Equine History: Secretariat Won the Belmont Stakes with a Stunning 31 Lengths
Monday, June 09 2014
June 9 th, 1973 was a historic day in horse racing: It’s the day that Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes with a stunning 31-length lead. With that victory the chestnut Thoroughbred stallion became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years, and he became a household name at the same time. Secretariat was born on March 30, 1970.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Building a Horse’s Confidence at Shows
Thursday, June 05 2014
Taking a horse to his first horse show can be a stressful and worrisome experience.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Mangalarga Marchador
Monday, June 02 2014
If you are a fan of gaited horses, the Mangalarga Marchador might be for you.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Mickie Sage Pilots Harlu to the Blue in the USHJA National Hunter Derby at Spring Warm-Up II at Colorado Horse Park
Monday, May 26 2014
Parker, CO – May 8, 2014 – The $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby and the Mini Prix both were set to run at the same time during Spring Warm-Up II at the Colorado Horse Park. Professional Mickie Sage planned to compete horses in both classes putting her a little under the gun
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Paradise, Honor Roll and more!
Monday, May 26 2014
It has been pretty quiet for the team this month, however we have meetings set up this coming week to organize with our new officers and make a plan! We have a lot to do to get ready for next semester and especially our Collegiate Team Challenge at Full Gallop in November! Send invites, order ribbons and awards, find sponsors and donors, get our teams together and more! If any person or business is interested in being apart of USC Aiken’s FIRST EVER collegiate team challenge please contact me at marissajcollins@gmail.com ! Paradise Farm HT was yesterday and it was a great day! Beautiful weather…a bit hot at times though! The show ran great and from what I heard from many friends they all had a great day. I competed in the Open Training division and placed second! The xc course was a blast! Paradise has always been one of my favorite events! Every semester the USCA Equestrian program dose an honor roll! Congratulations to the following Equestrian Club members who have been named to the Equestrian Club Honor Roll for the Spring 2014 semester
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Should Your Child Bring Their Horse With Them to A Summer Horse Camp?
Thursday, May 22 2014
Congratulations – you’ve decided to send your child to a summer horse camp and have found the perfect one. Now you face a more difficult decision – should your child bring their own horse with them to summer camp?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Waiting for jumps in the schooling ring
Sunday, May 18 2014
Waiting your turn for a schooling jump at a big show such as WEF can be a daunting task if one is unaccustomed to the process.
- Published in In the Irons, Z-Blogs
Brush Up On Skills for the Trails
Friday, May 09 2014
As the weather continues to get warmer, you may be itching to get your horse out on the trails again. But if your horse has been out of work over the winter or if it’s been a while since you’ve been on the trails, you might be in for an interesting ride.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Keep Your Calm Before a Show
Wednesday, May 07 2014
Whenever you ride in a horse show, you’ve invested a significant amount of time, money, and emotional energy into preparing for the day. Those sacrifices that you’ve made can create an atmosphere where the pressure is high and your nerves are on edge
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Sidelines and Professional’s Choice Shoo Fly Contest
Tuesday, April 29 2014
Thank you Professional’s Choice! Could your horse use new fly protection products from Professional’s Choice? Well, you’re in luck! Sidelines and Professional’s Choice have teamed up to provide you a chance to win ONE of four amazing prizes — including a fly sheet, fly boots, fly mask or neck cover!! The winner can select which prize they want (but remember, the winner only gets to select ONE prize). Just send us a photo of your horse in need!! Bonus points if you send us a photo of your horse with a bug on him or her!! (Then we’ll really know you’re in need!) Enter your photo at http://sidelinesnews.com/sidelines-contest-form.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs