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Bits and Pieces of horse news from around the country.
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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The Dressage Foundation Awards Three Grants from Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeder Excellence
Wednesday, July 09 2014
July 7, 2014- The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce three grant recipients of its Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeder Excellence; Gigha Steinman of River Oaks Farm (FL), Barbara Cadwell (FL), and Jessica Stallings and Jennifer DesRoche of Signature Sport Horses (NC). The Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeder Excellence, established at The Dressage
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Valiant’s Legacy Lives On with the Valiant Human-Animal Bond Award During the American Horse Publications’ Annual Award
Thursday, July 03 2014
South Daytona, FL – July 1, 2014 – The relationship between horse and human is one that has held strong throughout the centuries. For Jeanette Sassoon of PoloGear®, one horse tugged at her heartstrings more than most: a blind dressage horse named Valiant. Valiant wasn’t always a champion dressage horse competing with the best
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Adrienne Lyle Receives Patsy Albers Award From The Dressage Foundation
Tuesday, July 01 2014
July 1, 2014 – The Dressage Foundation has announced that Adrienne Lyle is the recipient of the 2014 Patsy Albers Award, established in 2012 in special remembrance of Patsy. The $500 award provides financial support for continuing education and training to a High Performance rider. Adrienne Lyle, of Hailey, Idaho, is a Grand Prix
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George H. Morris Gladstone Program at Annali-Brookwood Farm Completed As Riders and Program Developers Eagerly Move Forward
Tuesday, July 01 2014
Antioch, IL – June 30, 2014 – The George H. Morris Gladstone Training Session at Annali-Brookwood Farm, organized by Diane Carney has come to a close, but riders who participated in the session are more motivated than ever to take the next steps to get on a team USA list. The six-day training session included daily
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