“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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Measuring for Blanket Fit
Friday, September 27 2013
We hate to mention it, but winter’s right around the corner. If you’ll be blanketing your horse this winter (a must if you plan on clipping him), then now is the time to stock up on blankets. Measuring your horse carefully will ensure that you buy him the right size – the first time! Tips for Measuring Success Before you measure your horse, enlist the help of a second person to help with the process
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A World of Riders: Bringing Student Rider Nations Cup Back to the United States
Friday, September 27 2013
By: Kate McManis It happens every four years; the torch is lit, the rings are raised, and the games begin. It is a dream of almost every athlete to represent his or her nation in a world competition and it is an experience and honor that can never be forgotten. Though not yet an Olympian myself (still keeping my fingers crossed), I have been lucky enough to represent the United States of America three times at Student Rider Nations Cup (SNRC) competitions.
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ASPCA grants $15,000 to New Vocations for Thoroughbred Aftercare Rehabilitation
Wednesday, September 25 2013
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program announced this week that a $15,000 grant has been awarded by the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) to aid the non-profit program in rehabilitating Thoroughbreds off the racetrack. “The number one reason horses retire from the track is due to some type of injury,” shared Anna Ford, New Vocations Program Director.
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Ashley Foster and Leena L In Perfect Form to Capture the ASPCA Maclay Regional Finals at Southeast Medal Finals
Tuesday, September 24 2013
Jacksonville, FL – September 22, 2013 – The highly-anticipated ASPCA Maclay Regionals were held on the final day of the 2013 Southeast Medal Finals at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. Ashley Foster of Brookeville, MD executed Allen Rheinheimer’s course flawlessly aboard Leena L, owned by KMW Ponies LLC, to take home the coveted prize out of a total of 39 riders. Her life-long friend, Haley Waters earned the second place prize with an impressive performance with Quito, owned by Chuck and Dana Waters.
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ASPCA Maclay Regionals Features Top Young Juniors Riders Across the Country
Saturday, September 21 2013
Lexington, KY – Sepetmber 20, 2013 – It was an exciting weekend for the top equitation riders as they competed in numerous ASPCA Maclay Regionals to vie for a spot in the coveted Finals at the Alltech National Horse Show. The competition was stiff as the top junior riders went head-to-head in a battle of the best and the chance to take it all. In Region 2 the winning honors went to Michael Hughes, while Hunter Holloway took the Region 5 title. Kelli Cruciotti was presented with the Region 6 Championship, while Haley Stradling piloted her mount to the Region 7 top honors.
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Friday Is Barns’ Night Out at the Alltech National Horse Show
Saturday, September 21 2013
[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – Horse-crazy kids will put the horses out to pasture and pull on their party boots for Alltech’s Barn Night in the Bluegrass, presented by Group C, at the Alltech National Horse Show. During this barn bazaar on Friday, Nov
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Safety When Riding Solo
Friday, September 20 2013
There’s something special about riding your horse alone. The quiet time allows you to truly bond and communicate with your horse
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Laurence Blais Tetreault Named Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for August
Tuesday, September 17 2013
OTTAWA, ON, Sept.16 2013 — Laurence Blais Tetreault of Montreal, QC has been named the Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for August.
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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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