Bits and Pieces of horse news from around the country.
An Exciting Weekend at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show
Monday, March 26 2012
by Erin
HOUSTON, Texas – Lia Chafee, a senior majoring in international communications and media at Texas A&M University, won the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show’s 2nd Annual Collegiate Charity Invitational equestrian event, sponsored by Superior Energy Services, on March 24th at Great Southwest Equestrian Center, 2501 South Mason Road, Katy, Texas. Chafee was one of eight competitors.
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Ride from the Heart: The Art of Communication
Saturday, March 24 2012
by Erin
Training is about connection with our horse with love, harmony and respect. The more we understand the ways of the horse, the more we understand our own feelings. As a result we can live in more harmony – not only with our horse – but with ourselves. ~ Jenny Rolfe U.K. riding instructor Jenny Rolfe
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Record Donation to Bryn Mawr Hospital from Devon Horse Show and Country Fair
Tuesday, March 20 2012
by Erin
DEVON, Pa.— Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, which benefits the Bryn Mawr Hospital, has donated over $14 million, and last year another record donation was made to the Hospital. The 2011 show generated a record donation of $402,000 for the Hospital that will be used for a variety of much needed equipment including two
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USEF Announces the Launch of Experience Eventing Website
Thursday, March 15 2012
by Erin
Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) in conjunction with the Eventing Owners Task Force (EOTF) has launched Experience Eventing, www.ExperienceEventing.com, to bring the thrill of eventing to a wider audience. Experience Eventing is the first website of its kind that gives riders and potential owners the opportunity to connect. As syndicate ownership
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Melissa and Marc Ganzi: Wellington’s First Family of Polo and Hosts of GPL
Wednesday, March 14 2012
by Erin
Wellington, FL- Melissa and Marc Ganzi, Wellington’s first family of polo, are in good company in the sports world. They are doing for polo what the Nicklaus family did for golf, and Evert and Williams families did for tennis. And that is, they are putting their sport on the map in South Florida through their
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Southern 8ths Farm is Gearing up for its So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event
Wednesday, March 14 2012
by Erin
The wheels are in full gear at Southern 8ths Farm in Chesterfield, SC, as the farm prepares to host its second annual So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event in the “Heart of the Carolinas.” Behind-the-scenes the hum is constant from the equipment that is readying the Roads & Tracks, arenas and other parts of the farm where riders
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Come Support the Palm Beach County Equestrian Special Olympics on Saturday, March 17!
Tuesday, March 13 2012
by Erin
Wellington, FL – On Saturday, March 17, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Special Olympics in Palm Beach County will have their competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Ring 6. Fifty-five riders will compete in classes that include English and Western Equitation, Dressage, Trail, Prix Caprilli (a combination of Dressage with
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Donald V. Little Tribute on Friday, March 16
Monday, March 12 2012
by Erin
Wellington, FL – March 12, 2012 – A tribute to Donald V. Little will be held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Friday, March 16. Doors of the International Club Tent open at 7 p.m. and the ceremony will start at 7:30 p.m. in the International Arena. The tribute will highlight Don’s remarkable
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Jennifer Baumert Produces Flawless Freestyle With First Perfect Score of the Dressage Under the Stars Season
Thursday, March 08 2012
by Erin
Sidelines publisher Samantha Charles steps in as media judge Wellington, FL-March 8, 2012- The night was filled with surprises as the fourth week of Dressage Under the Stars got underway at the Palm Beach Polo and Hunt Club. The skies opened with torrents of rain; however, the riders were not fazed as they continued to perform
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The Olympic Dream Program for Advanced Young Riders
Tuesday, March 06 2012
by Erin
Funded and administered by The Dressage Foundation The Dressage Foundation Young Rider Olympic Dream Program is ready to go for the eleventh year! The concept of the program evolved as a result of former Olympian Michael Poulin’s wish to offer an opportunity for gifted Young Riders to enhance their understanding of dressage theory through a
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