The Gift of a Pony’s Love
Sunday, March 08 2015
By Dani Moritz-Long
Middle school is a notoriously difficult time in most of our lives — and I was certainly no exception. Though I had a wonderful life, too often my blessings were shadowed by feelings of anxiety and the … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
The Pros and Cons of Owning a Horse During College
Friday, March 06 2015
If you love horses and will be entering college soon, the thought of owning a horse in college may have crossed your mind. The truth is, many young horse owners opt to sell their horses before going away to college
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Heart and Soul
Thursday, March 05 2015
The Musical and Equestrian Pursuits of Ki-Juan Minors
By Katie Navarra
Bermuda native Ki-Juan Minors never passes up an opportunity to grab a microphone or ride a horse. “Horses are my heart and music is my soul,” he said.
A … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Tryon Horse Country: The Horseman’s Paradise
Thursday, March 05 2015
By Jan Westmark Tryon, North Carolina, is the “place to be” right now with the opening of the new Tryon International Equestrian Center. It’s a gorgeous facility and the show season is about to kick off. As the Editor of Sidelines/real estate broker, I spend a lot of time in Tryon (and nearby Lake Lure – another gorgeous place!) and last year Libbie Johnson took me on a great historic tour of Tryon and then wrote a story on Tryon for the April 2014 issue of Sidelines
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Are You Ready to Rescue a Horse?
Wednesday, March 04 2015
Rescuing a horse is a noble cause, and it seems that there is always a horse in desperate need of a good home.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
GumBits are Key for Nicholas Fyffe and Banzai, Winners of the GumBits Happy Horse Harmony Award
Tuesday, March 03 2015
Great teamwork earns Nicholas Fyffe (right) and Banzai LS the GumBits Happy Horse Harmony Award. (Photo courtesy of JRPR) Wellington, Florida (March 2, 2015) — Gusts of wind and unusually chilly weather at the show grounds created a difficult ride for many last week at the 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival, but the tense atmosphere made those truly harmonious rides all the more impressive.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
How to Keep Your Horse From Escaping
Monday, March 02 2015
Your horse’s safety depends on him being contained, whether it’s in a pasture or his stall. As a horse owner or barn manager, it is your responsibility to make sure that your horses are safely contained, and that they cannot easily escape.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
U.S. Completes Historic Week at CSIO Wellington by Winning the CSIO4* Grand Prix presented by Lugano Diamonds and Sweeps FEI Nations Cup Competition
Monday, March 02 2015
Todd Minikus and Babalou 41 (Photo Credit: Sportfot) By Helen Murray Wellington, Fla. – A week of unprecedented success for the U.S.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Blanket Repair Tips
Friday, February 27 2015
Through the course of the winter season, horse blankets take a beating. Your horse’s blankets may be showing rips, tears, and even missing hardware. If you’re hoping to get them through just a few more months, then repairing them by hand is probably the way to go.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Loving Polo Is A Great Workout
Friday, February 27 2015
By Kerstie Allen
Every school has that kid who was obsessed with horses. I was that kid. I never grew out of the “I love horses” phase. I’d speak, draw and even run like a horse, and still do to … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight