The Trait Du Nord
Monday, September 08 2014
Have you ever heard of the Trait du Nord ? This beautiful draft breed originated in the 1800s, yet it is endangered today and its future remains uncertain. History The Trait du Nord originated in the grasslands of the southern Netherlands, northern France, and throughout Belgium
- Published in Blogs, The Classic Insider
Breaking In Tall Boots
Wednesday, September 03 2014
You’ve just purchased a new pair of tall boots – congratulations! Now the oh-so-fun process of breaking them in begins. Breaking in tall boots is uncomfortable, sometimes painful, and even a bit frustrating.
- Published in Blogs, The Classic Insider
Riding the Herd-Bound Horse
Thursday, August 28 2014
Does your horse hate to leave his friends behind when it’s time to head out on a ride? Riding a herd-bound horse can be a challenge, but there are steps you can take to help make separation from his buddies less stressful for your horse
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The American Gold Cup & Sidelines Magazine Golden Photo Contest
Wednesday, August 27 2014
Win tickets to see the American Gold Cup! With the American Gold Cup will be here soon and Sidelines Magazine is honored to be able to give out five pairs of tickets to the American Gold Cup, held September 10-14 at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, New York. How do you win tickets?
- Published in Blogs, Editor's Notes
Missouri Fox Trotter
Monday, August 25 2014
A truly American breed, the Missouri Fox Trotter originated from crossbreeding various popular breeds of horses .
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Sidelines Blog from WEG #2: Lights, camera, action! Games Opening Ceremony a Sensory Tour de Force
Monday, August 25 2014
“Chess piece” (horse) being directed to its next move on the “chessboard” that was created on the arena floor with grid lighting By Darlene Ricker Photo by Diana De Rosa Who else but the French can turn the floor of a soccer stadium into a magical mystery tour? That’s the only way to describe Saturday night’s Opening Ceremony for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy.
- Published in Blogs, Show World
Headstart for the Fall Semester!
Wednesday, August 20 2014
The USCA eventing team had a great day at the August Full Gallop HT this past Sunday! We had four members riding and some other members came out to support! We of course want to thank Chris Quinn for taking pictures and the trainers who coached some of the riders; Lynn Coates Holmes and Kate Halvorsen. Brendan Quinn and Smoke competed in the large Preliminary division
- Published in Blogs, Pacer Pride
Follow the Foal: Dressage at Devon 2014 — Damascus
Tuesday, August 19 2014
Devon, PA (August 5, 2014) – Each year, the Dressage at Devon Breed Show hosts hundreds of well-bred colts and fillies.
- Published in Blogs, Show World
Calming the Energetic Horse
Thursday, August 14 2014
If your horse just has too much energy and is too excitable, your first impulse might be to put him on a calming supplement. But before you reach for that supplement bucket, there are a few other things that you should try first that can make a big difference in your horse’s energy levels
- Published in Blogs, The Classic Insider
Should You Let Your Child Bring Home a Summer Camp Horse?
Friday, August 08 2014
Many riding camps offer campers the option of bringing home a camp horse at the end of the summer. Camps save on the upkeep costs of their horses, and some lucky campers get to enjoy having “a horse of their own” for the year until it’s time for the horse to return to the camp in the early summer.
- Published in Blogs, The Classic Insider