George Morris Summarizes Four Days of Work on the Flat and Over Fences to Prepare Riders For Final Day of 2014 Gladstone Program
Monday, June 09 2014
by Editor
Gladstone, NJ – May 24, 2014 – The fifth day of the George H. Morris Gladstone Program saw an abundance of auditors line the stands at the USET Foundation Headquarters at Hamilton Farm for the Saturday mounted sessions. The sessions this morning reviewed the previous four days of instruction, summarizing position, release over fences and exercises using classical dressage.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Atlanta Spring Challenge Wrap Up
Monday, June 09 2014
by Editor
Tuesday, May 20 th - The 2014 Atlanta Spring Challenge Horse show came to a close this past Sunday. The event in its 11 th year had its biggest turnout to date. The show again took place at the famed Georgia International Horse Park May 14 th -18 th home of the equestrian portion of the 1996 Olympic Games. JP Godard and his Equus Events team handled the managing duties. Gold sponsors of this year’s event included Fenwick Equestrian, Dietrich and Company Equine Insurance, The Tack Room, Reflections Farm, and DFG Stables. The Tack Room of Camden, SC presented this year’s daily continental breakfast throughout the event. Hospitality has always been a key element at the Atlanta Spring Challenge and this year was no exception. Exhibitors, trainers, and spectators alike were treated to daily ring hospitality, an ice cream party, as well as an exhibitor’s dinner Friday evening sponsored by the 2014 Hospitality Sponsors. This year’s sponsors were; Booth Parker, Black Ankle Farms, The Atlanta Hunt Club, DFG Stables, Finally Farm, Liz Tarumianz, The Meadow Hill Stables, Proof of the Pudding, Reflections Farm, The Tack Room, and The Marketplace. DFG Stables presented this year’s annual Preakness Party on Saturday evening and The Meadow Hill Farm and the Porath Family sponsored a farewell pizza party Sunday afternoon.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Equine History: Secretariat Won the Belmont Stakes with a Stunning 31 Lengths
Monday, June 09 2014
by Editor
June 9 th, 1973 was a historic day in horse racing: It’s the day that Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes with a stunning 31-length lead. With that victory the chestnut Thoroughbred stallion became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years, and he became a household name at the same time. Secretariat was born on March 30, 1970.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Kenny Continues Dream of a Week, Azcarraga Is Best In Winning Round at Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament, Presented by ROLEX
Saturday, June 07 2014
by Editor
Calgary, AB, Canada – June 6, 2014 – Ireland’s Darragh Kenny continued a stellar week at the ‘National’ Tournament, presented by ROLEX, when he won the $35,000 Encana Cup 1.45m with Picolo.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
archives, blue, education, eric lamaze, february-2014, horse-magazine, november-2012, richard spooner, sidelines-magazine, valuable-player
Is Your Horse Parade-Ready?
Friday, June 06 2014
by Editor
Horses are always the highlight of parades.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
architect, archives, classic, classic-equine, february-2014, hopeful-amateur, pacer-pride, pony tales, tails & trails
We ♥ UPPERVILLE!!!!
Thursday, June 05 2014
by Editor
Welcome to that special time of year – early June in Virginia’s Piedmont and the week of the Upperville Horse Show when we enjoy catching up with longtime friends, meeting new people and seeing the amazing changes and improvements to this renowned and revered USEF “Premier/AA” and Jumper Rating Five Heritage Competition horse show, celebrating its 161st renewal. As the oldest horse show in the USA, Upperville is a brilliant blend of old and new, tradition and high tech – guaranteed to please both exhibitors and spectators
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Building a Horse’s Confidence at Shows
Thursday, June 05 2014
by Editor
Taking a horse to his first horse show can be a stressful and worrisome experience.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
beyond the track, chasin', december-2013, equipment, horse, pacer pride, pacer-pride, tails & trails, the classic insider, tucker the wunderkind
Palm Beach Polo Wins PoloGear® Challenge Cup; Kris Kampsen Named Most Valuable Player
Thursday, June 05 2014
by Editor
Polo Gear co-founders and awards presenters Gary Fellers and Jeanette Sassoon with Palm Beach Polo’s winning team of Kris Kampsen, Carlos Gracida Jr., Brandon Phillips and Glenn Straub. Photo by Scott Fisher Wellington, FL – May 19, 2014 – Palm Beach Polo came from behind to capture the coveted PoloGear® Challenge Cup with a thrilling 11-10 victory over Pony Express on a sun-drenched Sunday afternoon at windswept Grand Champions Polo Club. In a hard-fought physical battle, Palm Beach Polo (Glenn Straub, Brandon Phillips, Kris Kampsen, Carlos Gracida Jr.) erased a four-goal opening chukker deficit and three-goal third and fourth chukker deficits against Pony Express (Justin Daniels, Pancho Eddy, Tomas Goti, Bob Daniels)
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
beyond the track, february-2013, higher education, national-hunter, palm beach, pilots-harlu, tails & trails, victoria colvin
Protecting Your Horse From the Sun
Wednesday, June 04 2014
by Editor
Summer’s official start is just a few short weeks away, and with it will come longer days of more intense sunlight. The increased sunlight will mean extra riding hours – a good thing – but too much sun can also be a problem for horses, bringing about bleached coats and even burns. Want to keep your horse safe in the sun this summer?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
Along for The Ride, child, classic, february-2013, laurengallops, pony tales, september-2013, tails & trails, tucker the wunderkind
Be a Sidelines Supermodel!
Wednesday, June 04 2014
by Editor
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 … [Read more]
- Published in Editor's Notes