Entrance Gates and What They Can Do For Your Equine Facility
Thursday, January 23 2014
When you pull into the grounds of an equestrian facility, chances are the first thing you notice is the entrance way. Entrance gates provide a great way for facility owners to make a statement, and they establish the visitor’s initial impression of the type of facility that lies beyond the gates. Today Ken Wegner, Classic Equine Equipment’s West Coast Territory Sales Representative, discusses property entrance gates and what they can do for your equine facility
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Fine Artist Louise Mellon Joins Phelps Media Group Family of Clients
Thursday, January 23 2014
Wellington, FL – January 22, 2013 – Browsing through Louise Mellon’s portfolio, one would never know what challenges the artist has conquered to bring her brightly-colored, highly recognizable work to life.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
In Memoriam: Orion (1996 – 2014)
Thursday, January 23 2014
OTTAWA, ON Jan 22, 2014 — Equine Canada regretfully reports that 18-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding Orion, beloved partner of Canadian dressage rider Pia Fortmuller, passed away on January 19th. Orion and Fortmuller were the sole Canadian dressage athletes competing at the elite level (CDI4* and 5*) in Europe over the last year.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Team Challenge!
Thursday, January 23 2014
We are very excited to announce that USC Aiken Eventing team has paired up with Full Gallop Farm to host a collegiate team challenge! It will take place at Full Gallop’s November event.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Rick Bostwick talks about Family and Polo on SidelinesTV
Wednesday, January 22 2014
Legendary in the Polo world, the Bostwick Family are one of the few American Dynasties in the sport.
- Published in Sidelines TV
Making the Change to Bitless
Wednesday, January 22 2014
Bitless bridles have many advantages, and some horses can go very well in them. However, if you’re thinking about transitioning your horse to a bitless bridle , there are some steps you’ll need to take to keep yourself safe. Before you put a bitless bridle on your horse, work with him to make sure that he understands how to give to pressure
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Konik Horse
Monday, January 20 2014
We are all aware of the many tragedies of World War II, but did you know that the war almost brought about the end of an entire breed of horse ? The fall of Germany almost brought the Konik to extinction, but the breed is slowly making a comeback. History The Konik originated in Poland and may have descended from the Tarpan, the wild forest horse which ranged through Europe up until the late 19 th century
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
New From Ice Horse
Monday, January 20 2014
Emergency Wrap: We’ve all been there. Your horse comes in from the field and there’s a hot bump on his – pick a spot: Shoulder, neck, ankle.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series Returns Featuring Increased Prize Money and FEI Sanctioning
Monday, January 20 2014
Wellington, Florida – The Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series, presented by The Dutta Corp. in association with Guido Klatte, returns for a fourth year, featuring increased prize money and FEI sanctioning, at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. This year’s Series opens with a $10,000 Speed class on Sunday, January 19, in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Comprised of four events, the Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series includes the $10,000 Artisan Farms Young Rider Speed class on Sunday, January 19, at 8 a.m.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Record Numbers in 2013 for Ariat Champions!
Monday, January 20 2014
WESTPORT, CT – January 16, 2014 - The EQUUS Foundation Champions program sponsored by Ariat International closed out 2013 with nearly 300 individuals achieving Champion status. The program was established in 2012 to stimulate and reward volunteerism on behalf of horses
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs