Nayel Nassar Makes It Two With Double Dutch
Saturday, April 11 2015
Nayel Nassar and Nakich Double Dutch (Photo by McCool Photography) April 9, 2015 – San Juan Capistrano, CA – The $25,000 Markel Insurance 1.40m Grand Prix kicked off the first of multiple showcase events during the third and final week of the Blenheim EquiSports Spring Classic series. With 66 entries in the class, veteran course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN) had the complex task of designing a track that would adequately challenge the huge field while being appropriate for the varying levels of competitor experience. With sixteen efforts consisting of a difficult triple combination, multiple rollbacks, and an accurate track connecting nearly every fence, the course kept competitors on their toes.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
How to Save On Horse Bedding Costs
Thursday, April 09 2015
If your wintertime bedding bills have left your wallet thin, don’t despair. There are plenty of ways to save on your bedding bill in the upcoming months. Maximize Turnout With warm weather finally here, it’s a great time to maximize the number of hours that your horse spends outside
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Deloitte Announces Sponsorship of Dressage Rider Laura Graves
Thursday, April 09 2015
Laura Graves on the cover of the February issue of Sidelines Magazine .
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
High Performance Dressage Riders Passionate About Brooke USA’s Cause
Thursday, April 09 2015
Allison Brock and Rosevelt (Photo credit: Mary Adelaide Brakenridge) Wellington, FL – April 8, 2015 – Grand Prix dressage riders Allison Brock and Shannon Dueck are passionate about Brooke USA, the world’s largest international equine welfare charity. Brock, of the United States, was introduced to the charity and all that they do for working horses and donkeys by Fritz and Claudine Kundrun. She knew that it was important to bring awareness to it
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Essential Springtime Supplies for Horse Owners
Wednesday, April 08 2015
Owning a horse in the springtime presents a unique set of challenges – you must be ready to deal with shedding season, mud, and a horse who may not have been in a regular riding program.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Thoroughbreds For All a Celebration of Racehorses in Second Careers
Wednesday, April 08 2015
Thoroughbreds For All a Celebration of Racehorses in Second Careers Presented by New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbreds For All, an event that showcases the versatility of the Thoroughbred horse, will once again be hosted at the conclusion of the dressage phase of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event on Friday, April 24. Hosted at New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program’s Lexington facility, West Wind Farm, the event will run from 5-9 p.m.
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
The End is Near
Wednesday, April 08 2015
Hey Y’all. SMU Equestrian has a few exciting announcements! Schaefer Raposa won the Pin Oak Collegiate Invitational a few weeks back. We are so proud of Schaefer and the way she represented SMU.
Exercises to Get Fit for Horseback Riding
Monday, April 06 2015
If you’ve had the winter off from riding, then you’ll probably be feeling pretty rusty when you get back into the saddle this spring. Want to get yourself back into riding shape faster?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tom Poulin — Pioneer in American Dressage
Saturday, April 04 2015
Editor’s Note: I love sharing all of the great stories that run in Sidelines Magazine. The story on Tom Poulin – a true pioneer in the development of modern dressage and a founding member of the U.S. Dressage Federation – is an inspirational story
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Eventing Results and Polo at Regionals!
Saturday, April 04 2015
Eventing The eventing team has continued to compete through the busy season! We are also continuing to compete as the winter season begins to calm down! Here is an update on the eventers! April 1, 2014 Stable View Farm Jumper Show Marissa Collins & Carino-3’0 Stakes Class-6th & 3’3-3’9 Stakes Class Samantha Baker & Tigger-2′ Clear Round Class, 2’6 Clear Round Class, 2’6 Stakes Class Nicole Wisniewski & Mainstay-3’0 Clear Round and Stakes Class March 13, 2015- Pine Top Horse Trials at Pine Top Farm in Thompson, GA Sydney Bolton & High Cotton – 9th – Training March 11, 2015- Full Gallop Farm Schooling Horse Trials at Full Gallop Farm in Aiken, SC Nicole Wisniewski & Mainstay – Training March 8, 2015- Full Gallop Farm Horse Trials at Full Gallop Farms in Aiken, SC Nicole Wisniewski & Mainstay – Training February 28, 2015- Sprting Days Horse Trials at Sporting Days Farm in Aiken, SC Sydney Bolton & High Cotton – 4th – Training Manon Quilodran & Orison-Training-4th Keyanna Farken & She’s a Flirt – Novice Marissa Collins & Carino – Prelim Polo Polo has continued to be incredibly busy as always! First the team competed at Regionals! They wish University of Virginia good luck at nationals! The polo team also received some great new gear which they proudly showed off during the third leg of the Aiken Triple Crown, Pacers and Polo!
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs