In Loving Memory of my Grandparents
Wednesday, March 06 2013
From left to right: Grandpa, Me, my sister Jessica, Jena and Grandma. By Dani Moritz Few people get to know their grandparents the way I got to know mine
- Published in Pony Tales, Z-Blogs
2013 Ox Ridge Charity Horse Show Continues Tradition of Celebrating Area’s Equestrian Heritage
Tuesday, March 05 2013
Darien, CT – March 4, 2013 – Entering its 84th year, the 2013 Ox Ridge Charity Horse Show will be held from June 11th through 16th at the Ox Ridge Hunt Club (OHRC). The show is a United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Hunter “A” rated major riding competition featuring three-star rated jumpers ridden by Olympic-level and international equestrians
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Team USA Wins Hollow Creek Farm FEI Young Rider Nations Cup; Brazil Sweeps Children’s and Junior Hollow Creek Farm FEI Nations Cup Classes
Tuesday, March 05 2013
Wellington, FL – March 2, 2013 – The Hollow Creek Farm FEI Children’s, Junior, and Young Rider Nations Cups were featured at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Saturday, March 2, at the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) in Wellington, FL. With the first round for each age group held during the day session and all three second rounds held at night under the lights, the team from USA won in the young rider’s class and the teams from Brazil won in the junior’s and children’s classes. Week eight CSIO competition, sponsored by G&C Farm , runs February 27-March 3, 2013
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
In Love With the Dancing Pony!!
Tuesday, March 05 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan The Dancing Pony doing his thing! If you haven’t seen the Dancing Pony who is dancing his way around YouTube and Facebook pages everywhere – well take one minute and ten seconds to sit down and watch it – and get ready to smile. It’s silly (and I’m not even sure what it is advertising) – but nothing beats a silly dancing pony! I am a big fan of Shetland Ponies – and this dancing Shetland Pony takes it to an all new level
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Great Shots of Polo Action in Wellington
Monday, March 04 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Hilario Ulloa of Alegria advances the ball. All photos by Alan Fabricant The last time I was in Wellington, Florida, I enjoyed watching polo
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
McLain Ward and Super Trooper de Ness Master $43,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 8
Friday, March 01 2013
Wellington, FL – February 28, 2013 – Week eight of the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF), sponsored by G&C Farm , continued on Thursday at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, with the $43,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 8. The win went to U.S.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
I Loved Visiting The Wellington Equestrian Gallery & Mall – You Will Too!
Friday, March 01 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan This beautiful painting was being painted on the sidewalk outside of the Wellington Equestrian Gallery & Mall – but you also need to go inside – it is a horsey wonderland! On my recent trip to Wellington, Florida, I knew one of the places I wanted to visit was the Wellington Equestrian Gallery & Mall. And boy was I glad I did
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Tack, Feed and Other Rooms
Thursday, February 28 2013
When you’re designing your barn for your horses, don’t forget to take into account the people that will be using the facilities as well.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Roffman Rides to High Points at Florida Dressage Classic CDI
Wednesday, February 27 2013
Wellington, FL (February 26, 2013) – What’s better than a great ride on a beautiful horse? Why, two great rides on two horses, of course. Caroline Roffman, who owns and operates Lionshare Dressage with rider and trainer, Endel Ots, continues to successfully campaign the Hanoverian gelding, Bon Chance (Belissimo M x Weltmeyer), winning Sunday’s Developing Horse Prix St Georges (70.147%) at the Florida Dressage Classic CDI, February 14-17, less than a month after equally-consistent Fourth Level marks during the Gold Coast Dressage series, and also had the highest-scoring (66.477%) Lusitano, Uruguai Do Arete, for owners Robinson Lusitanos, in the FEI Prix St George. Roffman said bringing the chestnut gelding Bon Chance, aka Moto, to the show arena at Fourth Level was horse’s first return to the ring since he tied for first in the Six-Year-Old division at the Young Horse Championships in 2012. The goal, after a solid win in the 70’s at Fourth Level, was to bring Bon Chance to Prix St George. With a second place in Saturday’s Developing PSG, and a win on Sunday, the Lionshare Dressage duo is right on track. “I am blessed to develop such horses and am excited for their futures,” she said.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Stall Options
Tuesday, February 26 2013
In addition to the basics for comfortable and safe stalls for your horse, there are a lot of add-ons to personalize your stable and to make horse care easier.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs