What You Must Know When Feeding Genetically Modified Commercial Feed to Your Horse
Wednesday, February 12 2014
Every day we are bombarded with the detrimental effects of chemicals in our food and in the products we put on our bodies. We do what we can not to consume these products but let’s be honest, living a completely organic lifestyle is expensive and can be cost prohibitive for most of us. However, if we only partially change the food we consume and products we use, we will improve our lives and we can do the same for our horses
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Horseback Riding Is Most Definitely a Sport
Saturday, February 08 2014
By Kate Eagleton On more than one occasion, I’ve had someone say to me, “Horseback riding is not a sport. The horse does all the work.” WHAT?! I dedicate most of my life to riding and training, so this response makes my blood boil. Obviously, someone who says this has no experience with riding, but I can’t help getting a little worked up.
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February Mascot: Kate Eagleton
Wednesday, February 05 2014
By Kate Eagleton Cairo and I on his first day at East Wind Farms in Florida. He traveled all the way from Kentucky
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Upcoming Horse Show for Triangle Farms
Friday, January 31 2014
Triangle Farms is proud to host the Raleigh Indoors Winter II, USEF ‘A’ Rated Hunter Horse Show, at the beautiful Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston, NC from February 13 – 16, 2014. The show will feature top-rated hunters, Hunter Classics, the $1,000 USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Stake, and $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby. The Williamston facility offers an indoor arena, covered arena, three outdoor schooling rings, and beautiful barns with hot/cold water wash bays. For the prize list and lodging information go to www.trianglefarms.com . For information on the facility go to www.ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/agcenters/eastern/ .
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Winter Classics Just Around the Corner!
Thursday, January 30 2014
Gulfport, MS – January 30, 2014 - Envision horse showing on one of the finest grass grand prix fields in the country and just ten minutes later sitting on the beautiful white-sand beach of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In just six days that could be you at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Winter Classics! The six-week circuit kicks off on Wed., Feb
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Announcing the U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Chef d’Equipe/Technical Advisor Kai Handt
Sunday, January 26 2014
Wellington, FL- January 23, 2014- As the 2014 Para-Dressage season kicks into gear, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced Kai Handt as the U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Chef d’Equipe/Technical Advisor
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Artisan Farms Acquires New Mount, Clever Lady
Sunday, January 26 2014
Wellington, Florida – Artisan Farms of Wellington, Florida, and Vrasene, Belgium, has acquired Clever Lady for Andy Ziegler. The 2003 grey Holsteiner mare (Cassini I x Limbus) enjoyed incredible success during the European fall circuit under Pius Schwizer of Switzerland, earning top placings in Lyon, Doha, Geneva, Olympia and Basel
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Auditing Spots Available For Peter Wylde Jumping Clinic This Sunday at Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village
Saturday, January 25 2014
Wellington, FL – January 24, 2014 - The Peter Wylde Jumping Clinic, part of the Sunshine Series benefiting Horses Healing Hearts, is only two days away! All of the spots in the clinic are filled, but the chances to audit, as well as attend the Cavalor Luncheon: ‘Secrets of a Winning Program’ are still available. This can’t miss opportunity will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. at the Stallion Grille located onsite at Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village.
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Buffalo Equestrian Center Welcomes in 2014 With Five Students Qualifying for IEA Zone 2 Regionals
Friday, January 24 2014
Buffalo, NY – January 23, 2014 - Four years ago, the Buffalo Equestrian Center (BEC) conceptualized a program congruent with the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA). This program has opened doors for riders unable to afford the equestrian sport, or with little access to horses, while promoting the educational aspect of teaching horsemanship and team camaraderie. Since its inception at the BEC, the team has proved unstoppable
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Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series Returns Featuring Increased Prize Money and FEI Sanctioning
Monday, January 20 2014
Wellington, Florida – The Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series, presented by The Dutta Corp. in association with Guido Klatte, returns for a fourth year, featuring increased prize money and FEI sanctioning, at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. This year’s Series opens with a $10,000 Speed class on Sunday, January 19, in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Comprised of four events, the Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series includes the $10,000 Artisan Farms Young Rider Speed class on Sunday, January 19, at 8 a.m.
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