American Red Cross: Superstorm Sandy Recovery
Friday, November 09 2012
Thanks to an outpouring of support from the public following Superstorm Sandy, the American Red Cross blood supply is currently sufficient to meet patient needs. In the week following Sandy, online traffic to redcrossblood.org nearly doubled, resulting in a 42 percent increase in donors scheduling online appointments to give blood. In addition, the Red Cross saw a 40 percent increase in inbound calls from people interested in donating blood
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Take the Time to Find the Right Pasture Buddy for Your OTTB
Friday, November 09 2012
Excerpt from Beyond the Track – Retraining the Thoroughbred from Racehorse to Riding Horse by Anna Ford (New Vocations’ Program Director) [Several] horses a year are returned to our program at New Vocations because they could not “get along” with the other horses they were turned out with, or vice versa.
- Published in Beyond the Track, General, Z-Blogs
Lauren Hough and Christine McCrea Tie for Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Title at Alltech National Horse Show
Friday, November 09 2012
Lexington, Kentucky – November 8, 2012 – As Saturday night concluded an amazing showcase of world-class talent at this year’s Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky, the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider – or should we say riders – were named. Lauren Hough and Christine McCrea tied for the coveted title. Hough also was awarded the Audi Leading Rider Award, taking home a brand new Audi Q-7 from Audi of Lexington.
- Published in General, Show World, Z-Blogs
Metlar Introduces Innovative Neue Schule Bits in US
Friday, November 09 2012
Metlar’s Neue Schule Bits (November 2, 2012, Riverhead, NY) Metlar is pleased to distribute Neue Schule bits in the US beginning November 2012. In keeping with their goal to provide only the best quality equipment for horse and rider Metlar and Neue Schule promises, “inspired equine innovations” and delivers with a complete line of bits and accessories.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
At long last
Friday, November 09 2012
It was 1982, and I was 17 years old. I was one of the kids that could win the finals — one of the riders people threw out as a possible winner of the biggest equitation class on earth and quite possibly the single biggest class a junior rider could win
- Published in General, In the Irons, Z-Blogs
Sedora Belle – Adoptable Horse
Friday, November 09 2012
Sedora Belle is a stunning 7 year old mare who stands about 16 hands. She would be best suited for an experienced rider.
- Published in General, Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Oscar
Friday, November 09 2012
November 8, 2012 Oscar (1011147) , a 2-year-old miniature pinscher, is the definition of a lap dog; he will crawl into your lap and cuddle – and fall asleep! – anytime. He is very good on a leash and he loves taking walks.
- Published in General, Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
SMU Wins Again
Thursday, November 08 2012
Hey Y’all. Big congratulations to the SMU Equestrian team. The Mustangs beat Fresno State 9-3! With the win, SMU Equestrian moves to 4-2 on the season.