02 2013
The Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron, and Suffolk Punch are among the most famous of the draft horse breeds. But did you know that all four of those breeds have contributed to a single draft horse? The Australian Draught Horse, bred for farm work during the 19 th century, is an embodiment of the positive characteristics of its four ancestral breeds.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Born & Bred in the USA
Monday, December 02 2013
By Lauren R. Giannini
Christine Vanneck lives by lessons she learned from her polo-playing grandfather, John Vanneck. “He always said don’t push the envelope, because the envelope will break,” she recalled. “We don’t push our horses, but they learn … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Rita Mae Brown: Books, Breakfast and the Bravery of the Foxhunt!
Monday, December 02 2013
By Doris Degner-Foster
Rita Mae Brown is well known for the entertaining novels she writes where household pets and other animals take an active part in solving the murder mystery. She is also an advocate for equal rights and … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Why Ride a Stallion? Double H Farm’s Quentin Judge Gives Ten Reasons!
Monday, December 02 2013
Quentin Judge is a professional rider at Double H Farm, a world-class competition, sales and breeding operation based in Ridgefield, Connecticut, and Wellington, Florida. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Quentin has worked with some of the top professionals in the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Meet Our Members: Allyson Boyd
Monday, December 02 2013
I am continuing the “Meet our Members” post! This week features Allyson Boyd! So glad to welcome Allyson to the team this year! Name: Allyson Boyd Year in school: Freshmen Major: Biology Hometown: Hardeeville, sc Horse Name: Miss Melody (Missy) Breed: Quarter horse Age: 10 Level: Novice/ Training Where do you keep your horse/Train with: Paradise Farm with Lellie Ward How did I start riding: I got a pony for my 7th birthday. Biggest riding accomplishment: Changing from a hunter to an eventer Biggest riding goal: Making it to Rolex Favorite phase in eventing: Cross country Why did you choose USC Aiken: Because of all the riding opportunities Favorite thing about eventing: There’s three phases, the matching colors, and the trust you have to have for you and your horse. What was your reason for joining the eventing team?: To meet more people like me What are your hopes to get from being on the eventing team?: To get advice from people like me to be able to get better.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Team USA Defeats Chile, 13-8, For USPA International Cup; Nic Roldan Named MVP
Monday, December 02 2013
Chile’s Matias Vial (1) and his horse turn into a shot with Team USA’s Jeff Hall (4) defending. Photo by Scott Fisher WELLINGTON, FL-Nov.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
New Book Explores the Painful Truth of Saddle Fit and Offers Innovative Solutions for Horse and Rider
Sunday, December 01 2013
Each year riders, trainers, and horse owners spend fortunes (literally) on veterinary attention, farrier work, pharmaceuticals, supplements, and physical therapies, all in an attempt to keep their horses healthy, sound, and performing their best. They invest time and money in finding their own boots, breeches, helmets, and chaps to ensure what they wear in the saddle is safe, comfortable, flattering, and right for the job at hand. And yet still many balk at thoroughly understanding and examining the most basic and fundamental means of connection with the horse in most equestrian sports: the saddle
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
SMU Equestrian Ends Fall Season
Sunday, December 01 2013
Hey Y’all. SMU Equestrian ended the 2013 fall season with a 4-6 record. The inaugural fall season for SMU’s western team has officially concluded.
Arabian Nights Announces it Will Close Permanently on January 1
Sunday, December 01 2013
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Nov
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs