Could a Co-op Barn Work for You?
Thursday, October 30 2014
Among the many forms of horse care are co-op (cooperative) barns in which all horse owners split responsibility for the barn chores and care of all of the horses. Co-op barns provide an alternative to the standard rough, semi-rough, and full boarding options for horse owners who don’t yet own horse barns of their own
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Helping Your Horse Lose Weight During the Fall and Winter
Wednesday, October 29 2014
Is your horse looking a little overly plump thanks to the summer pastures? While many horse owners prefer their horses to have a little extra weight on them going into the winter, a horse that is carrying too much weight will need to lose some in order to stay healthy during the additional time in the horse stall this winter
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Good old fashioned 200 plus equitation finals…
Wednesday, October 29 2014
On the week prior to the 2014 Maclay finals to be held in Kentucky next Sunday, I cannot help but long for the days of old before there was anything called the “regionals.” I understand the need to limit the amount of participants in the actual class because of time constraints, and space problems, and I don’t actually disagree with the concept, it’s just the giant, all in, finals appeals to me. I cannot help but like the idea of a good old fashioned, two hundred – two seventy plus equitation class that takes all day.
- Published in In the Irons, Z-Blogs
Scott Stewart Dominates Day One of the 131st National Horse Show
Wednesday, October 29 2014
Scott Stewart and A Million Reasons Photo By Phelps Media Group Lexington, KY – October 28, 2014 – At the end of the year-long horse show circuit, there is one final destination where the nation’s top hunter and jumper riders all flock: the National Horse Show at the Kentucky Horse Park. The prestigious six-day culminating final kicked off today with five full professional hunter divisions. In the Second Year Green Hunter division, sponsored by Ernie and Betty Oare and Patricia Adikes-Hill, it was Scott Stewart who dominated the day aboard Dr
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Twelve Days of Creative Christmas
Tuesday, October 28 2014
To celebrate the festive season the Equestrian Creative Network (ECN) is giving creative professionals the chance to win a portfolio – each day for twelve days – to showcase their work free for a year.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
CIGAR: Great Racehorse – Gone But Not Forgotten
Tuesday, October 28 2014
When the great racehorse Cigar, 24, crossed the rainbow bridge on Oct. 7 from complications following surgery on his neck for severe osteoarthritis, the world mourned.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
SMU Upsets No. 1 UGA
Monday, October 27 2014
Hey Y’all. SMU Equestrian beat the No. 1 ranked University of Georgia on Sunday! It came down to the very last ride, but the Mustangs were able to pull out the win against the defending national champions. At the end of the competition, it was tied 9-9
Pimlico Race Course Opened for the First Time – October 25, 1870
Monday, October 27 2014
On October 25, 1870, Pimlico Race Course, located in Baltimore, Maryland, opened its doors for the first time. Pimlico Race Course is the second oldest racetrack in the United States – Saratoga is the first, having opened in 1864.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Inside Scoop on Volunteering for a Therapeutic Riding Center
Friday, October 24 2014
Have you ever been tempted to volunteer for a therapeutic riding center? Do you wonder what exactly is involved
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Equestrian Super Stars Headed to Lexington for 2014 National Horse Show
Thursday, October 23 2014
Three of four members of the US WEG team will compete at this year’s National Horse Show.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs