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Tree Sizing: Get Past the Fluff!
Thursday, October 16 2014
By Justin Baghai Tree width is the number one metric riders use when trying to determine if a saddle will fit their horse. You’ve probably heard (or said yourself) something to the effect of “My boy has big shoulders, so he needs a wide” or “my skinny little Thoroughbred needs a narrow”. While these statements
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Thoroughbred Champion Cigar Dies Following Surgery
Wednesday, October 08 2014
NEWS RELEASE Lisa Jackson Lisa.Jackson@ky.gov Kentucky Horse Park Mourns Loss of Incomparable, Invincible, ‘Unbeatable’ Horse LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 8, 2014) – Thoroughbred champion Cigar died last evening, Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital from complications following surgery for severe osteoarthritis in his neck. Foaled April 18, 1990, the Hall of Fame
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Sabine Schleese Makes Profit Magazine Top W100 List for the 10th Time”
Monday, September 22 2014
Schleese is proud to announce the inclusion of our Director of Corporate Affairs and co-founder of the company Sabine Schleese on the prestigious 16th annual W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs, produced by PROFIT, Canadian Business and Chatelaine. This is the 10th year that Sabine has been on the list, coming in at #98 for the 2013/2014
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“The Jump for Hope” Equestrian Aid Foundation Fundraiser Hits NYC During the Central Park Horse Show
Tuesday, September 16 2014
Soiree Hosted by Equestrian Elite Will Feature Special Performance by World Famous “Rockjazz” Pianist Sensation, ELEW New York, NY, August 27 – The Jump for Hope, a fundraising event for the Equestrian Aid Foundation, will take place on Friday, September 19th at HAUS nightclub in New York City. The event will coincide with the Central
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Exciting Changes Announced for Washington International Horse Show
Sunday, August 17 2014
FEI CSI4*-W Rating and USEF Heritage Competition WIHS Official Prize List Now Available Online FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – July 22, 2014 – The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), the country’s premier metropolitan indoor horse show, announces exciting news in advance of its 56th annual event, which will be held October 21-26, 2014 at
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Christoph Hess and Linda Parelli Create The Scale of Training in Action DVD Series
Saturday, August 02 2014
Pagosa Springs, CO- (July 30, 2014)– Dressage training is systematic and based on the classical training scale, but often it is a complex task for riders to assimilate the training scale into their day-to-day riding programs. To help riders and trainers incorporate these principles into their riding programs, Linda Parelli of Parelli Natural Horsemanship and acclaimed FEI
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Interagro Lusitanos Offers Handpicked Selection of Exceptional Geldings
Monday, July 28 2014
Itapira, Brazil (July 25, 2014) – Horses from Interagro Lusitanos’ farm in Itapira, Brazil have made their mark with equestrians across the globe, as their athleticism and trainability is matched by their beauty and willingness to work. Interagro’s long tradition of preserving the purest Lusitano bloodlines and exporting exceptional horses continues with the debut of a
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Hillary Dobbs Joining University of South Carolina Equestrian Staff
Monday, July 28 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. – University of South Carolina head coach Boo Major announced on Friday the hiring of Hillary Dobbs as the Gamecocks’ new hunt seat coach. “We are extremely excited about adding Hillary to our staff with the experience and success that she’s had as a professional,” Major said. “In a very short amount of
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New From Emerald Valley Natural Health Orange Oil Shampoo!
Friday, July 25 2014
July 21, 2014 — Emerald Valley Natural Health is pleased to announce the launch of their new Orange Oil Shampoo, perfect for show season, any season. Our Orange Oil Shampoo is helpful at soothing dry, irritated skin. And as oranges contains ingredients that deter insects, ticks, flies and mosquitoes, it’s the perfect shampoo for the
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Breeders’ Cup Turf Winner Prized Euthanized at Old Friends
Tuesday, July 15 2014
GEORGETOWN, KY – JULY 14, 2014 Prized, winner of the 1989 Breeders’ Cup Turf, was euthanized on Sunday due to infirmities of old age. The 28 year old stallion had been receiving care from Dr. Bryan Waldridge because of deteriorating mobility. Bred by Meadowbrook Farm in Ocala, by Kris S. out of My Turbulent Miss
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