Bits and Pieces of horse news from around the country.
USDF Gold, Silver & Bronze Medalist Lauren Sprieser Joins FITS Riders
Monday, November 05 2012
by janwest
(Portland, Oregon) Highly accomplished rider, Lauren Sprieser, of Marshall, Virginia, has been added to the growing list of gifted equestrians who have made FITS their riding apparel of choice. FITS, based in Portland, does not pay riders for their endorsements. Nineteen high level equestrians from disciplines including dressage, show jumping, eventing and endurance, have partnered
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U.S. Polo Association Announces Eight New Standout Players Selected to Team USPA Development Program
Thursday, November 01 2012
by janwest
November 1, 2012 (Wellington, Fla.) – The U.S. Polo Association, the national governing body for the sport of polo, has announced that eight new players have been selected to its growing Team USPA development program. The prestigious Team USPA program was established two years ago to help advance the sport of polo by identifying talented
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You Really Love Your Horse and Don’t Want Your Friend to Be in Pain
Tuesday, October 30 2012
by janwest
New Release DVD by Jochen Schleese! “Beyond the 9 points of Saddle Fitting” deals with the complexities of saddle fit, revealing potentially serious effects of ill-fitting saddles to horse and rider! Undiagnosed lameness, atrophy, ‘bad’ behavior, resistance, gait abnormalities, 4-beat canter, poor work attitude, sore/sensitive back, lacking engagement, stress lines and atrophy, repeated hock
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Equine Ergonomist Jochen Schleese Participates in “For the Good of the Horse” Roundtable
Wednesday, October 17 2012
by janwest
The weekend of October 5-7, 2012 featured world renowned veterinarian and author Dr. Gerd Heuschmann as guest clinician at Loch Hurst Farm in Vass, NC where “The Biomechanics of the Horse” was the topic of interest for the riders and auditors. On Friday evening (October 5) an industry roundtable discussion was held, including such equine
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Tredstep Ireland Joins in Sponsoring the Moria J. Caffarey Perpetual Award at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show
Wednesday, October 17 2012
by janwest
DUBLIN, Ireland- 17 October 2012 – Tredstep Ireland is proud to announce its participation in the Moria J. Caffarey Perpetual Award, to be presented at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show on the evening of October 20th. The award was established in 1998 and is given to honor the late Moira Caffarey, a highly respected
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Getting on Track
Tuesday, October 16 2012
by janwest
The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show presents the Fourth Annual THJA College Equestrian Fair Continuing its passion for education, The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show chose to expand its support of young riders by hosting the Fourth Annual Texas Hunter Jumper Association (THJA) College Equestrian Fair in the Texas Children’s Hospital Arena Club located at
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The 2013 College Preparatory Invitational Doubles High Point Rider Scholarship Money Thanks to Support from Charles Owen
Monday, October 15 2012
by janwest
Wellington, FL – October 15, 2012 – The College Preparatory Invitational Horse Show (CPI) is very excited to welcome Charles Owen back as a sponsor of the 2013 competition. The third annual College Preparatory Invitational will be held on January 18-20, 2013, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. The CPI looks
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Take refuge from bad weather in Kerrits’ Storm Shelter Barn Jacket
Thursday, October 11 2012
by janwest
Bingen, WA—It can be challenging to ride when the season changes and temps drop. So the Kerrits design team set out to keep you protected and comfortable in the saddle no matter what the weather. The Storm Shelter Barn Jacket is the answer to help you transition through the seasons. “No one really wants to
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NARG Newsletter
Thursday, October 11 2012
by janwest
THE DUE PROCESS AND DOUBLE STANDARD OF DRUG RULING POSITIVE DRUG TEST, TRAINER SUSPENDED Due to the suspension of Bruce Burr, trainer of Urico, two months after completing the Olympic Trials and two weeks after winning one of the Olympic Observation classes in Kentucky, Mario Deslauriers and Urico were removed from Olympic consideration… Download
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Watch U.S. Paralympian Rebecca Hart On Good Morning America October 10th with Co-Host Ann Romney
Tuesday, October 09 2012
by janwest
New York, NY – October 8, 2012 – On Wednesday October 10th, U.S. Paralympian Rebecca Hart of Unionville, Penn. will be showcased on ABC’s Good Morning America. Hart will accompany Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney in New York’s Times Square. Mrs. Romney and Rebecca Hart will be speaking about how horses
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