Kerry Bog Pony
Monday, June 16 2014
A unique breed from the bogs of Ireland, the Kerry Bog Pony was on the brink of extinction only twenty years ago. History The Kerry Bog Pony is believed to have originated in County Kerry, Ireland as early as the 17 th century.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
EQUUS Foundation & USEF Congratulate Devon’s Best Performers
Friday, June 13 2014
WESTPORT, CT – June 3, 2014 – Just qualifying for horse shows like the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair is an accomplishment in itself, but over 120 exhibitors went the extra difference by participating in the Best Performance Competition, the new joint effort of the EQUUS Foundation that rewards competitive excellence and also supports horse welfare. 2014 Devon Best Performers Photo by Brenda Carpenter courtesy of the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair. W Devon’s Best Performance Competition Winners Class Action owned by Meridian Partners LLC & ridden by Megan MacPherson Patrick owned by Dr
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Castlewood Farm Concludes Successful Country Heir I USEF Premier Show
Friday, June 13 2014
Lexington, KY – June 12, 2014- The summer show season has begun and Castlewood Farm has hit the road running.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
What to do when your Horse Rears
Friday, June 13 2014
A rearing horse is dangerous and frightening for any rider.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Top-notch Competition Set to Begin at 2014 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp
Thursday, June 12 2014
Gladstone, N.J. – The focus of the dressage world will turn to Gladstone, N.J., this week for the U.S.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Keeping Cool at Horse Shows
Thursday, June 12 2014
Why is it that some horse shows seem to fall on the hottest days of the summer? Keeping both yourself and your horse cool in the summer heat can be a challenge, but we’ve got some tips to help you cool off.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
USCA Eventing still at work!
Thursday, June 12 2014
Even though it is summer the USCA Eventing team has been busy! Busy competing, riding, attending clinics, having lessons and finally a meeting! We had our first summer meeting for the team. The purpose of the meeting was for the old and new officers to get together to talk and plan.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Is Your Dog Barn-Safe?
Wednesday, June 11 2014
It may seem idyllic to have your dog accompany you to the barn when you make visits to ride your horse.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Be a Sidelines Supermodel! Enter Contest Now!
Tuesday, June 10 2014
Jordan Wilcox of Lexington, Kentucky – former Sidelines supermodel winner Sponsored by Equi In Style, 2KGrey and Noble Outfitters Send us your best supermodel pose (on or off a horse!) for a chance to win great fashionable prizes from Equi In Style , 2KGrey or Noble Outfitters . This contest runs June 4 th through the 13 th. The three most fashionable photos will be the winner. One winner will get the Equi In Style Cool Shirt, one will receive the 2KGrey Avatar Knee Patch breeches and one winner will receive the Noble Outfitters Signature Duffle Bag
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
World’s best riders come to the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead
Monday, June 09 2014
Several of the world’s leading showjumping nations will head to the All England Jumping Course this summer for the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead (29 July – 3 August), the official show of The British Horse Society. The Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ (Friday) and the Longines King George V Gold Cup (Sunday) are the showpieces of Hickstead’s CHIO5* fixture, each having a prize fund of €200,000.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs