Hunters Claim Center Stage During Opening Day of Alltech National Horse Show
Thursday, November 01 2012
Lexington, KY – October 30, 2012 - The historic Alltech National Horse Show got underway today at the Alltech Arena, part of the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Today, the professional hunter divisions took center stage as they began competing for top honors during their over fences and handy classes. Elizabeth Boyd had winning rounds aboard Casallo in the Regular Conformation Hunters, while Scott Stewart and Enjoy led the First Year Green Working Hunter division.
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Ian Millar to be Inducted into Jump Canada Hall of Fame
Wednesday, October 31 2012
Toronto, Ontario – Ten-time Olympian Ian Millar will be inducted into the Jump Canada Hall of Fame alongside show jumping horse Hickstead at this year’s Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala. Presented by BMO Financial Group, the seventh annual black-tie event will take place on Sunday, November 4, 2012, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON. The most successful competitor in the history of Canadian show jumping, the accomplishments of Millar will be celebrated during this year’s ceremony as the Perth, ON, native is inducted in the Individual Builder category.
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Venezuela’s Emanuel Andrade Wins in Washington
Wednesday, October 31 2012
Emanuel Andrade of Venezuela rode Casanova Junior to the Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Reserve Championship title at the 2012 Washington International Horse Show held in Washington, D.C. Photo by Shawn McMillen Washington, D.C.
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Dog of the Day – Nitro
Wednesday, October 31 2012
I am a big boy full of love and happiness! I am great on a leash and like to go for walks. I really need to lose a couple extra pounds, but other than that I am a healthy guy. Up to date on all vaccines and neutered
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Quick Tip: How To Help Your Horse Maintain Good Weight In Time For Winter
Tuesday, October 30 2012
As the days are growing shorter and colder, it seems fall has crept up on us, so it is a good reminder to keep an eye on your horse’s weight as they start to expend more energy growing their winter coats. Photo Courtesy of Audrey C. Crosby Photography At the beginning of September all of our horses seemed to drop weight quickly and had grown hair over night
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Bocoy Stables excited to announce the arrival of the Budweiser Clydesdales
Tuesday, October 30 2012
Bocoy Stables is very excited to announce the arrival of the Budweiser Clydesdales to our farm! We will be open to the public on November the 10th from 2pm-6pm. Thanks to our friends at Budweiser,Cheney Brothers, Island Jacks and Big Dog Ranch. We willing be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers and enjoying drinks from Budweiser
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2012 Washington International Horse Show Wrap Up – October 23-28, 2012
Tuesday, October 30 2012
Washington, D.C. –October 29, 2012 – The 2012 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) concluded on Sunday after a great week of competition at Verizon Center in Washington D.C. With exciting competition, amazing exhibitions, fun with Barn Night and Kids’ Day, and wrapping up safely before the storms, the show was an fantastic success in 2012
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Daisy Farish and Sassafras Creek Garner Grand Pony Hunter Championship at the 54th Washington International Horse Show
Tuesday, October 30 2012
Sassafras Creek and Daisy Farish. © Shawn McMillen Photography Washington, D.C. - The 54th annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) concluded competition at Verizon Center in downtown Washington D.C
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Season Winding Down
Tuesday, October 30 2012
Hey Y’all. Unfortunately, the SMU Equestrian Team fell to Texas Christian University on October 5th with a very close raw score tiebreaker of 815-812. The Mustangs also fell to No.