Hey Byrn – Preakness Runner Now Available for Adoption!
Wednesday, January 02 2013
Introducing 7 year old, 16.1hh Thoroughbred gelding “Hey Byrn” now available for adoption from our Lexington, KY facility! Check out his profile! Hey Byrn is a 7 yr old gelding who has faced his share of highs and lows. As a 3yr old, he was busy winning the Grade 2 Holy Bull Stakes and running 7 th among the elite of his crop in the Grade 1 Preakness. A couple years later, as a 6yr old, he found himself running for $5k claiming in Delaware with an ankle that was nearly imploding.
- Published in Beyond the Track, General, Z-Blogs
Jeff Cook Clinic Recap
Wednesday, January 02 2013
Wayyy back in November, Tucker and I took a lesson with Jeff Cook, one of my favorite trainers, at our friend’s beautiful farm, Stoneleigh (Tucker and I have farmsat there a few times). Since Tucker was just getting back to work after time off to recover from popping his splint, and wasn’t quite at his usual fitness level, we took it easy but still got some valuable feedback from Jeff, which I’ve been meaning to share with you. You may recall I was a little MIA for a while because of a trial that lasted all summer… this had the unintended side effect of leaving Tucker looking generally like a wildabeast. So, before we could go anywhere we needed a little Extreme Makeover: Horse Edition . Before: (everyone always looks grumpy in the before photo) After: So much better! I’m not sure Tucker fully appreciated my efforts given that it was a little chilly that morning for a bath, but you know, the price of beauty and all that…
- Published in Tucker The Wunderkind, Z-Blogs
“Dogs” of the Day – Homer and Marge
Tuesday, January 01 2013
Homer’s Information Marge’s Information Homer & Marge arrived at The Fort Lauderdale Animal Care & Adoption Center on December 5th. Homer and Marge are stunning American Bulldogs
- Published in General, Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Adios 2012!
Monday, December 31 2012
One last post this year… just for old time’s sake… New Year’s Resolution: START BLOGGING AGAIN! I have been a terrible blogger as of late, but (prior misrepresentations and broken promises notwithstanding), I am resolving to start writing again in 2013.
- Published in Tucker The Wunderkind, Z-Blogs
Searching for contenders.
Sunday, December 30 2012
Like a baseball team, I try to build contenders. I try to build contenders from the hands (riders and horses) I am dealt. The kids and adults come to me with goals and aspirations, and I attempt to coach them into successful horsemen and hopefully winners
- Published in General, In the Irons, Z-Blogs
Who’s Up For “Polo in Paradise?” I am!!
Saturday, December 29 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan The Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach All photos by Lila Photo Polo is called the “Sport of Kings” and it attracts royalty, equestrians and horse lovers of all ages. Now just think if you could enjoy a polo game while enjoying some pampering at the same time! Well you can now! The Four Season Resort in Palm Beach is offering a “Polo in Paradise” package – and it’s just the ticket if you like polo – and paradise. I do! I like them both
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Take on the Five Day Charity Challenge
Friday, December 28 2012
The College Preparatory Invitational Horse Show (CPI) will hold its third annual competition January 18-20, 2013 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL and we need your help to bring on another one-of-a kind experience to student riders. To fulfill the dreams of the students, CPI is reaching out to individuals and corporations willing to donate funds to help provide student riders the opportunity to showcase their horsemanship and riding talents to top recruiters while trying to earn CPI scholarships. CPI scholarships are more than financial aid intended to cover the cost of study
- Published in General, Show World, Z-Blogs
Dog of the Day – Elvis
Wednesday, December 26 2012
I am looking for that special someone to adopt me and give me a forever home. If you are interested in adopting me, please fill out the adoption form online or contact Big Dog Ranch Rescue (561) 309 – 3311 or email: adoptions@bdrr.org .
- Published in General, Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Gentle Carousel Minis Helping Connecticut School Kids – And We Can Help Too
Friday, December 21 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan Miniature Horses from Gentle Carousel Miniature Horses are headed to Connecticut. This photo was a runner up in the Sidelines Magazine Horses & Holidays contest. We’ve all had our world’s rocked by the horrific school shootings in Connecticut last week.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs