Konik Horse
Monday, January 20 2014
We are all aware of the many tragedies of World War II, but did you know that the war almost brought about the end of an entire breed of horse ? The fall of Germany almost brought the Konik to extinction, but the breed is slowly making a comeback. History The Konik originated in Poland and may have descended from the Tarpan, the wild forest horse which ranged through Europe up until the late 19 th century
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Adrienne Lyle and Olympic Partner Wizard Off to Successful Start in 2014
Monday, January 20 2014
Wellington, FL – January 15, 2014 - Adrienne Lyle and Wizard are back in the arena and ready for action.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
TIME FLIES
Thursday, January 16 2014
Samantha Senft and Early Morning, 2012 Team Gold Medal at Young Riders for zone 4 Soon after I began my career as a trainer I met the Senft family. Karen Senft visited me during one of my travel lessons at a nearby facility and asked if I could come help her with some of her students at Hunters Pond farm
- Published in In the Irons, Z-Blogs
New Year, New Semester, New Memories…
Tuesday, January 14 2014
Sorry I am a bit late on this blog post.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Tips for Organizing Your Tack Room
Thursday, January 09 2014
Is your current tack room in need of some attention?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Kent Farrington and Blue Angel Win $125,000 Trump Invitational Grand Prix CSI 2*, Presented by Rolex
Thursday, January 09 2014
Palm Beach, FL – January 5, 2014 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Robin Parsky’s Blue Angel added another victory to their roster of recent wins with a top finish in Sunday’s $125,000 Trump Invitational Grand Prix, presented by Rolex. Held at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, FL, the second annual event brought together many of the best in equestrian show jumping for a day of great competition and charity fundraising, set on the lawn of Mr.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Citrus Series Horse Show Gets Underway Jumpers go Under the Lights at Jim Brandon
Tuesday, January 07 2014
Wellington, FL – January 3, 2014 -The inaugural Citrus Series Horse Show Wellington kicked off at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center on Friday night. Jumpers competed under the lights at the unique show series especially tailored for developing horses and riders. A group of spectators cheered on the riders in jumper classes ranging from .90m through 1.30m.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION AWARDS $10,000 TO U.S. DRESSAGE INSTRUCTORS
Tuesday, January 07 2014
January 2, 2014 – The Dressage Foundation has announced that a total of $10,000 has been awarded to U.S. dressage instructors through the Major Anders Lindgren Scholarship program, funded through The Dressage Foundation’s Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial Fund. The Lindgren Scholarships provide financial support that enables dressage instructors to train in a concentrated amount of time in order to improve teaching, riding, and training skills. This year, the Selection Committee chose the following recipients: Gina Duran Reese Koffler-Stanfield (Georgetown, KY) was awarded the $6,000 Lindgren Scholarship. Reese is a USDF Certified Instructor through 4 th Level and has earned her USDF Bronze, Silver, Gold and Gold Freestyle Bar medals. She plans to use the funds to train with Kathy Connelly. Gina Duran (Livermore, CA) is the recipient of a $2,000 Lindgren Scholarship. She has earned her USDF Gold Medal and is a USDF Certified Instructor through 2 nd Level. Gina will use the scholarship to train with Rachel Saavedra.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Warm Ups and Cool Downs in Cold Weather
Wednesday, December 18 2013
Winter rides can be fun – with the proper tack and clothing, you and your horse can enjoy dashing through the snow. It’s important to take precautions to warm up and cool down your horse properly, though, especially in the cold weather
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Do You Talk to Your Horse ? “HeartMind Speak” Part I
Tuesday, December 17 2013
Horse-Human Communication For years I would ask people if they talked to their horses and if they heard what their horses said to them. I think this was a way to find out if there were other people out there who always heard the “little voices in their heads”. Come on all your closet ‘horse whispers” admit you talk to your horse all the time. You can tell alot about a trainer and your barn if you just listen to the dialogue going on
- Published in Between the Ears, Z-Blogs