Texas Rider, Writer and Photographer Katherine Martin Becomes Sidelines Intern
Wednesday, July 31 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan New Sidelines intern Katherine Winter Martin, from Texas! I am thrilled with our Sidelines interns – they do a great job helping me out on our website and Facebook page. I want to welcome Texas rider, writer and photographer Katherine Winter Martin – a new Sidelines intern! You can read her story below, and if you follow our Facebook page you will have already seen her photos. Katherine is a whiz kid when it comes to photography (that makes three photography whiz kid Sidelines interns – yay, Christina, Rachel and Katherine!!) and I know you will want to share all their great photos.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Shane Sweetnam and Fineman Soar to $50,000 Rood & Riddle Grand Prix Victory at Kentucky Summer Horse Show
Monday, July 29 2013
Lexington, KY – July 27, 2013 - The Rolex Stadium was full of excited spectators as they gathered on Hats Off Day to watch the country’s top horse and riders compete during the $50,000 Rood & Riddle Grand Prix.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Molly Mcadow and Barina Claim $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Victory at Equifest I
Saturday, July 27 2013
Wayne, IL – July 26, 2013 - It was a day to remember for Molly Mcadow as she laid down the winning rounds during the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. The Lamplight Equestrian Center was packed with exhibitors and spectators for the third day of Equifest I, and although the skies were gray and torrents of rain poured down from above, the derby contenders were not deterred.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Jill Knowles and Molly Sewell Earn Kentucky Summer Horse Show Championships
Friday, July 26 2013
Lexington, KY – July 25, 2013 - In English the phrase “c’est si bon” translates to “it’s so good.” It’s a fitting name for a horse who’s Performance 3’6″ Hunter rounds today at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show were ‘so good.’ Jill Knowles and C’est Si Bon claimed the blue ribbon in the Performance 3’6″ Handy Hunter class and the division championship today, the second day of the ‘AA’ rated show running now through July 28, 2013 at the Kentucky Horse Park. In the Green Conformation Hunters it was Molly Sewell and Satisfaction who took the top honors, while Shawn Casady and Ascot swept all five classes of the High Performance Hunters to claim the division title
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Professional Hunters Top Leader Board on First Day of Kentucky Summer Horse Show
Thursday, July 25 2013
Lexington, KY – July 24, 2013 - Beautiful, sunny skies, inviting hunter courses and top levels of competition greeted riders at the Kentucky Horse Park for the first day of the Kentucky Summer Horse Show. The Green Hunters kicked off the competition in the Stonelea Ring, where Colleen Acosta and Kelley Farmer each earned blue ribbons, while Molley Sewell dominated the Green Conformation Hunters. Shawn Casady and Ascot wrapped up the day with wins in the High Performance Hunters, while Kelly Mullen and Donato scored top calls in the Performance 3’6″ Hunter division
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Amanda Thomas Takes to the Top For Opening Day of Equifest I Professional Hunter Divisions
Thursday, July 25 2013
Wayne, IL – July 24, 2013 - The Lamplight Equestrian Center grounds were immaculate as exhibitors gathered for Equifest I. Blue skies and a light breeze welcomed riders to the hunter ring as they took on the first day of courses.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Importance of Ventilation for Your Barn
Thursday, July 25 2013
The last few weeks have been HOT – so today, Christy Schultess, Classic Equine Equipment President and CEO, discusses the importance of ventilation and the different options available with Classic Equine Equipment stalls. Ventilation is important for every barn, for the health and comfort of the horses. In areas which are very warm during the summer, many people prefer to have either bars or mesh in the bottom portions of their doors.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Weber Earns An Ultra-Good Finish at Beekbergen CAI-A4
Wednesday, July 24 2013
Ocala, FL (July 23, 2013) - With his signature flourish in the dressage phase at the Beekbergen CAI-A4, July 18-21, in The Netherlands, nine-time U.S. national driving champion Chester Weber set an early lead (32.97) with an Ultra-good performance. As in Koos de Ronde’s Ultra, an 11-year-old KWPN gelding that Team Weber has had their eye on for the last two years but, like any top professional athlete, it was a matter of waiting until Ultra became a ‘free agent.’ “Koos de Ronde still owns Ultra and Jane Clark is leasing with an option to buy him,” said Weber. “We have tried for two years to get a deal done with Ultra. Patience seems to have paid off.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Galvinel-Available for Adoption!
Wednesday, July 24 2013
4 yr old, 16hh Thoroughbred mare “Galvinel” is available for adoption in Marysville, OH for $500. Anyone looking for a hunter, eventer, polo, or pony club horse this is your girl. She is extremely self-confident and likes to work in a crowd which is not typical of a horse just coming off the track. She is not afraid to march right through a group of mares in her turn out group and get them to do what she wants them to do. On top of that she is athletic, balanced, and forward-thinking plus the fact that she is brave and these are all traits that would make her a nice eventing prospect as well. She will require a slightly more advanced rider that can keep her on task and focused to get the most out of her natural ability.
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
Beverley Widdowson named FEI Owner of the Year for second year running
Wednesday, July 24 2013
Beverley Widdowson (GBR), owner of the 10-year-old bay stallion Big Star ridden by Olympic team gold medallist Nick Skelton, has been awarded the prestigious title of FEI Owner of the Year for the second year running by the FEI and the Jumping Owners Club. A year ago, Beverley Widdowson picked up the coveted owner’s prize with her 12-year-old grey gelding Carlo 273, ridden by Nick Skelton to double bronze at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2011 in Madrid (ESP), and which is now the new top horse of Sergio Alvarez Moya (ESP). “To win this award for the second year running is an incredible feeling, and is testament to all the hard work of everyone on the team involved in the success of Big Star – I am over the moon,” said Beverley Widdowson.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs