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Ponying a Horse

Friday, June 27 2014 by Editor

Ponying a horse can be a great tool, whether used as a training method for a younger horse or as a way to exercise two horses at the same time. But ponying a horse can get tricky; you’ll be handling two horses at once from the saddle.

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: education, emergency, equipment, in the irons, industry, november-2013, pony tales, show world, the classic insider

A Look at Mounted Archery

Thursday, June 26 2014 by Editor

The image is one right out of ancient history: the horse freely gallops forward as the rider aims his bow and sends an arrow flying home to its target as the pair gallops on. But thanks to a revival of mounted archery, this ancient art is now becoming a popular sport – one that you may see more and more in the future years. Mounted archery dates back thousands of years, and is one of the earliest forms of warfare.

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: between the ears, classic-equine, december-2013, education, emergency, february-2013, february-2014, in the irons, mounted-archery, pacer-pride

Show Jumping Mare Sapphire Dies 1995-2014

Monday, June 23 2014 by Editor

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation mourns the loss of the great show jumping mare Sapphire who died on June 22, 2014 following complications from colic.

Published in Show World, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: beyond the track, classic-insider, education, february-2014, hannah-holik, laubry-clear, november-2012, pacer-pride, rockies, sapphire, show-world

Goin’ To the Chapel

Sunday, June 22 2014 by Editor

Remember this wonderful duo from years past at Rolex? UN has effortlessly contested The Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event five times creating for Jane Sleeper the times of her life and lasting memories Last weekend UN created new and lasting memories for yet another important person in her life, barn manager Ashley Steele, whom she escorted to her wedding to husband Ryan Norris

Published in Chasin', Z-Blogs

Tagged under: between the ears, december-2010, education, junior-weekend, pony tales, show world, the hopeful amateur, tucker the wunderkind

Parent Lead Line Class Returns to Southeast Medal Finals

Tuesday, June 17 2014 by Editor

Jacksonville, FL – June 16, 2014 - Last year’s Southeast Medal Finals, launched the Parent Lead Line Class, a fun new class and an opportunity for parents to have their moment in the spotlight in the coliseum at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center.

Published in Show World, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: Along for The Ride, chasin', children, education, horses, notes from the field, november-2013, riding, september-2012, show world, tucker the wunderkind, wordpress-org

Be a Sidelines Supermodel! Enter Contest Now!

Tuesday, June 10 2014 by Editor

Jordan Wilcox of Lexington, Kentucky – former Sidelines supermodel winner Sponsored by Equi In Style, 2KGrey and Noble Outfitters Send us your best supermodel pose (on or off a horse!) for a chance to win great fashionable prizes from Equi In Style , 2KGrey or Noble Outfitters . This contest runs June 4 th through the 13 th. The three most fashionable photos will be the winner. One winner will get the Equi In Style Cool Shirt, one will receive the 2KGrey Avatar Knee Patch breeches and one winner will receive the Noble Outfitters Signature Duffle Bag

Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: brandi-congrats, editor's notes, editors-notes, education, Equi in Style, sidelines, sidelines tv, tails & trails, tickets, wordpress-org

World’s best riders come to the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead

Monday, June 09 2014 by Editor

Several of the world’s leading showjumping nations will head to the All England Jumping Course this summer for the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead (29 July – 3 August), the official show of The British Horse Society. The Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ (Friday) and the Longines King George V Gold Cup (Sunday) are the showpieces of Hickstead’s CHIO5* fixture, each having a prize fund of €200,000.

Published in Show World, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: Along for The Ride, archives, between the ears, education, february-2014, hopeful-amateur, pacer-pride, september-2013, show jumping, show world, the classic insider

Equine History: Secretariat Won the Belmont Stakes with a Stunning 31 Lengths

Monday, June 09 2014 by Editor

June 9 th, 1973 was a historic day in horse racing: It’s the day that Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes with a stunning 31-length lead. With that victory the chestnut Thoroughbred stallion became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years, and he became a household name at the same time. Secretariat was born on March 30, 1970.

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: Along for The Ride, chasin', classic-equine, education, equine history, february-2014, hopeful-amateur, in the irons, notes from the field, pacer-pride, wordpress-org

Kenny Continues Dream of a Week, Azcarraga Is Best In Winning Round at Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament, Presented by ROLEX

Saturday, June 07 2014 by Editor

Calgary, AB, Canada – June 6, 2014 – Ireland’s Darragh Kenny continued a stellar week at the ‘National’ Tournament, presented by ROLEX, when he won the $35,000 Encana Cup 1.45m with Picolo.