Atlanta Spring Challenge Wrap Up
Monday, June 09 2014
by Editor
Tuesday, May 20 th - The 2014 Atlanta Spring Challenge Horse show came to a close this past Sunday. The event in its 11 th year had its biggest turnout to date. The show again took place at the famed Georgia International Horse Park May 14 th -18 th home of the equestrian portion of the 1996 Olympic Games. JP Godard and his Equus Events team handled the managing duties. Gold sponsors of this year’s event included Fenwick Equestrian, Dietrich and Company Equine Insurance, The Tack Room, Reflections Farm, and DFG Stables. The Tack Room of Camden, SC presented this year’s daily continental breakfast throughout the event. Hospitality has always been a key element at the Atlanta Spring Challenge and this year was no exception. Exhibitors, trainers, and spectators alike were treated to daily ring hospitality, an ice cream party, as well as an exhibitor’s dinner Friday evening sponsored by the 2014 Hospitality Sponsors. This year’s sponsors were; Booth Parker, Black Ankle Farms, The Atlanta Hunt Club, DFG Stables, Finally Farm, Liz Tarumianz, The Meadow Hill Stables, Proof of the Pudding, Reflections Farm, The Tack Room, and The Marketplace. DFG Stables presented this year’s annual Preakness Party on Saturday evening and The Meadow Hill Farm and the Porath Family sponsored a farewell pizza party Sunday afternoon.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Palm Beach Polo Wins PoloGear® Challenge Cup; Kris Kampsen Named Most Valuable Player
Thursday, June 05 2014
by Editor
Polo Gear co-founders and awards presenters Gary Fellers and Jeanette Sassoon with Palm Beach Polo’s winning team of Kris Kampsen, Carlos Gracida Jr., Brandon Phillips and Glenn Straub. Photo by Scott Fisher Wellington, FL – May 19, 2014 – Palm Beach Polo came from behind to capture the coveted PoloGear® Challenge Cup with a thrilling 11-10 victory over Pony Express on a sun-drenched Sunday afternoon at windswept Grand Champions Polo Club. In a hard-fought physical battle, Palm Beach Polo (Glenn Straub, Brandon Phillips, Kris Kampsen, Carlos Gracida Jr.) erased a four-goal opening chukker deficit and three-goal third and fourth chukker deficits against Pony Express (Justin Daniels, Pancho Eddy, Tomas Goti, Bob Daniels)
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
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beyond the track, february-2013, higher education, national-hunter, palm beach, pilots-harlu, tails & trails, victoria colvin
Protecting Your Horse From the Sun
Wednesday, June 04 2014
by Editor
Summer’s official start is just a few short weeks away, and with it will come longer days of more intense sunlight. The increased sunlight will mean extra riding hours – a good thing – but too much sun can also be a problem for horses, bringing about bleached coats and even burns. Want to keep your horse safe in the sun this summer?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
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Along for The Ride, child, classic, february-2013, laurengallops, pony tales, september-2013, tails & trails, tucker the wunderkind
Mangalarga Marchador
Monday, June 02 2014
by Editor
If you are a fan of gaited horses, the Mangalarga Marchador might be for you.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
How Technology Can Make You a Better Horseperson
Friday, May 30 2014
by Editor
Today horse owners and riders have more technology at their hands than ever before. That technology is constantly being improved and applied to the horse world in different ways. Have you used technology to improve your riding or horse knowledge?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Designing an Outdoor Wash Rack
Friday, May 23 2014
by Editor
Wash racks make the task of bathing your horse easier – you definitely want at least one at your barn .
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Benefits of Summer Horse Camp for Your Child
Thursday, May 08 2014
by Editor
Is your child begging you to let them go to a summer horse camp?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Keeping Your Cool in Emergencies
Wednesday, April 30 2014
by Editor
If you work around horses long enough, an emergency will arise. Being able to remain calm and think clearly during an emergency involving a horse is an important skill to have.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Sidelines and Professional’s Choice Shoo Fly Contest
Tuesday, April 29 2014
by Editor
Thank you Professional’s Choice! Could your horse use new fly protection products from Professional’s Choice? Well, you’re in luck! Sidelines and Professional’s Choice have teamed up to provide you a chance to win ONE of four amazing prizes — including a fly sheet, fly boots, fly mask or neck cover!! The winner can select which prize they want (but remember, the winner only gets to select ONE prize). Just send us a photo of your horse in need!! Bonus points if you send us a photo of your horse with a bug on him or her!! (Then we’ll really know you’re in need!) Enter your photo at http://sidelinesnews.com/sidelines-contest-form.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
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Along for The Ride, brandi-congrats, chasin', education, february-2013, horse, notes from the field, november-2013, pacer pride, wordpress-org
Equine History: The Dressage Phase of the Del Mar National Horse Show Is Held
Monday, April 28 2014
by Editor
Did you know that the hunter/jumper phase of the Del Mar National Horse Show runs this week? The celebrated show, held annually at the Del Mar Fairgrounds of Del Mar, California, includes dressage, Western, and hunter/jumper events. The Del Mar National Horse Show was originally a part of the San Diego County Fair
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
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architect, child, december-2013, education, equipment, february-2013, higher education, hopeful-amateur, pony tales, the hopeful amateur, the-barn-book