A Look at Pre-Purchase Exams
Wednesday, August 14 2013
If you’ve ever purchased a horse, chances are you have ordered a pre-purchase exam to be performed by a veterinarian. Pre-purchase exams are the best tool you have as a potential owner to make sure that the horse you are buying is presented accurately and has no significant pre-existing medical issues. The exam is complex – do you know everything that’s involved?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Ganzis And Prince Harry: A Royal Game Of Polo
Tuesday, August 13 2013
By Sharon Robb
When Marc Ganzi played with Prince Harry in the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Club charity game in Greenwich, Connecticut in May, it wasn’t just about raising money.
For Marc, it was about raising awareness of … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Polo, Passion And The Creation Of Sidelines Magazine
Tuesday, August 13 2013
By Samantha Charles
Sidelines Founder and Publisher
Searching through 25 years of old Sidelines issues has taken me on a fantastic journey.
While sifting through old, dusty boxes of Sidelines, I discovered a mission statement I wrote … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
The Legend of George Morris
Tuesday, August 13 2013
By Doris Degner-Foster
George Morris is a charming man with impeccable manners. “What you see is what I am: old breeches, old sweaters, that’s me,” he said modestly. Perhaps someone who didn’t know him might think he was just … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Seppy Gets a Special Visit from her Friend
Tuesday, August 13 2013
Karissa and Seppy! By Dani Moritz I got a Facebook message this morning from a woman I met briefly at Therapeutic Horsemanship in Wentzville, Missouri. Seppy had been there on and off over a two year period and was volunteering as a therapy horse while I spent a lot of time traveling and studying
- Published in Pony Tales, Z-Blogs
Seppy’s Gets a Special Visit from her Friend
Tuesday, August 13 2013
Karissa and Seppy! By Dani Moritz I got a Facebook message this morning from a woman I met briefly at Therapeutic Horsemanship in Wentzville, Missouri. Seppy had been there on and off over a two year period and was volunteering as a therapy horse while I spent a lot of time traveling and studying. All the kids loved her (probably because she really is the cutest thing in the world!), but one little girl took a special liking to her.
- Published in Pony Tales, Z-Blogs
Olivia Woodson and Butterfly Kisses Win 2013 USEF Pony Medal Finals
Monday, August 12 2013
Lexington, KY- August 11, 2013 – Today’s 2013 United States Equestrian Federation Pony Medal Final was the perfect conclusion to a close to perfect week at the 2013 USEF Pony Finals for best friends Emma Kurtz and Olivia Woodson. Kurtz was extremely successful in the hunter divisions throughout the week, and today Woodson bested a field of nearly 190 riders to win the 2013 USEF Pony Medal Finals, while Kurtz finished in a close second. The equitation class, held in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park, marked the final event at this year’s USEF Pony Finals
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Four Ready to Adopt Dogs in Miami, Florida
Monday, August 12 2013
Jessica L. Pita, adoption counselor at Miami Dade Animal Services , is working hard to find animals homes every day. She says that the shelter is overwhelmed with nearly 400 dogs, and they are desperately in need of adopters.
- Published in Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Traders Point USHJA International Hunter Derby Win Makes Kelley Farmer First Million-Dollar Hunter Rider
Monday, August 12 2013
Zionsville, IL – August 11, 2013 - The Traders Point Hunt Charity Show grounds were a buzz with activity anticipating the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby held in the Grand Prix field of the gorgeous Wild Acres Farm. The horse show did not disappoint spectators with activities for the whole family including pony rides, bouncy houses, shopping and plenty of food.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Driven Dressage
Monday, August 12 2013
Many riders cross- train their horses in dressage – the discipline helps to develop any horse’s movement, strength, and balance. But have you ever attempted dressage from a cart being pulled by the horse? Competitors in driven dressage do just that
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs