Ellen Toon Wins Amateur-Owner Grand Hunter Championship at Pennsylvania National Horse Show
Sunday, October 20 2013
Harrisburg, PA – October 19, 2013 – Ellen Toon, of South Salem, NY, and her aptly named horse INVINCIBLE, were crowned Amateur-Owner Grand Hunter Champions today at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. This is the third time the pair have won this prestigious title. Toon and INVINCIBLE also won their third Amateur-Owner Hunter 36 & Over Championship, while Nancy Hooker and CASTLEWALK, owned by Richard Prant, were Reserve Champions.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Emilie Rucci Wins North American League Pony Jumper Finals at Pennsylvania National Horse Show
Sunday, October 20 2013
Harrisburg, PA – October 18, 2013 – Emilie Rucci, of Pittstown, NJ, and I SPY A RAINBOW won the $4,000 North American League (NAL) Pony Jumper Finals today at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Out of eleven starters, only four made it to the jump-off. Spectators – including the top jumper riders – filled the best seats in the house and encouraged the smaller competitors with cheers and ‘clicks’ at moments where the ponies might have had a moment’s hesitation.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Jennie Brannigan and Cambalda lead CCI***
Sunday, October 20 2013
Fair Hill, MD – October 18, 2013 – Nearly ideal conditions and appreciative spectators rewarded horses and riders in the second day of dressage competition at the 25th Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) CCI*** and CCI** Eventing Championships
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Great Racing at International Gold Cup? You Betcha!
Friday, October 18 2013
Last May, the Virginia Gold Cup races at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia, launched pari-mutuel betting. According to the record crowd of spectators, it was standing room only at the betting kiosks scattered around key areas at the gorgeous venue in The Plains, Virginia.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Washington International Horse Show Looks Forward to 55th Annual Competition
Friday, October 18 2013
Washington, D.C. – October 17, 2013 – The 2013 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) is quickly approaching with six days of action-packed fun and excitement at Verizon Center in downtown Washington D.C
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Prepping for the Winter’s Approach
Friday, October 18 2013
As the show season begins to wind down and the leaves turn with fall’s arrival, it’s hard to forget that winter is also right around the corner. Now is the time to prepare your barn for the winter – here are some tips to get you started on the process.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
EXCITING ENTERTAINMENT AND NEW COMPETITIVE EVENTS HIGHLIGHT THE 91st ROYAL HORSE SHOW, NOVEMBER 1-10, 2013
Friday, October 18 2013
This world-class show provides top sport and family entertainment for all. October 17, 2013 TORONTO, ON – The excitement and time-honoured tradition of the CSI4*-W Royal Horse Show returns to the Ricoh Coliseum as part of the 91st Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, November 1-10, 2013. Over 850 horses of all shapes and sizes are guaranteed to thrill and astound with their grace, power, beauty and athleticism
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Able Davis – Feb 14, 1925 to Sept 30, 2013
Friday, October 18 2013
September 20 th of this year, the Santa Fe community generally, and the Southwest horse world in particular, lost a wonderful citizen.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Susan Clark Wins Ladies Hunter Sidesaddle Championship at Pennsylvania National Horse Show
Friday, October 18 2013
Harrisburg, PA – October 17, 2013 – Susan Clark and her own NU MOON won the Ladies Hunter Sidesaddle Championship at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show today. It was an exciting finale to the division as the Championship had to be decided in a rare three-way ‘hack off’. Reserve Champion was Devon Zebrovious and QUEST, owned by Cherry Blossom Farm LLC.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Happy Birthday McLain Ward!
Thursday, October 17 2013
Super Fan here. It’s my favorite GP rider’s birthday. Figured I better share some of my favorite photos! Winning the Queen’s Cup in Barcelona with Zander last month Winning the HITS Pfizer Million for the second year in a row with Antares F Winning the Devon Grand Prix with Antares F, 2012 (he’s won the Devon GP eight times) On the way to winning team gold at the 2008 Olympics with Sapphire Sapphire’s retirement ceremony And of course… I can never share this photo too many times: “Starstruck at Devon” I’m not the only one who thinks today should be a national holiday, am I
- Published in Tucker The Wunderkind, Z-Blogs