Dressage Riders are in top form at So8ths/Nikon Three-Day
Saturday, May 04 2013
On Friday, May 3, competitors in three different divisions rode Dressage tests in the beautifully manicured Southern 8ths arena for the So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event in the “Heart of the Carolinas.” The riders, who traveled from several different states, seemed thrilled with the first day of the Long Format Event. In essence the best Dressage scores set the tone for the remainder of the competition. If a horse and rider have a low score, and accrue no penalty points over the next two days, they come out on top
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Dressage Riders are in top for at So8ths/Nikon Three-Day
Saturday, May 04 2013
On Friday, May 3, competitors in three different divisions rode Dressage tests in the beautifully manicured Southern 8ths arena for the So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event in the “Heart of the Carolinas.” The riders, who traveled from several different states, seemed thrilled with the first day of the Long Format Event. In essence the best Dressage scores set the tone for the remainder of the competition
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Churchill Downs – Home of The Kentucky Derby!
Saturday, May 04 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan The Barbaro statue at Churchill Downs I am the first to admit that I am not a racehorse aficionado, and while I love Thoroughbreds I don’t watch too many races.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Happy birthday Tucker!
Saturday, May 04 2013
Today is the Gorgeous Boy’s 11th birthday. It is really hard to believe this picture was taken ten years ago: Or that this picture was taken eight years ago (his first summer of work!): Or even that this one was three years ago (our first summer in the Adult Hunters), feels like yesterday: Today is an extra special birthday for Tucker because it is also Kentucky Derby Day.
- Published in Tucker The Wunderkind, Z-Blogs
Junior Riders Reign at Spring Week One at Colorado Horse Park
Saturday, May 04 2013
Cruciotti Nabs the $2,500 Welcome Stake Holik Earns the Win in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame $2,500 High Junior/Amateur Jumpers Parker, CO – May 2, 2013- It was a successful opening week at the new A-rated spring series at Colorado Horse Park. Two junior riders proved their talent and ability by racking up an impressive list of wins
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Danielle Goldstein, International Show Jumper at Starwyn Farm on Sidelines TV
Friday, May 03 2013
We catch up with Danielle at her Starwyn Farm in Wellington,FL. Danielle
- Published in Sidelines TV
Strasbourg – Available for Adoption!
Friday, May 03 2013
7 year old, 15.3hh Thoroughbred gelding “Strasbourg” is now available for adoption from our Lexington, KY facility! Strasbourg is by Friend’s Lake and out of Incredible Me by Mt. Livermore
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
Shelly Francis, Dressage rider on Sidelines TV
Friday, May 03 2013
For most of the the last twenty years, Shelly has quietly achieved a top twelve ranking in the United States Festival of Champions with a horse either in the Prix St George (Small Tour) or the Grand Prix (Large Tour).
- Published in Sidelines TV
Custom Saddlery Names Heidi Degele Most Valuable Rider for Championing Three Horses at the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge III
Friday, May 03 2013
Wellington, FL (May 1, 2013) – USDF gold, silver and bronze medalist Heidi Degele was presented with the Custom Saddlery Most Valuable Rider (MVR) Award during the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge III for competing three different horses and coaching two of her students into the ribbons. Wrapping up the Florida winter season, Degele was very pleased with her success. She rode Don Fredo HD (Don Federico x Pik Bube) owned by Greystone Equestrian, LLC, in the FEI 6-Year-Old Test to a score of 73.4% in what she described as an “almost flawless” performance.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Precautions Against Horse Theft
Friday, May 03 2013
You love your horse that is why theft is always a concern for horse owners. While you can’t be with your horses 24 hours a day, you can be proactive and minimize the risk of equine theft
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs