Hunt Tosh and Rosalynn Repeat Excellence for Double Blue Ribbons at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show
Friday, August 17 2012
Lexington, KY – August 15, 2012 - It was a welcoming day for the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show at the Kentucky Horse Park show grounds where five divisions were set to display the top hunter horse and rider combinations. The morning started off with a variation of winners while the two divisions to emerge with double blue ribbons were Scott Stewart and Dedication for the Second Year Working Green Huntesr and Hunt Tosh and Rosalynn in the High Performance Hunters. Hunt Tosh and Rosalynn were awarded two blue ribbons in the High Performance Hunter division at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show.
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Sidelines Magazine Photography & Art Contest
Friday, August 17 2012
Sponsored by Artist Louise Mellon, Two Socks Design, Pony Glam and Sidelines Magazine The Search is on for Award-Winning Photography & Artwork The Sidelines Magazine Photography & Artwork Contest offers four different categories! Please read the directions carefully and pick your category – only one entry per person per category – but you CAN enter more than one category – but only one entry per category! IMPORTANT : In the essay portion of the entry form, please state which category you are entering: 1. Professional Photography; 2. Non-Professional Photography; 3.
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American Gold Cup Welcomes Der Dau Custom Boots
Friday, August 17 2012
North Salem, NY – August 16, 2012 – The 2012 American Gold Cup announced today that legendary boot maker, Der Dau Custom Boots, has joined forces as a new sponsor for this year’s event.
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Paralympic Summer Update
Thursday, August 16 2012
Prepared by: Lindsay Yosay McCall On August 29, 2012 the United States Para-Equestrian Dressage Team will complete their final FEI horse inspection and the opening ceremonies for the 2012 London Paralympics will commence. The United States has selected their best equestrians including: veteran Paralympian Rebecca Hart, 27, and Lord Ludger, owned by Jessica Ransehousen; Jonathan Wentz, 21, of Richardson, Texas and Kai Handt’s NTEC Richter Scale; Donna Ponessa and Western Rose, owned by Wesley Dunham; and Dale Dedrick and her own Bonifatius.
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Pin Oak Charity Horse Show – College Fair
Thursday, August 16 2012
4th Annual THJA College Equestrian Fair “Getting on Track” ‒ How to Become a Potential Candidate for a College Equestrian Team…and more! (Houston, TX) ‒ The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show is known as one of the largest and most prestigious horse shows in the country. With a legacy of 68 years of helping children, and a leader in giving, Pin Oak has donated more than $4.5 million to help build Texas Children’s Hospital’s Main and West Campuses. Seven years ago, Pin Oak created an educational field trip, inviting 1st and 2nd grade school children to the show for a “behind the scenes” barn tour to foster a passion for horses and excite young children about the world of equestrian sports.
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California Audiences Can Still Enjoy Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse
Thursday, August 16 2012
Silicon Valley audiences have flocked to Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse since it galloped into town. After weeks of sold-out performances and overwhelming demand, this equestrian extravaganza has been extended one final time. Performed under the White Big Top at the intersection of Hwy 101 and 87 East on the 101 Tech campus site, across Hwy 101 from the San Jose Airport, Cavalia’s last San Jose performance will be August 26, 2012. Check future performance near you at www.cavalia.net Cavalia.
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Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships Presented By Bit of Britain
Wednesday, August 15 2012
There is only one week left until closing day of the 2012 Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Bit of Britain, so be sure and send in your entry today! In three and a half weeks 500+ riders will be heading to Chattahoochee Hills in Fairburn, Georgia for the third and final year to try their best to be named National Champion for their level.
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Olympic Sidelines – Dressage Freestyle & Farewell to London
Wednesday, August 15 2012
Charlotte Dujardin on Valegro – Great Britain By Kim MacMillan – Photo Captions by Allen MacMillan Dressage freestyle day was today, with the top 18 horse and rider duos coming back to perform to their custom-designed rides to music. It is always fun to see their creativity expressed. I expected to see a few scores above 80% and maybe one above 90% and that is pretty much how it played out. Laura Bechtolsheimer on Mistrral Hojris – Great Britain The British Crowd gave Laura a rousing review Riders from Austria (1) , Denmark (2), Germany (3), Great Britain (3), Italy (1), the Netherlands (3), Portugal (1), Spain (1), Sweden (2) and the U.S.A
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Darragh Kenny Wins $10,000 Open Jumper High Score Awards, Presented by Sir Ruly, Inc.
Tuesday, August 14 2012
East Dorset, Vermont – For the second year in a row, Ireland’s Darragh Kenny was the winner of the $10,000 Open Jumper High Score Awards, presented by Sir Ruly, Inc.
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Equine America® Helps Bring Horses to Heroes With Donation to The All Glory Project
Tuesday, August 14 2012
Portion of proceeds from Equine America sales will support military veterans through equine-assisted therapies East Longmeadow, Mass., August 13, 2012 – Military servicemen and women—and their families—continue to make tremendous sacrifices for the United States. What we sometimes forget is that the physical and emotional effects of war are everlasting
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