Devon Update – June 2, 2013
Tuesday, June 04 2013
USHJA International Hunter Derby Closes Show in Style By Devon Walder The final day of Devon was off to a beautiful start; the sun was shining, a nice breeze was blowing, and spectators lined the stands waiting for the first Hunter Derby rider to enter the in-gate. The ring was filled with hunter-style jumps–natural wood, shrubbery, a crisp hedge roll top, and numerous branches decorated a series of obstacles. The Derby is a unique set of classes, with fences set to different heights so riders can chose the high of low option for varying points.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Lucky Thoroughbred Finds Picture Perfect Family & Home!
Tuesday, June 04 2013
Thoroughbred, “Bandon Dunes” is just one example of many successful adoptions through New Vocations Adoption Program. After getting a second chance, his current owner Catherine Ford of Cohutta, GA sent an email giving an update on her new equine. ”Bandon is doing great! Now that the wet weather has started to lighten up a little, and daylight savings gives us hours at the end of the day to train, he and I are putting in a lot of miles together.
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
The Sport of Competitive Trail Riding
Monday, June 03 2013
Do you love hitting the trails with your horse? While many equestrian competitions take place within an arena, competitive trail riding brings the competition into the wilderness. Regardless of your horse’s breed or age, chances are there’s a competitive trail riding event in which you and he could compete – with a little preparation, of course
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Gracious Victory
Sunday, June 02 2013
The Blue Ribbon in the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, the very last class closing out the week at the Devon Horse Show, was won “handily” by Victoria Colvin on Inclusive, owned by Dr. Betsee Parker of Middleburg, Virginia. After receiving the Championship Rosette in the winner’s circle, Tori brought Inclusive to the rail so that he could meet some ardent admirers
Devon Horse Show – Grand Prix!
Sunday, June 02 2013
Best of the Best By Veronica F. Finkelstein What does it take to make a champion hunter horse? It takes a good, quiet mind and personality
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Fencing Options
Friday, May 31 2013
Pasture fencing is available in a wide variety of materials, each offering different pros and cons in terms of strength, cost, durability, and even safety.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Devon – Busy Day in the Rain
Thursday, May 30 2013
High Performance Hunters Take On the Rain By Devon Walder As expected, this Tuesday at Devon the High Performance Hunters competed under low-lying clouds and light rain.
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Retired Racehorse Chases TAKE2 Championship
Wednesday, May 29 2013
The TAKE2 Hunter Champion at the St.
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Devon – Carriage Pleasure Drive
Wednesday, May 29 2013
What a Pleasure By Veronica J. Finkelstein This year’s slogan could have been “keep calm, and drive on.” This year, unfortunately, the weather was not entirely conducive to a traditional Devon pleasure drive. Typically the carriage drive begins in the fields at St.
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Devon – Day 2
Sunday, May 26 2013
Chilling Out in the Junior Under Saddle By Devon Walder On a cold spring night, May 24, Devon day two began the evening with spectators huddled under their jackets for warmth. These past two days have been filled with challenging weather, but Devon fans certainly don’t let that stop them
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