White House Recommends Removal of Horse Slaughter Funding in Proposed 2014 Budget
Thursday, April 11 2013
Animal welfare organizations support move to block spending WASHINGTON (April 10, 2013)—Congress could once again ban the use of federal funds to inspect horse slaughter plants in the United States if it follows the lead of the White House—a move that is strongly supported by The Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI). President Obama’s FY 2014 budget proposal includes a request for Congress to block spending by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to inspect U.S.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Working With What You’ve Got
Thursday, April 11 2013
Sometimes building a new barn isn’t an option. Perhaps you purchased property with an existing barn and, while the structure is sound and in good repair on the outside, the insides could use some help.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
First Aid Basics – Wound Care
Wednesday, April 10 2013
After a day of turnout, your horse comes in with a few scrapes on his legs.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Dressage rider Katherine Bateson-Chandler on Sidelines TV
Wednesday, April 10 2013
Katherine Bateson-Chandler was born in England and moved to the US in 1986.
- Published in Sidelines TV
Introducing the New Athena Collection by Grand Prix
Wednesday, April 10 2013
We are proud to introduce the New Athena Collection from Grand Prix. North Americas leader in riding jackets The Athena Collection adds innovative trims to our incredibly popular TechLite Classic Sport 3 button, and Euro Sport 4 button jackets. The TechLite series has quickly taken over as our most popular fabric due to its great feel, incredible light weight and ease of care.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
HITS, Inc. Unveils 2014 Ocala $1 Million Grand Prix, Introduces Triple Crown Challenge
Tuesday, April 09 2013
OCALA, FL (April 8, 2013) – With two $1 million grand prix scheduled for 2013, HITS, Inc. upped the ante for 2014 by announcing the addition of a third ground-breaking class. The Ocala $1 Million Grand Prix, to be held next March and will join the Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix in Saugerties, New York and the AIG Thermal $1 Million Grand Prix in Thermal, California next year to form the Triple Crown Challenge of Show Jumping.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Olympic Course Designer Steve Stephens on Sidelines TV
Tuesday, April 09 2013
Steve discusses his philosophy on course design at the 2013 American Invitational in Tampa, Florida
- Published in Sidelines TV
Scott Stewart to Defend Devon Leading Hunter Rider Title
Tuesday, April 09 2013
DEVON, Pa.— Scott Stewart will defend his Leading Hunter Rider title at the 117th annual Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, which runs May 23 to June 2. Devon benefits Bryn Mawr Hospital, with proceeds to the Hospital approaching $15 million, over $50 million when adjusted for inflation.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Horse Country Chic Joins The Sidelines Stable of Blogs
Tuesday, April 09 2013
Horse Country Chic is the newest blog edition to Sidelines. If you have not been a reader, I hope you will become a “regular” from now on.
- Published in Horse Country Chic, Z-Blogs
Lars Petersen and Mariett Amaze in FEI Grand Prix Freestyle at Wellington CDI 5* Presented by Diamante Farms
Monday, April 08 2013
Wellington, FL – April 6, 2013 – Lars Petersen (DEN) and Mariett emerged victorious from Saturday night’s FEI Grand Prix Freestyle 5*. The class was showcased under the lights of The Stadium at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) during the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) Wellington 5*, presented by Diamante Farms.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs