New Additions for the Mid-Atlantic Equitation Festival
Friday, May 24 2013
Due to popular demand the Mid-Atlantic Equitation Festival, November 16-17, 2013 will be adding a new 2’6” Pre-Children’s /Adult division on Saturday with their Finals on Sunday for riders that have shown in Zones 2 & 3. Another new addition is a $100 cash award for the high scoring Thoroughbred Horse sponsored by the Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Awards program
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Dan James of Double Dan Horsemanship Participates in Thoroughbred Makeover
Friday, May 24 2013
Nicholasville , KY — Dan James of Double Dan Horsemanship has been selected as one of 26 trainers from across the US to participate in the Retired Racehorse Training Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover . The makeover begins shortly and will concluded October 5-6, 2013 at Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore, Maryland, with a symposium demonstrating the ex-racehorse’s new abilities. The Thoroughbred that James selects must have a race record and no secondary career training. “This will be a unique opportunity to demonstrate the effectiveness of our training program to the Thoroughbred community as well as the potential that Off The Track Thoroughbreds possess in secondary careers,” stated James
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Sidelines WEF Contest Winner Jack Lube at the American Invitational on Sidelines TV
Thursday, May 23 2013
Jack brings us up to speed on how things have changed since winning the Sidelines Magazine WEF Contest.
- Published in Sidelines TV
Barn Building 101: Special Needs – Layup and Rehab
Thursday, May 23 2013
Whether it’s your own horse or you are a barn owner thinking of adding another revenue stream by boarding horses that are injured, you will probably experience a horse needing special recuperative care at least once.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Peter Van Borst of Interagro Lusitanos in Brazil on Sidelines TV
Thursday, May 23 2013
An ancient breed of horse native to Portugal -- is increasingly popular in the United States. Today Lusitanos are also recognized for their ability to perform well in a variety of modern-day equestrian disciplines and for their generous temperament, making them popular with owners who like to ride for fun. Peter says, "Interagro Lusitanos, whose founder and breeder is Paulo Gavião Gonzaga, has a deserved reputation as one of the premier breeders of the Lusitano and it is built on knowledge, a passion for the breed and a respect for its heritage and well-preserved bloodlines."
- Published in Sidelines TV
Fieldstone Spring Festival Wrap Up: May 15 – 19
Thursday, May 23 2013
Halifax, MA – May 21, 2013 – The long-awaited $25,000 Fieldstone Grand Prix was hot with competition Saturday for the fourth day of the Fieldstone Spring Festival. It came down to eight horses in the jump-off, vying for the coveted first place finish
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Emanuel Andrade Accelerates at Kentucky Spring Classic
Thursday, May 23 2013
Lexington, Kentucky – It was another week of show jumping success for Emanuel Andrade of Venezuela as the 16-year-old continued to test his skills against the top professionals at the 2013 Kentucky Spring Classic held May 15 to 19 in Lexington, KY.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Tips for Incoming College Students
Wednesday, May 22 2013
Yes. My family actually brought this sign to graduation and nobody warned me! By Dani Moritz It’s hard to believe that I graduated college. It seems like yesterday I was taking my first riding lessons and playing horses and Barbies with my sisters in the basement.
- Published in Pony Tales, Z-Blogs
The Long-Awaited Tucker Update
Wednesday, May 22 2013
Let’s see… how to sum up how we’ve spent the end of winter and beginning of spring. As the winter progressed and Tucker got bored with seeing the four walls of the indoor, those four walls began hiding dangerous (read: imaginary) predators.
- Published in Tucker The Wunderkind, Z-Blogs