At long last
Friday, November 09 2012
It was 1982, and I was 17 years old. I was one of the kids that could win the finals — one of the riders people threw out as a possible winner of the biggest equitation class on earth and quite possibly the single biggest class a junior rider could win
- Published in General, In the Irons, Z-Blogs
SMU Wins Again
Thursday, November 08 2012
Hey Y’all. Big congratulations to the SMU Equestrian team. The Mustangs beat Fresno State 9-3! With the win, SMU Equestrian moves to 4-2 on the season.
Dog of the Day – Atlas
Thursday, November 08 2012
Atlas is looking for his forever home. For more information or questions about him, please email his foster at judy_christiansen@yahoo.com , or go to www.bdrr.org and complete the adoption application.
- Published in General, Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Great Horse Trips! I’m Packing My Bags!
Thursday, November 08 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan Riding through the Brazilian countryside at Interagro Lusitano. I’m headed to Boston tomorrow to visit my daughter, and while I have traveling on my mind I want to tell you about a few horsey trips that I would love to do. My daughter and I used to visit great dude ranches out west every summer – but two trips I recently heard about would require me heading south! One trip I received info on is “Destination Lusitano” – a trip to Interagro Lusitano farm in Itapira, Brazil
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
French Cotton – Available For Adoption
Wednesday, November 07 2012
Introducing 2 year old, 15.2 1/2hh Thoroughbred filly “French Cotton” who’s now available for adoption from our Marysville, Ohio facility! This young mare has really shown us what she is made of considering her first week of work was in an indoor arena during the 50 mph winds of last week’s hurricane.
- Published in Beyond the Track, General, Z-Blogs
W.F. Young, Inc. Presents Donation to Two Equine Rescues as Part of Partnership with Equine Network’s A Home for Every Horse
Wednesday, November 07 2012
Boulder, Colo.—The rehabilitation and rehoming process for rescued horses takes an incredible amount of time and resources. To assist with this undertaking, W.F. Young, Inc
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
What a difference a ride makes!
Wednesday, November 07 2012
It’s amazing how sometimes the smallest thing can totally change your perspective. With Palermo being my only horse, when he’s out of commission, I’m out of commission. I’m sure many of you can empathize with this! But a few weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to ride! Really ride
- Published in General, Higher Education, Z-Blogs
Olympic champion takes over world number one slot on Rolex Rankings
Wednesday, November 07 2012
Steve Guerdat (SUI), the new World Number One on the Rolex Rankings, competing with Nino des Buissonnets at the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping qualifier in Stuttgart (GER). © Karl Heinz Frieler/FEI Steve Guerdat (SUI), the newly-crowned Olympic champion, has taken over as World Number One on the Rolex Rankings list published today
- Published in General, Show World, Z-Blogs
Nan Martin Announces New Training Course
Tuesday, November 06 2012
Nan Martin of Experience-Essential-Oils.com and Lexie Using Essential Oils for People and their Animals Nan Martin of Experience Essential Oils, an internationally known intuitive, animal empath and energy healer will be presenting a groundbreaking essential oil training course for people and animals at Birchwood Farm, home of Mindful Connections in Westhampton, Massachusetts on November 17 and 18, 2012. The training class will offer live demonstrations and hands on training on several animals including dogs, cats, horses and goats. There is still time to register for this groundbreaking aromatherapy class. Nan has extensive expertise in the use of therapeutic essential oils in humans and animals as an intuitive and equestrian professional
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs