David Marcus Scores Grand Prix Hattrick at CDI3* Rockwood
Monday, June 17 2013
by Editor
Rockwood, Ontario – Canadian Olympian David Marcus of Campbellville, ON, made a clean sweep of the grand prix division at the CDI3* Angelstone International Dressage Tournament held June 14 through 16 in Rockwood, ON. Riding his 2012 London Olympic mount, Chrevi’s Capital, Marcus won both the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Freestyle while Don Kontes stood in the winner’s circle following the Grand Prix Special. Marcus and Chrevi’s Capital topped a nine-horse starting field with a score of 69.81% earned from the five-member panel of international judges. Riding Don Kontes, Marcus took third place with a score of 66.62%, finishing behind his 2012 London Olympic teammate Jacqueline Brooks and D Niro who scored 67.51%. Both of Marcus’s horses are owned by Deborah Kinzinger. “Capital hasn’t shown since February, so it was nice to get him back in the show ring,” said Marcus, 32. “He felt fresh and happy in his job. It was a nice, clean test. It was fairly conservative, but since he hadn’t shown in a while, my goal was simply to go in and have no mistakes.” Both the Grand Prix Special and Grand Prix Freestyle were held on Saturday evening in front of hundreds of spectators. Marcus and Chrevi’s Capital, a 13-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding (Chrevi’s Cavallo x Weinberg), rode their musical freestyle for the third time in competition, having debuted their new program at the prestigious CDI5* World Dressage Masters Palm Beach in January. Compiled by Joost Peters of The Netherlands and featuring the music of George Michael and WHAM!, their freestyle performance earned the winning score of 72.73% to hold off Brooks and D Niro with 72.33%
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Small Pair- Available for Adoption!
Monday, June 17 2013
by Editor
Small Pair, aka “Pair” is a 2007, chestnut mare. She is 15.3 hands from Hummelstown, PA with an adoption fee of $600. Pair is a lovely mare who will steal your heart with her golden personality! This sweet mare is quiet and well mannered enough to be ground tied while she is groomed, tacked, and bathed
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
Mounted Shooting
Monday, June 17 2013
by Editor
The Wild West. The words conjure images of long ago – cowboys on horseback shooting their guns as they gallop wildly across dusty earth. Like so much else, this image is one that’s been lost to time.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
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About To Take Off On A Really Big Adventure
Monday, June 17 2013
by Editor
For some reason, the title is as far as we got yesterday at Dulles International Airport – don’t ask, cuz we haven’t the foggiest clue. We couldn’t type once we keyed in the title, it was a bit strange. It’s been a strange few weeks – almost surreal
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
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A Father’s Day Tribute to A Dad Who Liked To Horse Around
Sunday, June 16 2013
by Editor
By Jan Westmark-Allan Riding high on my dad’s shoulders – an early riding lesson of sorts! My dad, who passed away six years ago, was not a horsey guy.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
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Andres Rodriguez and Caballito Find Clear Path to Win $33,000 Talisman Energy Cup 1.50m at Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’ Tournament
Sunday, June 16 2013
by Editor
Ward and Wannahave Speed to Derby Victory, Dinan and Sandro Beat Large Jump-off Field in CN ‘Fast Track’ Derby For Immediate Release Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. (SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): There were three very different but all very exciting competitions today at the Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’ Tournament today. Andres Rodriguez (VEN) and Caballito captured the top prize as the only double clear in the $33,000 Talisman Energy Cup 1.50m.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
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Ward and McCrea Notch Victories Through the Weather at Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’ Tournament
Saturday, June 15 2013
by Editor
(SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): Riders at the Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’ Tournament had to deal with incoming rain and storms today, but it didn’t dampen the level of competition. McLain Ward (USA) and Grant Road Partners’ Super Trooper de Ness were fastest in a large field of 75 to win the $33,000 AltaGas Cup 1.45m
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
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Ireland Wins $100,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ at Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’ Tournament
Saturday, June 15 2013
by Editor
Judge Tops Husky Energy Cup 1.50m, McArdle and Cosma 20 Win Two in a Row For Immediate Release Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. (SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): Spruce Meadows hosted the second leg of competition for the North American region in the $100,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™, and it was Ireland who took home the win after they logged six clear rounds. The Irish team consisted of Conor Swail and Lansdowne, Darragh Kerins and E Muze Yek, Richie Moloney and Carrabis Z, and Cameron Hanley and Antello.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
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A Dressage Book Like No Other
Friday, June 14 2013
by Editor
Dressage with Mind, Body, and Soul A 21st-Century Approach to the Science and Spirituality of Riding and Horse-and-Rider-Well-Being Linda Tellington-Jones with Rebeccca M. Didier Trafalger Square Books is pleased to announce the publication of Dressage with Mind, Body, and Soul by Linda Tellingtion-Jones with Rebecca M. Didier.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
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House Appropriations Committee Votes to Block Horse Slaughter From Resuming on U.S. Soil
Friday, June 14 2013
by Editor
WASHINGTON (June 13, 2013)—The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has voted to block funding for inspections at prospective horse slaughter plants, which if it survives the entire legislative process, would halt any effort to resume slaughter for these animals on U.S. soil.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
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