International Bromont 2013 Grand Prix: Kochetova Double Winner
Friday, July 26 2013
Bromont, Quebec – July 21, 2013 -The second week of the International Bromont ended today, July 21, with Russian Liubov Kochetova winning the 1m60 Grand Prix.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Lisa Goldman Flies to Second Consecutive Victory at Horse Shows by the Bay
Friday, July 26 2013
The Illinois-based professional wins the $10,000 Positive Step Farm Open Jumper Welcome Prix at Flintfields Horse Park. Traverse City, MI – July 25, 2013 - Lisa Goldman took a chance. When she came around the corner to the last line in the jump-off of the $10,000 Positive Step Open Jumper Welcome Prix, she had a choice to make: pull or kick.
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Importance of Ventilation for Your Barn
Thursday, July 25 2013
The last few weeks have been HOT – so today, Christy Schultess, Classic Equine Equipment President and CEO, discusses the importance of ventilation and the different options available with Classic Equine Equipment stalls. Ventilation is important for every barn, for the health and comfort of the horses. In areas which are very warm during the summer, many people prefer to have either bars or mesh in the bottom portions of their doors.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Wellington’s Marc Ganzi, Nic Roldan Head U.S. Team Against Brits In Sunday’s Westchester Cup
Wednesday, July 24 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-July 24, 2013 —Longtime teammates Marc Ganzi and Nic Roldan head the U.S. team roster for Sunday’s Westchester Cup against England in Windsor Great Park’s Guards Polo Club in England.
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Fieldstone Summer Showcase Partners With Children’s Wish Foundation International As Official Charity Partner
Wednesday, July 24 2013
Halifax, MA – July 22, 2013 - The anticipation is building as the Fieldstone Summer Showcase starting date is drawing closer.
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Beverley Widdowson named FEI Owner of the Year for second year running
Wednesday, July 24 2013
Beverley Widdowson (GBR), owner of the 10-year-old bay stallion Big Star ridden by Olympic team gold medallist Nick Skelton, has been awarded the prestigious title of FEI Owner of the Year for the second year running by the FEI and the Jumping Owners Club. A year ago, Beverley Widdowson picked up the coveted owner’s prize with her 12-year-old grey gelding Carlo 273, ridden by Nick Skelton to double bronze at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2011 in Madrid (ESP), and which is now the new top horse of Sergio Alvarez Moya (ESP). “To win this award for the second year running is an incredible feeling, and is testament to all the hard work of everyone on the team involved in the success of Big Star – I am over the moon,” said Beverley Widdowson.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Wilhelm Genn and Happy Z Experience Deja Vu at Horse Shows by the Bay
Monday, July 22 2013
After winning her very first grand prix at Horse Shows by the Bay, Happy Z returns for No. 55
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Andrew Bourns Claims Victory in International Bromont $33,000 FEI 1.50m Open Welcome
Saturday, July 20 2013
Bromont, Quebec – July 18, 2013 – As the first FEI event concludes at the International Bromont, Andrew Bourns earns a well deserved victory over Canada’s Olympian Jill Henselwood, by 2.05 seconds. The first round turned out to be challenging: only 6 teams make it to the jump-off, including Canadian Jill Henselwood on her two mounts, IV Ever and New Idol Z. On a course designed by Brazilian Guilherme Jorge, with 12 obstacles for 15 efforts including three double combinations, Jaclyn Duff (CAN) on Pater Noster is first to execute a clear round.
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The First Annual Champions Grand Prix Presented by Eric Lamaze To Premiere in August at Angelstone Tournaments
Friday, July 19 2013
North America ’s Top Show Jumpers Will Compete for FEI World Ranking Points and a $100,000 Purse Rockwood , ON. July 17, 2013 - As the summer show jumping season shifts from Alberta Eastward to Quebec and Ontario, preparations are underway at Angelstone Tournaments. Three weeks of equestrian competition in August will be highlighted by one of the East Coast’s most anticipated events of the season, The Champions Grand Prix, presented by Eric Lamaze on Saturday, August 24th.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Subtle Irony- Available for Adoption!
Thursday, July 18 2013
Subtle Irony is a 5yr old 16.3h , bay thoroughbred, gelding by Artie Schiller. He is located in Lexington, KY for a $700 adoption fee. He is a graduate of the elite thoroughbred nursery at Winstar He is a cool, level-headed guy who has been nicknamed “Vitto”.
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs