It’s Time to Jog at Rolex!
Thursday, April 25 2013
by Editor
By Jan Westmark-Allan All of the horses passed the jog yesterday, despite the fact that it was a wet, wild and windy day! Today is cold and beautiful in the BlueGrass State and at the Kentucky Horse Park! We have purchased New Vocations sweatshirts to stay warm – and just got back from watching the Friesian demonstration! Dressage is half way through today, and is going great. Here are a few photos of yesterday’s jog. (All jog photos by Beth Harpham) William Fox-Pitt and Seacookie
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ROLEX **** KY: Thursday Morning Dressage Results
Thursday, April 25 2013
by Editor
PREQUEL: Today we arrived about when dressage started – Beth Harpham was out there shooting which is such a huge help, you simply can’t imagine - and honestly, we felt it was imperative to publish the post we had started on MONDAY night whilst packing for the drive to Kentucky, which turned into a very long and exhausting road trip – after being up all night getting ready to meet our ride on time, waiting 90 minutes longer than anticipated and then a breakdown just over the line in W VA – God bless those fellows, especially automotive guru Zane, at the garage in Lewisburg just off the I-64 exit, because they made that four-hour delay worth every moment by determining what went wrong with the car etc etc, getting the car’s owner to the nearby airport’s car rental agencies, etc – which made for an extremely draining Monday and Tuesday, especially on no sleep. By the time we arrived at our hotel, we were exhausted, famished and ready for a resuscitating glass of wine with dinner
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ROLEX KENTUCKY plus horsey things back in Virginia…
Thursday, April 25 2013
by Editor
Why is it so challenging to get sorted out with deadlines and pack for Rolex without a lot of last minute insanity and assorted crazy moments? Well, perhaps because Rolex is, quite simply, one of the greatest (horse) shows on earth! This four-star equestrian triathlon of dressage, cross-country and show jumping is an exciting three-phase test of horse and rider. We’re looking forward to a completely unique Rolex experience this year, because for the first time ever the Sidelines’ presence will be a team: editor Jan Westmark-Allen, writer Abby Westmark, freelance photographers Beth Harpham and Beth Grant, Sidelines TV Rob Jordan (who might not be able to join us after all), and yours truly.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
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Barn Building 101: Fencing
Thursday, April 25 2013
by Editor
Keeping your horse safe and secure with fencing is one of the best ways to prevent harm to your horse.
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Headed To Rolex, But First A Side Trip to Keeneland Race Track
Thursday, April 25 2013
by Editor
By Jan Westmark-Allan Keeneland Track It rained all day yesterday (Wednesday) but today has dawned bright and beautiful.
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Frantisi: New Sponsor for Victoria Colvin
Wednesday, April 24 2013
by Editor
Frantisi is the North American provider for Grand Prix Riding Apparel, Pikeur Riding Apparel, GPA Helmets, Eskadron Horse Equipment and Konigs Riding Boots. It is with great pleasure we announce our latest signing of sponsored riders. We are thrilled to have Victoria Colvin, the country’s preeminent Junior rider join our team
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Abscesses: Their Prevention and Treatment
Wednesday, April 24 2013
by Editor
Have you ever gone out to the barn to find that your horse is suddenly lame, and reluctant to put weight down on one hoof? There’s no heat or swelling in his legs, but it’s evident he’s in serious pain? Chances are your horse could be suffering from a hoof abscess.
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Sidelines Arrives in the Bluegrass State! Hello Lexington, Hello Campbell House, Hello Rolex!
Tuesday, April 23 2013
by Editor
By Jan Westmark-Allan We are here!! The Campbell House in Lexington, Kentucky. The Kentucky Rolex Three-Day Event begins on Thursday at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, and many of the Sidelines staff arrived today! The Bluegrass State is a great place and tomorrow we will head to The Kentucky Horse Park – a favorite destination for horse people.
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A Chat With William Fox-Pitt Before 2013 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
Tuesday, April 23 2013
by Editor
William Fox-Pitt – Second Rolex Diary Welcoming a new member to the Fox-Pitt family [Congratulations on your new baby! How is she doing?] The big excitement at the end of October last year was definitely the arrival of Chloe Rose into the family! Luckily she waited to appear before I got back from Pau, so her timing was perfect. She’s now six month’s old and it’s like she’s always been here – she gets on really well with her two older brothers, and parents for that matter – we’ve been very lucky, she’s a good girl! Taking a break over the winter months [You had a bit of a winter break between November and January, how did you spend it?] The break I had between November and January was fairly baby focussed! Normally at that time of year we would have a holiday, Alice and I, but this year that wasn’t really going to be possible
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CANTER To Honor Top Off-Track-Thoroughbred Competing in Rolex 2013
Tuesday, April 23 2013
by Editor
70% of CANTER Re-Training Program Graduates Find New Careers as Event Horses Rockville, MD (April 22, 2013).
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