Forever Young
Wednesday, September 19 2012
As the new indoor season creeps up on us again, I can’t help but think about how many Medal and Maclay finals I have attended. It has been a great many, and I have gone through the process first as a rider, then as a spectator, and finally as a trainer.
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Three cheers for Meggie, who is ready for a home
Wednesday, September 19 2012
By Marti Hohmann CPDT-KA Get out your tissues on this one. Meggie, a German Shepherd mix, was found as a stray and taken to one of our county shelters, where it is not likely she would have been selected for adoption. Justin Bartlet Animal Rescue took pity on Meggie.
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$200,000 American Gold Cup Title Goes to Peter Leone and Lincourt Gino
Wednesday, September 19 2012
North Salem, NY – September 16, 2012 – Peter Leone, aboard Lincourt Gino, sailed to the win as the only double clear horse and rider combination in the starting field of 29 at the $200,000 American Gold Cup at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, on Sunday. The day dawned cool with fluffy clouds dotting the sky, while the wind billowed the tents dotting the show grounds.
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The Tough Life of an Editor! (Thanks to Model Nacho Figueras)
Wednesday, September 19 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan I spent the entire day with Nacho – what a tough day! Photo by Lauren R.
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Presenting Hercules…
Tuesday, September 18 2012
by Marti Hohmann CPDT-KA Hercules is a 2-year-old, neutered male Plott Hound mix. He is a big, beefy guy with loads of charm and personality. He also has the biggest tongue I have ever seen, and it looks like this photo was taken after exercise that made him tremendously happy.
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World Class Horses Compete at Canadian Show Jumping Tournament
Tuesday, September 18 2012
Darcy Hayes of Aurora, ON, plans to compete with the Canadian-bred horse, In Your Dreams 3E, at this year’s Canadian Show Jumping Tournament from September 19 to 23 at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Photo by ShootPhoto.ca Palgrave , Ontario – The best riders from across the country will go head-to-head during this year’s Canadian Show Jumping Tournament, running September 19 to 23 at the CaledonEquestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Whether it’s in the Hunter, Jumper or Equitation rings, the athletes and their four-legged stars of the sport are sure to shine. Sanctioned by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament features the $100,000 Caledon Cup, sponsored by Aviva Elite, Peel Maryborough, and RAM Equestrian. Comprised of three legs of competition held over three days, the $100,000 Caledon Cup is often referred to as the ‘triple crown of Canadian show jumping.’ Two-time Olympic course designer Leopoldo Palacios of Venezuela will set the tracks in the grand prix ring.
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Double the Llamas, Double the Drama!
Tuesday, September 18 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan Double the llamas, double the drama! Photo by Trinity Allan While my quest continues to find the Perfect Paint, (Paint or pinto, gelding, 15 hands or taller, wide, trail proof and sweet) there is one more thing I need to add to the list: the new Perfect Paint must like llamas.
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Service home placement only for lovely lab
Tuesday, September 18 2012
by Marti Hohmann CPDT-KA This highly skilled, obedient Labrador Retriever is available for placement to a certified service dog home only. She is 28 months old, and has 18 months of obedience training under her belt, plus six months of service dog specialized task training as well. Serious inquiries only.
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Foster home needed for Tinkerbell
Monday, September 17 2012
by Marti Hohmann CPDT-KA Tinkerbell, a beautiful spayed and housetrained adult Hound mix, is being treated for possible ringworm at Animal Care & Control. They have a great foster home lined up for when her skin issue clears up, but nowhere to put her until then. The clinic staff is pressuring the adoption folks to make a decision. Someone with a barn area or separate kennel would work well.
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Tracy Fenney and MTM Centano Win $35,000 Double H Farm Jumper Classic at The American Gold Cup
Monday, September 17 2012
Tracy Fenney and MTM Centano fly to first in the Double H Farm Jumper Classic North Salem, NY – Tracy Fenney of Flower Mound, Texas, came away with the win in the $35,000 Double H Farm Classic 4* on Saturday at The American Gold Cup.
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