2014 Summer in the Rockies Designated a World Champion Hunter Rider Event
Saturday, April 12 2014
Parker, CO – March 28, 2014 - Colorado Horse Park’s six-week premiere AA-rated Summer in the Rockies show circuit is the place to be for outstanding show jumping sport in the most picturesque of settings that offers something for everyone in the family. Plus, Colorado Horse Park has increased the Summer in the Rockies cash and prizes to over $1 million for 2014
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Time-Saving Tips to Help You Spend More Time in the Saddle
Friday, April 04 2014
As spring arrives, you’ll want to take advantage of the good weather and maximize the amount of time that you have available to ride.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Basics of Introducing Your Child to Riding
Thursday, April 03 2014
If your child has caught the horse bug and you are new to horses yourself, you may find yourself in a bit of a foreign world. What can you expect in enrolling your child in riding lessons
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Storing Blankets Properly
Wednesday, April 02 2014
As we finally emerge from winter and head into spring, you can focus your efforts on spring cleaning and readying the barn for your show season. Since you will not need your horse’s winter blankets again until the late fall, it is best to clean them and store them away to give yourself added space in the barn and to keep them protected until they are needed again. Make sure that you store your blankets properly, though – otherwise you might find a damaged or smelly blanket come fall
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Horse History – April 1, 2004 – Zenyatta Born
Monday, March 31 2014
She may have been born on April Fool’s Day, but Zenyatta’s racing career was no joke.
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Adrienne Lyle and Wizard Achieve Personal Best in AGDF 12 FEI Grand Prix CDI 5* : Ashley Holzer Guides Tiva Nana to First CDI Win in 3* Grand Prix
Saturday, March 29 2014
Wellington, FL – March 27, 2014 – Adrienne Lyle (USA) and Wizard capped off the first day of competition for the final week of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) with a win in the FEI Grand Prix CDI 5* presented by Diamante Farms. The pair earned a personal best score for the grand prix with a 74.160%.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Spring Horse Health Evaluations
Wednesday, March 26 2014
As you begin to prep for show season , it’s important to assess your horse’s health . Pulling off the blankets after winter can reveal a very different horse than the one you had that fall.
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SMU Places Third at Invitational
Tuesday, March 25 2014
Hey Y’all. Big congratulations to Sylvia de Toledo for placing third at the Pin Oak Charity Invitational on Sunday, March 23rd. We are all so proud of Sylvia! Sylvia and her giant championship donut Coach Burton, Sylvia, and SMU intern Taryn Kobeski SMU Equestrian, currently ranked 10th in the nation, is now awaiting the draw for the 2014 NCEA National Championships, in Waco, Texas (April 17-19)
Meet Our Members: Heather Bartlett
Monday, March 24 2014
1. Name: Heather Bartlett 2. Year in school: Freshman 3
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Are You Ready to Breed Your Mare?
Friday, March 21 2014
Having a new foal in your barn come next spring may sound tempting, and maybe you’re toying with the idea of breeding your mare.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs