New Vocations Forms Partnership with Student Riding Program Gallop On
Tuesday, January 14 2014
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program announced their new partnership with Gallop On whose mission is to provide equestrian and educational opportunities to underprivileged young riders while providing rehabilitation, retraining and a safe environment for retired and non-competitive Thoroughbred racehorses.
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
American Cream Draft Horse
Monday, January 13 2014
Did you know that there is only one truly American draft horse breed? The American Cream Draft has existed for more than a century, and the breed of today still has the striking appearance of the mare from which the breed originated. History The American Cream Draft is descended from a mare named Old Granny who lived in Iowa during the early 20 th century
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Women Can’t Be Beat in $75,000 Nespresso Battle of the Sexes at FTI WEF
Sunday, January 12 2014
Lauren Hough and Böckmanns Lazio Win $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic; Ashton Alexander and Lordano Top Field in Small Junior Hunter 16-17 presented by EnTrust Capital For Immediate Release Lauren Fisher and Katie Macleod for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. Wellington, FL – January 10, 2014 – The crowds were out in full force at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Saturday night to watch the women’s team earn their sixth consecutive victory in the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival’s (FTI WEF) $75,000 Nespresso Battle of the Sexes
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Madden Named USEF Equestrian of the Year for Third Time at 2013 Pegasus Awards
Saturday, January 11 2014
Lexington, Ky.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Adrienne Sternlicht and Quidam MB Win First Class of the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival
Saturday, January 11 2014
Wellington, FL – January 8, 2014 – Equestrian Sport Productions hosted the first day of competition for the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) on Wednesday with a full schedule of hunter, jumper and equitation competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL. The day kicked off with a win in the International Arena for 20-year-old Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) of Greenwich, CT, riding Quidam MB in the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m. Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist Eric Lamaze also got a win on the first day of competition in the $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m jump-off class with Zigali P S.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
The Importance of a Good Website for Your Barn
Friday, January 10 2014
It seems that the entire world is now connected to the internet, which means that your barn’s website is now more important than ever before. A website can be a powerful marketing tool for your barn, but only if it’s done well. Here are some tips to bring your website up to speed in today’s ever-connected world
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
When There is Only Hope and Horses, Part 1
Friday, January 10 2014
Hello all and welcome to the world of The Hopeful Amateur! As Sidelines’ newest writer, I will have a monthly column about the equestrian world from a novice amateur’s point of view featured in Sidelines’ digital magazine as well as my blog, where I’ll write about my adventures and experiences even more often. The following is the first half of my story about my life and love of horses. From a very young age, all I wanted to do was ride horses. Photos courtesy of The Christopherson Family Riding my lease horse, Bentley, this past September in Alabama.
- Published in The Hopeful Amateur, Z-Blogs
Tips for Organizing Your Tack Room
Thursday, January 09 2014
Is your current tack room in need of some attention?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Good Food Hunting: Lemon Chia Seed Cake
Thursday, January 09 2014
By Kat Nielsen Lemon chia seed cake is an alternative to lemon poppy seed cake, only with no grains! Lemon chia seed cake is an alternative to lemon poppy seed cake with a ton more nutrition and get this, no grains! My personal blog, Eat Your Tarte Out is a place where anyone can come to learn more about cooking and baking.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Equine Hay Analysis Workshop
Thursday, January 09 2014
** Reminder – Workshop is tomorrow. Walk-ins are welcome! We will have bales of hay for you to look at and the matching hay analysis sheets. Ballston Spa, NY — Are you a horse owner interested in the nutritional value of the hay you are feeding your horse? Is the definition of “good hay” confusing to you? On Thursday, January 9th,2014 from 6:30-8:30 pm, Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties, will host guest speaker, Paul Sirois, director of Forage Laboratory Services from Equi-Analytical laboratories, for a hay nutritional analysis workshop.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs