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Michael Hughes Earns Top Call at Region Two ASPCA/NHSAA Maclay Regional Championships

Monday, September 16 2013 by Editor

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

Published in Show World, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: caitlin-boyle, december-2012, education, horse show, maclay-regional, november-2012, obstacle-clinic, show world, wordpress-org

Trail Safety During Hunting Season

Friday, September 13 2013 by Editor

Many riders love to head out on the trails, but if you’re riding on trails which are frequented by hunters, you need to take some extra precautions during hunting season. Here are some tips to keep you and your horses safe. Find Out the Rules Identify when the open hunting seasons occur, and mark them on your barn calendar to make all riders aware.

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: between the ears, beyond the track, education, educationhorse, february-2013, higher education, laurengallops, wordpress-org

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 by Editor

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.

Published in Show World, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: classics, december-2012, education, educationhorse, in the irons, israel, jumper, porsche, september-2012, todd minikus

Elisa Wallace Heads to the Mustang Million

Wednesday, September 11 2013 by Editor

Elisa and Rune and Nimh – the two Mustangs she adopted for the Mustang Million. Photos from WallaceEventing.com

Published in Pony Tales, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: barrington, beyond the track, chasin', dani moritz, education, elisa wallace, horse country chic, in the irons, pony-tales, sidelines, wallace eventing

Let the Season Begin

Wednesday, September 11 2013 by Editor

Hey Y’all. SMU Equestrian will kick off the 2013 fall season on Thursday, September 26th, as the Mustangs host New Mexico State University. However, before the regular season begins, SMU will compete in a pre-season scrimmage against Baylor University this Saturday, September 14th, in Waco, Texas

Published in Pony Up!, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: archives, chasin', dallas, education, in the irons, let-the-season-begin, mexico, pony tales, show world, texas

Let’s Help Eventer Amy Barrington Get Back on Course

Monday, September 09 2013 by Editor

A photo of Amy taken from her recovery Facebook page. By Dani Moritz Although I don’t know Amy Barrington personally, from what I’ve heard she is an amazing woman – not just for her ability to ride, but because she is a giving, kind-hearted and passionate soul.

Published in Pony Tales, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: archives, barrington, education, facebook, friends, higher education, in the irons, show world, sidelines, sidelines-magazine, tucker the wunderkind, university

Gymkhana

Monday, September 09 2013 by Editor

Have you ever ridden in a gymkhana? The gymkhana is a great way for horses and riders to test their skills and agility in a fun and competitive way

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: barn, chasin', classic-equine, education, europe, horse country chic, horse sports, in the irons

Alliy Moyer Hunts to the Win with Carlson in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby at the 2013 Chicago Hunter Derby

Sunday, September 08 2013 by Editor

Mythical and Jersey Boy Top the List to Return for Sunday’s $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Handy Round Antioch, IL – September 7, 2013 - A field of 39 horses galloped back-in-time over old fashioned coops, stone fences, logs and brush jumps in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby presented by ABBA Vet Supply.

Published in Show World, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: between the ears, beyond the track, chicago-hunter, education, international, moyer, national-hunter, united-states, university

Diary of a Podium Hopeful: The Letter

Saturday, September 07 2013 by Editor

by Sophie St.Clair In my run up to the USHJA Children’s & Adult Amateur Western Regional Jumper Championship I have been waiting for two things most expectantly. First, to officially be invited to compete from the USHJA and Zone 10 Jumper Committee

Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs

Tagged under: adult, children, education, equestrian, jumpers, pony tales, regional-jumper, show jumping, sidelines-magazine, sophie st. clair, tails & trails, tucker the wunderkind

Kitty Clay Teams Up with Sintessi to Benefit JustWorld International

Thursday, September 05 2013 by Editor

Interiors shop and world-renowned jeweler host 2-day event in Southampton Village Southampton, NY – August 26, 2013 – Two designers from two different worlds recently teamed up to give back. Kitty Clay, owner of the new eponymous interiors boutique in Southampton welcomed jewelry designer Michel Piranesi of Sintessi on Thursday, August 22 and Friday, August 23 for two “Meet the Designer” events to benefit JustWorld International. Hosted by JustWorld Ambassadors Reed Kessler, Nic Roldan, Candice King and Brandon Phillips , guests sipped on rosé and nibbled on light bites as they perused Kitty’s eclectic mix of home goods, sourced from artisans around the world. Others tried on timeless pieces from Sintessi’s refined jewelry collection, which sparkled from a table in the middle of the room. Leesa Rowland, Alex Cecil, Annie Falk, Shamin Abas and R.