Busy, Busy, Busy!
Friday, September 05 2014
First Eventing Meeting The eventing team had their first meeting. The team got together for dinner at Mi Ranchos and we had a great turn out. We mostly focused our discussions on team challenges and tshirts.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
The Advantages of Riding to Music
Thursday, September 04 2014
Have you ever ridden to music? At first glance, riding to music might seem like an unnecessary distraction for the rider, but it actually has a number of advantages. So whether you have speakers in your arena or would have to rely on your iPod (use external speakers, not ear buds, when riding), here’s why you might want to start up the tunes when you mount up
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Back to school!
Sunday, August 24 2014
The 2014-2015 year has officially begun! The team is already busy! The day before classes we had an equestrian club get together. This was an informal meeting just to get to know each other. Most of the students who attended were eventers, a few interested in IHSA attended as well.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
How to Deal with Tail Rubbing
Thursday, August 21 2014
Have you ever walked into the barn only to discover that your horse was apparently rubbing his tail all night long?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
For the Love of Horses
Thursday, August 21 2014
Welcome to “For the Love of Horses” a blog from Keith Dane , vice president of equine protection at The Humane Society of the United States. Like you, we at The HSUS love horses—and we celebrate the special bond we all share with them. We’re dedicated to protecting equines from abuse, abandonment, slaughter and other forms of cruelty, and work to achieve this goal by guiding and transforming public policy, assisting law enforcement with rescues and investigations, and educating the horse-owning public about responsible care and stewardship.
- Published in Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
BAREBACK PUISSANCE at MORNINGSIDE, TWILIGHT POLO & JUMPERS at Great Meadow
Tuesday, August 19 2014
Yowza – lots going on, have been trying to find time for a new post, but weeks went by… at last, a quick one – literally at a gallop! On Saturday, August 23, Morningside Training Farm (The Plains, VA) will host a Young Rider Fundraiser & Special Event , featuring Bareback Puissance (High Jump) & Speed Classes (Jumpers). Start time is 4 pm
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Monday, August 18 2014
From August 23 rd through September 7 th , top equestrians and their equine partners will descend on Normandy, France to compete at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games .
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
KAREN O’CONNOR PROVIDES EXPERT ANALYSIS FOR NBC
Wednesday, August 06 2014
Multi-Olympian Eventer Joins Kenny Rice for Coverage of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping The Plains, Virginia, USA. August 6, 2014. Multi-Olympian Karen O’Connor will be providing the expert commentary for NBC’s coverage of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping from Aachen. The program will air on the NBC Sports Network on Saturday, August 9, 2014 from 6-7pm Eastern. O’Connor joins veteran sportscaster Kenny Rice, who provides the play-by-play commentary of the action from the Aachen Grand Prix
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Dressage at Devon Announces Line-Up for Dressage with the Experts
Wednesday, August 06 2014
Devon, PA (July 22, 2014) – Since 1978 more and more spectators, riders and trainers have enjoyed Dressage with the Experts.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
The Summer Spectacular Returns to the Ridge at Riverview August 7-17
Tuesday, August 05 2014
Asbury, NJ – August 4, 2014 - The Ridge at Riverview is pleased to announce that the hunter/jumper competition’s prize list is currently available online for the 2014 Summer Spectacular.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs