A Primer on Attending a USEF Convention – by Kim MacMillan
Sunday, January 20 2013
A Primer on Attending a USEF Convention By Kim MacMillan I’d lay odds that almost none of us have ever contemplated the matrix of organization, planning and administration it takes to provide a centerline for us to trot down or a course to jump at our favorite shows and events. The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF, our national governing body for equestrian sport in the U.S.A.) just takes our dues, records our show points and e-mails us a magazine every so often, right? Well, actually, there’s a whole lot more to running the horse show world in our country
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Welcome to Sidelines TV
Sunday, January 20 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan I am very excited to welcome producer Robert Jordan to the Sidelines Magazine family. Robert will be heading up Sidelines TV and his first “Welcome to Sidelines TV” video has been posted on YouTube. Robert is in Wellington at the Winter Equestrian Festival for the circuit – so many, many riders, coaches, owners, fans and friends will get the chance to be interviewed! Maybe we will even discover a star! I will be in Wellington the first week of February and hope to do lots of interviews – so if you have someone great we need to interview let me know! In the meantime, watch our first video and Welcome to Sidelines TV!!!
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Adolfo Cambiaso, Valiente Top Piaget In Joe Barry Memorial Cup At IPC
Sunday, January 20 2013
WELLINGTON, FL – January 18, 2013 - After a halftime adjustment, Piaget looked like a different team for two chukkers of the Joe Barry Memorial Cup Tournament. Despite holding Valiente scoreless in the fourth chukker and coming within one goal in the fifth chukker (10-9), Piaget was unable to shut down 10-goaler Adolfo Cambiaso and Alfredo Cappella Barabucci. As a result, Piaget dropped a 16-10 decision to undefeated Valiente Thursday at International Polo Club Palm Beach
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Welcome to SidelinesTV
Saturday, January 19 2013
Sidelines TV brings you great stories on riders, trainers, coaches, horses and equestrians from all disciplines.
- Published in Sidelines TV
McLain Ward and Super Trooper de Ness Triumph in $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Jumpers
Saturday, January 19 2013
Wellington, FL – January 18, 2013 – Week two of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) continued on Friday at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) with a win for McLain Ward and Grant Road Partners’ Super Trooper de Ness in the $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m jump-off class. Laura Chapot and Bradberry won the $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m speed class and Laurie Stevens and Iceman took home their second championship of the circuit in the Camping World Adult Amateur Hunter 51 & Over division. The second week of FTI WEF competition, sponsored by Wellington Equestrian Realty , will run January 16-20.
- Published in General, Show World, Z-Blogs
Dog of the Day – Emily
Saturday, January 19 2013
Sweet Emily is such a doll – affectionate and playful, but calm and well behaved.
- Published in General, Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
$175,000 Invitational Grand Prix Series continues at The Ridge at Wellington
Saturday, January 19 2013
Wellington , FL - January 17, 2013 - The second session of the 11-week $175,000 Invitational Grand Prix Series at the Ridge at Wellington takes place on Friday, January 18, 2013. The 1.40m Grand Prix is the highlight of the season for Level 2 Jumpers, with $15,000 offered in prize money each Friday throughout the series.
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Caroline Roffman and Her Highness Rule at Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge 1
Saturday, January 19 2013
Wellington, FL (January 17, 2012) – Dressage rider and trainer Caroline Roffman of Lionshare Dressage, and her beautiful black mare, Her Highness O, dominated during the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge I, taking firsts in both the FEI Prix St Georges Open under judge Gary Rockwell and FEI Intermediare 1, judged by Natalie Lamping. Roffman and Her Highness scored a 72.368% to win the Prix St Georges and then the following day enjoyed a decisive win in the Intermediare 1 with a score of 74.211%. Roffman shared that this was the mare’s first time show at this level. Dressage rider and trainer Caroline Roffman of Lionshare Dressage, and her beautiful black mare, Her Highness O, dominated during the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge I, taking firsts in both the FEI Prix St Georges Open and FEI Intermediare 1
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New 2013 Classic Equine Equipment Catalog
Friday, January 18 2013
We’re so excited to share the fact that we have a new 2013 catalog to be released in early February! Classic Equine Equipment takes great pride in providing equestrians with high-quality stylish supplies and materials, and we’ve expanded our products so that we can better serve you.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Saddlefit 4 Life® Training Schedule
Friday, January 18 2013
Saddlefit 4 Life® Equine Ergonomist Training, Redmond, OR March 25-29, 2013 and in Germany( info@ahorngreen.de ) April 8-12, 2013 Saddlefit 4 Life® is now offering Equine Ergonomist Seminars in both North America and Europe due to overwhelming interest in the course! Equine professionals and enthusiasts from across North America will be coming together for our 4 th North American Saddlefit 4 Life® Equine Ergonomist Seminar March 25-29 th in Redmond OR. Many thanks to Karen Laidley, DVM, for use of her beautiful facility for in-barn instruction providing participants hands-on training
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