Colvin and Inclusive Earn Overall Grand Champion Title Once Again at 2013 US Junior Hunter National Championships – East
Thursday, August 01 2013
by Editor
Lexington, KY – The best junior hunter riders on the east coast travelled to HITS on the Hudson in Saugerties, NY to compete in the 2013 US Junior Hunter National Championships – East, July 29-31. The judging panel consisting of Jeff Ayers (Sellersville, PA), Scott Fitton (Royal Palm Beach, FL), and Hap Hansen (Encinitas, CA) assessed the field of talented riders on the flat and over fences, with courses designed by Rian Beals (Saugerties, NY)
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Geoff Luckett cruises to victory at Hickstead
Thursday, August 01 2013
by Editor
Showjumper Geoff Luckett took advantage of his last-drawn position to win the final class today at the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead (30 July – 4 August).
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Way to go Georgia Griffis!
Wednesday, July 31 2013
by Editor
Georgia proving that we can all make a difference! By Dani Moritz As a young equestrian myself, I love to see young riders doing great things in their communities. All too often we convince ourselves we are just one person and we have limited ability to make a difference – especially because we are so young. But, we can make a difference! Georgia Griffis, from Colorado, is a great example! Check out her story from Go Ahead PR & Communications to learn how she helped raise money for Black Forest fire victims.
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Texas Rider, Writer and Photographer Katherine Martin Becomes Sidelines Intern
Wednesday, July 31 2013
by Editor
By Jan Westmark-Allan New Sidelines intern Katherine Winter Martin, from Texas! I am thrilled with our Sidelines interns – they do a great job helping me out on our website and Facebook page. I want to welcome Texas rider, writer and photographer Katherine Winter Martin – a new Sidelines intern! You can read her story below, and if you follow our Facebook page you will have already seen her photos. Katherine is a whiz kid when it comes to photography (that makes three photography whiz kid Sidelines interns – yay, Christina, Rachel and Katherine!!) and I know you will want to share all their great photos.
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Quebec Original World Cup: Irishman Andrew Bourns in First Place
Monday, July 29 2013
by Editor
Bromont, Quebec – July 28, 2013 – The International Bromont ended this Sunday July 28th with Irishman Andrew Bourns’ stunning victory in the Quebec Original World Cup qualifying event, at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park. Andrew Bourns and Gatsby – Photo By: Cealy Tetley The course, designed by world renowned Leopoldo Palacios (VEN), comprised thirteen obstacles for sixteen efforts, with a time allowed of 85 seconds.
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A Great Video For Dog Lovers!
Monday, July 29 2013
by Editor
By Jan Westmark-Allan My dog Bugs – found on the side of the road about 9 years ago. Faithful companion, lover of food and trusty sidekick! My last blog was about dogs, and here we go again – another dog blog. But as I have said before, loving horses and loving dogs goes hand in hand – or hoof in paw
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Hats Off to Sarah Sturges in Amateur-Owner Hunters at Kentucky Summer Horse Show
Sunday, July 28 2013
by Editor
Lexington, KY – July 27, 2013 - Running in conjunction with today’s competition at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show is the Kentucky Horse Park’s Hat’s Off Day, a special celebration of the horse and it’s impact on the state of Kentucky. Sarah Sturges had extra reason to celebrate, as she and her horse One Shot dominated the Amateur-Owner 3’6″ Hunters, winning the division championship. Sturges and One Shot earned back-to-back blue ribbons over fences yesterday, and this morning they added a blue ribbon in the first class and a second place ribbon in the handy class to their collection, guaranteeing the division’s top tricolor award
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Molly Mcadow and Barina Claim $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Victory at Equifest I
Saturday, July 27 2013
by Editor
Wayne, IL – July 26, 2013 - It was a day to remember for Molly Mcadow as she laid down the winning rounds during the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. The Lamplight Equestrian Center was packed with exhibitors and spectators for the third day of Equifest I, and although the skies were gray and torrents of rain poured down from above, the derby contenders were not deterred.
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Professional Hunters Top Leader Board on First Day of Kentucky Summer Horse Show
Thursday, July 25 2013
by Editor
Lexington, KY – July 24, 2013 - Beautiful, sunny skies, inviting hunter courses and top levels of competition greeted riders at the Kentucky Horse Park for the first day of the Kentucky Summer Horse Show. The Green Hunters kicked off the competition in the Stonelea Ring, where Colleen Acosta and Kelley Farmer each earned blue ribbons, while Molley Sewell dominated the Green Conformation Hunters. Shawn Casady and Ascot wrapped up the day with wins in the High Performance Hunters, while Kelly Mullen and Donato scored top calls in the Performance 3’6″ Hunter division
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Alltech National Horse Show Named a USEF Heritage Competition
Wednesday, July 24 2013
by Editor
Lexington, KY – July 24, 2013 – The Alltech National Horse Show announced today that it has been named an official USEF Heritage Competition. The legendary show made the successful move to its new home in Lexington, Kentucky in 2011. During the debut season at the Kentucky Horse Park, the show was named as the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame’s Horse Show of the Year and was ranked as the nation’s top show by the North American Riders Group (NARG).
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