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Bits and Pieces of horse news from around the country.
GENEROUS SPONSORS MAKE THE SO8THS/NIKON THREE-DAY EXTRA SPECIAL FOR AMATEURS
Wednesday, May 15 2013
Amateur Competitors Applaud the Sponsors for their Support The competitors in the third annual So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event in the “Heart of the Carolinas” were not just overwhelmed by how wonderful the event was but also by the generosity of its sponsors. The event took place May 2-5 in Chesterfield, SC. Amateur riders competing in
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Kids Rule at Devon!
Saturday, May 11 2013
Children’s Day, Non-Stop Fun! By Caroline Goldstein Music, crafts, pony rides and more will be on the agenda for Children’s Day at Devon. On Sunday, June 2, there will be activities for children and families from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Itty Bitty Hat Parade will take place at 11 a.m. in
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ALLISON SPIVEY AWARDED $500 TRIP HARTING FUND GRANT FROM THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION
Thursday, May 09 2013
May 7, 2013 – The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce that Allison Spivey of Aroda, VA, is the 2013 recipient of the $500 Trip Harting Grant. Allison plans to use the funds to continue her education in the United States Dressage Federation ‘L’ Education Program. Allison graduated from the Rapidan River Pony Club
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True North Fine Images Newsletter
Thursday, May 09 2013
Dear Friends: Please enjoy the first edition of the True North Fine Images monthly newsletter. This letter is to keep you informed of new image releases, photographic exhibits, and news from the world of wild horses. I am pleased to announce that my adopted Alberta Mustang colt “Flyer” made the March cover of Gaitpost Magazine! To see
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Educational Day at Southern 8ths Long Format Breathes New Life into an Old Classic
Tuesday, May 07 2013
So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event Off to a Great Start What a brilliant first day! The annual So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event held at Southern 8ths Farm in Chesterfield, SC keeps setting new standards. This year the educational day on May 2 garnered rave reviews from competitors and officials. “I loved it!” exclaimed Sue Smithson, president of the
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SoftTree Saddles USA New FlexEE Leather Tree Saddle from Enlightened Equitation
Tuesday, May 07 2013
Are you looking for an affordable saddle that is correctly proportioned, easily conforms to almost any horse and provides the horse complete freedom of movement? WA, USA – May 5, 2008 – SoftTree Saddles USA, US Distributor of Enlightened Equitation’s line of Luxurious Soft-Tree Saddles, seat savers, pads and accessories, designed by English
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Custom Saddlery Names Heidi Degele Most Valuable Rider for Championing Three Horses at the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge III
Friday, May 03 2013
Wellington, FL (May 1, 2013) – USDF gold, silver and bronze medalist Heidi Degele was presented with the Custom Saddlery Most Valuable Rider (MVR) Award during the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge III for competing three different horses and coaching two of her students into the ribbons. Wrapping up the Florida winter season, Degele was very
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Purina Animal Nutrition Named Industry Partner of the Year by Colorado State University
Friday, May 03 2013
Achievements in student development recognized by Department of Animal Sciences faculty ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2013 – Purina Animal Nutrition announced it has received the Industry Partnership Award from Colorado State University’s Department of Animal Sciences. Given annually at the department’s Spring Branding Banquet, the award recognizes companies that support the university’s faculty and
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Results from IDA Championships
Friday, May 03 2013
Team Competition Results Saturday April 27, 2013 Region A: University of New Hampshire Represented by: Sarah Rigg Rider Test % Place Points Jocelyn Kraenzle F2 57.953 11 2 Alyssa Milano T3 60.600 9 4 Katie Clark T1 63.750 9 4 Emily DeVeau IB 66.563 6 7 Total Points: 17+, Tenth Region B: Mount
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Equi-Tape® — the first Elastic Kinesiology Tape created specifically for horses
Friday, May 03 2013
During the 2012 Summer Olympics, many competitors were seen using elastic kinesiology tape with great success. Currently, human professional athletes and coaches worldwide have made kinesiology tape an integral part of their training programs. Now, with the development of Equi-Tape® (the first elastic kinesiology therapeutic tape created specifically for the equine athlete) these same training
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