Hillary Dobbs Joining University of South Carolina Equestrian Staff
Monday, July 28 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. – University of South Carolina head coach Boo Major announced on Friday the hiring of Hillary Dobbs as the Gamecocks’ new hunt seat coach.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
More USC Aiken Eventing Appearances !
Saturday, July 26 2014
The first day of classes is closely approaching in a few weeks but members of the USC Aiken Eventing Team are still very active! Manon Quilodran competed at the Maryland HT at Loch Moy Farm II in Area 2 on July 18th. She competed her OTTB gelding, Orison, in one of the training divisions. The pair started the day with a 39.60 in dressage
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Making the Most of Days When It’s Too Hot to Ride
Friday, July 25 2014
When the temperature climbs over 90° and the humidity is high, sometimes it’s best not to ride your horse. And while not being able to ride is disappointing, the day doesn’t have to be a total loss. There are many ways to continue moving forward with your horse even when you can’t be in the saddle.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
New From Emerald Valley Natural Health Orange Oil Shampoo!
Friday, July 25 2014
July 21, 2014 — Emerald Valley Natural Health is pleased to announce the launch of their new Orange Oil Shampoo, perfect for show season, any season. Our Orange Oil Shampoo is helpful at soothing dry, irritated skin. And as oranges contains ingredients that deter insects, ticks, flies and mosquitoes, it’s the perfect shampoo for the summer months
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Competition Comes to Close with Jumping Individual and Eventing Medals at Historic 2014 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider…
Friday, July 25 2014
Lexington, Ky. - The 2014 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) came to a close Sunday with the last medals of the Championship being awarded.
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Gabriella Salick and Centuria 2 Win the $30,000 Summer Festival Grand Prix
Friday, July 25 2014
Del Mar, CA – July 20, 2014 - A host of talented equestrians came out to play on a crystal clear afternoon at the Showpark Summer Festival, closing out a busy week of competition. Twenty-seven entries vied for the top prize in the $30,000 Summer Festival Grand Prix, presented by Mary’s Tack & Feed, on an intricate course designed by Venezuela’s Leopoldo Palacios. Featuring a technical layout with many related distances that covered every corner of the Grand Prix Field, the course required accuracy and adherence to a set track and deliberately short distances.
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Chester Weber Secures Major Victory in Aachen
Friday, July 25 2014
Chester Weber in Saturday’s Marathon (Shannon Brinkman Photo) Aachen, Germany - A fantastic four-in-hand driving season for American star Chester Weber got even better on Saturday with a hard-earned win at CHIO Aachen. The CAIO4* field full of international talent and former world champions, and the crowd of spectators at the historic show, made the weekend’s win one of the biggest of Weber’s career
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Zone Team 1/9 Win Junior Division Team Gold and Zone 3 Dominates Young Rider Division for the Win in the Adequan FEI North American Junior & Young…
Friday, July 25 2014
Lexington, KY-July 19, 2014-The 2014 Adequan FEI NAJYRC Show Jumping Championship, presented by the United States Hunter Jumper Association, w elcomed 65 athletes ages 14 to 21 from Canada, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and the United States to the Kentucky Horse Park for four days of team and individual competition. After an individual warm-up on Thursday, Friday’s competition focused on teams with a Nation’s Cup-style format
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Eventing Returns to Great Meadow – WEG Prep Trial July 26-27
Thursday, July 24 2014
It’s galloping ever closer – the return of world-class eventing to Great Meadow, The Plains, Virginia , a very spectacular setting for the Great Meadow World Equestrian Games Prep Trial, July 26-27.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
How to Use Hills to Your Riding Advantage
Thursday, July 24 2014
Hills on your property can be a great training and conditioning tool, and there are various ways to use hills to your advantage when riding and conditioning your horse . Here are a few tips so that you can put hills to work for you. Keep Safety First Hills help to condition your horse and develop his muscles in strength, but they are only safe if approached correctly.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs