SoftTree Saddles USA New FlexEE Leather Tree Saddle from Enlightened Equitation
Tuesday, May 07 2013
Are you looking for an affordable saddle that is correctly proportioned, easily conforms to almost any horse and provides the horse complete freedom of movement? WA, USA – May 5, 2008 – SoftTree Saddles USA, US Distributor of Enlightened Equitation’s line of Luxurious Soft-Tree Saddles, seat savers, pads and accessories, designed by English Classical Equitation expert, Heather Moffett, announces the introduction of a brand new line of budget priced saddles for 2013, the FlexEE, Flexible Leather Tree Saddle. Designed to effortlessly place the rider in the correct position, the FlexEE is an ideal affordable and flexible option for beginners and professionals alike! By recreating a historical leather tree design, Heather has built a traditional saddle that conforms to almost any horse using one basic tree shape.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Dressage Riders are in top for at So8ths/Nikon Three-Day
Saturday, May 04 2013
On Friday, May 3, competitors in three different divisions rode Dressage tests in the beautifully manicured Southern 8ths arena for the So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event in the “Heart of the Carolinas.” The riders, who traveled from several different states, seemed thrilled with the first day of the Long Format Event. In essence the best Dressage scores set the tone for the remainder of the competition
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Precautions Against Horse Theft
Friday, May 03 2013
You love your horse that is why theft is always a concern for horse owners. While you can’t be with your horses 24 hours a day, you can be proactive and minimize the risk of equine theft
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
I Love The Story of Snowman – And The Photos!
Thursday, May 02 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan The de Leyer kids grew up with Snowman, who retired from the show ring in 1962. Photo from the Private Collection of Harry de Leyer In the May issue of Sidelines, Emily Riden wrote a story for us called “Harry de Leyer and Snowman: A Cinderella Story Becomes a Film.” It’s a great story and when I read Emily’s story I rushed out and bought the book “The Eighty Dollar Champion.” I loved the book and the story of Harry, a Dutch immigrant, and his horse Snowman
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
ROLEX: Friday Dressage Update (Saturday morning)
Saturday, April 27 2013
Chilli Morning was cool as you-know-what when he and William Fox-Pitt (GBR) absolutely aced the dressage test to earn 33.3 penalty points, thereby commanding first place on the leaderboard. This is not a surprise if you have seen William Fox-Pitt in action, and also he has won two Rolexes – 2010 & 2012.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
IT’S TIME….SPRUCE MEADOWS JOINS WITH AACHEN, GENEVA AND ROLEX
Friday, April 26 2013
(GOTHENBURG, Sweden): Spruce Meadows announced today that it will join with two other iconic venues in the sport and create the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. Using the occasion of the FEI Rolex World Cup Final in Gothenburg, Sweden, representatives from the 3 world-leading venues joined with Rolex to announce and unveil the exciting new concept for international show jumping. The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping continues a decades-long tradition of Rolex to associate itself with some the world’s most iconic sporting venues and events; these include the likes of Wimbledon, Augusta, the Open Championship, Formula One and now Spruce Meadows and the Rolex Grand Slam
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
WELLS FARGO STAGECOACH TO BE EXHIBITED AT DEVON
Friday, April 26 2013
DEVON, Pa.—The Wells Fargo Stagecoach will be exhibited at the Devon Horse Show on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 30 through June 1.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Land Rovers, Pony Club and Mounted Police – An Exciting Day Two at Rolex
Friday, April 26 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Rolex – day two! Day two of the Kentucky Rolex Three-Day Event meant the second day of dressage and at this writing William Fox-Pitt is in the lead with Chilli Morning (although another dressage rider could have taken the lead by now). The weather is beautiful, the dressage is fantastic and the Kentucky Horse Park is packed with people.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
It’s Time to Jog at Rolex!
Thursday, April 25 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan All of the horses passed the jog yesterday, despite the fact that it was a wet, wild and windy day! Today is cold and beautiful in the BlueGrass State and at the Kentucky Horse Park! We have purchased New Vocations sweatshirts to stay warm – and just got back from watching the Friesian demonstration! Dressage is half way through today, and is going great. Here are a few photos of yesterday’s jog. (All jog photos by Beth Harpham) William Fox-Pitt and Seacookie
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
ROLEX **** KY: Thursday Morning Dressage Results
Thursday, April 25 2013
PREQUEL: Today we arrived about when dressage started – Beth Harpham was out there shooting which is such a huge help, you simply can’t imagine - and honestly, we felt it was imperative to publish the post we had started on MONDAY night whilst packing for the drive to Kentucky, which turned into a very long and exhausting road trip – after being up all night getting ready to meet our ride on time, waiting 90 minutes longer than anticipated and then a breakdown just over the line in W VA – God bless those fellows, especially automotive guru Zane, at the garage in Lewisburg just off the I-64 exit, because they made that four-hour delay worth every moment by determining what went wrong with the car etc etc, getting the car’s owner to the nearby airport’s car rental agencies, etc – which made for an extremely draining Monday and Tuesday, especially on no sleep. By the time we arrived at our hotel, we were exhausted, famished and ready for a resuscitating glass of wine with dinner
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs