Megan MacPherson Rides to Victory in North American Junior Flat Equitation Championship to Kick Off Capital Challenge Equitation Weekend
Sunday, September 30 2012
Upper Marlboro, MD – September 29, 2012 – The Capital Challenge Horse Show opened up competition today at the Show Place Arena. This is the first day of the Capital Challenge Equitation Championship Weekend, presented by Bigeq.com.
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Tredstep Ireland Updates Popular Donatello Field Boot with ‘Tall’ Sizing
Sunday, September 30 2012
DUBLIN, Ireland – 20 August 2012 – In response to customer demand, Tredstep Ireland has unveiled a ‘Tall’ version of their best-selling Donatello riding boots. The additional sizing is designed to accommodate riders who have a longer leg, and those riders who prefer a taller silhouette. The new Donatello Tall boots will be available from U.S. retailers in November 2012
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IHSA Spotlight Riders
Sunday, September 30 2012
Bowling Green University’s Kaitlin Mielnicki Hometown: Lebanon, Ohio School: Bowling Green State University – Bowling Green, Ohio Zone/Region: Zone 6, Region 1 Major: Pre-Veterinary Medicine (Biology) Graduating: 2012 IHSA Level: Advanced Walk-Trot-Canter Equitation Favorite thing about IHSA: I had no show experience prior to IHSA, but the association is accessible to riders of all levels, so it was so simple to get started! After four years with my incredible coach & teammates, I have been inspired to continue riding and showing after graduation. Bowling Green State University Equestrian Team http://www.freewebs.com/bgequine/
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Dressage at Devon Day 4: Performance Classes
Sunday, September 30 2012
Ladies Hat Day Alexandra Reid; winner of FEI Young Rider Test Dressage at Devon Day 4: Performance Classes September 28, 2012 (Devon, PA) Friday was the first full day of performance classes plus wonderful exhibitions by Aussie horseman Guy McLean and the Delaware Valley Combined Training Association Quadrille. “Remember Hope; this is your dream to do dressage at Devon,” said Guy McLean to his horse, Hope, explaining to the audience that following his performance last year they had a conversation that ended with a commitment by both horse and rider to perform dressage in the Dixon. Later on the Delaware Valley Combined Training Association (DVCTA) Quadrille team – the Quad Squad – performed “Think Pink,” sponsored by the Unionville Equine Associates of Oxford, PA. Their performance was comprised of a 13-horse team, which performed an inspirational, moving and upbeat medly of musical favorites
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Nation’s Top Hunters to Compete at the 2012 Capital Challenge Horse Show
Friday, September 28 2012
Many of the top horses in the country will travel from near and far to compete next week at the 2012 Capital Challenge Horse Show, presented by The Gochman Family, in Upper Marlboro, MD. The show runs September 29 through October 7 at Prince George’s Equestrian Center and will feature many horses that are currently at the top of the national standings for their divisions for the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)
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The equibarre Fitness DVD Is Almost Here!
Friday, September 28 2012
Yes! Yes! Yes! I’m so excited to announce the equibarre fitness DVD has almost arrived and just in time to add to your holiday shopping list! We shot equibarre at the amazing facility in Ashland, Oregon Silver Spring Farm and had a blast doing so. Yes it was shot IN the indoor and my workout partners were a horse and rider! I’m really excited about the DVD going on sale next week
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Dressage at Devon Day 3: Individual Breed Classes and the Start of the Performance Division
Friday, September 28 2012
Winner of Hanovarian class Age 2 and under Francheska AH Sophie and Sarah September 27, 2012 (Devon, PA) Dressage at Devon attendees were treated to an amazing array of individual breed classes in the world’s largest open Breed Show. From Andulusians to Gypsy Vanners, and Hanovarians to Knabstruppers, each breed had the opportunity to show off its unique qualities
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A Shared Land, A Shared Community
Thursday, September 27 2012
Saturday, September 1 , marked the end of houndwalking for Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds in Unionville, PA and what better way to bring the season to a close but an early evening ride out from the kennels followed by a covered-dish supper? Instead of meeting with the hounds at 7:00 AM, the “meet” was called for 5:00 PM.
Congratulations to the Winners of the Perfect Products Contest!
Thursday, September 27 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan Congratulations to the Winner of the Perfect Products Regen-x EQ contest! Frankie Sperry of San Tan Valley, Arizona I love all of the contests we run on the Sidelines Magazine Facebook page. I love the photos that are submitted and I REALLY love the stories that come with each photo. We have a 50-word essay section to describe each photo and it’s amazing how much everyone can get into those 50 words
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Uphill Farm’s Taylor Schmidt Wins Region 4 ASPCA Maclay Regionals at Kentucky National
Thursday, September 27 2012
Taylor Schmidt guided Acortaire to the Region 4 ASPCA Maclay Regional first place finish at the Kentucky National.
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