National Go for a Ride Day
Friday, November 21 2014
Did you know that tomorrow is National Go for a Ride Day? National Go for a Ride Day encourages everyone to get out and go for a ride, whether it be by car, bicycle, train, or, of course, horseback
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
SmartPak Celebrates 15 Years of Healthy Horses and Happy Riders
Thursday, November 20 2014
PLYMOUTH, MA – November 19, 2014 – SmartPak is excited to be celebrating 15 years of proudly supporting healthy horses and happy riders.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
The Place to Be Thanksgiving Weekend: The TACKERIA’s 21st Annual Sale Giving Away $9,000 in Prizes!
Thursday, November 20 2014
The TACKERIA’s Thanksgivng Weekend Sale Friday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Nov.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Use Horse Stall Partitions to Create Atmosphere In Your Barn
Thursday, November 20 2014
There are many ways to create atmosphere in your barn, such as the use of high ceilings, wide aisles, and plenty of natural light with barn windows and skylights. But one factor will have a significant influence on the atmosphere of your barn: stall partitions . Before you just settle on any stall partition, consider these ways that the partition will affect your barn.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
How to Keep Horse Stall Water From Freezing in the Winter
Wednesday, November 19 2014
When the temperatures dip below 32 degrees, keeping the water in your horse stalls from freezing can be a challenge. There’s only so much frozen bucket hammering that one can take during the winter, and freezing water buckets can put your horse at a higher risk of colic. There are a number of ways that you can help to keep stall water from freezing.
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Long-Time Partnership Brings Para-Dressage Rider’s Dreams to Fruition
Wednesday, November 19 2014
Rebecca Hart and Missy Ransehousen. Photo by Lindsay McCall. Unionville, PA – November 18, 2014 - Competing at an international level requires much more than just being a good rider; it takes a village
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Learning To Fly
Tuesday, November 18 2014
Polo Gives Alex Ebel His Wings
By Lauren R. Giannini
Alex Ebel was 5 when he discovered Ralph Lauren’s signature line of polo shirts. Made from the softest pima cotton, they felt good against his sensitive skin and became a … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Adventures of My Green, Hot Horseman
Tuesday, November 18 2014
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Back in July, my husband, Mark, who is now a budding equestrian, purchased a helmet in anticipation of his future riding “career.” I really had no idea he was planning on crossing over to the horse side. … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Sidelines 2014 Hot Horseman: Claude-Alix Bertrand
Tuesday, November 18 2014
Hot, Haitian & On Fire
By Doris Degner-Foster
No one watching the match at the San Francisco International Polo Club for the Audi Challenge Trophy last August would have suspected that the Haiti team captain, Claude-Alix Bertrand, was “shaking like … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Remembering Top Show Jumper Gem Twist
Monday, November 17 2014
On November 18, 2006, the world lost one of its best show jumpers: Thoroughbred Gem Twist was euthanized following a pulled muscle that prevented him from standing. The 27-year-old horse led an impressive and inspiring career at the Grand Prix level under multiple riders. Gem Twist, born in 1979, competed in show jumping from 1985 to 1997.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs