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FREDERICK COUNTY 4-H THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM OFFERS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Wednesday, February 12 2014
Volunteers Receive Extensive Training to Support Therapeutic Riding Program; Rider and Therapy Horse Sponsorships Available Thurmont, MD (February 10, 2014). Volunteers are encouraged to sign-up for the Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program (FC4HTRP) before Spring Volunteer Training begins April 5, 2014. Each year 78 students receive therapeutic riding lessons free-of-charge for seven weeks in the
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What You Must Know When Feeding Genetically Modified Commercial Feed to Your Horse
Wednesday, February 12 2014
Every day we are bombarded with the detrimental effects of chemicals in our food and in the products we put on our bodies. We do what we can not to consume these products but let’s be honest, living a completely organic lifestyle is expensive and can be cost prohibitive for most of us. However, if
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Compete to Qualify for the 2014 Washington International Horse Show!
Tuesday, February 11 2014
Washington, D.C. – February 5, 2014 – Riders are working hard at their chance to earn qualifying points for this year’s Washington International Horse Show (WIHS). The nation’s leading metropolitan horse show, the WIHS offers championships for junior and pony equitation riders as well as adult and children’s hunter and jumper competitors. The 56th Annual
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Fine Artist Louise Mellon Has a Different Approach to Commissions
Tuesday, February 11 2014
Wellington, FL – February 5, 2014 – Louise Mellon is well known for her brightly-colored, impressionist, whimsical and sometimes downright funny art. Mellon’s recognizable work is often seen on the covers and pages of equestrian publications. Hiring Mellon for a commission is a departure from the norm. “Most artists ask for half up front,”
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Upcoming Horse Show for Triangle Farms
Friday, January 31 2014
Triangle Farms is proud to host the Raleigh Indoors Winter II, USEF ‘A’ Rated Hunter Horse Show, at the beautiful Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston, NC from February 13 – 16, 2014. The show will feature top-rated hunters, Hunter Classics, the $1,000 USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Stake, and $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Winter Classics Just Around the Corner!
Thursday, January 30 2014
Gulfport, MS – January 30, 2014 – Envision horse showing on one of the finest grass grand prix fields in the country and just ten minutes later sitting on the beautiful white-sand beach of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In just six days that could be you at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Winter Classics! The six-week circuit
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Announcing the U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Chef d’Equipe/Technical Advisor Kai Handt
Sunday, January 26 2014
Wellington, FL- January 23, 2014- As the 2014 Para-Dressage season kicks into gear, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced Kai Handt as the U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Chef d’Equipe/Technical Advisor. Handt’s new appointment will run through 2016 making him the United States Para-Dressage Team Chef d’Equipe/ Technical Advisor for the 2014 Alltech FEI World
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Artisan Farms Acquires New Mount, Clever Lady
Sunday, January 26 2014
Wellington, Florida – Artisan Farms of Wellington, Florida, and Vrasene, Belgium, has acquired Clever Lady for Andy Ziegler. The 2003 grey Holsteiner mare (Cassini I x Limbus) enjoyed incredible success during the European fall circuit under Pius Schwizer of Switzerland, earning top placings in Lyon, Doha, Geneva, Olympia and Basel. “We are excited about Clever
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KWPN Online Auction Presents Collection
Saturday, January 25 2014
Looking for a sport horse? The KWPN Center has just what you want! The KWPN is launching a new initiative: the KWPN Online Auction. Twelve talented horses have been selected for the auction by four expert horsemen: Gertjan van Olst, Nol Gerritsen, Teus van den Brink, and John Steeghs. Several weeks ago, the selected horses
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Auditing Spots Available For Peter Wylde Jumping Clinic This Sunday at Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village
Saturday, January 25 2014
Wellington, FL – January 24, 2014 – The Peter Wylde Jumping Clinic, part of the Sunshine Series benefiting Horses Healing Hearts, is only two days away! All of the spots in the clinic are filled, but the chances to audit, as well as attend the Cavalor Luncheon: ‘Secrets of a Winning Program’ are still available. This
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