National entries soar at Hickstead
Saturday, July 27 2013
Organisers at the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead have reported record numbers of entries for its two flagship shows – the British Jumping Derby Meeting in June and the Longines Royal International Horse Show (30 July – 4 August). All of the classes in all of the rings for next week’s show are already full
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Brittini Raflowitz Rides to an Emotional Win With Elios in the $5,000 GGT Footing Welcome Stake at Equifest I
Friday, July 26 2013
Wayne, IL – July 25, 2013 - Accuracy was key for Brittini Raflowitz and Elios this afternoon during the $5,000 GGT Footing Welcome Stake at Equifest I. The pair out jumped all fellow contenders as the only ones to post a double-clear effort, eventually leading the victory gallop in the Lamplight Equestrian Center’s Grand Prix Ring. David Dorner and Barack captured the second place award, and he also guided Casino to the third place position
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Policewoman Olivia Adams changes the lives of victims through the magic of horses!
Thursday, July 25 2013
After years in the police force, Olivia Adams helps to change and enrich the lives of abused women and children. Olivia Adams – Horse Synergy Box Farm Sticklynch Somerset BA6 8NA Equine Facilitated Therapy I am writing as a private individual who is driven by the need to help victims of emotional and physical abuse. I was previously a Policewoman and specialised in working with victims of abuse therefore witnessing the damage done to both women and children. After my time in the force I was driven to pursue a path that would enable me to help survivors, and set up Horse Synergy. I love to work and help the victims who come to me and aim to help in any way I can. I will explain exactly what it is that I do.
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Professional Hunters Top Leader Board on First Day of Kentucky Summer Horse Show
Thursday, July 25 2013
Lexington, KY – July 24, 2013 - Beautiful, sunny skies, inviting hunter courses and top levels of competition greeted riders at the Kentucky Horse Park for the first day of the Kentucky Summer Horse Show. The Green Hunters kicked off the competition in the Stonelea Ring, where Colleen Acosta and Kelley Farmer each earned blue ribbons, while Molley Sewell dominated the Green Conformation Hunters. Shawn Casady and Ascot wrapped up the day with wins in the High Performance Hunters, while Kelly Mullen and Donato scored top calls in the Performance 3’6″ Hunter division
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Amanda Thomas Takes to the Top For Opening Day of Equifest I Professional Hunter Divisions
Thursday, July 25 2013
Wayne, IL – July 24, 2013 - The Lamplight Equestrian Center grounds were immaculate as exhibitors gathered for Equifest I. Blue skies and a light breeze welcomed riders to the hunter ring as they took on the first day of courses.
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Wellington’s Marc Ganzi, Nic Roldan Head U.S. Team Against Brits In Sunday’s Westchester Cup
Wednesday, July 24 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-July 24, 2013 —Longtime teammates Marc Ganzi and Nic Roldan head the U.S. team roster for Sunday’s Westchester Cup against England in Windsor Great Park’s Guards Polo Club in England.
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Alltech National Horse Show Named a USEF Heritage Competition
Wednesday, July 24 2013
Lexington, KY – July 24, 2013 – The Alltech National Horse Show announced today that it has been named an official USEF Heritage Competition. The legendary show made the successful move to its new home in Lexington, Kentucky in 2011. During the debut season at the Kentucky Horse Park, the show was named as the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame’s Horse Show of the Year and was ranked as the nation’s top show by the North American Riders Group (NARG).
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Weber Earns An Ultra-Good Finish at Beekbergen CAI-A4
Wednesday, July 24 2013
Ocala, FL (July 23, 2013) - With his signature flourish in the dressage phase at the Beekbergen CAI-A4, July 18-21, in The Netherlands, nine-time U.S. national driving champion Chester Weber set an early lead (32.97) with an Ultra-good performance. As in Koos de Ronde’s Ultra, an 11-year-old KWPN gelding that Team Weber has had their eye on for the last two years but, like any top professional athlete, it was a matter of waiting until Ultra became a ‘free agent.’ “Koos de Ronde still owns Ultra and Jane Clark is leasing with an option to buy him,” said Weber. “We have tried for two years to get a deal done with Ultra. Patience seems to have paid off.
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Beverley Widdowson named FEI Owner of the Year for second year running
Wednesday, July 24 2013
Beverley Widdowson (GBR), owner of the 10-year-old bay stallion Big Star ridden by Olympic team gold medallist Nick Skelton, has been awarded the prestigious title of FEI Owner of the Year for the second year running by the FEI and the Jumping Owners Club. A year ago, Beverley Widdowson picked up the coveted owner’s prize with her 12-year-old grey gelding Carlo 273, ridden by Nick Skelton to double bronze at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2011 in Madrid (ESP), and which is now the new top horse of Sergio Alvarez Moya (ESP). “To win this award for the second year running is an incredible feeling, and is testament to all the hard work of everyone on the team involved in the success of Big Star – I am over the moon,” said Beverley Widdowson.
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New Vocations Charity Horse Show Draws Over 1100 Entries
Monday, July 22 2013
The 10th annual New Vocations Charity Horse Show was a huge success with over 1100 entries and raising $50,000 to support racehorse aftercare. The Indiana HBPA was the title sponsor of the event which drew a record attendance. Many of the exhibitors came simply to show off their former racehorses in both the Thoroughbred specialty classes as well as open classes
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