Allie Blyskal-Sacksen and Sparrow’s Nio Win CCI** at the Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International
Monday, October 21 2013
Fair Hill, MD – October 20, 2013 -Allie Blyskal-Sacksen,23, of Landenberg, PA, and Sparrow’s Nio thrilled the crowd to win the 25th Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) CCI** Eventing Championships in Elkton, MD, on Sunday morning
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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.
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Jennie Brannigan and Cambalda lead CCI***
Sunday, October 20 2013
Fair Hill, MD – October 18, 2013 – Nearly ideal conditions and appreciative spectators rewarded horses and riders in the second day of dressage competition at the 25th Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) CCI*** and CCI** Eventing Championships
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Washington International Horse Show Looks Forward to 55th Annual Competition
Friday, October 18 2013
Washington, D.C. – October 17, 2013 – The 2013 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) is quickly approaching with six days of action-packed fun and excitement at Verizon Center in downtown Washington D.C
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Prepping for the Winter’s Approach
Friday, October 18 2013
As the show season begins to wind down and the leaves turn with fall’s arrival, it’s hard to forget that winter is also right around the corner. Now is the time to prepare your barn for the winter – here are some tips to get you started on the process.
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In Which Tucker and I Get Out and Make New Friends
Tuesday, October 15 2013
So first things first… quick update on my last post: Montel has found a wonderful home! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the horse world is a strange but truly beautiful place. Just when I had hit a point of desperation and was visiting neighborhood farms to see if they’d take him in exchange for barn help (like I have that kind of time), people started coming forward. Montel in his younger days So many people reached out to help, either through spreading the word or offering him a safe place to land.
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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
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Casablanca, ELG Play Sunday For USPA Kay Colee Memorial Trophy At Grand Champions Polo Club
Sunday, October 13 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-Oct. 11, 2013—-After a full day of polo at Palm City and Grand Champions Polo Clubs, Casablanca and ELG emerged the finalists for Sunday’s USPA Kay Colee Memorial Tournament presented by The Tackeria. The championship final is at 10 a.m
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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
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Lisa Wilcox and Pikko del Cerro HU Start European Tour with Two Wins at CDN Hagen
Saturday, October 12 2013
Ankum, Germany—Lisa Wilcox and Pikko del Cerro HU began their first European training and competition tour together in style last weekend at the CDN Hagen.
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