In the Heart of Texas — A Talented Team Teaches Dancing on Horseback
Monday, May 16 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
The Lone Star State is famous for longhorns, “Lonesome Dove,” black gold (oil), the Alamo, cowboys (horseback and football), and the two-step, but more and more Texans are taking up dancing on horseback. Houston and nearby … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Stable View, A Preeminent Destination For Equestrians
Thursday, May 12 2016
For Immediate Release: May 12, 2016 Stable View, A Preeminent Destination For Equestrians Stable View, in Aiken, South Carolina, is one of the region’s preeminent international equestrian training facilities, and is pleased to announce the expansion of their facility offerings, event schedule and support for the sport of eventing.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Emerald Valley Natural Health Announces Sponsorship HITS Triple Crown of Show Jumping
Saturday, May 07 2016
Exeter, NH (May 1, 2016) –– Emerald Valley is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the HITS Triple Crown of Show Jumping Circuits for 2016-2018. HITS produces three of the richest grand prix in the world with the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix in Thermal, California, Great American $1 Million Grand Prix in Ocala, Florida and Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix FEI CSI-5* in Saugerties, New York – all forming the HITS Triple Crown of Show Jumping. The HITS Championship, held each September at HITS-on-the-Hudson, hosts the HITS $250,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix, the Stal Hendrix Pre-Green Futurity, and the crown jewels of the hunter discipline: the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final and the Platinum Performance $250,000 Hunter Prix Final.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
TEXAS SHOOT-OUT WRAP-UP
Saturday, May 07 2016
The Texas Shoot-Out Horse Show at the Texas Rose Horse Park had a big crowd and big weather. On Thursday the Texas Pre Green Super Stake and USHJA Pre Green Incentive Stake got under way with Forest Hill Farm’s XOXO (pictured below), ridden by Peter Pletcher, taking the blue ribbon in both. Peter also took second with Sue Lightner’s Sandriano and third went to Redding Ridge owned by Teriann Miller and ridden by Will Roberts
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Kerrits Thanks Fans For 30 Years of Shared Passion, Purpose & Pushing the Envelope
Thursday, May 05 2016
Kerri Kent started Kerrits 30 years ago Celebrating Three Decades of Innovation Thirty years ago, it started as a simple seed. Today, it’s flourished into an iconic brand, beloved by women worldwide.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Peter Lutz — His Turn to Shine
Monday, April 25 2016
By Doris Degner-Foster
Before the $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping North American League qualifier in Las Vegas last November, New York-based rider and trainer Peter Lutz did something different that may have helped him win the competition. He transported … [Read more]
- Published in General, Show World
From Summer Camps to the Step by Step Foundation — Cuqui Hazoury is Helping on Horseback
Monday, April 25 2016
By Sydney Masters Durieux
Portraits and Photographs by Isabel Kurek
When Lizbeth Marie Hazoury, aka Cuqui, makes up her mind to do something, there’s no stopping her. The 21-year-old rider from the Dominican Republic began her equestrian endeavors at age … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Equestrian Destination: Lexington, Kentucky
Monday, April 25 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Emblazoned across the top of the blue water tower painted with a mare and foal, the words Welcome to the Horse Capital of the World greet motorists from the westbound side of I-64 near the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation
Monday, April 25 2016
Perhaps best known as the home to the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, the Kentucky Horse Park attracts thousands of people each year. On a day-to-day basis, the Kentucky Horse Park is an equine theme park featuring the International Museum of … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Growing Up Kessler: Love, Support and Togetherness Comprise the Kessler Family’s Equestrian Journey
Monday, April 18 2016
By Cat Allen
Portraits and Photographs by Isabel Kurek
When you enter the Kessler family’s Wellington residence on the serene gravel road known as Appaloosa Trail, you’re greeted by the two family dogs and a stunning, almost life-size photomontage … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature