Wellington Equestrian Gallery and Mall Hosts Grand Opening Reception
Thursday, January 09 2014
Wellington, Florida- January, 6, 2014- The Wellington Equestrian Gallery and Mall will kick off the New Year, and the opening of their newly relocated gallery, by hosting a reception on Thursday night, January 9, from 5:00p.m. until 8:00p.m
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Down Under! George Morris Travels to Australia and New Zealand for January Horsemastership Clinics
Thursday, January 09 2014
Wellington, FL – January 6, 2014 - For legendary horseman and coach George Morris, sharing his secrets for success goes beyond U.S. borders
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Kent Farrington and Blue Angel Win $125,000 Trump Invitational Grand Prix CSI 2*, Presented by Rolex
Thursday, January 09 2014
Palm Beach, FL – January 5, 2014 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Robin Parsky’s Blue Angel added another victory to their roster of recent wins with a top finish in Sunday’s $125,000 Trump Invitational Grand Prix, presented by Rolex. Held at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, FL, the second annual event brought together many of the best in equestrian show jumping for a day of great competition and charity fundraising, set on the lawn of Mr.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Leasing Out Your Horse
Wednesday, January 08 2014
If you find yourself with a horse who needs more work and attention than you can devote to him, or if multiple horses are straining your budget, then looking into leasing out one of your horses might provide the perfect solution. A lease can be an enjoyable situation for everyone involved, as long as you go about setting up the lease carefully. What Kind of Lease?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Citrus Series Horse Show Gets Underway Jumpers go Under the Lights at Jim Brandon
Tuesday, January 07 2014
Wellington, FL – January 3, 2014 -The inaugural Citrus Series Horse Show Wellington kicked off at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center on Friday night. Jumpers competed under the lights at the unique show series especially tailored for developing horses and riders. A group of spectators cheered on the riders in jumper classes ranging from .90m through 1.30m.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION AWARDS $10,000 TO U.S. DRESSAGE INSTRUCTORS
Tuesday, January 07 2014
January 2, 2014 – The Dressage Foundation has announced that a total of $10,000 has been awarded to U.S. dressage instructors through the Major Anders Lindgren Scholarship program, funded through The Dressage Foundation’s Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial Fund. The Lindgren Scholarships provide financial support that enables dressage instructors to train in a concentrated amount of time in order to improve teaching, riding, and training skills. This year, the Selection Committee chose the following recipients: Gina Duran Reese Koffler-Stanfield (Georgetown, KY) was awarded the $6,000 Lindgren Scholarship. Reese is a USDF Certified Instructor through 4 th Level and has earned her USDF Bronze, Silver, Gold and Gold Freestyle Bar medals. She plans to use the funds to train with Kathy Connelly. Gina Duran (Livermore, CA) is the recipient of a $2,000 Lindgren Scholarship. She has earned her USDF Gold Medal and is a USDF Certified Instructor through 2 nd Level. Gina will use the scholarship to train with Rachel Saavedra.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
GGT -Footing™ Butterfly Matting System installed at The Kentucky Horse Park!
Tuesday, January 07 2014
January 3, 2014 SPARTANBURG, SC GGT- Footing™, the equine division of Polysols Corporation is proud to announce that the Claiborne Arena at The Kentucky Horse Park has been outfitted with the New Butterfly Matting System offered by GGT Footing. For several years GGT-Footing has been installed in the fine equestrian sand at the Kentucky Horse Park. Robby Murphy and Hugh Kincannon from The Kentucky Horse Park have been working with GGT Footing National Account Manager, Cynthia Brewster-Keating to determine the best recipe and products for the Horse Park needs
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The Caspian Horse
Monday, January 06 2014
The Caspian Horse is one of the oldest breeds alive today, having descended from the horses ridden as early as 3400 B.C.E. Re-discovered in 1965, the Caspian has become a breed which makes an excellent mount for children
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
One BIG Pony-Sized Secret
Sunday, January 05 2014
By Katie Navarra
Success on the A circuit is often equated with expensive horses and full-time professional training. There is no denying that this combination is critical to the success of many; however, every now and then riders like Julia … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Mary-Haskins Gurganus Is Back In The Spotlight
Sunday, January 05 2014
She was on the fast track to international glory when life brought her plans to a halt. Now she’s back and ready to rock the FEI arena!
By Dani Mortiz
Looking back at her career, it was obvious the next … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature