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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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Fine Artist Louise Mellon Joins Phelps Media Group Family of Clients
Thursday, January 23 2014
Wellington, FL – January 22, 2013 – Browsing through Louise Mellon’s portfolio, one would never know what challenges the artist has conquered to bring her brightly-colored, highly recognizable work to life. Mellon is humble and not comfortable discussing her personal bumps in the road. “Many artists have it so much tougher than I do,” said
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New From Ice Horse
Monday, January 20 2014
Emergency Wrap: We’ve all been there. Your horse comes in from the field and there’s a hot bump on his – pick a spot: Shoulder, neck, ankle. Ugh, you think. One of his pals kicked or bit him while they were horsing around! Or you open up the stall door to find somehow; your horse
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Equine Hay Analysis Workshop
Thursday, January 09 2014
** Reminder – Workshop is tomorrow. Walk-ins are welcome! We will have bales of hay for you to look at and the matching hay analysis sheets. Ballston Spa, NY— Are you a horse owner interested in the nutritional value of the hay you are feeding your horse? Is the definition of “good hay” confusing to
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Wellington Equestrian Gallery and Mall Hosts Grand Opening Reception
Thursday, January 09 2014
Wellington, Florida- January, 6, 2014- The Wellington Equestrian Gallery and Mall will kick off the New Year, and the opening of their newly relocated gallery, by hosting a reception on Thursday night, January 9, from 5:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. Guests are invited to stop by and stroll through the beautiful, enlarged gallery space while enjoying the
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THE OLD WEST COMES TO PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR WHO REINS SUPREME? Reining Competition, Trick Riders, Music, Cocktails and More at Equestrian Aid Foundation’s Fourth Annual Fundraiser
Thursday, December 26 2013
WELLINGTON, FL (December 19, 2013) – The Equestrian Aid Foundation will host the fourth annual winter Who Reins Supreme? on Friday, January 31, 2014 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach. The Old West themed event will feature a unique reining competition, cocktail hour, trick riders, awards ceremony, live and silent auctions
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Hydration Hay™ Research Update from Purina
Thursday, December 05 2013
Horses Offered Purina® Hydration Hay™ Blocks Demonstrated Improved Markers of Hydration Status During Transport A SUMMARY OF PURINA ANIMAL NUTRITION SPONSORED RESEARCH1,2 CONDUCTED AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY COMMERCE EXAMINING THE HYDRATION STATUS OF HORSES RECEIVING HYDRATION HAY™ BLOCKS VERSUS TYPICAL LONG-STEM HAY DURING SUMMER TRANSPORT. INTRODUCTION The stress of transportation, especially during hot, humid
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Important Changes to the both USEF and FEI Drugs & Medications Rules for Competition Horses Will Affect the 2014 Competition Year
Tuesday, November 26 2013
From the USEF Communications Department Prohibited Practices A new category of rules referred to as Prohibited Practices has been introduced to the USEF Rule Book which will take effect December 1, 2013. The first rule to be adopted in this category is commonly referred to as the “12 Hour Rule.” It was introduced in
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“Feeding Horses in Winter- A Senior and Arthritic Horse Nutritional Overview for Cooler Temperature Management,” a Live Webinar Presented by Biostar EQ
Tuesday, November 12 2013
Gordonsville, VA (November 11, 2013) – Biostar EQ and Tigger Montague will be hosting “Feeding Horses in Winter- A Senior and Arthritic Horse Nutritional Overview for Cooler Temperature Management,” a free webinar open to the public. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 10th, at 8PM EST. Tigger will be discussing and answering questions
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Five equestrian heroes receive honours at FEI Awards Gala 2013 presented by Longines; Kessler wins Longines Rising Star Award
Friday, November 08 2013
Montreux, Switzerland– HRH Princess Haya, President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) led the applause tonight as the five winners of the FEI Awards 2013 went on stage in Montreux, Switzerland to receive their honours. Master of Ceremonies Jonathan Edwards, Olympic gold medallist in Triple Jump and the current world record holder, described the accomplishments
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