Dog of the day – Emerill
Tuesday, March 05 2013
Watch a video of Emerill! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vwHosKmxp0&feature=youtube_gdata Emeril is one of our Cajun rescues from Hurricane Isaac – a happy hound mix with as much personality as his namesake.
- Published in Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
John Walsh Gives Back
Tuesday, March 05 2013
By Lauren R. Giannini
John Walsh is best known for hosting the super-popular crime show, America’s Most Wanted, which brought 39 criminals to justice after it moved from Fox to Lifetime in December 2011 – helping to round … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
My Story: Weathering The Perfect Storm
Tuesday, March 05 2013
By David Marcus
For those who aren’t aware, I was eliminated in my Olympic debut in London this past year. Chrevi’s Capital and I were performing our grand prix test in the Olympic stadium during a horrific downpour. Unfortunately, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
2013 Ox Ridge Charity Horse Show Continues Tradition of Celebrating Area’s Equestrian Heritage
Tuesday, March 05 2013
Darien, CT – March 4, 2013 – Entering its 84th year, the 2013 Ox Ridge Charity Horse Show will be held from June 11th through 16th at the Ox Ridge Hunt Club (OHRC). The show is a United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Hunter “A” rated major riding competition featuring three-star rated jumpers ridden by Olympic-level and international equestrians
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Mette Rosencrantz and Finally Cinch Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W Grand Prix Special
Tuesday, March 05 2013
Loxahatchee, FL- March 2, 2013-Mette Rosencrantz, of Topanga, CA, and Finally, a 12-year-old chestnut Hanoverian gelding, snared the win in the Grand Prix Special on a blustery Saturday at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W. The pair placed 14th in the Grand Prix Friday afternoon, and Rosencrantz was pleased with today’s winning ride down centerline at the International Horse Sport (IHS) Champions Park at Equestrian Estates in Loxahatchee, FL
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Team USA Wins Hollow Creek Farm FEI Young Rider Nations Cup; Brazil Sweeps Children’s and Junior Hollow Creek Farm FEI Nations Cup Classes
Tuesday, March 05 2013
Wellington, FL – March 2, 2013 – The Hollow Creek Farm FEI Children’s, Junior, and Young Rider Nations Cups were featured at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Saturday, March 2, at the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) in Wellington, FL. With the first round for each age group held during the day session and all three second rounds held at night under the lights, the team from USA won in the young rider’s class and the teams from Brazil won in the junior’s and children’s classes. Week eight CSIO competition, sponsored by G&C Farm , runs February 27-March 3, 2013
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
In Love With the Dancing Pony!!
Tuesday, March 05 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan The Dancing Pony doing his thing! If you haven’t seen the Dancing Pony who is dancing his way around YouTube and Facebook pages everywhere – well take one minute and ten seconds to sit down and watch it – and get ready to smile. It’s silly (and I’m not even sure what it is advertising) – but nothing beats a silly dancing pony! I am a big fan of Shetland Ponies – and this dancing Shetland Pony takes it to an all new level
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Irish Eventer and Equestrian apparel designer Aidan Keogh at the Winter Equestrian Festival
Monday, March 04 2013
Irish Eventer and Tredstep of Ireland Founder and designer Aidan Keogh chats about the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington Florida.
- Published in Sidelines TV
Kent Farrington and Blue Angel Triumph in $150,000 CSIO 4* Grand Prix Presented by Wellington Equestrian Realty
Monday, March 04 2013
Wellington, FL, March 3, 2013- Week eight of the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF), sponsored by G&C Farm , concluded on Sunday afternoon with an exciting victory for Kent Farrington (USA) and Robin Parsky’s Blue Angel in the $150,000 CSIO 4* Grand Prix, presented by Wellington Equestrian Realty, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). In an 11-horse jump-off, Farrington and Blue Angel were 1/100th of a second faster than Beezie Madden (USA) and Abigail Wexner’s Cortes ‘C’ who finished second. Conor Swail (IRL) and Lansdowne, owned by Ariel and Susan Grange, placed third.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Riding the Spooky Horse
Monday, March 04 2013
It’s been said that the most challenging horses are those who have the most to teach us, but riding a spooky horse can be unpleasant and worrisome, and can even affect your confidence. If you find yourself reluctant to leave the barn because your horse’s spooking is making rides unpleasant, learning how best to handle the situation can make rides more enjoyable for both of you. Evaluate Before you chalk up a horse’s spookiness or re-activeness to a training or behavior issue, eliminate the possibility of it being a physical issue
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs