Peter Wylde Jumping Clinic Benefiting Horses Healing Hearts Concludes With Rave Reviews
Friday, January 31 2014
Wellington, FL - January 29, 2014 - Riders and equestrian enthusiasts from all over South Florida gathered at Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village this weekend to learn from one of the country’s greatest riders, while also supporting a worthwhile cause. Olympic Gold Medalist Peter Wylde generously donated his time in support of Horses Healing Hearts, offering a clinic for riders of varying levels on Sunday, January 26, 2014. Presenting Sponsor, Cavalor, hosted a luncheon with the Gold Medalist prior to the start of the clinic.
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Alexandra Crown and Chloe D. Reid Rewarded with SSG Gloves Bonus Money
Friday, January 31 2014
Wellington, Florida – Alexandra Crown and Chloe D. Reid were both rewarded for their loyalty to SSG Gloves with $1,000 bonuses in the SSG “Go Clean for the Green” incentive promotion at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. SSG Gloves is offering a total of $60,000 in bonus money over the 12-week circuit to reward riders for their loyalty to the SSG Gloves brand.
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New Home for SMU Equestrian
Thursday, January 30 2014
Hey Y’all. The home of SMU Equestrian is no longer BuckBranch Farm. The Mustangs have recently moved to Sleepy P Ranch, approximately 30 miles outside of Dallas in Bartonville, Texas
Schoolmasters and What They Can Give To Us
Wednesday, January 29 2014
Have you ever been lucky enough to ride a schoolmaster? Schoolmasters can be invaluable to our development as riders. If you ever have the opportunity to ride a schoolmaster, jump at it! Here’s why.
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Kick off to the season!
Tuesday, January 28 2014
The 2014 show season has begun! The USC Aiken Event team kicked off the season with a wonderful event at Full Gallop Farm! The show ran great! The courses were fun and the weather even warmed up a bit for us to make it a beautiful day.
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Silvia Rizzo and New Partner Sal Ready to Take On Wellington
Friday, January 24 2014
Wellington, FL – January 22, 2014 - Silvia Rizzo, the Italian dressage rider based in Germany, is back in South Florida for the second year of showing in the sun, this time with a brand new horse to ride.
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Konik Horse
Monday, January 20 2014
We are all aware of the many tragedies of World War II, but did you know that the war almost brought about the end of an entire breed of horse ? The fall of Germany almost brought the Konik to extinction, but the breed is slowly making a comeback. History The Konik originated in Poland and may have descended from the Tarpan, the wild forest horse which ranged through Europe up until the late 19 th century
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Laura Kraut and Wish Triumph in $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Jump-Off : Nairobi Nights and Laura Lee Montross Top Camping World Adult Amateur Hunter…
Friday, January 17 2014
Wellington, FL – January 10, 2014 - U.S. Olympic Team Gold Medalist Laura Kraut earned victory on day three of the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) competing with Stone Hill Farm’s Wish in the $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m jump-off class on Friday, January 10. Alexander Zetterman (SWE) and Canora also got their second win of the circuit in the day’s $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge.
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Making The Decision to Retire Your Horse
Wednesday, January 15 2014
Our horses give us a lot during their lives. Show careers and riding careers are demanding
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American Cream Draft Horse
Monday, January 13 2014
Did you know that there is only one truly American draft horse breed? The American Cream Draft has existed for more than a century, and the breed of today still has the striking appearance of the mare from which the breed originated. History The American Cream Draft is descended from a mare named Old Granny who lived in Iowa during the early 20 th century
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