Memorial Day Weekend in Aiken
Tuesday, May 26 2015
While many Aikenites’ are heading to the lake and beaches to celebrate their weekend, the Aiken horse community is busy as ever. It is great seeing the Aiken horse community coming together and spending their holiday supporting local horse shows. There were two horse shows going on this past weekend.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Official Accommodations Partners Announced for the Santa Fe Summer Series 2015
Monday, May 25 2015
Traveling to a destination horse show has never been more inviting! Santa Fe, known as “The City Different,” offers an array of lodging options showcasing it’s unique old world charm. Whether you are looking for quaint bed and breakfast, luxury hotel, a cozy, authentic casita or a posh, amenity-filled private home, Santa Fe has something for you. When arranging your visit for the Santa Fe Summer Series, please consider staying with one of our preferred lodging facilities.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
The Santa Fe Summer Series Proudly Announces the $5,000 Unser Ride-and-Drive Mini Cooper Challenge! Sponsored by Sandia Mini Cooper
Saturday, May 23 2015
The Santa Fe Summer Series proudly announces the $5,000 Unser Ride-and-Drive Mini Cooper Challenge sponsored by Sandia Mini Cooper! (Photo courtesy of Equicenter de Santa Fe) The atmosphere at the Equicenter will be electric during this Santa Fe Summer Series special class exclusive! This fast-paced, exciting and unique class — open to professionals, juniors and amateurs — is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Check it out! Riders will complete a course of jumps set at 1.20m on horseback, then hand their equines off to a handler and complete a set of obstacles on foot, heading toward a waiting Sandia Mini-Cooper. These Sandia Mini’s won’t be piloted by just any drivers — esteemed Indy drivers will be behind the wheel — including 2-time Indianapolis 500 winner, Al Unser, and 8-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and Indy Car’s Rookie of the Year, Robby Unser! Equestrian competitors will continue the car course, paired with these incredible drivers and the team boasting the fastest time and least faults will prevail as our winner! Both our acclaimed Grand Prix equestrians and these world-famous Indy Drivers will be available for autographs and selfies following the competition! The Santa Fe Summer Series proudly announces the $5,000 Unser Ride-and-Drive Mini Cooper Challenge sponsored by Sandia Mini Cooper! (Photo courtesy of Equicenter de Santa Fe) About Sandia Mini The Santa Fe Summer Series is very grateful to Sandia Mini for their support of our inaugural horse show
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Tips to Make Your Horse Trailer More Visible
Friday, May 22 2015
When you’re hitting the road with your horses, the more visible your horse trailer is the better chance you have of standing out to other drivers and potentially avoiding an accident. There are a number of ways you can help to make your horse trailer more visible. These tips will get you started
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Joys of Winning
Friday, May 22 2015
By Brianne Goutal
Like most experiences in life, show jumping comes with its highs and lows. Having a bad run or feeling like you didn’t compete to the best of your ability can lead to disappointment. The counter to those … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
A New Beginning
Thursday, May 21 2015
You may have noticed the change in the blog name and my bio. I recently graduated from USC Aiken and had the choice to end the blog, pass it on to another USC Aiken Eventing member or to continue the blog
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
How To Consign a Sale Horse
Thursday, May 21 2015
Selling a horse can be a bit of a headache. Between marketing the horse and dealing with no-show potential buyers, selling a horse takes some serious time
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tanner Me Boy – Available for Adoption!
Thursday, May 21 2015
Tanner Me Boy (Photo courtesy of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program) Tanner Me Boy (Tanner), is available for adoption from New Vocations’ Marysville, Ohio, facility. Tanner is a 8-year-old, 16.1 1/2 h, bay Thoroughbred gelding. Adoption fee is $700
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
Bring Your Young Horse to the Santa Fe Summer Series!
Thursday, May 21 2015
Chenoa McElvain, of Rancho Corazon, competing on her up-and-coming young Holsteiner mare.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Cathy Wieschhoff: On the Right Course
Thursday, May 21 2015
By Lauren R. Giannini
“It’s all great,” said Cathy Wieschhoff when asked what’s new and exciting with the CW Event Team based at her Carriage Station Farm in the heart of the bluegrass in Lexington, Kentucky. “The farm is going … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature