Diary of a Podium Hopeful: In the Beginning
Thursday, August 29 2013
With September around the corner I am reminded of two things a) the mounting pile of biology homework I am to complete and b) the approaching championship. I am still waiting for my official invitation letter from USHJA, but am hopeful that it should arrive soon
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Grand Champions Polo Club’s Next Generation Of Players Head Labor Day Weekend NYTS National Tournament
Wednesday, August 28 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-August 28, 2013—Juancito Bollini and Grant Ganzi of Wellington, both following their families’ polo footsteps, will compete in the inaugural National Youth Tournament Series National Championships this weekend in Upperville, Va.The tournament culminates the U.S. Polo Association’s National Youth Tournament Series that featured 23 qualifiers held at various polo clubs across the nation where 99 All-Stars were selected. Eight All-Star players will represent each of the four zones in the two-day tournament hosted by the Virginia International Polo Club, the largest polo club in Virginia.
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FAB SPORTSWEAR PROUDLY INTRODUCES THE NEW LUXURIOUS EUROPEAN SHOW APPAREL COLLECTION FROM WINSTON EQUESTRIAN
Wednesday, August 28 2013
The Winston men’s and ladies’ collection offers elegant show jackets for the hunter and jumper ring, stretch-fitted show shirts, and form-flattering breeches, all made of finest European fabrics. Designed by a team in Belgium, The Winston men’s and ladies’ collection offers elegant show jackets for the hunter and jumper ring, stretch-fitted show shirts, and form-flattering breeches, all made of finest European fabrics. The low-rise and classically designed breeches are made of the breathable and durable Swiss Schoeller fabric.
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Grand Champions Polo Club’s Melissa Ganzi Elected To USPA Board Of Governors
Tuesday, August 27 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-August 24, 2013—Melissa Potamkin Ganzi of Wellington has been elected to the Board of Governors for the United States Polo Association, the sport’s governing body. Ganzi, owner of Grand Champions Polo Club, will begin her two-year term at the October 2-5 Fall Meetings at the Houstonian Hotel in Houston, Tex. Ganzi is one of twelve new Governors-at-Large elected by USPA members
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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: Last Days of Qualification
Sunday, August 25 2013
by Sophie St.Clair The qualification period for the Children’s and Adult Amateur Western Regional Jumper Championships closes Monday, August 26, 2013. Points will continue to be tabulated to determine the top 12 riders and the makeup of teams
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Good Food Hunting: Strawberry Cream Shake
Thursday, August 22 2013
By Kat Wojtylak The strawberry and cream shake gets a boost from freeze dried berries since frozen fruits aren’t always ideal in terms of taste. Summer is coming to an end, and with it the winding down of show season
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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: Introductions and USHJA Regional Children’s Jumper Championships
Tuesday, August 20 2013
by Sophie St. Clair I’m sure, you’ve heard of the U.S. Pony Jumper Finals, North American Junior and Young Rider Championships and the prestigious Prix des States
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Barn Tour Offers Look at Premiere Staunton Farms
Tuesday, August 20 2013
The Virginia Horse Center Foundation, in partnership with the VHCF Equestriennes, is pleased to announce the 2013 Barn Tour, which will take place on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Middlebrook and Staunton
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Two Unique Horse Shows Come to the Virginia Horse Center in August
Monday, August 19 2013
The Virginia Horse Center is proud to welcome two special horse shows in August. The American Connemara Pony Society and the Eastern Region Andalusian Horse Club bring unique horse breeds to Lexington. The Virginia Horse Center hosts more than 120 events a years, welcoming all levels, breeds and disciplines.
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Prestigious Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Reports Record Donation of $200,000 in 2013 to Designated Children’s Charities
Sunday, August 18 2013
HOUSTON, Texas (July 31, 2013) – Steeped in tradition and rich in history, the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show has lived its mission of helping children since 1945. The 68 th Pin Oak Charity Horse Show presented by Irish Day Farm was held during the last two weeks of March in 2013 and has yielded a record donation of $200,000 for its designated charities. Beneficiaries are Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston’s Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms, and Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance.
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