McLain Ward and Tina La Boheme Claim The New Albany Classic
Tuesday, September 27 2016
Media Contact: Sara Lowenstein 614.416.7100 sara@hinsonltd.com McLain Ward and Tina La Boheme Claim The New Albany Classic Event reaches $30 million raised for The Center for Family Safety and Healing [New Albany, Ohio] September 25, 2016 – In a highly competitive field that included three Silver Medal-winning members of the United States Show Jumping Olympic team, McLain Ward and Tina La Boheme emerged from the group of 25 riders to claim the Authentic Cup and their share of the $125,000 prize money at the 19 th annual New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day . This marks the fourth win for Ward at The New Albany Classic (including 2004 on Goldika, 2011 on Pjotter Van De Zonnehoeve, 2012 on Pjotter Van De Zonnehoeve). Photo: Curtis Wallis Founded and hosted by Abigail Wexner at her home in New Albany, Ohio, the FEI CSI 2* and USEF 5* rated competition drew over 15,000 attendees and generated more than $1.7 million to support family violence initiatives in central Ohio provided by The Center for Family Safety & Healing . This year’s class was formidable, with 9 riders of the 25 combinations going clear over the Richard Jeffery designed course.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Protecting Your Horse From the Sun
Wednesday, June 04 2014
Summer’s official start is just a few short weeks away, and with it will come longer days of more intense sunlight. The increased sunlight will mean extra riding hours – a good thing – but too much sun can also be a problem for horses, bringing about bleached coats and even burns. Want to keep your horse safe in the sun this summer?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Helping Your Child Pack for a Summer Horse Camp
Thursday, May 29 2014
You’ve decided on the perfect summer riding camp for your child, and the camp has sent you a list of suggested items to pack.
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Designing an Outdoor Wash Rack
Friday, May 23 2014
Wash racks make the task of bathing your horse easier – you definitely want at least one at your barn .
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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?
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Finding the Right Summer Horse Camp for Your Child
Thursday, May 15 2014
Attending a summer horse camp can be a life-changing experience for your child.
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The First Royal Windsor Horse Show Was Held in May of 1943
Monday, May 12 2014
In May of 1943, the first ever Royal Windsor Horse Show was held, beginning an annual tradition still in effect today. Founded by Geoffrey Cross and Count Robert Orssich, the first Royal Windsor Horse Show was part of the “Wings for Victory” effort to raise money to purchase war bombers for use during World War II. The first Royal Windsor Horse show was attended by King George VI as well as Queen Elizabeth
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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.
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Equine History: The Dressage Phase of the Del Mar National Horse Show Is Held
Monday, April 28 2014
Did you know that the hunter/jumper phase of the Del Mar National Horse Show runs this week? The celebrated show, held annually at the Del Mar Fairgrounds of Del Mar, California, includes dressage, Western, and hunter/jumper events. The Del Mar National Horse Show was originally a part of the San Diego County Fair
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