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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Getting on Track
Tuesday, October 16 2012
Representatives from nineteen colleges fielded questions from 134 prospective college students and their families The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show presents the Fourth Annual THJA College Equestrian Fair Continuing its passion for education, The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show chose to expand its support of young riders by hosting the Fourth Annual Texas Hunter Jumper Association (THJA) College Equestrian Fair in the Texas Children’s Hospital Arena Club located at the Great Southwestern Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas. Young riders who spend countless hours dedicated to the sport in their lower, middle and high school years, graduate and ask themselves, “Now what?” “We really enjoyed the College Fair this weekend,” one parent told us
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Take The Inside Track and Get a Privileged Preview of Horses Available Soon!
Tuesday, October 16 2012
With a whole host of new horses arriving and those now regarded as old friends saying farewell as they move onto their new adoptive homes, I find myself with no horses ready just yet for adoption although the facility is currently full and waitlisted – most have just arrived and are settling in, relaxing and becoming accustomed to a new way of life away from the track. One of the most important aspects of the transitional period that all horses arriving undergo is an evaluation not only of temperament but also for soundness and future potential as a riding horse.
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The 2013 College Preparatory Invitational Doubles High Point Rider Scholarship Money Thanks to Support from Charles Owen
Monday, October 15 2012
Wellington, FL – October 15, 2012 – The College Preparatory Invitational Horse Show (CPI) is very excited to welcome Charles Owen back as a sponsor of the 2013 competition. The third annual College Preparatory Invitational will be held on January 18-20, 2013, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL
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Dog of the Day
Monday, October 15 2012
Meet Nugget – a lanky, playful, affectionate dog who loves humans, other dogs, and anything else he meets. He will make an outstanding family pet
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More On The UCF Mascot “Pegasus” (And A Ride with Martha Stewart)
Monday, October 15 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan During his tour with the World Famous Lipizzaners, Maluso II (known as Pegasus at the University of Central Florida) stopped by the Martha Stewart show – and the TV host jumped on for a ride! In my blog yesterday I shared the Sidelines Sidekick story from our November issue called “Maluso II: Big Horse on Campus.” The gorgeous Andalusian – a former star with the World Famous Lipizzaners – retired from his touring life and is now the mascot for the University of Central Florida, where he goes by the name of Pegasus! During his time with the World Famous Lipizzaners he appeared on the Martha Stewart show – and as you can see from the photo above, Martha jumped right on. (Martha is a horse lover and has her own horses.) Catherine Anne Cassidy, who was interviewed in our Sidekick story and was a knight that rode Pegasus at the UCF football games, also sent us a great collection of photos of Pegasus – and since only one photo could make it into the Sidelines November print issue, I am sharing them here
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Equine Sidekicks…The University of Central Florida’s Sidekick Rocks! (Read About Pegasus – Big Horse on Campus)
Monday, October 15 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan Maluso, known as Pegasus, on the football field.
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Rescue Dog of the Day
Monday, October 15 2012
Mudpie Mudpie is big, but also very sweet and gentle. He’s a playful guy who just wants to hang out and show you some love. Mudpie is looking for his forever home
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