Chatting With Ian Millar
Tuesday, July 15 2014
Not only is Ian Millar a legendary Canadian Grand Prix rider and ten time Olympian, he is a member of the Order of Canada, the highest civilian award given by the Canadian government, and has been inducted into the Canada Sports Hall of Fame and Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. He also holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Guelph, Ontario, Veterinary College
- Published in Notes from the Field, Z-Blogs
Breeders’ Cup Turf Winner Prized Euthanized at Old Friends
Tuesday, July 15 2014
GEORGETOWN, KY – JULY 14, 2014 photo © equisportphotos.com Prized, winner of the 1989 Breeders’ Cup Turf, was euthanized on Sunday due to infirmities of old age. The 28 year old stallion had been receiving care from Dr
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Ebeling Withdraws Rafalca from CDI4 Aachen and Contention for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Dressage Team
Monday, July 14 2014
Lexington, Ky. - Jan Ebeling has withdrawn Beth Meyer, Ann Romney, and Amy Ebeling’s Rafalca from the CDI4* Aachen and contention for the 2014 Alltech FEI World “With mixed emotions, we regretfully announce that Rafalca will relinquish her bid for the WEG team in Normandy. We will be cheering on Team USA from the sidelines, with so many new horses and riders on the forefront,” said Ebeling.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
THOROUGHBREDS Available for Adoption!
Monday, July 14 2014
ATTENTION OTTB LOVERS! New Vocations has several wonderful Thoroughbreds currently available for adoption that would make excellent riding partners in a variety of disciplines for all riding levels. This is the perfect time of year to start training your next riding partner! For more information on our horses currently available for adoption please visit: www.newvocations.org New Vocations Ohio Facility Grand Piano Man Grand Piano Man - 7 yr old, 16.2hh gelding – has an uphill build, nice even rhythm, self-carriage and high energy. SUITABLE FOR ANY DISCIPLINE! Adoption fee: $ 700 http://www.horseadoption.com/horseprofiles/grand-piano-man/ Affair To Remember Affair To Remember - 8 yr old, 15.3hh mare – smart, forward thinking, forward moving and has already started to show a talent for jumping. SUITABLE FOR ANY DISCIPLINE! Adoption fee: $ 300 http://www.horseadoption.com/horseprofiles/affair-to-remember/ Driller Man Driller Man - 13 yr old, 16 1/2hh gelding – picks up his shoulders and floats across the ring; could be quite an impressive Dressage prospect. SUITABLE FOR ANY DISCIPLINE! Adoption fee: $ 5 00 http://www.horseadoption.com/horseprofiles/driller-man/ New Vocations Kentucky Facility Zellers Zellers - 5 yr old, 16.2hh gelding – brave, classy, gentle & willing under saddle; enjoys trail riding and hanging out with people
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
The Waler Horse
Monday, July 14 2014
While you’ve likely heard of the Australian Stock Horse, did you know that there’s another breed that was hugely influential to Australia’s development? The Waler, a lesser-known breed, proved itself to be a phenomenal cavalry horse during the 20 th century.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Carey is Grand at Horse Shows by the Bay
Friday, July 11 2014
Traverse City, MI – July 10, 2014 - When Kim Carey traveled to Europe to look for a new horse for client Michelle Carroll, they went with high hopes.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Why You Should Be Videotaping Your Lessons
Friday, July 11 2014
Do you videotape your riding lessons? There are a number of benefits to taping your lessons, and given how easily you can record with phones and tablets today, it’s really not a difficult thing to do. If you’re not already taping your lessons, here are some reasons you might want to start
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
It was a “Dog’s Day Out” at The 2014 Lake Placid Horse Shows
Friday, July 11 2014
Lake Placid, NY–July 10, 2014–On Sunday, July 6, the Lake Placid Horse Shows hosted their 22nd Annual Doggie Costume Contest, a popular competition at the show. All people with leashed dogs in costume were admitted to the horse show free of charge, and the contestants from the horse show and the local community took center stage in a special ring set up near the horse show’s Richard M. Feldman Grand Prix Field. The contest co-sponsors, Animal Planet and The Brown Dog Café & Wine Bar, presented the awards to this year’s “top dogs.” All canine contestants went home with a special event bag of doggie treats! Rascal, a 4-year-old Shetland Sheepdog owned by Bruno Freeman of Bloomingdale, NY, took top honors as “China Dog.” Rascal received 4 scores of a perfect 10 with only one judge giving him an 8.5.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Is Your Barn Healthy for Your Horse?
Thursday, July 10 2014
Your barn is supposed to be a safe place where your horse can live comfortably, but barns also often contain many health hazards you might not be aware of. Since your horse may be spending more time indoors during the summer to escape the bugs and the heat, now is a perfect time to evaluate your barn to make sure that it is truly a safe place for your horse to be
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Dressage Foundation Awards Three Grants from Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeder Excellence
Wednesday, July 09 2014
July 7, 2014- The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce three grant recipients of its Elysium Farm Fund for U.S.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs