Equestrian Destination: Atlanta, Georgia
Tuesday, March 14 2017
By Britney Grover Only two cities in the United States have ever hosted Olympic equestrian events: Los Angeles, California, and Atlanta, Georgia, where they were held at the Georgia International Horse Park, newly constructed with the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in mind. Ever since, Atlanta and the Horse Park have been a top horse show
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Judge Dale Pederson: Been There, Done That
Thursday, March 02 2017
By Britney Grover Judges are the unsung heroes of the hunter world. The amount of knowledge and dedication required to be a good judge is astounding, encompassing a lifetime of equestrian experience and intense show schedules sending them all over the country. While they put themselves at risk of being the object of skepticism from
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Dr. Anne Moretta: Finding Synergy in Life & Veterinary Practice
Tuesday, February 14 2017
By Britney Grover Dr. Anne Moretta, VMD, MS, stated that “horses have defined my life.” Little did she know that her early passion for horses would lead her to veterinary school and a lifetime acquiring a vast array of equestrian skills — from childhood pony rides to junior showing and having a professional career showing
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Robert Dover: The Leading Man of U.S. Dressage
Sunday, January 29 2017
By Britney Grover Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek What does Robert Dover remember about his first horse? “Every single thing,” he responded with a laugh. “You know, it’s interesting because life goes by so fast, but things like the milestone of having your first horse, or your first major win, or your first Olympics, those
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Coachella Valley, California
Tuesday, January 24 2017
By Britney Grover One million dollars: one of the biggest grand prix prizes available in the U.S. and the star of the HITS Coachella Desert Circuit held each year in Thermal, California. The 2017 HITS Desert Series began January 17 and will conclude with the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix on March 19, but watching
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Equestrian Destination: The Palm Beaches and Wellington, Florida
Wednesday, January 11 2017
By Britney Grover In the equestrian world, one place rises to the top of the list as the winter horse capital of the United States: Palm Beach, Florida, and the community of Wellington. When other parts of the country are covered in snow, sun reigns and the world’s top horsemen and women gather to compete
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From Ponies to Panthers: Judy Berens and Panther Ridge Conservation Center
Thursday, January 05 2017
By Britney Grover On TripAdvsor’s list of top things to do in Wellington, the International Polo Club and the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center stand fourth and fifth on the list. The top ranking goes to another animal-oriented locale, with claws instead of hooves — the Panther Ridge Conservation Center. But in a way,
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