David Oliynyk and Generous Win $15,000 NEHJA 3’3″ Hunter Derby Finals at Fieldstone Summer Showcase II
Monday, August 26 2013
Halifax, MA – August 23, 2013 - Under sunny skies and beautiful New England conditions the $15,000 NEHJA 3’3″ Hunter Derby Finals, presented by GGT Footing, featured the top horse and rider combinations from across the country. Besting a field of 40 competitors during the Fieldstone Summer Showcase II, David Oliynyk and Generous led the field from start to finish
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Training a Safe Trail Horse -From Show Ring to Trails
Friday, August 23 2013
Riding back from the show grounds in Wellington, FL Horses are “Free Roaming Social Herbivores” Last week I was riding, or should I say “rock climbing” horses up on top of the Continental Divide in Colorado facilitating a Horsewomen’s Retreat., but for most of the year I am in Wellington, Florida watching thousands of horses navigate golf carts, trucks, trailers, landscape blowers and big rigs.
- Published in Between the Ears, Z-Blogs
Only 365 Days Until the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games So I Am Learning French!
Friday, August 23 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Today is the one-year mark till the start of the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France! I went to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky and had a great time. Who wouldn’t
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Annabel Revers and Quebo Dominate Children’s Hunters at Fieldstone Summer Showcase II
Thursday, August 22 2013
Halifax, MA – August 21, 2013 – It was a perfect day in New England for the horses and riders showing at the Fieldstone Summer Showcase II. Young riders took center stage in the Main Hunter Ring, where Samantha Perlman and McKayla Langmeier kicked things off by scoring wins in the Junior Hunters
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
10 Household Products You Can Use in Your Barn for Horse Care to Save Money
Wednesday, August 21 2013
Horses require an incredible amount of supplies.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Diary of a Podium Hopeful: Introductions and USHJA Regional Children’s Jumper Championships
Tuesday, August 20 2013
by Sophie St. Clair I’m sure, you’ve heard of the U.S. Pony Jumper Finals, North American Junior and Young Rider Championships and the prestigious Prix des States
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Barn Tour Offers Look at Premiere Staunton Farms
Tuesday, August 20 2013
The Virginia Horse Center Foundation, in partnership with the VHCF Equestriennes, is pleased to announce the 2013 Barn Tour, which will take place on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Middlebrook and Staunton
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Two Unique Horse Shows Come to the Virginia Horse Center in August
Monday, August 19 2013
The Virginia Horse Center is proud to welcome two special horse shows in August. The American Connemara Pony Society and the Eastern Region Andalusian Horse Club bring unique horse breeds to Lexington. The Virginia Horse Center hosts more than 120 events a years, welcoming all levels, breeds and disciplines.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra Leap to Victory in $40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix
Monday, August 19 2013
Lexington, KY – August 18, 2013 – Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra returned to the Rolex Stadium with a vengeance after a close second place finish in Friday’s $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic. They edged out Kristen VanderVeen and Bull Run’s Eternal by less than .2 seconds in the jump-off to claim the title in today’s $40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington. Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra Eight riders from the field of 31 starters advanced to the jump-off after clear trips over the first round course set by Allen Rheinheimer
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Two Victories in Valkenswaard for Eric Lamaze
Saturday, August 17 2013
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – 2008 Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze made two trips to the winner’s circle on opening day of competition at CSI Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, running August 16 to 18. A marquee event on the Longines Global Champions Tour (GCT), the three-day show jumping event is staged at the home stable of GCT founder, Jan Tops, and attracts the best horse-rider combinations in the sport
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