The Australian Stock Horse
Monday, June 24 2013
If you’ve seen Guy McLean perform with his incredible troop of horses, you’ve seen the Australian Stock Horse in action. This fascinating breed is known for its great temperament and versatility. History The Australian Stock Horse is a descendant of horses brought to Australia by ship in 1788.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
PHOTO GALLERY: The Early Summer Classic in Wilsonville, Oregon
Monday, June 24 2013
Lily Blavin & Montague Equestrian Life is traveling to gorgeous Wilsonville, Oregon to cover The Early Summer Classic. This event is a mainstay of the World Champion Hunter Rider Program.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
The Joy of Dressage
Sunday, June 23 2013
www.horseandriderbooks.com Parts One, Two, and Three Uta Graf, Friederike Heidenhof, and Pferdia TV Trafalgar Square Books is pleased to announce the release of The Joy of Dressage, a three-part DVD set from longtime equestrians Uta Graf and Friederike Heidenhof. In this new DVD series Uta Graf explains her methods; training that respects the horse, natural living conditions in open stabling, and international-level dressage horses living in paddocks in large groups.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
From despair to elation in one weekend for Halliday
Saturday, June 22 2013
Liz Halliday was again dovetailing her dual sporting careers last weekend when she competed in the Lotus Cup UK at Oulton Park before travelling south for the Catton Park Horse Trials in Derbyshire. Motorsport and equestrianism are two very different sports, a fact that was underlined by the dramatic change in Halliday’s fortunes over the three days… Friday and Saturday were spent in Cheshire where the bad luck that has characterised Liz’s Lotus motor racing campaign was once again in evidence. This time teething problems proved the least of her and the John Danby Racing team’s worries however after Halliday’s Lotus 2-Eleven was hit by a spinning driver as they slid back across the track in front of her
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Congratulations To Sidelines Intern April Leonard!! She WON!!
Saturday, June 22 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Sun setting over the mountains in Colorado Springs. I am so proud!! Sniff, Sniff!! April Leonard, who was an intern for Sidelines and handled social media as well as wrote stories, just won the Student Award for 2013 at the American Horse Publications conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Tax Season- Available for Adoption!
Friday, June 21 2013
Tax Season, aka “Taxi” is a 15.2, hand chestnut mare. She is now available for a $500 adoption fee in Hummlestown, PA
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
Q&A with Classic Equine Equipment
Thursday, June 20 2013
We’re excited to begin a new tradition here at Classic Equine Equipment: Every Thursday will feature an interview with Christy Schulthess, Classic’s President and CEO, or with another member of Classic Equine Equipment. We’ll answer questions that we frequently receive, and will also include tips and tricks for how our products may be used in your dream barn. This week, Christy Schultess answers the question we receive most often: Why is Classic Equine Equipment different from all of the other stall manufacturers out there?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Olympic Veterans and Grand Prix Champions Highlight Entries for Lake Placid Horse Shows
Tuesday, June 18 2013
Lake Placid, New York—June 13, 2013— The 2013 Lake Placid and I Love New York Horse Shows, Presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC, are right around the corner. The two-week long horse show series, which features the 44 th annual Lake Placid Horse Show, June 25-30, and the 36 th annual I Love New York Horse Show, July 2-7, attracts many of the nation’s top riders to its North Elba Showgrounds. Once again, Olympic veterans, past Lake Placid Grand Prix champions and international show jumping stars headline the shows’ entries. The two-week horse show series hosts all levels of competition ranging from young children on ponies to grand prix competitors and Olympic medalists, all competing for over $535,000 in prizes.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Biostar EQ Presents a Live Webinar, “Understanding Ingredients in Supplements and Feed- A Path to Better Health and Performance”
Tuesday, June 18 2013
Gordonsville, VA (June 18, 2013) – Biostar EQ and Tigger Montague will be hosting “Understanding Ingredients in Supplements and Feed- A Path to Better Health and Performance,” a free webinar open to the public.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Guest Post: Sheltering Horses-A Case Study
Tuesday, June 18 2013
A variety of circumstances have led to the recent increase in unwanted horses across the U.S. The Unwanted Horse Coalition estimated the number at 170,000 horses in 2007, and the number has grown since that time.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs