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No Rest for the Weary in Normandy: Athletes Use Day Off to Gear Up for Competition
Tuesday, August 26 2014
By Darlene Ricker Photos by Diana De Rosa, unless otherwise noted In the old days, tradition held that Sunday was a day of rest, and that’s exactly what the organizers of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy had in mind when they created the schedule of events. For all disciplines at these
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The Colorado Horse Park CCI ** / CCI*, Training and Novice 3-Day, National Horse Trials and Area IX Championships Come to a Close
Tuesday, August 26 2014
Parker, Colo. – August 24, 2014 – The Colorado Horse Park CCI ** / CCI*, Training and Novice 3-Day, National Horse Trials and Area IX Championships came to a conclusion to day with show jumping in the derby field. Tiffany Cooke, Stuart Black, James Atkinson and Bonner Carpenter all had exceptionally smooth and clear rounds
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Sidelines Blog from WEG #2: Lights, camera, action! Games Opening Ceremony a Sensory Tour de Force
Monday, August 25 2014
By Darlene Ricker Photo by Diana De Rosa Who else but the French can turn the floor of a soccer stadium into a magical mystery tour? That’s the only way to describe Saturday night’s Opening Ceremony for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy. From the first horse that swept into the arena
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The Dressage Foundation Announces New Carolyn Van Cise Memorial Fund
Saturday, August 23 2014
August 21, 2014 – The Dressage Foundation is honored to announce that friends and family of Carolyn Van Cise have established a new grant Fund in her memory to benefit young riders from Michigan. Carolyn was active in Michigan’s dressage community for many years as a trainer, instructor, judge, and mentor. Dressage was her
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Sidelines Blog from WEG #1: Let the Games Begin!
Friday, August 22 2014
This is the first of Darlene Ricker’s exclusive blog posts for Sidelines from the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy. One of the few journalists to arrive in Caen several days before the Games open, her initial report gives our readers a unique insider’s preview of what’s in store. By Darlene Ricker Photos
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Follow the Foal: Dressage at Devon 2014 — Damascus
Tuesday, August 19 2014
Devon, PA (August 5, 2014) – Each year, the Dressage at Devon Breed Show hosts hundreds of well-bred colts and fillies. Each is the product of careful breeding and watchful tending as they, hopefully, grow into champions. And each year, Dressage at Devon chooses one to follow on their path to Dressage at Devon. This
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Washington International Horse Show Tickets Now On Sale
Sunday, August 17 2014
Washington, D.C. – August 15, 2014 – The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) is pleased to announce the opening of ticket sales for the 2014 competition scheduled for Oct. 21-26 at Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C. Tickets are available for purchase at the Verizon Center box office, online at www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. General admission tickets
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Colvin Takes Top Honors in the USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship Classic Hunter Round
Sunday, August 17 2014
Lexington, KY – August 15 – Tori Colvin and Inclusive claimed victory in the Classic Hunter Round of the $180,040 USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship. Their scores of 92, 90 and 95 for a 289 total was unmatched after a field of 75 horses contested today’s course in the Kentucky Horse Park’s Rolex Stadium. Jimmy Torano,
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Hampton Classic Horse Show to Kick off with The Atlantic Opening Day Sunday, August 24
Thursday, August 14 2014
Bridgehampton, NY – August 14, 2014 – The 39th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show returns to Bridgehampton, NY, starting with The Atlantic Opening Day on Sunday, August 24. The Classic, which runs August 24-31, features world-class show jumping competition, as well as magnificent shopping and a variety of entertainment attractions. The highlight of the Classic’s The Atlantic Opening
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Jake Miller, AJR and Sabrina Carpenter to join Fifth Harmony at Tween Brands Concert at The Classic Presented by Justice & Brothers:
Sunday, August 10 2014
Tickets on sale for The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day Presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Ohio’s camouflage-wearing and greasepaint covered “Millertary” can officially rejoice. Jake Miller, indie pop sensation AJR and singer/songwriter and star of Disney Channel’s hit show Girl Meets World, Sabrina Carpenter will join Fifth Harmony as performers in the
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