David Marcus Scores Grand Prix Hattrick at CDI3* Rockwood
Monday, June 17 2013
by Editor
Rockwood, Ontario – Canadian Olympian David Marcus of Campbellville, ON, made a clean sweep of the grand prix division at the CDI3* Angelstone International Dressage Tournament held June 14 through 16 in Rockwood, ON. Riding his 2012 London Olympic mount, Chrevi’s Capital, Marcus won both the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Freestyle while Don Kontes stood in the winner’s circle following the Grand Prix Special. Marcus and Chrevi’s Capital topped a nine-horse starting field with a score of 69.81% earned from the five-member panel of international judges. Riding Don Kontes, Marcus took third place with a score of 66.62%, finishing behind his 2012 London Olympic teammate Jacqueline Brooks and D Niro who scored 67.51%. Both of Marcus’s horses are owned by Deborah Kinzinger. “Capital hasn’t shown since February, so it was nice to get him back in the show ring,” said Marcus, 32. “He felt fresh and happy in his job. It was a nice, clean test. It was fairly conservative, but since he hadn’t shown in a while, my goal was simply to go in and have no mistakes.” Both the Grand Prix Special and Grand Prix Freestyle were held on Saturday evening in front of hundreds of spectators. Marcus and Chrevi’s Capital, a 13-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding (Chrevi’s Cavallo x Weinberg), rode their musical freestyle for the third time in competition, having debuted their new program at the prestigious CDI5* World Dressage Masters Palm Beach in January. Compiled by Joost Peters of The Netherlands and featuring the music of George Michael and WHAM!, their freestyle performance earned the winning score of 72.73% to hold off Brooks and D Niro with 72.33%
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
About To Take Off On A Really Big Adventure
Monday, June 17 2013
by Editor
For some reason, the title is as far as we got yesterday at Dulles International Airport – don’t ask, cuz we haven’t the foggiest clue. We couldn’t type once we keyed in the title, it was a bit strange. It’s been a strange few weeks – almost surreal
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
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adventure, archives, between the ears, education, in the irons, lauren-giannini, linkedin, olympic sidelines, pony tales, shady-notes, sidelines, tails & trails
A Father’s Day Tribute to A Dad Who Liked To Horse Around
Sunday, June 16 2013
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By Jan Westmark-Allan Riding high on my dad’s shoulders – an early riding lesson of sorts! My dad, who passed away six years ago, was not a horsey guy.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
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advice, education, horse country chic, horse show, horse-magazine, in the irons, olympic sidelines, riding lessons, show world, sidelines-magazine
Andres Rodriguez and Caballito Find Clear Path to Win $33,000 Talisman Energy Cup 1.50m at Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’ Tournament
Sunday, June 16 2013
by Editor
Ward and Wannahave Speed to Derby Victory, Dinan and Sandro Beat Large Jump-off Field in CN ‘Fast Track’ Derby For Immediate Release Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. (SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): There were three very different but all very exciting competitions today at the Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’ Tournament today. Andres Rodriguez (VEN) and Caballito captured the top prize as the only double clear in the $33,000 Talisman Energy Cup 1.50m.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
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education, energy, equine, higher education, horses, in the irons, jumper, olympic sidelines, pony tales, show world
A Dressage Book Like No Other
Friday, June 14 2013
by Editor
Dressage with Mind, Body, and Soul A 21st-Century Approach to the Science and Spirituality of Riding and Horse-and-Rider-Well-Being Linda Tellington-Jones with Rebeccca M. Didier Trafalger Square Books is pleased to announce the publication of Dressage with Mind, Body, and Soul by Linda Tellingtion-Jones with Rebecca M. Didier.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
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Group Turnout Safety
Friday, June 14 2013
by Editor
If your horse is turned out with other horses, chances are that the group has settled in, formed its own small herd, and things are relatively peaceful. That can all change quickly, though, with the introduction – and sometimes with the removal – of a herd member. Knowing how to safely introduce new horses – and when to step in if things aren’t going as planned – can make the transition easier and safer for all of the horses
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
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archives, career, classic, education, horse, horse-basics, show world, the classic insider, tucker the wunderkind, turnout-safety
Hot Dog Todd- Available for Adoption!
Wednesday, June 12 2013
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This conscientious trotting gelding needs a family to love and serve. Hot Dog Todd, aka “Todd”, is a 15.2 hand, bay gelding, ready to adopt for free.
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
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adopt a racehorse, adopt-a-horse, education, horse adoption, michigan, new vocations, olympic sidelines, pennsylvania, vocations
Francisco Tejada wins HITS Saugerties Weekly Groom Award
Tuesday, June 11 2013
by Editor
©ESI Photography Francisco Tejada and Tony Hitchcock Francisco Tejada of Stepping Stone Farm was honored this week for his outstanding and vital contribution to the equestrian industry. He was awarded the HITS Saugerties Weekly Groom Award after Week II and received a special gift card, courtesy of Dennis Kenny Law Offices of Kingston, New York
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Angel Karolyi Claims $75,000 Upperville Jumper Classic
Tuesday, June 11 2013
by Editor
Upperville, Virginia – Venezuela’s Angel Karolyi braved the wet weather to claim victory aboard Amigo in the $75,000 Upperville Jumper Classic on Sunday, June 9, at the Upperville Colt and Horse Show in Upperville, Virginia. Karolyi and Amigo, a nine-year-old Zangersheide gelding, topped a starting field of 27 horse and rider combinations to capture the win over a course that left many struggling. Not a single rider completed the first round fault-free, with 10 opting to retire.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
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Victory in $175,000 Nexen Cup 1.60m Derby Goes to Leslie Howard and Lennox Lewis 2
Tuesday, June 11 2013
by Editor
(SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): The final day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament had two exciting competitions that featured speed and stamina. Leslie Howard (USA) and Lennox Lewis 2 took their second victory in the $175,000 Nexen Cup 1.60m Derby, equaling their 2011 finish
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
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ashlee bond, chasin', clinton, education, french, history, horse country chic, leslie-howard, skylar edmonds, spruce-meadows