Unbridled With John Roper
Monday, July 04 2022
By Britney Grover John Roper absolutely loves watching high-end equitation. “To watch well-trained Junior riders on good horses negotiating difficult courses without a bobble is beautiful. It’s like magic,” he said. That enjoyment hasn’t gotten old even after 40 years as a hunter judge. Growing up in Nashville, Tennessee, John and his
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An Industry In Need of Your Talent
Thursday, June 16 2022
By Rob Jacobs Like most Junior riders, when I was a child I thought the only paths in the equestrian industry were the ones I saw regularly. The trainer, barn manager, blacksmith and the veterinarian play active roles in the sport and are seen most often. As I got older and began to develop
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World Equestrian Releases Ocala 3D Video Tour
Wednesday, January 09 2019
Ocala 2021 Campaign Begins! WILMINGTON, Ohio – January 7, 2019 – The World Equestrian Center has released a dynamic 3D video tour of their burgeoning Ocala, Florida, facility; beginning a countdown to its Grand Opening in January 2021. The video takes viewers on a fly over journey, at first giving a bird’s eye view that alludes to the size and scope of the more than 3,000-acre facility and then swooping in to focus on details of the many elegant amenities. Equestrians eager for progress updates on the facility will see it come to life in a sweeping view of the grand stadium surrounded by a five-story luxury hotel, elegant dining terrace, four massive indoor arenas, seventeen outdoor arenas and even a visit to the quaint on site Chapel.
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Richard Spooner Clinic – HIPICO Santa Fe Learning and Practice Series
Wednesday, September 19 2018
HIPICO Santa Fe has been building the Learning and Practice Series — a program dedicated to hosting top riders and trainers for educational clinics. In April this year the legendary coach George Morris held a three-day clinic here at HIPICO. We are now honored to host FEI Top 100 and Rolex/USEF Top 10 jumper rider Richard Spooner for a clinic October 26-28, 2018 .
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EQUINE NON-PROFITS GRANTED NEARLY $40,000 BY USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST
Friday, July 27 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Next Grant Application Period Opens Early 2019 July 25, 2018 — Lexington, KY — USA Equestrian Trust has awarded nearly $40,000 in grants to help fund equine-focused projects by four non-profits. Since the inception of its grants program, the Trust has awarded nearly $2.1 million in grants.
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Everyone is a Winner at the Menlo Charity Horse Show Las Vegas Casino Night Gala
Wednesday, July 18 2018
Atherton, CA – July 16, 2018 Guests of the 48 th Annual Menlo Charity Horse Show Gala will be treated to a Las Vegas Casino Night experience Friday, August 10th at 7pm at the exclusive Menlo Circus Club. The evening will begin with a seated alfresco dining experience followed by casino gaming, auction and live music
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Menlo Charity Horse Show Announces Inaugural Live Broadcast by Horse Network
Tuesday, June 19 2018
Atherton, CA – June 18, 2018 Menlo Charity Horse Show, a recipient of the US Equestrian Heritage Horse Show distinction, numerous National Show Hunter Hall of Fame Top 10 Horse Shows of the Year as well as a perennial favorite destination of the Equestrian Living Magazine Gold List readers announces that the 2018 horse show is a sell out. Trainers wishing to reserve a place on the waiting list for stalls should email Annette Longnecker, MCHS Head Show Secretary at annettel@ryegate.com Inaugural Three Ring Live Broadcast by Horse Network Every class in all of the three show rings at Menlo Charity Horse Show (MCHS) will stream live and for free this year! MCHS events can be viewed at HorseNetwork.com/Live. Each day’s feature class will be available via Facebook Live on the pages of Horse Network and Menlo Charity Horse Show , where fans all over the world can watch together and weigh in on the Hunter/Jumper action as it happens at Menlo Circus Club in Atherton, California. As an additional courtesy to competitors, Menlo Charity Horse Show is offering clips from every class in the Arena, Grass Hunter Field and Grass Jumper Ring online after each day’s competition, at no additional charge.
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Hylofit to Demonstrate Revolutionary New Product at CHIO Rotterdam, June 22-23
Wednesday, June 13 2018
Demo With Tristan Tucker Follows Successful Launch at Land Rover Kentucky 3DE Following its highly-successful launch at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event that mesmerized and excited the 11,794 spectators in attendance, Hylofit will present another demonstration of its revolutionary new heart rate monitoring system at the 70th anniversary CHIO Rotterdam in The Netherlands, June 21–24.
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Menlo Charity Horse Show Names 2018 Artist of the Year
Thursday, June 07 2018
Atherton, CA – June 4, 2018 Menlo Charity Horse Show is pleased to announce Rachel Saunders as Artist of the Year for 2018. Rachel is a native Colorado oil painter living and working in Denver.
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EQUINE NON-PROFITS GRANTED MORE THAN $130,000 BY USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST
Thursday, April 12 2018
2018 Grant Application Deadline Is May 7 April 12, 2018 — Lexington, KY — USA Equestrian Trust ® announced today it has awarded more than $130,000 in grants to help fund equine-focused projects at 12 non-profits. The organizations receiving funding all submitted applications as part of the Trust’s 2017 application period. Since the inception of its grants program, the Trust has awarded nearly $2.1 million in grants
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