ROLEX – Friday morning update
Friday, April 26 2013
Well, for our 8th Rolex, this week can be described quite nicely by that great song Truckin’ by The Grateful Dead (yep, classic rocker all the way) by the line: What a long, strange trip it’s been!!!! We have spent 12 hours-plus on the road to Rolex with that breakdown – we had just crossed over the line to W. Virginia on I-64 – but what great local people. All’s well that ends well.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Manure Management: The Ins and Outs of Composting
Friday, April 26 2013
Manure is a fact of life on horse farms, and it’s found in abundance – but through composting, you can put it to good use. If your farm has gardens or hayfields, then you can probably use the compost yourself
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
ROLEX – Thursday Dressage Recap
Friday, April 26 2013
Rolex Kentucky offered drama and surprises today, but that’s pretty much to be expected. After day one of dressage, Andrew Nicholson (NZL) and Calico Joe held their lead on 40.8 penalty points.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Abscesses: Their Prevention and Treatment
Wednesday, April 24 2013
Have you ever gone out to the barn to find that your horse is suddenly lame, and reluctant to put weight down on one hoof? There’s no heat or swelling in his legs, but it’s evident he’s in serious pain? Chances are your horse could be suffering from a hoof abscess.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
A Chat With William Fox-Pitt Before 2013 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
Tuesday, April 23 2013
William Fox-Pitt – Second Rolex Diary Welcoming a new member to the Fox-Pitt family [Congratulations on your new baby! How is she doing?] The big excitement at the end of October last year was definitely the arrival of Chloe Rose into the family! Luckily she waited to appear before I got back from Pau, so her timing was perfect. She’s now six month’s old and it’s like she’s always been here – she gets on really well with her two older brothers, and parents for that matter – we’ve been very lucky, she’s a good girl! Taking a break over the winter months [You had a bit of a winter break between November and January, how did you spend it?] The break I had between November and January was fairly baby focussed! Normally at that time of year we would have a holiday, Alice and I, but this year that wasn’t really going to be possible
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Enter the Sidelines Magazine Ride to Rolex Contest! Win a Clinic with a Rolex Rider or a Great Bag!
Sunday, April 21 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Enter the Sidelines Magazine Ride to Rolex contest – send in a photo like this! Sidelines Magazine Ride to Rolex Contest April 21 – 28 Win a clinic with Ralph Hill or Eric Dierks or a great horse bag or tote from Upcycled Sacks . To enter, send in a photo of your horse’s ears – taken from the back of your horse!! (Just pretend you are riding to Rolex, camera in hand while sitting in the saddle.) All winners will be drawn at random for the four prizes, BUT you must state if you want to be in the drawing for a free clinic
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
NATIONALS, HERE WE COME!
Sunday, April 14 2013
Hey Y’all. SMU Equestrian finished the regular season with an 8-3 record
Spring Cleaning Suggestions
Friday, April 12 2013
As spring finally brings with it warmer weather, chances are you’ll be spending plenty of time in the saddle.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
First Aid Basics – Wound Care
Wednesday, April 10 2013
After a day of turnout, your horse comes in with a few scrapes on his legs.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
HITS, Inc. Unveils 2014 Ocala $1 Million Grand Prix, Introduces Triple Crown Challenge
Tuesday, April 09 2013
OCALA, FL (April 8, 2013) – With two $1 million grand prix scheduled for 2013, HITS, Inc. upped the ante for 2014 by announcing the addition of a third ground-breaking class. The Ocala $1 Million Grand Prix, to be held next March and will join the Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix in Saugerties, New York and the AIG Thermal $1 Million Grand Prix in Thermal, California next year to form the Triple Crown Challenge of Show Jumping.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs