Bits and Pieces of horse news from around the country.

Vinceremos Summer Fun

For those who wanted to enjoy the comfort of a familiar activity, we were happy to offer regular therapeutic riding for the summer. Old and new clients alike have enjoyed riding this summer. Hip Hop Horses was by far our most popular summer camp. Campers learned drill team essentials and then combined their moves with

Still Time to Enter the Sidelines Supermodel Horse Contest

Sponsored by Bridleway Equestrian USA, Two Socks Designs, Horseware Ireland and Absorbine (W.F. Young)  The Search is on for Horse and Pony Supermodels! The search is on for the next great Sidelines Magazine Horse or Pony Supermodel! Send us one photo (no professional photos please) of your stunning equine supermodel – for a chance to win great

Join United States Pony Clubs for Championship Competition and Fun!

July 19, 2012 (Lexington, KY) – The United States Pony Clubs 2012 Championships East is being held at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA from July 26th through the 29th. Pony Club members qualified from across the country to compete in 1 of 7 different disciplines offered this Championship season. Visit the Virginia Horse

Halliday returns to winning ways at Tweseldown

A superb showing from one of Chailey Stud’s most promising young horses helped Liz Halliday record a commanding victory in the recent One Day Event at Tweseldown in Hampshire (July 3-5). The professional dual sportswoman was eager for Benny (Benaughlin Little Hero) to step-up to the BE100 Plus class in order to assess how he

Colorado Horse Park & Step By Step Foundation Form an Alliance to Relieve Fire Victims

  Parker, CO–The Colorado Horse Park (CHP) and the Step By Step Foundation are working together to help support the victims of the Waldo Canyon fire. As an alliance they are assembling a Wildfire Relief Fundraising Auction, and all proceeds will go directly to Colorado Springs Together, which serves as the primary community organization to

Alumni Tournament of Champions Launched by Former IHSARiders

Alumni Tournament of Champions Alumni From Up and Down the Eastern Seaboard Invited to Participate Fairfield, CT—July 13, 2012—For alumni riders wishing to continue that intercollegiate experience, an Alumni Tournament of Champions, the brainchild of IHSA alumni representatives, Lena Andrews Licata and Jamie Windle, will premier Sunday, July 29, under judge Louise Kass, and hosted by
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Reports on Racehorse Injury Rates,Medications Misleading

July 13, 2012 – Lexington, KY – Earlier this week, the horse racing industry encountered further criticism when an article by the New York Times (found here: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/11/sports/ill-have-another-had-history-of-ailments-records-show.html?_r=3&pagewanted=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss) alleged that drastic treatments were being given to Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I’ll Have Another leading up to this year’s Belmont Stakes. The colt was withdrawn
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Vermont Summer Festival Focuses on Fun

East Dorset, Vermont – It’s more than just the outstanding competition that draws exhibitors to the Vermont Summer Festival, running July 4 through 12, 2012 in East Dorset, VT.  It’s the focus on fun that has so many competitors returning year after year. Known for their hospitality, show organizers John and Dotty Ammerman have made
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Sidelines Magazine – Cavalia Special Sneak Peak in San Jose, California “Become A Reporter” Contest

If you live in the San Jose area you can become an equestrian journalist for Sidelines Magazine and attend a Special Sneak Peek of Cavalia in San Jose! If you’ve been dreaming of attending Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse and you have always wanted to be a journalist – or you just
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Cesar A. Hirsch Dedicates His Career to Maintaining Good Horsemanship, Fair Play, and Welfare for the Horses in International Sport

By Lauren Fisher For Cesar A. Hirsch, a life-long love of horses has developed into a successful career as an international equestrian official.  Hirsch is devoted to his work as a professional judge and steward, and commits himself to following three golden rules for the industry.  He is dedicated to maintaining good horsemanship in the