Finding a Good Home for Your Sale Horse
Wednesday, August 05 2015
When it comes to selling a horse , you want to ensure that he goes to the best home possible. But the truth is that once you sell your horse, you lose control over how he’s treated and cared for
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
John Whitaker Celebrates 60th Birthday and Confirms Attendance at Longines Masters of Los Angeles
Wednesday, August 05 2015
John Whitaker of United Kingdom rides Argento celebrates after winnig the Longines Grand Prix during the Longines Hong Kong Masters 2015 at the AsiaWorld Expo on 15 February 2015 in Hong Kong, China. Photo by Xaume Olleros / Power Sport Images Today, August 5 th , one of the greatest riders of all time, Great Britain’s John Whitaker, celebrates his 60 th birthday, a milestone which does not signal retirement for the indefatigable champion – far from it
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Riding Alone Safely
Tuesday, August 04 2015
At some point, almost any rider will have to ride alone. You may even ride alone on a regular basis. Riding alone can be a wonderful way to connect with your horse, but there’s also an element of danger to mounting up when you’re the only one on the property.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Celebrating Thoroughbreds at Rolex
Tuesday, August 04 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
What could be a better way to end an exciting day of watching Rolex Kentucky CCI**** dressage at the Kentucky Horse Park than heading to an idyllic horse farm in Lexington for a celebration of Thoroughbreds?… [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Horse Protection League — A Glorious Transformation
Tuesday, August 04 2015
By Taylor Renner
In summer 2009, the Bureau of Animal Protection and the sheriff of Fremont County, Colorado, impounded 17 horses from an alleged neglectful breeding operation.
Managed by an elderly woman, the farm was breeding for colored Arabians using … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Samshield Helmets —Fashion Statement and Bling Brain Protection and Fashion Statement
Monday, August 03 2015
By Lauren R. Giannini
When it comes to equestrian activities, you can’t live without safety headwear. A helmetless fall from an equine, even at the walk, can result in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and, possibly, death. Variables such as … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Full Gallop Farm: Keeping “schooling” in schooling shows
Thursday, July 30 2015
I spent my Sunday cross country jump judging at Full Gallop Farm for their July schooling horse trials. We were unfortunately very short on volunteers but everyone kept a positive attitude while judging multiple fences. From my standpoint the show ran smoothly.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Ways to Work Show Horse Ribbons into Your Home Decor
Thursday, July 30 2015
As we work our way through show season, do you find that your ribbons are starting to take over, well, everything?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
What to Do If Your Horse Is Foundering
Thursday, July 30 2015
Founder is a serious condition that can have debilitating consequences if not quickly treated. The term “founder” refers to a condition where the coffin bone inside your horse’s hoof moves down inside the hoof capsule. Spring grasses put horses at a particularly high risk of founder, but founder is a condition that can really occur at any time
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Noel Asmar: Passionate by Design
Monday, July 27 2015
By Taylor Renner
Growing up, Noel Asmar always had a love for all things horses and equestrian. As a child, she dreamed of owning her own horse and would even blow kisses to horses in the fields as she drove … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature