Keeping Cool at Horse Shows
Thursday, June 12 2014
by Editor
Why is it that some horse shows seem to fall on the hottest days of the summer? Keeping both yourself and your horse cool in the summer heat can be a challenge, but we’ve got some tips to help you cool off.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
USCA Eventing still at work!
Thursday, June 12 2014
by Editor
Even though it is summer the USCA Eventing team has been busy! Busy competing, riding, attending clinics, having lessons and finally a meeting! We had our first summer meeting for the team. The purpose of the meeting was for the old and new officers to get together to talk and plan.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
beyond the track, eventing, october-2013, pacer-pride, show world, south carolina, the classic insider, wordpress-org
Is Your Dog Barn-Safe?
Wednesday, June 11 2014
by Editor
It may seem idyllic to have your dog accompany you to the barn when you make visits to ride your horse.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
between the ears, classic, equine history, horse-basics, pacer pride, september-2013, tails & trails, the hopeful amateur
Be a Sidelines Supermodel! Enter Contest Now!
Tuesday, June 10 2014
by Editor
Jordan Wilcox of Lexington, Kentucky – former Sidelines supermodel winner Sponsored by Equi In Style, 2KGrey and Noble Outfitters Send us your best supermodel pose (on or off a horse!) for a chance to win great fashionable prizes from Equi In Style , 2KGrey or Noble Outfitters . This contest runs June 4 th through the 13 th. The three most fashionable photos will be the winner. One winner will get the Equi In Style Cool Shirt, one will receive the 2KGrey Avatar Knee Patch breeches and one winner will receive the Noble Outfitters Signature Duffle Bag
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
brandi-congrats, editor's notes, editors-notes, education, Equi in Style, sidelines, sidelines tv, tails & trails, tickets, wordpress-org
World’s best riders come to the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead
Monday, June 09 2014
by Editor
Several of the world’s leading showjumping nations will head to the All England Jumping Course this summer for the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead (29 July – 3 August), the official show of The British Horse Society. The Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ (Friday) and the Longines King George V Gold Cup (Sunday) are the showpieces of Hickstead’s CHIO5* fixture, each having a prize fund of €200,000.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
George Morris Summarizes Four Days of Work on the Flat and Over Fences to Prepare Riders For Final Day of 2014 Gladstone Program
Monday, June 09 2014
by Editor
Gladstone, NJ – May 24, 2014 – The fifth day of the George H. Morris Gladstone Program saw an abundance of auditors line the stands at the USET Foundation Headquarters at Hamilton Farm for the Saturday mounted sessions. The sessions this morning reviewed the previous four days of instruction, summarizing position, release over fences and exercises using classical dressage.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Atlanta Spring Challenge Wrap Up
Monday, June 09 2014
by Editor
Tuesday, May 20 th - The 2014 Atlanta Spring Challenge Horse show came to a close this past Sunday. The event in its 11 th year had its biggest turnout to date. The show again took place at the famed Georgia International Horse Park May 14 th -18 th home of the equestrian portion of the 1996 Olympic Games. JP Godard and his Equus Events team handled the managing duties. Gold sponsors of this year’s event included Fenwick Equestrian, Dietrich and Company Equine Insurance, The Tack Room, Reflections Farm, and DFG Stables. The Tack Room of Camden, SC presented this year’s daily continental breakfast throughout the event. Hospitality has always been a key element at the Atlanta Spring Challenge and this year was no exception. Exhibitors, trainers, and spectators alike were treated to daily ring hospitality, an ice cream party, as well as an exhibitor’s dinner Friday evening sponsored by the 2014 Hospitality Sponsors. This year’s sponsors were; Booth Parker, Black Ankle Farms, The Atlanta Hunt Club, DFG Stables, Finally Farm, Liz Tarumianz, The Meadow Hill Stables, Proof of the Pudding, Reflections Farm, The Tack Room, and The Marketplace. DFG Stables presented this year’s annual Preakness Party on Saturday evening and The Meadow Hill Farm and the Porath Family sponsored a farewell pizza party Sunday afternoon.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Equine History: Secretariat Won the Belmont Stakes with a Stunning 31 Lengths
Monday, June 09 2014
by Editor
June 9 th, 1973 was a historic day in horse racing: It’s the day that Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes with a stunning 31-length lead. With that victory the chestnut Thoroughbred stallion became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years, and he became a household name at the same time. Secretariat was born on March 30, 1970.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Kenny Continues Dream of a Week, Azcarraga Is Best In Winning Round at Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament, Presented by ROLEX
Saturday, June 07 2014
by Editor
Calgary, AB, Canada – June 6, 2014 – Ireland’s Darragh Kenny continued a stellar week at the ‘National’ Tournament, presented by ROLEX, when he won the $35,000 Encana Cup 1.45m with Picolo.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
archives, blue, education, eric lamaze, february-2014, horse-magazine, november-2012, richard spooner, sidelines-magazine, valuable-player
Is Your Horse Parade-Ready?
Friday, June 06 2014
by Editor
Horses are always the highlight of parades.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
architect, archives, classic, classic-equine, february-2014, hopeful-amateur, pacer-pride, pony tales, tails & trails