Improving Horse Welfare: Responsible Horse Breeding and Ownership
Friday, December 19 2014
by Editor
HSUS logo Nothing compares to the special bond people can share with horses. So, it’s no wonder that many equestrians yearn for a horse to call their own, a familiar face peering over the stall door—ears pricked and muzzle outstretched for a treat—day after day.
- Published in Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
breeding, bridge-farm, chasin', entries, equine, horse breeding, humane, owning a horse, the-barn-book, wordpress-org
Learning To Fly
Tuesday, November 18 2014
by Editor
Polo Gives Alex Ebel His Wings
By Lauren R. Giannini
Alex Ebel was 5 when he discovered Ralph Lauren’s signature line of polo shirts. Made from the softest pima cotton, they felt good against his sensitive skin and became a … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Tagged under:
Alex Ebel, Equestrina, equine, horse, polo, polo player, ralph lauren, sidelines-magazine
Adventures of My Green, Hot Horseman
Tuesday, November 18 2014
by Editor
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Back in July, my husband, Mark, who is now a budding equestrian, purchased a helmet in anticipation of his future riding “career.” I really had no idea he was planning on crossing over to the horse side. … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Tagged under:
equestrian, Equestrina, equine, horse, Hot Horseman, hunter, jumper, sidelines-magazine
A Tale of Two Horse Shows
Tuesday, October 28 2014
by Editor
HSUS logo At The Humane Society of the United States, we know that the majority of horses are happiest when they have jobs and are physically and mentally healthy enough to train in a discipline most suited to their body type, skills and personality. Not all horses are suited for all disciplines.
- Published in Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
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bridge, equine, hatchaway-bridge-farm, hsus, sidelines-magazine, soring, tennessee walker, tennessee walking horse, the-barn-book, wordpress-org
The Cruelest Show on Earth
Wednesday, October 08 2014
by Editor
HSUS logo Every August, the performance Tennessee walking horse show industry crowns its World Grand Champion at the National Celebration, held in Shelbyville, Tenn.
- Published in Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
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bridge, entries, equine, hsus, sidelines, tails & trails, tennessee walker, tennessee walking horse, twh celebration, twh national celebration
Turning Art Into Life
Monday, October 06 2014
by Editor
By Taylor Renner
It’s not often someone can transform their passions into their livelihood — even more rare is the selflessness to utilize those passions to give back to someone else. But this is exactly what Colorado artist Barbara Wright … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
U.S. Para-Driving Team Clinches Bronze at 2014 FEI World Para-Equestrian Driving Championships
Friday, July 04 2014
by Editor
Press Release by:United States Driving for the Disabled (USDFD) adapted by Lindsay Y. McCall for the USPEA Photographs by: Marie de Ronde-Oudemans and Patricia Kastama.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
2014 weg, clinches-bronze, driver, driving, education, equestrian, equine, para-equestrian, show-world, tucker the wunderkind
Darragh Kenny and Alpha VDL Win $33,500 McDaniel & Associates Cup 1.55m at Spruce Meadows
Friday, July 04 2014
by Editor
Spooner Makes It Three in a Row For Immediate Release Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. Calgary, AB, Canada – June 28, 2014 – The ‘Canada One’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows continued on Saturday featuring the $33,500 McDaniel & Associates Cup 1.55m with a win for Ireland’s Darragh Kenny and Alpha VDL. The small margin of six one-thousandths of a second separated Kenny from second place finisher Kirsten Coe (USA) aboard Czardas 30
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
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between the ears, chasin', classic-insider, clinches-bronze, equine, pony tales, richard spooner, spruce-meadows
EQUUS Foundation & USEF Congratulate Devon’s Best Performers
Friday, June 13 2014
by Editor
WESTPORT, CT – June 3, 2014 – Just qualifying for horse shows like the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair is an accomplishment in itself, but over 120 exhibitors went the extra difference by participating in the Best Performance Competition, the new joint effort of the EQUUS Foundation that rewards competitive excellence and also supports horse welfare. 2014 Devon Best Performers Photo by Brenda Carpenter courtesy of the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair. W Devon’s Best Performance Competition Winners Class Action owned by Meridian Partners LLC & ridden by Megan MacPherson Patrick owned by Dr
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
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equine, hopeful-amateur, hunter, in the irons, pacer-pride, show jumping, sidelines-magazine, the hopeful amateur, the-barn-book
British break records with world number one slots in all three Olympic disciplines
Wednesday, May 14 2014
by Editor
British riders have broken all-time records, occupying the world number one slots in all three Olympic equestrian disciplines. This is the first time that athletes from one nation have simultaneously topped the FEI World Rankings in Jumping, Dressage, and Eventing. In the latest rankings published by the FEI, Scott Brash heads the Longines Rankings in Jumping, Charlotte Dujardin heads the FEI World Individual Dressage Rankings, and William Fox-Pitt tops the FEI World Eventing Athlete Rankings
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs