Successful Debut at GCDA Fall Fling- Heidi Degele and Don Fredo Score 78.5% to Win
Monday, November 19 2012
Heidi Degele and Don Fredo enjoy a victory pass after scoring 78.5% at the recent GCDA Fall Fling. Wellington, FL (November 19, 2012) – USDF Gold Medalist, Heidi Degele, rode to the win aboard Don Fredo at their first show together during the Gold Coast Dressage Association Fall Fling November 10-11, 2012. Scoring 78.5% in the 4 and 5-year-old Materiale Class and earning an 8.5 at the Walk, 8.0 for Trot, 7.0 for Canter, and an 8.0 overall Impression, this dynamic new duo made quite a spectacular debut. “From the first time I saw Don Fredo, I truly believed in him and felt that he is a truly special horse,” Degele said about the 16.2h Oldenburg gelding.
- Published in General, Show World, Z-Blogs
Pure Thoughts Horse Rescue Rebuilds After “Isaac”
Saturday, October 27 2012
By Lauren R. Giannini
Pure Thoughts Horse Rescue, a non-profit 501(c)3 “where the next chapter of a horse’s life begins,” has helped 1800 horses since it opened in 2002, thanks to the dedicated efforts of founders Jennifer Swanson and Brad … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Next Summer: Destination the Hamptons! (Get Your Jitney On!)
Friday, October 05 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan A few years ago I was at my farm outside of Wellington, Florida, when Sidelines contributing writer Sydney Masters called me and asked if I wanted to catch the jitney with her that weekend and go watch the Hampton Classic Horse Show! Well of course I said YES! But of course I also couldn’t go.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
In walks a handsome guy named Duke
Friday, October 05 2012
Duke Rescue of the Week from Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control Duke is a 2-year-old male Flat-coated Retriever mix. He is a charming and handsome guy who loves spending his days at the park, socializing with other dogs, and playing fetch. He is housetrained and well-mannered. His adoption fee is only $20 this month; please ask for ID#1620988. I’m not sure you could ask for more. Besides, that’s a good-looking dog.
- Published in General, Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Sidelines Magazine HO HO HO HOliday & HOrses pHOto Contest! Enter Your Holiday Photos!
Wednesday, October 03 2012
Sidelines Magazine HO HO HO - HO LIDAY & HO RSES P HO TO Contest October 1-14 Featuring great prizes. Grand Prize Winner’s photo will appear on the December cover of Sidelines Magazine.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Dressage at Devon Day 6: Freestyle, Juniors and Much More Conclude the Final Day of the 2012 Dressage at Devon
Monday, October 01 2012
September 30, 2012 (Devon, PA) – Much of the concluding day at Dressage at Devon was composed of Freestyle classes – from the FEI Junior Freestyle to the FEI Intermediare Freestyle CDI W. The afternoon also featured the FEI Olympic Grand Prix Special CDI W. FEI Young Rider Freestyle Alexandra Reid on V.I.P.
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The Three Fundamentals of a Successful Transition for OTTB’s.
Monday, October 01 2012
The three fundamentals that will set you on the road to success when transitioning a retired Thoroughbred from the track coincidentally all start with the letter F – Feed, Feet and Field – makes it a little easier on the old gray matter to remember.
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Happy Anniversary NetPosse! Thanks for Making A Difference!
Wednesday, September 26 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan NetPosse Does Work! Our story on NetPosse is featured in the October issue of Sidelines Magazine.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
The treadmill.
Wednesday, September 26 2012
18-year-old Rocketman readies for exercise on the treadmill. I’ve had some interesting dinner conversations with my fellow professionals about extra exercise for our horses, more specifically whether to use a treadmill or a walker. The general consensus has come back in favor of the treadmill
- Published in General, In the Irons, Z-Blogs
Once A Horse Person, Always A Horse Person
Tuesday, September 04 2012
Hello and welcome to the “Editor’s Notes” blog. This blog will chronicle my life as the Editor of Sidelines Magazine, from the rantings and ravings of running the magazine to my horse adventures and transplanted life in the mountains of North Carolina
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs