Hector Florentino and Ultimo Speed to Victory in $35,000 Welcome Cup at Kentucky Spring Horse Show
Thursday, May 10 2012
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Lexington, KY – May 9, 2011- Speed was the name of the game during the first day of the Kentucky Spring Horse Show, and the Dominican Republic’s Hector Florentino had it with Ultimo. The pair dominated the $35,000 Welcome Cup, clocking in at a speedy 67.530 seconds, which earned the blue ribbon prize during the speed event
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Equestrian Heartthrobs
Thursday, May 10 2012
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Okay, enough of the cute pony photos and sappy birthday posts. . . I know why I was really invited to Sidelines. I’ve had a rather unpleasant week, so I needed a little fun. I decided this time to post one of each of the guys that have been requested from my readers via the facebook page or in comments on earlier blog posts. . . although I draw the line at Gyllenhaal. Seriously ladies, his nose takes up half his face. Anyway , I hope you all enjoy these. I am officially taking requests
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Jennifer Alfano Sweeps First Day of Professional Hunters at Kentucky Spring Horse Show
Thursday, May 10 2012
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Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy scored two blue ribbons at the Kentucky Spring Horse Hunters, sweeping the first day of classes. Photo By: Kendall Bierer/PMG Show in the High Performance Lexington, KY – May 9, 2011- Riders gathered at the Stonelea Ring to face the demanding hunter course as the first day of the Kentucky Spring Horse Show got underway
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Nancy and Matt Lavoie sponsor Region 8 JR/YR clinic with Conrad Schumacher
Thursday, May 10 2012
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JR/YR clinic with Conrad Schumacher May 4 – 6, 2012 was a special weekend for all of those who attended the dressage clinic with Conrad Schumacher at the Ashby Stock Farm. Friday was open to adults and many of the trainers of the attending JR’s and YR’s took advantage of this
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Can Tina Fletcher win the Carpetright Derby for the second year in a row?
Wednesday, May 09 2012
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Last year Tina Fletcher became the first lady rider to win the Hickstead Derby for 38 years. Next month, she hopes to become the first woman to win the most famous of showjumping classes on two consecutive occasions.
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Christy Raisbeck And Fernando Win Horse Of Course High Score Award At Houston Dressage Society Spring Classic I Show
Wednesday, May 09 2012
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Houston, TX (May 8, 2012) – Dressage rider and trainer Christy Raisbeck, of Freestyle Farm Dressage in Fulshear, Texas, rode Fernando to the High Score of the Houston Dressage Society Spring Classic I show. Raisbeck and Fernando earned a 72.8% in the First Level Test 1 class to not only win the top score at the show, but also ride away with The Horse of Course High Score Award, sponsored by The Horse of Course, Inc., one of the nation’s premier tack shops specializing in dressage tack, clothing and supplies. Raisbeck purchased Fernando, a 2005 Zweibrucker gelding, from Melanie Pai of Canaan Ranch In Middleburg, Virginia, in 2011
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To Right, Ride, and Write…
Wednesday, May 09 2012
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I have always been a day dreamer and sometimes, a night dreamer. As I write this blog I am reminded of when, as a young girl, I day dreamed about what my life would and could be. At some level, it was always important to me to try to actualize my dreams into this reality
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The Long Road to Recovery
Tuesday, May 08 2012
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Palermo and I are currently on that long and winding road back. Even though this is the second time we’ve gone through this similar scenario, I haven’t yet learned how to cope with the helplessness we feel when our horses are hurt. The first time was February 14, 2011, right at the start of the Florida show season. I was tacking Palermo up like any other day, when I noticed some swelling on his right front.
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Kentucky Spring Horse Shows Prepare for 2012 U.S. Show Jumping Team Observation Events
Tuesday, May 08 2012
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Lexington , KY – May 7, 2012 - The Kentucky Spring Horse Shows will be getting underway this Wednesday with their first week of competition. The Kentucky Spring Horse Show CSI3*, May 9-13, 2012, has been designated by the USEF as a 2012 U.S. Show Jumping Team Observation Event. Long Listed riders such as Reed Kessler, Margie Engle, Beezie Madden, Mario Deslauriers, and Christine McCrea will all be at the event to showcase their talent to the Selection Committee. The jumper highlights in the Rolex Stadium during the first week will be held as scheduled: Wednesday, May 9 – $35,000 Welcome Cup – 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 11 – $50,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 13 – $75,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix – 4:00 p.m.
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Land Rover Indianapolis Proud Sponsor of Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show and Country Fair for Twenty-Five Years
Monday, May 07 2012
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Zionsville , IN- May 7, 2012- Land Rover Indianapolis is a member of the Tom Wood Automotive Group.
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