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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: Training to Stay Relaxed
Sunday, September 01 2013
by Sophie St.Clair My fingers are still crossed to hear about the invitation to the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Western Regional Jumper Championship. Preparations this week included several calls and e-mails with USEF and USHJA to get the final points tabulation nailed down. Bless the people at USEF and USHJA for their patience and
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KENTUCKY HORSE PARK NAMED TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE WINNER Park Honored in Top 25 United States Amusement Parks and Water Parks Category for 2013
Saturday, August 31 2013
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 29, 2013) The Kentucky Horse Park has been chosen as an overall winner in the Top 25 Amusement Parks and Water Parks in the United States category by TripAdvisor in its 2013 Travelers’ Choice® awards for attractions. One of the world’s largest travel sites, TripAdvisor has established itself as one of the
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Good Food Hunting: Cucumber Blueberry Salad
Saturday, August 31 2013
By Kat Wojtylak Our equestrian lifestyle barely leaves us with any time with our horse, and then comes a garden we had every intention of weeding and caring for meticulously during the summer months. We may not have gotten the yields and the picturesque garden we had hoped for, but buried underneath all those weeds
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CANTER COLORADO RECEIVES FUNDING FROM ARAPAHOE PARK
Friday, August 30 2013
AURORA, CO (August 29, 2013) – After launching an aftercare program for retiring racehorses in April 2013, CANTER Colorado was awarded $10,000 from Arapahoe Park and the Colorado Horseracing Association to continue their work. In addition to providing a free sales listing service for retiring racehorses, this donation enables CANTER Colorado to grow its racehorse rehabilitation, retraining and
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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: In the Beginning
Thursday, August 29 2013
by Sophie St.Clair With September around the corner I am reminded of two things a) the mounting pile of biology homework I am to complete and b) the approaching championship. I am still waiting for my official invitation letter from USHJA, but am hopeful that it should arrive soon. Here, typing this article in the
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Grand Champions Polo Club’s Next Generation Of Players Head Labor Day Weekend NYTS National Tournament
Wednesday, August 28 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-August 28, 2013—Juancito Bollini and Grant Ganzi of Wellington, both following their families’ polo footsteps, will compete in the inaugural National Youth Tournament Series National Championships this weekend in Upperville, Va.The tournament culminates the U.S. Polo Association’s National Youth Tournament Series that featured 23 qualifiers held at various polo clubs across the nation where
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FAB SPORTSWEAR PROUDLY INTRODUCES THE NEW LUXURIOUS EUROPEAN SHOW APPAREL COLLECTION FROM WINSTON EQUESTRIAN
Wednesday, August 28 2013
Designed by a team in Belgium, The Winston men’s and ladies’ collection offers elegant show jackets for the hunter and jumper ring, stretch-fitted show shirts, and form-flattering breeches, all made of finest European fabrics. The low-rise and classically designed breeches are made of the breathable and durable Swiss Schoeller fabric. Available in white, beige,
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Grand Champions Polo Club’s Melissa Ganzi Elected To USPA Board Of Governors
Tuesday, August 27 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-August 24, 2013—Melissa Potamkin Ganzi of Wellington has been elected to the Board of Governors for the United States Polo Association, the sport’s governing body. Ganzi, owner of Grand Champions Polo Club, will begin her two-year term at the October 2-5 Fall Meetings at the Houstonian Hotel in Houston, Tex. Ganzi is one of
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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: Last Days of Qualification
Sunday, August 25 2013
by Sophie St.Clair The qualification period for the Children’s and Adult Amateur Western Regional Jumper Championships closes Monday, August 26, 2013. Points will continue to be tabulated to determine the top 12 riders and the makeup of teams. Alternate riders will also be determined once points have been calculated. Looking at the list of riders
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Good Food Hunting: Strawberry Cream Shake
Thursday, August 22 2013
By Kat Wojtylak Summer is coming to an end, and with it the winding down of show season. Slowly we start getting depressed because daylight is shorter and our access to fresh ice cream and riding time is becoming limited. That ice cream bit may just be me however. Ice cream or sweets splurges are
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