Bay My Hero & William Fox-Pitt (GBR) Win Rolex, Lauren Kieffer & Veronica earn USEF National 4-Star Championship, Buck Davidson & Ballynoe…
Sunday, April 27 2014
William Fox-Pitt won his third Rolex championship and watch in five years – on the less experienced of his two horses, Bay My Hero, with Seacookie TSF earning ninth place. William rode both horses to clear cross-country rounds (no jump penalties), although Seacookie picked up 7.2 time penalties. In the final show jumping test, both horses jumped double clear (no time, no jump penalties)
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
The Hopeful Amateur Hits the Big Times at Rolex Kentucky!
Friday, April 25 2014
Wow! Who ever would have thought little old me would find myself the middle of so much Rolex excitement! In my wildest dreams, I wouldn’t have imagined that I would be sitting here, writing this blog, from the official media center of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover . And when I’m not in the media center (or walking through the trade fair trying not to even look at anything), I enjoy watching the action from the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation tent. Or I’m attending the competitor’s party, rubbing elbows some of the best riders in the world
- Published in The Hopeful Amateur, Z-Blogs
Tips for a Successful First Show of the Season
Friday, April 25 2014
Show season is upon us! If you’re gearing up for your first show this season, you may find that you’ve a bit nervous about the outcome.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Ensuring Your Horse’s Care When You’re Not Around
Wednesday, April 23 2014
As much as we all want to be the ones to care for our horses all of the time, sometimes life necessitates that someone else step in. If you’re planning a vacation or some time away from the barn , you’ll want to make sure that your horse receives the same quality care that he does when you’re the one providing it. Here are some great tips to make it so that anyone can give your horse the care he deserves
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
FENCE Collegiate Team Challenge
Wednesday, April 16 2014
The team had a very long but VERY successful weekend at their FIRST EVER collegiate team challenge. Team members Brendan, Heather, Alexa and Hannah made up our one team USC Aiken sent.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Busy Week for the USC Aiken Eventing Team
Tuesday, April 08 2014
It is a busy and exciting week for the USC Aiken Eventing Team! This coming weekend we are participating in our first collegiate team challenge at FENCE horse trials! We can not believe it is finally here. The four riders are busy getting ready and I plan on attending as groom. I have already started packing! It should be a great weekend and can’t wait to meet the other teams.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Storing Blankets Properly
Wednesday, April 02 2014
As we finally emerge from winter and head into spring, you can focus your efforts on spring cleaning and readying the barn for your show season. Since you will not need your horse’s winter blankets again until the late fall, it is best to clean them and store them away to give yourself added space in the barn and to keep them protected until they are needed again. Make sure that you store your blankets properly, though – otherwise you might find a damaged or smelly blanket come fall
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Horse History – April 1, 2004 – Zenyatta Born
Monday, March 31 2014
She may have been born on April Fool’s Day, but Zenyatta’s racing career was no joke.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Adrienne Lyle and Wizard Achieve Personal Best in AGDF 12 FEI Grand Prix CDI 5* : Ashley Holzer Guides Tiva Nana to First CDI Win in 3* Grand Prix
Saturday, March 29 2014
Wellington, FL – March 27, 2014 – Adrienne Lyle (USA) and Wizard capped off the first day of competition for the final week of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) with a win in the FEI Grand Prix CDI 5* presented by Diamante Farms. The pair earned a personal best score for the grand prix with a 74.160%.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Buzz Welker Memorial Polo Tournament Helps Sport’s Growth At Grand Champions Polo Club
Saturday, March 29 2014
Hope Arellano of Polographics outraces defender downfield on her Best Playing Pony. Photo by Scott Fisher WELLINGTON, FL-March 17, 2014- —The Buzz Welker Memorial Tournament offered junior polo players of all ages and ability levels a chance to improve their skills and have fun at the same time Monday at Grand Champions Polo Club. With more than 80 players, polo’s grass roots level never looked better during the Polo Training Foundation event.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs