Keep Your Calm Before a Show
Wednesday, May 07 2014
Whenever you ride in a horse show, you’ve invested a significant amount of time, money, and emotional energy into preparing for the day. Those sacrifices that you’ve made can create an atmosphere where the pressure is high and your nerves are on edge
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Newfoundland Pony
Monday, May 05 2014
Originating from the island of Newfoundland in Canada, the Newfoundland Pony is a hardy, well-tempered, and willing pony.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Jonathan Wentz Memorial Challenge for High Performance Para Dressage Established by Margaret H. Duprey and The Barnfield Foundation
Friday, May 02 2014
Gladstone, NJ – April 16, 2014 - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce an exciting new fundraising initiative, The Jonathan Wentz Memorial Challenge for High Performance Para Dressage , made possible through the generosity of Margaret H. Duprey and The Barnfield Foundation. The goal of the initiative is to raise $800,000 for High Performance Para Dressage.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
DEADLINE NEARS FOR USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST GRANTS PROGRAM FOR EQUINE NON-PROFITS
Friday, May 02 2014
Applications due Monday, May 5 April 15, 2014 — Lexington, KY — There is still time to submit proposals for USA Equestrian Trust’s 2014 grants program. IRS-registered equine non-profit organizations are invited to apply by filling out the online grant application at http://www.trusthorses.org . The deadline is 11:59 p.m
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Are You Prepared for Roadside Emergencies When Trailering?
Friday, May 02 2014
When you trailer your horse to events like shows and clinics more frequently during the summer, your chance of running into a mechanical problem on the road increases. Before you leave the barn with your horse, take a moment to make sure that your truck and trailer are stocked with the equipment that you might need in the event of a breakdown. Tire Changing Equipment You don’t want a flat tire to sideline your trip.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Packing for Horse Shows
Thursday, May 01 2014
Horse show season is here! Soon it will be time to load up the trailer and head out. But before you pull out of the driveway, you’ll want to make sure you haven’t left any important items back in the barn .
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Coleton Cook at the 2014 College Prep Invitational on SidelinesTV
Wednesday, April 30 2014
Coleton discusses his aspirations for a riding in college and in the future.
- Published in Sidelines TV
Keeping Your Cool in Emergencies
Wednesday, April 30 2014
If you work around horses long enough, an emergency will arise. Being able to remain calm and think clearly during an emergency involving a horse is an important skill to have.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
ROLEX!
Tuesday, April 29 2014
The team is back from Rolex and right back to school to finish classes and begin finals! It was a VERY long but VERY fun weekend. The six team members who attended are all now much closer and came home with some crazy sunburns and tan lines! The trip started for Aisling, Robin and I very early Friday morning
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
The Hopeful Amateur Hits the Big Times at Rolex Kentucky, Part 2
Tuesday, April 29 2014
Well another Rolex has come and gone, but this will certainly be one I will remember fondly for a long time to come. Friday, the second day of dressage, was the only day of the weekend that saw bad weather but that didn’t stop nearly 14,000 people from attending
- Published in The Hopeful Amateur, Z-Blogs