The Morab
Monday, October 14 2013
The Morgan and the Arabian are two hugely popular breeds today. The Morab combines characteristics of both of these breeds into one horse which is hugely versatile and talented, both in the show ring and as a working horse
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Pony Hunter Champions Take Center Stage At The Pennsylvania National Horse Show; OVATION Crowned Junior Hunter Grand Champion For Record Third…
Sunday, October 13 2013
Harrisburg, PA – October 12, 2013 – The sun finally decided to peek through the clouds on the third day of competition at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, and the atmosphere in general seemed brighter as the air warmed up and the puddles receded and started to dry out. Dr. Betsee Parker’s OVATION awarded Junior Hunter Grand Champion for a record third consecutive year Madeline “Maddie” Schaefer, clinched both top ribbons in the Small Pony Hunter Championship, taking the Champion title with her own pony ARMANI, and the Reserve Champion with Further Lane Farm’s ROLLING STONE.
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013 Alltech National Horse Show Welcomes Harry deLeyer
Sunday, October 13 2013
Lexington, KY – October 11, 2013 – Harry deLeyer rose to stardom on the back of Snowman, an $80 horse bound for slaughter, in whom deLeyer recognized incredible potential.
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Casablanca, ELG Play Sunday For USPA Kay Colee Memorial Trophy At Grand Champions Polo Club
Sunday, October 13 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-Oct. 11, 2013—-After a full day of polo at Palm City and Grand Champions Polo Clubs, Casablanca and ELG emerged the finalists for Sunday’s USPA Kay Colee Memorial Tournament presented by The Tackeria. The championship final is at 10 a.m
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Zone 5 Team Wins Second Consecutive Gold in the $15,000 Randolph College/USEF Prix de States Team Championship at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show
Sunday, October 13 2013
Harrisburg, PA – October 11, 2013 – In an exciting night of junior jumper action, the Zone 5 team captured their second consecutive gold in the $15,000 Randolph College/USEF Prix de States Team Championship at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show tonight. Under the guidance of team Chef d’Equipe Alex Jayne, the Zone 5 Team consisted of: Kalvin Dobbs, of Carmel, IN, rode TEA PARTY; Gabriela Mershad of New Albany, OH, was aboard SKARA GLEN’S BASEL; Lauren Tyree of Chicago, IL, competed AUDI’S TOP SECRET; and Vivian Yowan of Lexington, KY, rode RALVESTHER. The Prix de States Team Championship follows a modified Nation’s Cup format whereas each team jumps one round
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Hillary Simpson Brought Arkansas Back to His Roots in Retired Racehorse Training Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium
Saturday, October 12 2013
Headlined Star-Studded Line-up in Two-Day Event at Pimlico Race Course Southern Pines, NC–October 8, 2013—Grand Prix rider Hillary Simpson showed that careers in show jumping can be viable for ex-race horses during her appearance with her Thoroughbred Arkansas in the Retired Racehorse Training Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD, over the weekend of October 5-6. Simpson brought her 10-year-old Thoroughbred gelding, on whom she has won several Grand Prix ribbons this year including a win in the Mt. Equinox Grand Prix in Vermont, to the two-day event and participated in several functions.
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Lisa Wilcox and Pikko del Cerro HU Start European Tour with Two Wins at CDN Hagen
Saturday, October 12 2013
Ankum, Germany—Lisa Wilcox and Pikko del Cerro HU began their first European training and competition tour together in style last weekend at the CDN Hagen.
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The Adoption Option
Friday, October 11 2013
Have you ever considered adopting a horse? There are many horses in need of homes, and one of these horses might be just right for you
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Shawn Casady Takes Home $10,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Professional Rider Award for 2013 USHJA National Hunter Derby Series
Friday, October 11 2013
Lexington, KY – October 9, 2013 - After winning this year’s very first Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show, Shawn Casady took over the top of the Leading Rider standings and never relinquished it. The talented professional went on to capture multiple top placings throughout the spring and summer. At the end of the Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series, Casady had accumulated 1175 points to take home the coveted $10,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Professional Rider Award
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Junior Hunters Set The Stage On Opening Day of the Pennsylvania National Horse Show
Friday, October 11 2013
The hunter competition proved tough on opening day, but it was Victoria Colvin, of Loxahatchee, FL, who stood out and proved why she is a formidable opponent in the hunter ring, winning a total of five classes. In the Small Junior Hunter 15 & Under Division, Colvin’s beautiful rounds aboard Dr
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