2013 Parelli Summit to Feature Progressive Format with In-Depth Education
Monday, May 20 2013
Every year, hundreds of horsemen and women from around the world gather in Pagosa Springs, CO for the annual Parelli Summit. This exclusive members-only three-day event is an experience unlike any other: an intimate, educational and exciting celebration of horsemanship
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
The Growing Sport of Western Dressage
Monday, May 20 2013
Chances are you’ve heard that no matter what discipline you ride, schooling your horse in basic dressage can improve his performance in your chosen discipline. The emerging sport of western dressage builds on that idea, only western dressage takes it one step further by allowing western horses and riders to compete using western tack. What we think of as today’s Western riding has been in practice since the 1700’s, originating on ranches and in the practices of the Spanish vaqueros
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Kent Farrington and Venus Blaze to Victory in $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at Kentucky Spring Classic
Sunday, May 19 2013
Lexington, KY – May 16, 2013 – Although thunderstorms disrupted competition throughout the day at the Kentucky Horse Park, the clouds parted as the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic got underway during the Kentucky Spring Classic. Sixteen horse and rider combinations advanced to the tiebreaker, creating a speed duel for the winning prize. Kent Farrington proved to have all the answers with Venus, blazing an uncatchable clear track that was almost two seconds faster than second place finisher Andrew Bourns of Ireland
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Fieldstone Spring Festival Kicks Off With Competitive First Day of Show Jumping Competition
Friday, May 17 2013
Halifax, MA – May 15, 2013 – The first day of the Fieldstone Spring Festival welcomed the top riders in the nation to the new and improved Fieldstone Show Park. After an overhaul, the Fieldstone Show Park kicked off the first day of the weeklong show with thrilling hunter and jumper competition
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Get Creative with Summer Horse Camps
Friday, May 17 2013
Summer brings with it the excitement of horse camps – perhaps you’re running one yourself this year. Camps are a great way to provide young riders with a fun, safe introduction to horses, but there’s only so much time that they can spend in the saddle. Have you started to brainstorm activities to keep campers entertained while they’re not riding?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Special Needs – New Horses and Foals
Thursday, May 16 2013
When building your barn, you may want to consider special stalls for “special needs” horses, e.g. mares and foals and new horses to your barn
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Todd Minikus and Uraguay Speed to Victory in $50,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix presented by Suncast
Tuesday, May 14 2013
North Salem, NY – May 12, 2013 – Todd Minikus and Legacy Stables’ Uraguay won the highlight event of the first week of the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, the $50,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix presented by Suncast.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Moshi and Sandy Ferrell Named Grand Hunter Champions at First Week of Old Salem Spring Horse Show
Thursday, May 09 2013
North Salem, NY – May 8, 2013 – The first week of the Old Salem Spring Horse Show continued today with championships in the professional hunter divisions as well as opening classes for the Open Jumpers. The show goes through Sunday, May 12, and the second week will be held on May 14-19 at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows Begin with Big Numbers and International Appeal
Thursday, May 09 2013
North Salem, NY – May 7, 2013 – The 2013 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows kicked off competition today on the beautiful show grounds in North Salem, NY. They are welcoming more than 1,000 horses to the two-week competition, which runs May 7-12 and May 14-19.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs