Bender and Bombadil Soar into Gold Coast’s Interagro Lusitanos High Score Award
Wednesday, June 26 2013
Wellington, FL (June 25, 2013) – Heather Bender had a great reason to be in a great mood at the Gold Coast Summer Solstice show, where she was awarded a 69.524% from FEI “I” and USEF “S” judge Natalie Lamping. The score put her and Bombadil Interagro a decisive nine points ahead of Jean Nix and Knickerbacher to win USEF Second Level Test 3 and the Interagro Lusitanos High Score Award at the a Great American/USDF Qualifying competition, which was held June 15-16, at Palm Beach Equine Sports Complex in Wellington, FL.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
2013 Lake Placid Horse Show Begins
Wednesday, June 26 2013
Lake Placid, New York—June 25, 2013 — The 44 th annual Lake Placid Horse Show, Presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC, opened on Tuesday with a limited schedule of hunter classes. The horse show, which runs through June 30 and is then followed by the 36 th annual I Love New York Horse Show, July 2-7, attracts many of the nation’s top horses and riders to its North Elba Showgrounds
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Bonding with a New Horse
Wednesday, June 26 2013
Bringing home a new horse is an exciting experience, but it can also be a challenging time as you get to know your new partner. There are a number of enjoyable ways you can bond with your new horse, though, so that soon the two of you are old friends. Spend Time on Foot Though riding is certainly a huge part of why we’re all in this sport, don’t underestimate the benefit of working with your horse in-hand, especially in the beginning
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Seppy Says “Go Hawks!”
Wednesday, June 26 2013
Go Hawks! By Dani Moritz After an incredible victory for Chicago last night, Seppy is ecstatic to say “go Hawks!” (Sorry Bruins’ fans!) Seppy has spent a lot of her life living in the Chicago area, so she feels a strong connection to the team.
- Published in Pony Tales, Z-Blogs
How To Evaluate Your Horse’s Temperament/Personality For Training
Tuesday, June 25 2013
“So who are you and what do you like to do ? “ People Personalities vs.
- Published in Between the Ears, Z-Blogs
Evaluating Your Horse’s Temperament For Training
Tuesday, June 25 2013
“So who are you and what do you like to do ? “ People Personalities vs. Horse Personalities Everyone who has ever lived with a horse knows that each horse has a different temperament or personality.
- Published in Between the Ears, Z-Blogs
PHOTO GALLERY: The Early Summer Classic in Wilsonville, Oregon
Monday, June 24 2013
Lily Blavin & Montague Equestrian Life is traveling to gorgeous Wilsonville, Oregon to cover The Early Summer Classic. This event is a mainstay of the World Champion Hunter Rider Program.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Michael Janson and Sangre Azul Win the $10,000 Fieldstone Grand Prix at the Plymouth Rock Hunter/Jumper Classic
Monday, June 24 2013
Halifax, MA – June 22, 2013 – The Grand Prix field at the Fieldstone Show Park was immaculate as riders gathered this afternoon for the highly anticipated $10,000 Fieldstone Grand Prix. The arena was hot with competition for the fourth day of the Plymouth Rock Hunter/Jumper Classic
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Writing a Great For-Sale Ad
Friday, June 21 2013
Selling a horse can be difficult in today’s economy, but you can up your chances by writing a clear, concise sale ad that includes all of the information buyers will need – or want – before they pick up the phone to call you. The Basics Every ad should include your horse’s basic information in the first sentence or two. Always include your horse’s age, breed, height, and gender.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Guest Post: Sheltering Horses-A Case Study
Tuesday, June 18 2013
A variety of circumstances have led to the recent increase in unwanted horses across the U.S. The Unwanted Horse Coalition estimated the number at 170,000 horses in 2007, and the number has grown since that time.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs