As if they were giants.
Saturday, June 23 2012
Some six years ago I got a call from a fellow trainer and friend about some special clients who were relocating to Florida and were in need of a trainer.
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ReactorPanel Saddles’ Carmi Weininger Became a Believer, Then Bought the Business
Friday, June 22 2012
Carmi Weininger is riding Iditarod ("Ditto"), owned by Carol Babington, in Prix St. Georges in the ReactorPanel Saddle Company dressage model, the "Encore". Photo by JC Dill
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Sidelines Supermodel Contest – Enter Now!
Friday, June 22 2012
Sponsored by Kerrits Performance Equestrian Apparel, Dyer Equestrian, Dav Rain Boots and Der Dau Custom Boots Be A Sidelines Supermodel!! Sarah Gasner shows Martha Price's Holsteiner Meant To Be at Rebecca Farms in Kalispell, Montana Calling all fashionistas! Send in your Sidelines Supermodel photos and win a fabulous outfit from Kerrits Performance Equestrian Apparel or Dyer Equestrian, a pair of boots from Dav Boots or a $400 gift certificate toward a purchase of Der Dau Dream Boots valued at $2,500. We want photos of you strutting the runway (it can be in your barn aisle) or walking the catwalk (it can be on the back of your horse) – Take a photo of yourself in a model pose and win fabulous fashion prizes – it’s that easy. NO professional photos allowed. Please only enter ONE photo per contestant. It’s easy to be fashionable in this contest – take a photo then upload it at the link on our website: http://www.sidelinesnews.com/wp/sidelines-contest-form . In the “essay” section please describe your photo – feel free to tell us about your fashion! (Men, women and children are invited to participate. The contest is not open to Sidelines employees or their families.) The Sidelines Fashion Contest will run June 6th to June 27th
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Peter Pletcher and NLF Shakespeare’s Rhythm Win $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at Country Heir Horse Show
Thursday, June 21 2012
Lexington , KY – June 20, 2012 – Professional rider Peter Pletcher once again captured the winning honors with NLF Shakespeare’s Rhythm in a derby event. The pair earned the top call during the $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Country Heir Horse Show for Nordic Lights Farm and the Bruheim Family. A flawless handy round helped them receive high scores and eventually head the event’s victory gallop. Peter Pletcher and NLF Shakespeare's Rhythm won the $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Country Heir Horse Show. (Photo by Anne Gittins) Pletcher and NLF Shakespeare’s Rhythm’s smooth trip during the first round landed them in the second place position going into the handy round during the $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. Using an inside track to slice one of the oxers and jump brilliantly through the challenging two-stride, the duo quickly jumped to the top of the leaderboard with their high scores and added bonus points. Pletcher and NLF Shakespeare’s Rhythm’s earned the winning title and led the evening’s lap of victory in the Walnut Ring of the Kentucky Horse Park
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Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy Take First Place in $15,000 International Hunter Derby at Saratoga Classic
Thursday, June 21 2012
Saratoga Springs , NY – June 20, 2012 - SBS Farms emerged victorious at the Skidmore College Saratoga Classic. Jennifer Alfano dominated the professional divisions, as well as securing the top honors in the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby with both Jersey Boy and Miss Lucy, eventually leading the victory gallop. Katherine Karrer also took excellent ribbons in the Amateur-Owner 18-35 Hunters with Contifax. Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy won the 2012 $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Skidmore College Saratoga Classic. (Photo by Shawn McMillen) The anticipation was high as the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby got underway at the Skidmore College Saratoga Classic. Alfano held the lead from the beginning with Miss Lucy, owned by Helen Lenahan, but took the lead during the second round with Jersey Boy. The duo once again left nothing to chance in the handy round, as Jersey Boy executed tight turns, beautiful distances and a strong hand gallop
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Captain John “Jack” Fritz Perpetual IHSA Scholarship Award
Thursday, June 21 2012
Nora Demchur, center, with USC IHSA rising seniors Julie, Megan, Katie & Kara.
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Abigail McArdle Takes Two Blues at Spruce Meadows
Wednesday, June 20 2012
Calgary , Alberta – June 18, 2012 – Abigail McArdle and Cosma 20 continued to take the 1.40m Junior/Amateur Jumpers by storm during the second week of the Spruce Meadows Tournament. The pair claimed two victories, winning the $3,500 Trimac Junior/Amateur Jumper event on Friday, and the $5,000 AECOM Junior/Amateur Cup on Sunday
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Allison Kroff Wins $10,000 Open Welcome Stake at the Colorado Horse Park
Tuesday, June 19 2012
The Colorado Summer Circuit Kicks Off–More Than $1,000,000 in Cash and Prizes Parker, CO– It has been an exciting first week at the Colorado Horse Park (CHP) with professionals from around the world completing their first rides of the Colorado Summer Circuit.
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John Pearce Wins $10,000 Welcome Stake at Summer in the Rockies II
Tuesday, June 19 2012
Parker, CO— Summer in the Rockies II kicked off the second week of the Colorado Summer Circuit with a multitude of impressive horses and competitors from around North America. One of the first big classes of the week was the $10,000 Open Welcome Stake held Thursday afternoon. John Pearce & Chianto Danny Foster’s track proved to be a technical one for the riders and horses, but a few particular pairs were able to conquer all of its obstacles. In first place was John Pearce, riding his WEG partner Chianto to the victory. “Today we saw a very challenging course, and it was a long course.
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Douglas Bunn memorial sculpture to be unveiled at Hickstead
Tuesday, June 19 2012
Images of memorial © Daisy Bunn www.honeybunnphotography.com Douglas Bunn (1928-2009) was the founder of the All England Jumping Course, and one of the biggest innovators in the sport of showjumping. Now a memorial sculpture featuring Douglas on his most famous horse is going to be unveiled during the Hickstead Derby meeting. The sculpture – in the form of a ‘relief’ – has been created by famous artist Philip Blacker, who is a friend of the Bunn family. It is the first time Philip has worked with this type of art form, which is somewhat apt for a tribute to Douglas Bunn, one of equestrianism’s great pioneers. “The art of relief sculpture has rather fallen out of use in recent years and so I was keen to do something that was unusual,” says Philip. “Making a relief on this scale was not without its challenges, partly because of the foreshortening effect of the horse and rider coming towards one at such an acute angle. I am pleased with the result now it has been cast in stone.” Philip has created some of the most iconic sculptures in equestrianism, including life-size statues of Red Rum, Desert Orchid, Best Mate and Persian Punch
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