Kent Farrington’s Top Show Jumpers Uckeo and Voyeur Join the Ranks of Team Biostar
Wednesday, June 05 2013
Gordonsville, VA (June 4, 2013) – Top show jumpers, Uceko and Voyeur, ridden by Kent Farrington are the most recent additions to join Team Biostar.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Dogs in need of loving homes!!
Wednesday, June 05 2013
Over the past 2 days dog receiving has been inundated with dogs coming in. It has been horrific, people lined up outside of the room, waiting to surrender our 4-legged-friends. Euthanasia for “space” (especially with larger dogs) has inevitably increased due to this disturbing spike
- Published in Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Companion Animals
Wednesday, June 05 2013
Is your horse lonely? If you’ve ever tried to ride a horse away from his herd, you’re probably aware of the fact that horses are herd animals and form strong attachments to other horses
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Devon Update – June 2, 2013
Tuesday, June 04 2013
USHJA International Hunter Derby Closes Show in Style By Devon Walder The final day of Devon was off to a beautiful start; the sun was shining, a nice breeze was blowing, and spectators lined the stands waiting for the first Hunter Derby rider to enter the in-gate. The ring was filled with hunter-style jumps–natural wood, shrubbery, a crisp hedge roll top, and numerous branches decorated a series of obstacles. The Derby is a unique set of classes, with fences set to different heights so riders can chose the high of low option for varying points.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Lucky Thoroughbred Finds Picture Perfect Family & Home!
Tuesday, June 04 2013
Thoroughbred, “Bandon Dunes” is just one example of many successful adoptions through New Vocations Adoption Program. After getting a second chance, his current owner Catherine Ford of Cohutta, GA sent an email giving an update on her new equine. ”Bandon is doing great! Now that the wet weather has started to lighten up a little, and daylight savings gives us hours at the end of the day to train, he and I are putting in a lot of miles together.
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
Devon – A/Os and Open Jumper Stake
Monday, June 03 2013
Amatuers Have Their Time to Shine By Veronica J. Finkelstein This weekend at Devon, it was finally time for the adult hunters to take over the Dixon Oval and Gold Ring.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
The Sport of Competitive Trail Riding
Monday, June 03 2013
Do you love hitting the trails with your horse? While many equestrian competitions take place within an arena, competitive trail riding brings the competition into the wilderness. Regardless of your horse’s breed or age, chances are there’s a competitive trail riding event in which you and he could compete – with a little preparation, of course
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Devon Horse Show – Grand Prix!
Sunday, June 02 2013
Best of the Best By Veronica F. Finkelstein What does it take to make a champion hunter horse? It takes a good, quiet mind and personality
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Dressage Day at Colorado Horse Park CCI* Sets the Stage for Cross-Country Showdown
Sunday, June 02 2013
Parker, CO – May 31, 2013 – The Colorado Horse Park’s CCI*, Training Three-Day, and Horse Trials kicked off with a full day of dressage competition on Friday. Julie Wolfert and Buenos Dias came out strong on the first day of the CCI*, earning a score of 44 penalties to take a convincing lead going into cross-country.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Fencing Options
Friday, May 31 2013
Pasture fencing is available in a wide variety of materials, each offering different pros and cons in terms of strength, cost, durability, and even safety.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs