Abigail McArdle Leads Zone Five to USEF Prix de States Team Championship
Wednesday, October 17 2012
Abigail McArdle and Cosma 20 won the USEF Prix de States Team Championship and the Individual Junior Jumper Reserve Championship.
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Aiken Harvest Classic Wrap Up
Wednesday, October 17 2012
October 16th, 2012- Equus Event’s first annual Aiken Harvest Classic Horse Show came to a close on Sunday with a weekend full of gorgeous weather and exciting hunter and jumper action. The show featured a unique set of offerings including Hunt Night, a Pony Hunter Derby, Children’s Adult Hunter Derby, and the first annual $5,000 Aiken Jumper Derby. ”With the success of the International Hunter Derbies and Derby Finals, we wanted to offer riders who don’t often get to par-take in classes like that the same sort of experience at a regional level “A” show”, said show organizer JP Godard
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Dog of the Day – Smudge
Wednesday, October 17 2012
Meet Smudge – he is a 12 week old Black Lab/Hound mix. He’s very sweet and playful, and loves other dogs. He listens when called and is almost always a good boy! If you are interested in meeting Smudge please contact Laurie at las7146@comcast.net or (941)628-3086.
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“Spot” Adoptable Dog
Wednesday, October 17 2012
October 17, 2012 Even though he has the most generic dog name in the entire world, Spot (0994496) , an 8-year-old neutered papillon mix, is nothing but unique. He is 8 years old, but he acts just like a big puppy. You should see this tiny dog pulling staff through the halls of the shelter! Spot loves exploring new places and meeting new people
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Equine Ergonomist Jochen Schleese Participates in “For the Good of the Horse” Roundtable
Wednesday, October 17 2012
The weekend of October 5-7, 2012 featured world renowned veterinarian and author Dr. Gerd Heuschmann as guest clinician at Loch Hurst Farm in Vass, NC where “The Biomechanics of the Horse” was the topic of interest for the riders and auditors.
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Tredstep Ireland Joins in Sponsoring the Moria J. Caffarey Perpetual Award at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show
Wednesday, October 17 2012
Tredstep’s stylish, high performance Giotto paddock boots DUBLIN, Ireland- 17 October 2012 - Tredstep Ireland is proud to announce its participation in the Moria J.
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Sidelines Spotlight: American Women Shine at Burghley (Way to go Sinead Halpin and Allison Springer!)
Wednesday, October 17 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan Now that the November issue of Sideline s is on the news stands (you can see it free online if you have a print subscription also!) there are several stories that were cut from the issue because of space — but they are still great stories and I want to share them with you!! MiMi Falb wrote a wonderful on-the-scene story on the success that American eventers Sinead Halpin and Allison Springer had at the Burghley Horse Trials following the London Olympics. It’s a great story and we were thrilled with the success these two young ladies had. Enjoy the journey as you ride along with Mimi, Sinead and Allison! Allison Springer riding Arthur IV in the dressage phase at Burghley.
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Dr. Cesar Parra and His Piaffe-Performance Team Win Big at Dressage At Devon, Prepare for 2013 Show Season
Tuesday, October 16 2012
Colombian dressage rider Nicholas Torres Rodriguez and Silver Label won the FEI Junior Individual Test as well as the FEI Junior Freestyle with a 71.575 Photo ©SusanJStickle.com Looking Back on Devon with an Eye on Future Success- Dr. Cesar Parra and His Piaffe-Performance Team Win Big at Dressage At Devon, Prepare for 2013 Show Season Devon, PA (October 16, 2012) – The team at Piaffe-Performance Farms, owned by dressage trainer Dr. Cesar Parra, stepped up their game during the 2012 Dressage at Devon CDI, taking home numerous wins in various classes. It is a trend they plan to continue throughout the end of this year and into the 2013 Florida winter circuit. Devon was a banner show for Dr
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Why a Thoroughbred?
Tuesday, October 16 2012
Although Thoroughbreds are bred primarily to run they also have many great characteristics that make them suitable for a variety of other disciplines. Athleticism, intelligence, and heart are three traits that both racehorse and equestrian trainers look for in a horse. The Thoroughbred in general is known to have all three.
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“Princess” Dog for Adoption
Tuesday, October 16 2012
Princess October 16, 2012 We have a new Princess (0520379) at the shelter, and we want everyone to know just how special this royal little girl is.
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