Ellen Toon Wins Amateur-Owner Grand Hunter Championship at Pennsylvania National Horse Show
Sunday, October 20 2013
Harrisburg, PA – October 19, 2013 – Ellen Toon, of South Salem, NY, and her aptly named horse INVINCIBLE, were crowned Amateur-Owner Grand Hunter Champions today at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. This is the third time the pair have won this prestigious title. Toon and INVINCIBLE also won their third Amateur-Owner Hunter 36 & Over Championship, while Nancy Hooker and CASTLEWALK, owned by Richard Prant, were Reserve Champions.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Emilie Rucci Wins North American League Pony Jumper Finals at Pennsylvania National Horse Show
Sunday, October 20 2013
Harrisburg, PA – October 18, 2013 – Emilie Rucci, of Pittstown, NJ, and I SPY A RAINBOW won the $4,000 North American League (NAL) Pony Jumper Finals today at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Out of eleven starters, only four made it to the jump-off. Spectators – including the top jumper riders – filled the best seats in the house and encouraged the smaller competitors with cheers and ‘clicks’ at moments where the ponies might have had a moment’s hesitation.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Great Racing at International Gold Cup? You Betcha!
Friday, October 18 2013
Last May, the Virginia Gold Cup races at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia, launched pari-mutuel betting. According to the record crowd of spectators, it was standing room only at the betting kiosks scattered around key areas at the gorgeous venue in The Plains, Virginia.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Good Food Hunting: Arugula Beet Salad
Thursday, October 17 2013
By Kat Wojtylak Arugula Beet Salad is a lovely and easy way to appreciate beets, but also to enjoy good food without a ton of preparation. This salad comes together with the nutty creaminess of the pistachio, sweetness from baked beets, peppery arugula and some tangy pecorino cheese
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Orlov Trotter
Tuesday, October 15 2013
The Standard bred dominates the world of harness racing today, but long before the Standard bred existed, the Orlov Trotter was revered by Russians for its speed and endurance as a harness and cart horse. History The Russian Count Alexey Orlov is responsible for the Orlov Trotter’s origination in the late 1700s
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Jump Ahead with a Jeté!
Tuesday, October 15 2013
Schleese Saddlery, long known as a significant player in the dressage saddle market, and specializing in saddles made specifically for women, has now ventured into the hunter/jumper market with its revolutionary Jeté saddle. The word Jeté comes from the French and in its verb form (jeter) simply means “to jump”. Jeté itself is a noun and means ‘the Jump’ – in ballet the term “Grand Jeté” connotates a classical leap high in the air in full split extension
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Zone 5 Team Wins Second Consecutive Gold in the $15,000 Randolph College/USEF Prix de States Team Championship at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show
Sunday, October 13 2013
Harrisburg, PA – October 11, 2013 – In an exciting night of junior jumper action, the Zone 5 team captured their second consecutive gold in the $15,000 Randolph College/USEF Prix de States Team Championship at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show tonight. Under the guidance of team Chef d’Equipe Alex Jayne, the Zone 5 Team consisted of: Kalvin Dobbs, of Carmel, IN, rode TEA PARTY; Gabriela Mershad of New Albany, OH, was aboard SKARA GLEN’S BASEL; Lauren Tyree of Chicago, IL, competed AUDI’S TOP SECRET; and Vivian Yowan of Lexington, KY, rode RALVESTHER. The Prix de States Team Championship follows a modified Nation’s Cup format whereas each team jumps one round
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
The Adoption Option
Friday, October 11 2013
Have you ever considered adopting a horse? There are many horses in need of homes, and one of these horses might be just right for you
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Should You Consider Earplugs For Your Horse?
Wednesday, October 09 2013
In riding our horses, we often put them into situations which go against their natural instincts. Events such as horse shows and parades are loud, chaotic, and can be overwhelming even for typically calm horses. Additionally, mounted shooting and battle reenactments leave the horse to contend with repetitive loud noises at volumes that can damage the horse’s hearing, just as they can damage our hearing
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Dixie’s Tune – Available for Adoption!
Wednesday, October 09 2013
Meet the beautiful 2 year old, 15.3hh Thoroughbred filly Dixie’s Tune now available for adoption from New Vocations’ Marysville, Ohio facility. Adoption Fee: $400 We love the mind of the 2 year old fillies because they are so much more mature than the boys at that age and have a good sense of self as well
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs