Reports on Racehorse Injury Rates,Medications Misleading

July 13, 2012 – Lexington, KY – Earlier this week, the horse racing industry encountered further criticism when an article by the New York Times (found here: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/11/sports/ill-have-another-had-history-of-ailments-records-show.html?_r=3&pagewanted=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss) alleged that drastic treatments were being given to Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I’ll Have Another leading up to this year’s Belmont Stakes. The colt was withdrawn
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Vermont Summer Festival Focuses on Fun

East Dorset, Vermont – It’s more than just the outstanding competition that draws exhibitors to the Vermont Summer Festival, running July 4 through 12, 2012 in East Dorset, VT.  It’s the focus on fun that has so many competitors returning year after year. Known for their hospitality, show organizers John and Dotty Ammerman have made
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Sidelines Magazine – Cavalia Special Sneak Peak in San Jose, California “Become A Reporter” Contest

If you live in the San Jose area you can become an equestrian journalist for Sidelines Magazine and attend a Special Sneak Peek of Cavalia in San Jose! If you’ve been dreaming of attending Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse and you have always wanted to be a journalist – or you just
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Cesar A. Hirsch Dedicates His Career to Maintaining Good Horsemanship, Fair Play, and Welfare for the Horses in International Sport

By Lauren Fisher For Cesar A. Hirsch, a life-long love of horses has developed into a successful career as an international equestrian official.  Hirsch is devoted to his work as a professional judge and steward, and commits himself to following three golden rules for the industry.  He is dedicated to maintaining good horsemanship in the

ReactorPanel Saddles’ Carmi Weininger Became a Believer, Then Bought the Business

Wellington, FL- June 20, 2012- Fifteen years ago Carmi Weininger, at the time a hunter/jumper trainer, had a mare with a chronically sore back. Her search for the best saddle for her horse’s comfort and well-being led her on an unexpected life journey. After trying all sorts of treatments and multiple saddles for more than

Sidelines Supermodel Contest – Enter Now!

Sponsored by Kerrits Performance Equestrian Apparel, Dyer Equestrian, Dav Rain Boots and Der Dau Custom Boots   Be A Sidelines Supermodel!! 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
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Captain John “Jack” Fritz Perpetual IHSA Scholarship Award

The inaugural recipient of the Jack Fritz Memorial Scholarship ($1,500), from Zone 5, Region 2, was Nora Demchur of the University of South Carolina. The 39th IHSA National Championships remembered IHSA co-founder, Captain John “Jack” Fritz, who passed away at age 87 on February 10, 2012.  Fritz was a strong advocate for college riding and

Douglas Bunn memorial sculpture to be unveiled at Hickstead

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

Listen To Dear Old Dad! A Father’s Day Tribute

By Sydney Masters/Compiled by April Leonard What should you get your dad as a Father’s Day gift?  What’s the best advice a father can give?  This Father’s Day, Sidelines got the scoop straight from the “horse’s” mouth by asking young professional riders to tell us about their fathers. Reed Kessler treats her father, Murray Kessler,

Sidelines Magazine Fashion Contest – Be A Supermodel!

Sponsored by Kerrits Performance Equestrian Apparel, Dyer Equestrian, Dav Rain Boots and Der Dau Custom Boots  Be A Sidelines Supermodel!! 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