Helmet Safety Review
Friday, August 16 2013
Do you wear a helmet when you ride? Some shows mandate that competitors wear a helmet, and some barns also require helmet use for riders. If you wear a helmet, though, it needs to fit you correctly and you need to care for it properly so that it will help to protect your head in a fall
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Considerations when buying used tack and equipment
Friday, August 09 2013
Buying your tack and equipment used can be a great way to cut costs. If you’re patient, you can find some excellent deals online or through tack shops offering consignment items.
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Aaron Vale Pilots H&M Cisco to Win 1.40m Open Jumpers at Kentucky Summer Classic
Thursday, August 01 2013
Lexington, KY – July 31, 2013 - Although there were grey skies in the area for the second day of the Kentucky Summer Classic, the weather did not dampen the competition in the Rolex Stadium. Both the 1.40m and 1.35m Open Jumper classes were determined by just fractions of a second. As the last in the class, Aaron Vale had the draw on his side as he bested Juan Pablo Gaspar and Shamrock with H&M Cisco in the 1.40m Open Jumpers. In the 1.35m Open Jumpers, Geoffrey Case and Veneziano-C tried to catch Guillermo Williams and Marbella’s speedy time, but were just hundredths of a second short.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Skijourning
Monday, July 29 2013
Winter often seems to limit the activities that we can do with our horses. If you’re lucky enough to have an indoor riding ring , then you can probably continue to train as normal
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Calculating your horse’s weight
Wednesday, July 24 2013
Knowing your horse’s approximate weight is important for a number of reasons. It can help you to keep an eye on your horse’s health, to determine appropriate amounts of feed, and it’s also necessary have to administer proper dosages of de-wormer and medications. Here are some tips on getting an accurate weight on your horse
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Federico Sztyrle and Chicago 88 Win $25,000 CVPHA Grand Prix
Wednesday, July 24 2013
Local Equestrians Shine During Final Week of Competition MORELAND HILLS, Ohio – July 23, 2013 - Federico Sztyrle won the $25,000 CVPHA Grand Prix for the second year in a row on the final day of the Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic. The Classic, which was the location of the very first show jumping Grand Prix in North America in 1965, ran from Friday, July 5 through Saturday, July 20. Sztyrle leads the field Federico Sztyrle and Chicago 88 won the $25,000 CVPHA Grand Prix on the final day of the Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Saddle Shopping on a Budget
Friday, July 19 2013
As a horse owner, your saddle is one of your most valuable and important investments. Saddle shopping on a budget can take a bit of time, but with patience and diligence you can find an affordable saddle which works for both you and your horse.
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Creative Uses for Show Ribbons
Friday, July 12 2013
Horse show ribbons are great symbols of all that we’ve accomplished with our equine partners, but chances are that if you’ve shown for even a few years, you’ve accumulated many ribbons. What do you do with them once your horse’s stall front is covered? Here are a few creative ideas to get you started.
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Hampton Classic Looks to Protect Horses’ Safety with Statement of Health Requirements
Thursday, July 11 2013
Bridgehampton, NY—July 10, 2013— All horses coming on to the grounds of the Hampton Classic Horse Show will be required to bring a Statement of Health signed by a licensed veterinarian within 7 days of arrival at the Hampton Classic. The Hampton Classic Horse Show returns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 25–September 1, for its 38 th year of world-class equestrian competition, shopping and entertainment. The Classic is requiring the signed Statement of Health as a precaution to protect the well-being of all horses at the Classic. “The new Statement of Health requirement will help us in our goal of keeping every horse at the Hampton Classic as safe as possible,” said Shanette Barth Cohen, the horse show’s Executive Director.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Selling Your Horse: Taking Great Photos
Friday, June 28 2013
A photo is worth a thousand words, so when it comes to selling your horse, you should definitely put extra effort into getting great photos to include in your ads. Last week we looked at writing great ads; now let’s take a look at taking photos to complement your excellent ad copy.
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