Abigail McArdle Leads Zone Five to USEF Prix de States Team Championship
Wednesday, October 17 2012
Abigail McArdle and Cosma 20 won the USEF Prix de States Team Championship and the Individual Junior Jumper Reserve Championship.
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Aiken Harvest Classic Wrap Up
Wednesday, October 17 2012
October 16th, 2012- Equus Event’s first annual Aiken Harvest Classic Horse Show came to a close on Sunday with a weekend full of gorgeous weather and exciting hunter and jumper action. The show featured a unique set of offerings including Hunt Night, a Pony Hunter Derby, Children’s Adult Hunter Derby, and the first annual $5,000 Aiken Jumper Derby. ”With the success of the International Hunter Derbies and Derby Finals, we wanted to offer riders who don’t often get to par-take in classes like that the same sort of experience at a regional level “A” show”, said show organizer JP Godard
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Dog of the Day – Smudge
Wednesday, October 17 2012
Meet Smudge – he is a 12 week old Black Lab/Hound mix. He’s very sweet and playful, and loves other dogs. He listens when called and is almost always a good boy! If you are interested in meeting Smudge please contact Laurie at las7146@comcast.net or (941)628-3086.
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“Spot” Adoptable Dog
Wednesday, October 17 2012
October 17, 2012 Even though he has the most generic dog name in the entire world, Spot (0994496) , an 8-year-old neutered papillon mix, is nothing but unique. He is 8 years old, but he acts just like a big puppy. You should see this tiny dog pulling staff through the halls of the shelter! Spot loves exploring new places and meeting new people
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Dr. Cesar Parra and His Piaffe-Performance Team Win Big at Dressage At Devon, Prepare for 2013 Show Season
Tuesday, October 16 2012
Colombian dressage rider Nicholas Torres Rodriguez and Silver Label won the FEI Junior Individual Test as well as the FEI Junior Freestyle with a 71.575 Photo ©SusanJStickle.com Looking Back on Devon with an Eye on Future Success- Dr. Cesar Parra and His Piaffe-Performance Team Win Big at Dressage At Devon, Prepare for 2013 Show Season Devon, PA (October 16, 2012) – The team at Piaffe-Performance Farms, owned by dressage trainer Dr. Cesar Parra, stepped up their game during the 2012 Dressage at Devon CDI, taking home numerous wins in various classes. It is a trend they plan to continue throughout the end of this year and into the 2013 Florida winter circuit. Devon was a banner show for Dr
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Why a Thoroughbred?
Tuesday, October 16 2012
Although Thoroughbreds are bred primarily to run they also have many great characteristics that make them suitable for a variety of other disciplines. Athleticism, intelligence, and heart are three traits that both racehorse and equestrian trainers look for in a horse. The Thoroughbred in general is known to have all three.
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“Princess” Dog for Adoption
Tuesday, October 16 2012
Princess October 16, 2012 We have a new Princess (0520379) at the shelter, and we want everyone to know just how special this royal little girl is.
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Take The Inside Track and Get a Privileged Preview of Horses Available Soon!
Tuesday, October 16 2012
With a whole host of new horses arriving and those now regarded as old friends saying farewell as they move onto their new adoptive homes, I find myself with no horses ready just yet for adoption although the facility is currently full and waitlisted – most have just arrived and are settling in, relaxing and becoming accustomed to a new way of life away from the track. One of the most important aspects of the transitional period that all horses arriving undergo is an evaluation not only of temperament but also for soundness and future potential as a riding horse.
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Dog of the Day
Monday, October 15 2012
Meet Nugget – a lanky, playful, affectionate dog who loves humans, other dogs, and anything else he meets. He will make an outstanding family pet
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Rescue Dog of the Day
Monday, October 15 2012
Mudpie Mudpie is big, but also very sweet and gentle. He’s a playful guy who just wants to hang out and show you some love. Mudpie is looking for his forever home
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