Bits and Pieces of horse news from around the country.

The Knox School is seeking Equine Instructional Assistant

The Knox School in Saint James, NY is currently seeking an Equine Instructional Assistant for their Equestrian and School Programs. This candidate will have multiple years of national-level successful show experience with an emphasis on hunter and equitation disciplines, and experience working with beginner riders and small children. A successful candidate will have administrative experience

Olympic Qualifying Event Runs November 14-17 at the Ocala Jockey Club

Reddick, FL – October 23, 2019 – With the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games taking place in the summer of 2020, athletes in all Olympic disciplines are hard at work to qualify. Equestrian disciplines are no different, and the Ocala Jockey Club International 3-Day Event is proud to serve as the only Olympic qualifying Event in
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Corro: Putting the Horse Before the Shopping Cart

It’s easy to see the differences between a Wyoming ranch hand and a Wellington showjumper, but beyond the breeches or jeans, saddles and disciplines, they’re more similar than they are different. Whether it’s a bombproof trail horse or a grand prix sporthorse, their people are horse people. Unfortunately, even horse care can feel segregating, with
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Robb Report and EQUUS Foundation to Co-Host Inaugural Horsepower Gala

Honoring Equine Advocates – Frank McCourt, Georgina Bloomberg and Jessica Springsteen NEW YORK, August 12, 2019 — Robb Report, the world’s leading authority on luxury lifestyle, and the EQUUS Foundation, America’s foremost equine welfare organization, are joining together to host the first-ever Horsepower Gala: a special fundraising dinner benefitting the EQUUS Foundation. Created to increase
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Menlo Charity Horse Show is Pleased to Announce the 2019 Vendors Offering an Exceptional Shopping Experience

Menlo Charity Horse Show attendees can take a break from the spectacular horses, riders and competition during the show and visit Vendor Row to browse a broad array of items from around the world while strolling through the treelined avenue of tented boutiques providing the opportunity to participate in exceptional retail therapy. This collection of
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Menlo Charity Horse Show Presents Wild Wild West Shindig Benefiting Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Annual Menlo Charity Horse Show presents the Wild Wild West Shindig, a rowdy evening of hat wearing, boot scooting fun at the Menlo Circus Club Clubhouse August 9th, 2019. The Gala Dinner begins at 5:30pm, and includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner, wining & dining under the oak tree, live auction and Fund-a-Need benefiting Vista Center, gaming,
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Menlo Charity Horse Show is pleased to announce Sharon Lynn Campbell as Artist of the Year for 2019

    Sharon Lynn Campbell is best known for her beautiful oil paintings featuring horses, pets and their owners. She prides herself on being able to capture the personality of the people and horses, in great detail, on canvas in order to create memoirs that last a lifetime. Campbell is not just an artist who
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Maccabi USA Equestrian Teams Announced for the 2019 Regional Maccabi Games

Riders announced to represent the USA delegations in Mexico City and Budapest This summer, Maccabi USA will be sending a combined delegation of approximately 700 team members to represent the USA delegation at the Pan American Maccabi Games and European Maccabi Games. The Pan Am Games will take place July 5-15 in Mexico City, Mexico
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Entry Forms Now Available for the Mars Essex Horse Trials Country Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marty Bauman, 508-698-6810, marty@classic-communications.com Jamie Saults, 732-580-0918, jmsaults@aol.com Far Hills, NJ – May 9, 2019 – The Mars Essex Horse Trials Country Weekend is pleased to announce that the 2019 entry forms are now available online. Set to take place Friday, June 21, through Sunday, June 23 at historic Moorland Farm in Far
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CANTER-PENNSYLVANIA OPENS POPULAR BECKY JULIAN SCHOLARSHIPS TO THOROUGHBRED OWNERS ACROSS SEVEN STATES

Thoroughbred Owners in PA, MD, VA, WV, DE, NY and NJ Encouraged to Apply April 11, 2019 (Grantville, PA) – CANTER-Pennsylvania (CPA) will name three recipients for its annual training and educational scholarship program created to honor the memory of Becky Julian, an educator and Thoroughbred advocate. The scholarships of $500 each are to be
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