Five Questions for David Blake
Friday, October 21 2011
David Blake is in the enviable position of training and riding with Steffen and Shannon Peters on a daily basis since he operates his David Blake Dressage Training facility out of Arroyo Del Mar in San Diego, California, a world-class … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
¡Baile! U.S. Dressage Dances its Way to a Full Medal Sweep at Pan Ams
Thursday, October 20 2011
Dressage competition at the 2011 Pan American Games wrapped up on Wednesday, October 19th in the best possible fashion.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
SpareHolder.com Launches Operations in Wellington, FL
Wednesday, October 19 2011
FREE Polo support site is a first, allowing players and teams to book game-day help in a matter of minutes, all online! Introducing SpareHolder.com, an online service that allows Polo Players and Polo teams to book temporary game labor on a game-by-game basis. The announcement comes just in time for the start of the Fall and Winter Polo seasons. SpareHolder.com has recently opened an office and launched its web based service in Wellington, FL. SpareHolder.com founder Gus Whitelaw describes the site as “…VERY user friendly and intentionally basic. The site was created so that a player or groom can easily book experienced game help on their computer, tablet or smart phone.” SpareHolder.com offers this service free of charge to its users
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Martin, Lyman Produce Clear Rounds to Claim 2011 USEF National Eventing Championships
Monday, October 17 2011
Elkton, MD - Sunday brought an action-packed slate of show jumping at the 2011 Dansko Fair Hill International. With the top riders in both the CCI3* and CCI2* divisions tremendously close, clear rounds were at a premium. Boyd Martin and Kylie Lyman rose to the occasion producing fault-free rounds to win their CCI3* and CCI2* divisions as well as claim 2011 USEF National Eventing Championships.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Junior Blues
Friday, October 14 2011
Junior riders are rocking the results at shows everywhere – and Sidelines wants to congratulate all of them and share their good news! If you know a junior who deserves to be recognized, send in a paragraph detailing their award-winning … [Read more]
- Published in Junior Blues
Lillian Heard
Friday, October 14 2011
Lillian Heard grew up with riding sisters and her mother, Jaqueline, was District Commissioner for Seneca Valley Pony Club (MD). Lill got her “B” rating, moved to Surefire (VA) to train with Jan Byyny and then became Boyd Martin’s right-hand … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
A Hunting We Will Go
Friday, October 14 2011
We’re looking for you! Do you have a special horse-related moment to share? Send it to Sidelines! We’re seeking your candids, and the top photos will be featured in the next issue of Sidelines. If your photo is picked as … [Read more]
- Published in Side Shots
A Few Minutes with Dean McKinney
Friday, October 14 2011
The Tryon Hounds, based near the state line of North and South Carolina enjoys a very enthusiastic and involved mastership. Bonnie Lingerfelt, MFH serves as a whipper-in in addition to her master’s duties; Kerry Holmberg, MFH leads the first flight; … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
A Gloriously Good Read.
Thursday, October 13 2011
If you’re the kind of nerd who rewards yourself with a good book and a nice spot on the couch after a hectic work week, get ready to fire up your Kindle. Proceed immediately to Amazon.com and download Blaze of Glory, by m. garzon. Do not be swayed by the conventional title, the Young Adult label, or the very young child on the cover who has nothing at all to do with the actual story. Thanks to Horse Junkies United , On the Line discovered an addicting guilty pleasure of a novel last week with a level of steam and scandal that is way over the top –and oh so enjoyable to read
- Published in On the Line, Z-Blogs
Not Ridiculous At All.
Tuesday, October 11 2011
Just when walking the dog past multi-million dollar mansions inside a gated country club has started to feel quasi-normal, one is reminded once again how very surreal the winter equestrian capital of the world really is. And it’s not because of the pet zebra that my horse stares at every morning while hacking around Wellington.
- Published in On the Line, Z-Blogs