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Bits and Pieces of horse news from around the country.
Getting Back in the Saddle: How to Confront the COVID-19 “Learning Slide”
Monday, June 15 2020
By Mira Korber The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on a challenging time for all of us. For students who missed substantial numbers of school days due to competing on the winter show circuit, combined with an early end to in-person schooling, it has been a disruptive school year to say the least. Taking a breath
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Supporting Small Businesses During the Pandemic
Saturday, March 21 2020
With Countless Events Shutting Down, Fab Finds by Sarah Finds a Way to Help her Contemporaries When it was announced that the Winter Equestrian Festival was ending early, Sarah Rowen of Fab Finds by Sarah knew she would need to take swift action to help other small businesses in these uncertain times. “Regardless of anything
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The 7th Annual $20K Ocala Horse Properties’ Eventing Prix Invitational Returns to Southern Cross Equestrian
Wednesday, February 26 2020
In it’s 7th consecutive year, Ocala Horse Properties has once again stepped up as Title Sponsor for the top show jumping competition offered to event riders in Ocala! The Ocala Horse Properties’ Eventing Prix Invitational, held on Tuesday March 3rd, showcases top ranked event riders show jumping against the clock for $20K in prize money.
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Premier Equestrian Sponsor Week at WEF: February 26th – March 1st, 2020
Wednesday, February 19 2020
Sandy, UT (February 14, 2020) – The action continues to build through the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) happening now at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Week (8) is sponsored by Premier Equestrian, Inc and promises to be filled with excitement, learning opportunities, and giveaways, plus some great showjumping. Sponsor week at WEF
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The Knox School is seeking Equine Instructional Assistant
Thursday, December 19 2019
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
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Olympic Qualifying Event Runs November 14-17 at the Ocala Jockey Club
Tuesday, October 29 2019
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
Thursday, October 03 2019
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
Wednesday, August 14 2019
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
Tuesday, July 30 2019
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
Friday, July 26 2019
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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