A World of Riders: Bringing Student Rider Nations Cup Back to the United States
Friday, September 27 2013
By: Kate McManis It happens every four years; the torch is lit, the rings are raised, and the games begin. It is a dream of almost every athlete to represent his or her nation in a world competition and it is an experience and honor that can never be forgotten. Though not yet an Olympian myself (still keeping my fingers crossed), I have been lucky enough to represent the United States of America three times at Student Rider Nations Cup (SNRC) competitions.
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Good Food Hunting: Dressage at Devon
Thursday, September 26 2013
By Kat Wojtylak Fig, Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Naan Pizza from The Pub at Wegmans. Dressage at Devon is well underway. The breed show itself takes place earlier in the week with the performance horses coming in to finish off the weekend. Much like the Devon Horse Show it promotes a worldly feel in a old time venue just outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Dan James of Double Dan Horsemanship and Smart Little Mustang Voted Fan Favorite
Wednesday, September 25 2013
Fort Worth, TX – September, 2013 — Dan James and Smart Little Mustang, also known as “Punk” demonstrated what can be achieved in the Double Dan Horsemanship Program at the Mustang Heritage Foundation’s Mustang Million. After several days of competition in the Legends Division, James and Punk earned their way to the Mustang Million Zoetis Free Style Finals with 19 other competitors.
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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: The Countdown Begins
Tuesday, September 24 2013
by Sophie St.Clair The countdown to the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Regional Jumper Championships begins! Last week I received a mail from the USHJA outlining the format of the week, the schedule of events and my teammates and Chef d’Equipe. I will be on Team Number 1 from California with Lauren Kee, Jayme Omand and Peyton Masteller. Our Chef is Kelly Van Vleck
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Wellington Barnes and Noble Goes Big Over Small Equines This Saturday
Thursday, September 19 2013
Wellington, FL (September 19, 2013) – Families and horse lovers, mark your calendars now for 11:00 a.m. this Saturday, September 21, when Wellington’s Barnes and Noble Booksellers at 10500 West Forest Hill Boulevard goes big over small equines with an appearance by American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) hooved ambassadors and namesakes, ‘Barnes’ and ‘Noble.’ The two ‘Minis’ are brothers as identical as bookends, and will be part of a family-friendly morning festival celebrating The Big Book of Small Equines, co-authored by Florida horsewomen and equine publishing professionals Johnny Robb (JRPR, Inc.) and Jan Westmark (Sidelinesmagazine). Mini horse enthusiasts will also have the chance to purchase The Big Book of Small Equines and have it signed by either Johnny Robb or the ponies, who will ‘sign’ their names with paintbrushes.
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Good Food Hunting: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Thursday, September 19 2013
By Kat Wojtylak Roasted red pepper hummus is vibrant and full of flavor.
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Grand Champions Polo Club 2013 Fall Season Countdown Begins
Friday, September 13 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-Sept. 13, 2013—The two-week countdown has begun for the fall polo season in Wellington. After a successful spring season, Grand Champions Polo Club will host what promises to be one of the most competitive fall seasons in club history
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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: The Trainer
Friday, September 13 2013
by Sophie St.Clair As I examine the last year of competition with Sjapoo and contemplate the experience I have in front of me it occurs to me that I am not alone in that process. Over the last year my trainer David Sterckx has been prepping in his own way.
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Good Food Hunting: At Blenheim International Horse Trials
Wednesday, September 11 2013
By Kat Wojtylak While everyone set their sites to Burghley last week, I set my sites to Blenheim . Quite possibly because I got to go last year, and partly because I feel it’s the underdog of England’s events happening in September. While not as prestigious in terms of rankings, it still has a lot to boast of in terms of competitive spirit, entertainment, heritage….and food
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