Fine Artist Louise Mellon Donates Painting for GPL to Honor “Senator” Glenn Atkinson
Thursday, April 17 2014
Wellington, FL – April 9, 2014- The GPL Polotini Party, a celebration held at the Mallet Grille at International Polo Club Palm Beach, officially kicked off The 5 th Annual Gay Polo Week. A gathering of members of the GPL, sponsors, friends and family enjoyed an Argentine style asado, music and merrymaking sponsored by Patricia Quick
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Emerging Athletes Program Deadline Alert
Thursday, April 17 2014
April 4, 2014 Lexington, KY – The application deadline for three June 2014 Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Sessions is midnight of Monday, April 21 . The intensive 4 1/2 day training sessions will be taught by some of the sport’s most respected clinicians and stable managers . Riders, competition age 20 and under, interested in participating in the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program, presented by Dover Saddlery , must submit the EAP Application and required documents to USHJA no later than the respective deadline.
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Kentucky Reining Cup Adds Nutrena® Para-Reining Event Provides new opportunities for para-equestrians
Thursday, April 17 2014
Lexington, Ky – March 4, 2014 - For the first time, Cargill’s Nutrena® brand Para-Reining Event will be part of the Kentucky Reining Cup, held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. on April 25-27. “I’m thrilled to introduce para-reining to the Kentucky Reining Cup,” said Brad Ettleman, president of HorsePower, Inc., producer of the Kentucky Reining Cup
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The Winter Equestrian Festival By the Numbers
Monday, April 14 2014
After competing in the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) this season for the first time, I was in awe of the caliber and quantity of competitors. Here is proof that it is truly a horse show like no other: statistics provided by: http://www.equestriansport.com/esp/pdf/ Flat classes in the 15 -17 equitation were always packed and often had to be split into two different groups
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Getting involved in Lexington’s equine community, even without a horse of my own
Sunday, April 13 2014
This weekend from the beach in Florida, I finally had a few moments to reflect on everything that’s taken place since our move back to Lexington. And I’ve realized that even without a horse of my own, I’ve had a lot of great opportunities to get involved in Lexington’s equine community. I would encourage other hopeful amateurs that may also happen to be horseless at the moment to find ways to get involved in their local equine community.
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TICK-BORNE DISEASE ALLIANCE HONORS INTERNATIONAL GRAND PRIX RIDER AND LYME SUFFERER AT ANNUAL GALA
Friday, April 04 2014
Renowned Equestrian Judy Garofalo-Torres Will Be Honored with Much Deserved Humanitarian Award at Second Annual TBDA Gala NEW YORK (March XX, 2014) – The Tick-Borne Disease Alliance (TBDA), one of the country’s most authoritative voices on Lyme disease, is pleased to announce that this year’s Humanitarian Honoree will be awarded to Judy Garofalo-Torres, international Grand-Prix show jumping rider and member of the United States Equestrian Team. A competitive rider and avid animal lover since the age of 12, Garofalo-Torres was infected with Lyme disease during one of many rides at her farm in Millbrook, New York. “I have been around horses all my life, and never considered the possibility that I was putting my career and personal life in danger,” said Garofalo-Torres
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Kentucky Horse Park Shares “Equine Treasures of the Bluegrass”
Saturday, March 22 2014
Lisa Jackson 859-259-4224 Lisa.Jackson@ky.gov Kentucky Horse Park Shares ‘Equine Treasures of the Bluegrass’ Horses Welcome Visitors for a New Season of Fun and Excitement LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 11, 2014) -With the arrival of spring, the Kentucky Horse Park also celebrates a new tourism season beginning March 12. The park will entertain visitors with special events and horse shows throughout the year, and more opportunities to get close to amazing horses. Named a TripAdvisor Top 25 Travelers’ Choice® award winner for attractions in 2013, the park offers a one-of-a-kind, family-friendly entertainment choice not to be missed.
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Trying to express what a beloved mount means to an equestrian is really, really hard.
Monday, March 17 2014
In exactly one emotional whirlwind of a month, my life has undergone some tremendous changes. My long-term boyfriend successfully completed and graduated from one long year of intense Army pilot training-something that tested us but made our relationship stronger in the end. I also said goodbye to my lease horse, Bentley, and uprooted my life in small town Alabama to move back to Lexington, KY. I know I have mentioned Bentley in previous blogs but I’ve never fully explained how he came to be mine for one wonderful year and why I made the painful but necessary choice not to purchase him.
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Hold On Tight! The Toughest Rodeo Joins the Mississippi Gulf Coast Winter Classic March 14 and 15
Saturday, March 08 2014
For Immediate Release Gulfport, Mississippi Saddle up! It’s Rodeo Time! The Gulf Coast Classic Company is proud to announce that as a special treat this year, there will be a rodeo in the covered arena March 14 and 15 to close out the fantastic six weeks of AA show jumping action. Meet the cowboys and cowgirls during the special 6-7 pm Kids Hour Friday and Saturday night! But, this is no average rodeo! Spectators will be treated to a five star performance which will include internationally known trick rider Brandon Perdue, extreme stunt rider Gina Cox, the legendary rodeo announcer Roger Mooney and rodeo entertainer and cowboy clown, Brian Potter will be there with his crowd pleasing comedic performance.
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