The Jump for the Children Horse Show Celebrates 30 Years
Thursday, October 03 2013
The grand prix from last year. Photo by Anne Gittins Photography.
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Capital Challenge Horse Show Welcomes the Country’s Best
Tuesday, October 01 2013
Upper Marlboro, MD – September 30, 2013 – The Capital Challenge Horse Show kicked off hunter competition today at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. Within its span of two decades, the Capital Challenge Horse Show has set itself apart with a distinct and unique focus on preeminent hunter competition among its many other advancements in the industry. The show continues through Sunday, October 6
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“Sir Sebastian” wins Grand Champion at 2013 NEDA Fall Festival Breed Show
Monday, September 30 2013
Morris, CT — September 30, 2013 — Alix Szepesi’s three-year-old young horse “Sir Sebastian” was Grand Champion at the New England Dressage Association (NEDA) Fall Festival Breed Show in Saugerties, New York last week. Sir Sebastian was also awarded Young Horse Champion and Colt/Gelding Champion. “I couldn’t be more happy with Sir Sebastian” Alix said.
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Barbara Ann Merryman Pilots El Paso to Victory in the Phelps Media Group Southeast Junior Medal
Sunday, September 22 2013
Jacksonville, FL – September 21, 2013 – The third day of the 2013 Southeast Medal Finals was another booming day at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center.
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Jordan Coyne and Lazaro Carve Speedy Turns to Win the Southeast Medal Finals $5,000 Welcome Stake
Saturday, September 21 2013
Jacksonville, FL – September 19, 2013 – Southeast Medal Finals got underway with entries doubled over last year’s attendance. The Jacksonville Equestrian Center was abuzz with activity, with equitation and jumper classes featured in the indoor arena. For the Southeast Medal Finals $5,000 Welcome Stake, 26 horse and rider combinations tried their hand at course designer, Allen Rheinheimer’s course
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Sonoma County – Thoroughbred Available for Adoption!
Friday, September 20 2013
Meet handsome gray, 3 year old, 16.2hh Thoroughbred gelding Sonoma County now available for adoption from New Vocations’ Lexington, KY facility. Sonoma is by Street Cry(IRE). He is another big boned boy with a very kind heart
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Caitlin Boyle Shines at Showplace Fall Classic Championship Horse Show
Monday, September 16 2013
Wayne, IL – September 13, 2013 - Caitlin Boyle has seen success throughout the country, but today that success came close to home at the Showplace Fall Classic Championship Horse, held September 10-15 at the Lamplight Equestrian Center.
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Michael Hughes Earns Top Call at Region Two ASPCA/NHSAA Maclay Regional Championships
Monday, September 16 2013
North Salem, NY – September 14, 2013 - Each year, junior riders work diligently to earn points for the ASPCA/NHSAA Maclay Regional Championships. Today, the top competitors from Region 2 gathered at Old Salem Farm during the at 2013 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W to showcase their skills and qualify for the ASPCA Maclay Championships at the Alltech National Horse Show
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Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam Tops $8,000 Danbury Porsche Audi 1.40m Open Jumper Aboard Solerina at 2013 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W
Thursday, September 12 2013
North Salem, NY – September 11, 2013 – The 2013 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W returned to the picturesque Old Salem Farm today to kick-off the week-long international jumping competition featuring the world’s top athletes. Thanks to phenomenal reviews from 2012, a large number of entries created a section split for the day’s main event on the Grand Prix Field: the $8,000 Danbury Porsche Audi 1.40m Open Jumper class. During the first section, it was Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam and Solerina who bested Todd Minikus and Uraguay by three seconds at the end of the class with a quick and clear jump-off.
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Teaching Adults vs. Juniors riders
Thursday, May 02 2013
There are various differences between teaching adults to ride and teaching juniors. 1. Juniors bounce when they fall, adults tend to break.
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