Adrienne Lyle Wins Gold in Individual Stillpoint Farm CDIO Nations Cup Competition at AGDF; Matute Jr. and Konyot Take Silver and Bronze
Tuesday, February 25 2014
Canada Sweeps FEI Grand Prix CDI 3* presented by Peacock Ridge For Immediate Release Laura Cardon for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.
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Moon Blindness
Wednesday, February 19 2014
Horses depend greatly on their senses, including their sense of smell, sound, and sight. Moon Blindness is alarming because it threatens the horse’s sight, frequently leading to blindness
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BRIAN HAFNER AND KATHLEEN RAINE AWARDED THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION’S $25,000 CAROL LAVELL ADVANCED DRESSAGE PRIZES
Saturday, February 15 2014
February 12, 2014 –The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce that two Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prizes, in the amount of $25,000 each, have been awarded to U.S. High Performance riders. Brian Hafner (CA) and Kathleen Raine (CA) were selected because they display the characteristics and qualities of being talented, committed, qualified riders whose plans are to reach and excel at the elite, international standards of high performance dressage.
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Adrienne Lyle and Wizard Victorious in Wellington CDI4* Grand Prix Special
Saturday, February 15 2014
Wellington, FL – February 12, 2014 - U.S.
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Pintabian
Monday, February 10 2014
If you’re a fan of both pintos and Arabians, the Pintabian might be just the breed for you! Pintabians offer the best qualities of tobiano horses and Arabians. Though a relatively new breed, it is quickly gaining popularity for its excellent temperament and incredible endurance
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Unique Tack Room Customization Options
Thursday, February 06 2014
Do you find yourself faced with limited space and accessibility issues with your current tack room? Maybe you’re in the process of planning your dream barn and want to make sure that your tack is conveniently positioned to make tacking up and untacking an easy process. Today Jim Johnson, Classic Equine Equipment Sales Representative, discusses two unique options available to tailor your tack storage to your individual needs.
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Feb. 4, 1997: Cigar Named Horse of the Year for the Second Time
Monday, February 03 2014
February 4, 1997: Cigar was named Horse of the Year for the second year in a row. “Horse of the Year” is an Eclipse award which is given to the Thoroughbred racehorse whose performance during the past year is most impressive.
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Small Affair Selected as the 2013 WCHR Hunter of the Year
Friday, January 31 2014
January 29, 2014, Lexington, KY- Named after a great horseman, the Peter Wetherill Cup was created in 2011 to celebrate a current equine athlete who best exemplifies the qualities of a top-class show hunter. The classic silver cup perpetual trophy is presented annually at the WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular in Wellington, FL, to the owner of the World Championship Hunter Rider Program’s Hunter of the Year. This year’s recipient is an athletic 10 year-old bay Selle Francais gelding named Small Affair – Poker to his family and friends, whose prominent record of over 35 Champion and Reserve Champion titles in the Performance Working and Large Junior Hunter sections makes him well-deserving of the title, 2013 WCHR Hunter of the Year.
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Alexandra Crown and Chloe D. Reid Rewarded with SSG Gloves Bonus Money
Friday, January 31 2014
Wellington, Florida – Alexandra Crown and Chloe D. Reid were both rewarded for their loyalty to SSG Gloves with $1,000 bonuses in the SSG “Go Clean for the Green” incentive promotion at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. SSG Gloves is offering a total of $60,000 in bonus money over the 12-week circuit to reward riders for their loyalty to the SSG Gloves brand.
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The Importance of Automatic Waterers During the Winter
Thursday, January 30 2014
With the current cold front blanketing much of the country, many horse owners are faced with the challenge of keeping drinking water unfrozen and available to their horses.
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