Kerstie Allen’s Passion for Polo & All Things Equine
Tuesday, August 12 2014
By Kerstie Allen
I was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. Being a very big-city-like setting, the last thing you’d expect to encounter would be a horse. However, from my earliest memory, and me being me, I could think of … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Making Miracles at SIRE Therapeutic Equestrian Centers
Tuesday, August 12 2014
By Dani Moritz
How do you describe therapeutic riding — what it is, what it does? You could describe it as sensory stimulation that inspires physical and emotional improvements among the mentally and physically disabled. You could say it mimics … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Brianne Goutal’s Horse Power
Tuesday, August 12 2014
By Jan Westmark
In 2006, young horse fans gathered in living rooms across the country to tune into something they’d never seen before — a reality TV show based on junior riders preparing for the Maclay equitation championship. The show, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
The Connemara Pony
Monday, August 11 2014
Have you heard of Erin Go Bragh, the talented pony stallion who was a top eventer during his prime?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Jake Miller, AJR and Sabrina Carpenter to join Fifth Harmony at Tween Brands Concert at The Classic Presented by Justice & Brothers:
Monday, August 11 2014
Tickets on sale for The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day Presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Ohio’s camouflage-wearing and greasepaint covered “Millertary” can officially rejoice. Jake Miller, indie pop sensation AJR and singer/songwriter and star of Disney Channel’s hit show Girl Meets World , Sabrina Carpenter will join Fifth Harmony as performers in the Tween Brands Concert at The Classic, presented by Justice & Brothers
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Showing and Show Prep!
Sunday, August 10 2014
The team is still busy competing! Manon Quilodran and her gelding Orison competed at the Fair Hill August HT this weekend! Check them out with their USCA Eventing saddle pad! We have four members competing in the Full Gallop HT next weekend and we are all competing at different levels! We all have been working hard to prepare! Check out the members getting ready for the HT! Melissa Del Tufo and Ode to Calliope-Begginer Novice Melissa has been busy xc schooling, going to schooling shows and building jumps for practice! Keyanna Farken and She’s a Flirt-Novice Keyanna is a incoming freshman and this show she will be able to meet some of the current team members! Keyanna has been busy with many xc schoolings at full gallop! Marissa Collins and Carino-Training I have been busy with a few xc schoolings at full gallop and working on my jumping position. Brendan Quinn and Smoke-Prelim Brendan has also got in some xc schools! Practicing many big prelim questions to be prepared!
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
The Good & Bad of horse people on Facebook.
Saturday, August 09 2014
Facebook has taken over the horse world for better or worse. (For better: A) A. You can see what your friends have won at that special event.
- Published in In the Irons, Z-Blogs
Should You Let Your Child Bring Home a Summer Camp Horse?
Friday, August 08 2014
Many riding camps offer campers the option of bringing home a camp horse at the end of the summer. Camps save on the upkeep costs of their horses, and some lucky campers get to enjoy having “a horse of their own” for the year until it’s time for the horse to return to the camp in the early summer.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tips to Develop Your Horse’s Topline
Thursday, August 07 2014
Is your horse’s topline lacking? A good topline both improves a horse’s appearance and makes it easier for him to carry himself properly. If you’re looking to develop and strengthen your horse’s topline, these exercises can help you do that.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
KAREN O’CONNOR PROVIDES EXPERT ANALYSIS FOR NBC
Wednesday, August 06 2014
Multi-Olympian Eventer Joins Kenny Rice for Coverage of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping The Plains, Virginia, USA. August 6, 2014. Multi-Olympian Karen O’Connor will be providing the expert commentary for NBC’s coverage of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping from Aachen. The program will air on the NBC Sports Network on Saturday, August 9, 2014 from 6-7pm Eastern. O’Connor joins veteran sportscaster Kenny Rice, who provides the play-by-play commentary of the action from the Aachen Grand Prix
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs