“Two Stepping Under the Stars”
Thursday, July 18 2013
The San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition would like to announce a new summer event “ Two Stepping Under the Stars ” on Saturday, August 10 th .
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Flexion Tests
Wednesday, July 17 2013
If you’ve ever had a lameness exam performed on your horse, or if you’ve had a possible purchase horse evaluated with a pre-purchase exam, then chances are you’ve seen your vet perform a flexion test. Do you know just how flexion tests work, and why they’re used? So What Is a Flexion Test?
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Jumping Chantilly 2013 Partners With JustWorld International
Wednesday, July 17 2013
Chantilly, France – July 16, 2013 - For the second year in a row, the Jumping Chantilly organizing committee, led by Gérard Manzinali, has chosen JustWorld International as its official charity partner for the Jumping Chantilly leg of the 2013 Longines Global Champions Tour. From July 19-21, the exquisite venue parallel to the Chateau de Chantilly and the beautiful Grand Stables, will be adorned with JustWorld’s signature blue and purple colors, while allowing JustWorld the opportunity to raise awareness for its mission in the developing world. Increased Presence The JustWorld International team will act as the official welcoming committee for the event
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David Marcus and Chrevi’s Capital Capture CornerStone Summer Festival
Monday, July 15 2013
Palgrave, Ontario – Canadian Olympian David Marcus of Campbellville, ON, and Chrevi’s Capital won both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special at the CornerStone Summer Festival held July 12 to 14 at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Caledon Equestrian Park will be the site of equestrian competition for the 2015 Pan American Games. Marcus contested the grand prix division with Chrevi’s Capital and Don Kontes, both owned by Deborah Kinzinger. With his 2012 Olympic mount Chrevi’s Capital, a 13-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding (Chrevi’s Cavallo x Weinberg), Marcus topped a starting field of nine entries to win Friday’s Grand Prix test with a score of 72.50%. Marcus also placed fifth with Don Kontes, a 13-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding by Don Schufro, scoring 67.07%
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Classical Dressage
Monday, July 15 2013
In modern-day dressage, much of the training emphasis is put on preparing for tests and dressage shows. A horse’s success in the show ring is thought to represent his success as a dressage mount
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Marilyn Little is Leading Lady On HSBC Eventing World Rankings
Friday, July 12 2013
Frederick, Maryland, USA, July 12, 2013 U.S.
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Tack Et Cetera will be set up at the Coconino Horse Trials in Flagstaff!
Friday, July 12 2013
Horse Trials & USDF Dressage Show: July 12-14 Horse Trial II: July 17-20
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Equus Events presents the 2013 Atlanta Summerfest Show Series
Thursday, July 11 2013
July 11th, 2013 Aiken, SC – Equus Events is gearing up for the third annual Atlanta Summerfest Show series taking place at beautiful Chattahoochee Hills (Bouckaert Farms) in Fairburn, GA. Due to the overwhelming success of the last couple of years a third week has now been added to make the series run August 8th-11th, 15th-18th, and 22nd-25 th . “We have been sold out the last two years so when the opportunity came up to add another week we decided that giving exhibitors three options of shows would hopefully ease the overflow”, said show organizer JP Godard. “We are looking forward to returning this year with three great weeks of horse shows to offer “. Well known in the eventing world, “Chatt Hills” has been host to the USEA American Eventing Championships the last three years. The facility boasts an 8000 acre equestrian paradise filled with established pastures, lakes, and woodlands with ample room to ride, all located along the Chattahoochee River.
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Equitation Tuesdays are a Hit at the Vermont Summer Festival
Thursday, July 11 2013
John Porter and Kennebec Claim Three Victories in Two Weeks East Dorset, Vermont — The introduction of ‘Equitation Tuesdays’ at the Vermont Summer Festival kicked off July 2 to much success at Harold Beebe farm. Fifteen-year-old John Porter of North Kingstown, RI, captured three equitation titles during the first two weeks of competition in East Dorset, VT
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Hampton Classic Looks to Protect Horses’ Safety with Statement of Health Requirements
Thursday, July 11 2013
Bridgehampton, NY—July 10, 2013— All horses coming on to the grounds of the Hampton Classic Horse Show will be required to bring a Statement of Health signed by a licensed veterinarian within 7 days of arrival at the Hampton Classic. The Hampton Classic Horse Show returns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 25–September 1, for its 38 th year of world-class equestrian competition, shopping and entertainment. The Classic is requiring the signed Statement of Health as a precaution to protect the well-being of all horses at the Classic. “The new Statement of Health requirement will help us in our goal of keeping every horse at the Hampton Classic as safe as possible,” said Shanette Barth Cohen, the horse show’s Executive Director.
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