And The Lucky OTTB Photo Contest Winners Are…
Wednesday, March 20 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan If you followed the Sidelines Magazine OTTB (off-the-track-Thoroughbred) Photo Contest , then you know that judging the contest wasn’t going to be easy. It was a “PHOTO” contest – so our judges (an independent panel, unpaid) judged based on the photo and the description of the photo. I am thankful I didn’t have to help judge (too much pressure!!) but I am thrilled with their results and I think they did a great job! The best part of the contest – as I know all of you will agree – was seeing the hundreds and hundreds of photos of rescued OTTBs now living their amazing and wonderful lives! It brings tears to my eyes just to think of all of the people who rescued former racehorses – I am so proud of all of you – you are all winners in my book!! The four top winners and four top runner-ups will appear in the May issue of Sidelines – the 20 Honorable Mention photos will only appear on the website (and in another blog I will post soon).
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Intercollegiate Dressage Association’s 2013 National Championship
Tuesday, March 19 2013
Mount Holyoke College Equestrian Center in South Hadley, Massachusetts and their dressage team will host over 100 riders from more than 20 colleges and universities throughout the United States at the Intercollegiate Dressage Association’s 12th annual National Championship on April 27th and 28th. Four-member teams and individuals in each of the IDA’s four divisions–Introductory Level, Lower Training Level, Upper Training Level and First Level–are chosen from the approximately 600 student riders representing 55 colleges and universities across 9 regions of the US and Canada.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Tina Konyot and Calecto V’s Elegant Freestyle Takes Top Prize at WEF Dressage Classic, CDI 3* presented by Today’s Equestrian & Fellows
Sunday, March 17 2013
Wellington, FL – March 15, 2013 – The Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) hosted an entertaining night of equestrian sport at the WEF Dressage Classic, CDI 3* presented by Today’s Equestrian & Fellows on Friday.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Examining Deworming Programs
Wednesday, March 13 2013
Worms are a huge problem in horses. If present long enough, worms can damage a horse’s internal organs and intestinal lining, result in a dull coat and poor nutrition, and cause weight loss and muscle wasting in addition to many other symptoms
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Get Off the Rail
Monday, March 11 2013
Have you ever noticed how the track around the outside of a ring, just next to the rail, quickly becomes packed down after just a few rides?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Steffen Peters Tops Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire CDI-YJ3* with Legolas 92 and Vaya Con Dios
Sunday, March 10 2013
Steffen Peters with Legolas 92. Photo © Lindsay McCall for HorseGirlTV.com Del Mar, California, March 9, 2013 – Once again the 2013 Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire CDI-YJ3* held at the Del Mar Horse Park was packed with competitors.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Lauren Hough and Ohlala Are Best in $33,000 G&C Farm 1.45m at FTI WEF
Saturday, March 09 2013
Wellington, FL, March 8, 2013- Week nine’s CSI-W 5* competition at the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) continued on Friday with a win for Lauren Hough (USA) and Ohlala in the $33,000 G&C Farm 1.45m speed class, a Longines FEI world ranking event.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Two Incredible Evenings Honoring Paralympian Jonathan Wentz and the USPEA
Thursday, March 07 2013
Thursday, March 7th The United States Para-Equestrian Association Presents “Inspire a Generation” private Benefit Party and Auction Honoring Jonathan Wentz Hosted by Rancho Valencia Resort Rancho Santa Fe, CA & Friday, March 8th 1st Annual Wooden Horse Race and Casino Night Hosted by the 2013 Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire CDI YJ3* Del Mar, CA Jonathan Wentz at the 2012 London Paralympics cheering his team on. Photo (c) Lindsay Yosay McCall Del Mar, CA-March 6, 2013- For two exciting evenings the late Para-Dressage rider and USPEA member Jonathan Wentz will be honored in the Southern California community. On March 7th The United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) presents “Inspire a Generation” private Benefit Party and Auction Honoring Jonathan Wentz Hosted by Rancho Valencia Resort in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Wash Bays
Thursday, March 07 2013
Wash bays are typically the same size as a stall. They can be used for many other tasks as well – grooming, tacking up, shoeing and vet visits.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The 30th Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W Delights Competitors and Crowd
Wednesday, March 06 2013
Loxahatchee, FL – March 4, 2013 – Sunny skies, a convivial atmosphere and top-notch dressage performance highlighted the 30th anniversary of the Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W February 28-March 3. Seasoned international competitors and young rising stars alike came out to vie for victory at the historic event
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs