Back to school!
Sunday, August 24 2014
The 2014-2015 year has officially begun! The team is already busy! The day before classes we had an equestrian club get together. This was an informal meeting just to get to know each other. Most of the students who attended were eventers, a few interested in IHSA attended as well.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
How to Deal with Tail Rubbing
Thursday, August 21 2014
Have you ever walked into the barn only to discover that your horse was apparently rubbing his tail all night long?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
BAREBACK PUISSANCE at MORNINGSIDE, TWILIGHT POLO & JUMPERS at Great Meadow
Tuesday, August 19 2014
Yowza – lots going on, have been trying to find time for a new post, but weeks went by… at last, a quick one – literally at a gallop! On Saturday, August 23, Morningside Training Farm (The Plains, VA) will host a Young Rider Fundraiser & Special Event , featuring Bareback Puissance (High Jump) & Speed Classes (Jumpers). Start time is 4 pm
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Colvin Takes Top Honors in the USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship Classic Hunter Round
Sunday, August 17 2014
Lexington, KY – August 15 – Tori Colvin and Inclusive claimed victory in the Classic Hunter Round of the $180,040 USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship. Their scores of 92, 90 and 95 for a 289 total was unmatched after a field of 75 horses contested today’s course in the Kentucky Horse Park’s Rolex Stadium. Jimmy Torano, the busiest rider with eight mounts in the class, saved the best for last as he guided Mindful to second place with 90, 92 and 94 for 288 total points.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Jake Miller, AJR and Sabrina Carpenter to join Fifth Harmony at Tween Brands Concert at The Classic Presented by Justice & Brothers:
Monday, August 11 2014
Tickets on sale for The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day Presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Ohio’s camouflage-wearing and greasepaint covered “Millertary” can officially rejoice. Jake Miller, indie pop sensation AJR and singer/songwriter and star of Disney Channel’s hit show Girl Meets World , Sabrina Carpenter will join Fifth Harmony as performers in the Tween Brands Concert at The Classic, presented by Justice & Brothers
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
The Good & Bad of horse people on Facebook.
Saturday, August 09 2014
Facebook has taken over the horse world for better or worse. (For better: A) A. You can see what your friends have won at that special event.
- Published in In the Irons, Z-Blogs
The Sidelines Magazine Amateur Photo Contest
Wednesday, August 06 2014
“Dreamer” by Barbara Wright Get your cameras ready for Sidelines Magazine’s amateur photo contest! Send us your equestrian-themed photograph for a chance to win a beautiful canvas print from artist Barbara Wright called “Dreamer.” The winner will also have their photo published in Sidelines Magazine . In addition to the overall winner, selected honorable mentions will also be featured in the magazine. All entrants will also receive a free digital subscription to Sidelines Magazine
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Nicole Glusenkamp and Eeltsje F Take Center Stage at Dressage in the Rockies I
Saturday, August 02 2014
Parker, CO – August 1, 2014 - The flashy Friesian Eeltsje F turns heads everywhere he goes, and he stole the spotlight today at the Colorado Horse Park’s Dressage in the Rockies I. Nicole Glusenkamp rode him to a score of 66.9 percent to secure the win in the Grand Prix Open. According to Glusenkamp, the 13-year-old stallion, who is owned by Paula Marsh of Wyning Edge Friesians in Boerne, TX, loves showing off for the crowd
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Feeding the Easy Keeper
Friday, August 01 2014
If you have a horse who “gets fat on air” in your barn , then you are well acquainted with the “easy keeper.” Making sure that your easy keeper stays at a healthy weight can become a particular challenge during the summer, when pastures are lush. Need some help? Here are some ideas
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Eventing Returns to Great Meadow – WEG Prep Trial July 26-27
Thursday, July 24 2014
It’s galloping ever closer – the return of world-class eventing to Great Meadow, The Plains, Virginia , a very spectacular setting for the Great Meadow World Equestrian Games Prep Trial, July 26-27.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs