So You Want To Own An Ex-Racehorse?
Tuesday, September 25 2012
Lisa Molloy – ReRun Inc/Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue So many times over the years, I’ve been contacted by prospective adopters that have had a slew of questions, many originating from fables told around the barn about what it’s like to own an off track Thoroughbred. While I always try my best to alleviate any concerns, I also like to be pragmatic and make sure any adopter is realistic in their expectations of what owning, riding and caring for a Thoroughbred entails
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Big Dog Ranch Rescue Rocks the Red Carpet!
Monday, September 24 2012
Dog Ranch Rescue is going Hollywood. Rescued dogs will walk the red carpet and pose for the “paw-parazzi” at a premiere party on Tuesday, September 25th.
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McClain Ward takes his third New Albany Classic: Event benefits The Center for Family Safety and Healing
Monday, September 24 2012
McLain Ward on his winning mount at the New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix Photo ©Curtis Wallis [New Albany, OH, September 23, 2012] The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day celebrated 15 years of support for the fight against family violence at the home of Abigail and Les Wexner in New Albany, Ohio today, attracting a crowd of 18,000 people to cheer on the participants in the Grand Prix competition.
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Yann Candele Claims Caledon Cup at Canadian Show Jumping Tournament
Monday, September 24 2012
With the highest point total over three phases of competition, Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, and Game Ready were awarded the Caledon Cup, presented in memory of Gordon Kirton, to conclude the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament in Palgrave, ON Palgrave, Ontario – Having dominated the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament, Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, rode away with the Caledon Cup on Sunday, September 23. Candele won all three phases of competition comprising the Caledon Cup at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON, recently named the official equestrian venue of the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games. Candele won Thursday’s $15,000 Caledon Cup Phase 1 riding Carlotta Singular, and returned to the grand prix arena on Saturday to win the $35,000 Caledon Cup Phase 2 with Game Ready. In Sunday’s third and final phase, the $50,000 RAM Equestrian Caledon Cup Phase 3, Candele qualified both Carlotta Singular and Game Ready for the five horse jump-off. Mac Cone, 60, of King City, ON, opened the jump-off with a clear performance in a time of 38.93 seconds riding Unanimous, an 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by The Unanimous Group and Southern Ways
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Mustangs on Winning Streak
Sunday, September 23 2012
Hey Y’all. I am so excited to say that the SMU Equestrian Team defeated Baylor University in a pre-season scrimmage a few weeks ago. SMU and Baylor tied 6-6
The Day Belongs to Geoffrey Hesslink at the First Southeast Medal Finals
Sunday, September 23 2012
Geoffrey Hesslink and Afrojack Jacksonville, FL – September 21, 2012 – The long-awaited first-ever Southeast Medal Finals got underway today with much fanfare. Organizers Bob Bell from Classic Company and James Lala from James Lala’s Wellington Quarantine have attended to every aspect of the show to make it special and memorable. A field of 27 talented young riders competed to kick off the show bright and early at 8:00 a.m
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American Gold Cup Wrap-up: $200,000 AGC Title Goes to Peter Leone and Lincourt Gino
Sunday, September 23 2012
Peter Leone and Lincourt Geno claimed the $200,000 American Gold Cup North Salem, NY — September 22, 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, Sept. 16. Leone’s clean round (44.050 seconds) placed him ahead of Kent Farrington, who came in second riding Voyeur with a time of 41.630 seconds with four faults in the second round.
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Yann Candele is Game Ready at Canadian Show Jumping Tournament
Sunday, September 23 2012
Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, and Game Ready won the $35,000 Caledon Cup Phase 2 on Saturday, September 22, at the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament in Palgrave, ON. Palgrave, Ontario – With three chances at victory, Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, was the odds on favourite to win the $35,000 Caledon Cup Phase 2 on Saturday, September 22, at the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament (CSJT). The five-day international show jumping competition runs through September 23 at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON, recently named the official equestrian venue of the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games. The starting field for the second phase of competition in the Caledon Cup was narrowed down to 25 contenders for Saturday’s $35,000 Caledon Cup Phase 2, presented by Aviva Elite/Peel Maryborough. Of those, 10 jumped clear over the track set by two-time Olympic course designer Leopoldo Palacios to advance to the jump-off, including Candele with all three of his entered mounts
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The First Weekend of ASPCA Maclay Regionals Filled With Fiery Equitation Competition
Saturday, September 22 2012
Hunter Holloway wins the Region 5 ASPCA Maclay Regionals September 21, 2012 – It was an exciting weekend for the top equitation riders as they competed in numerous ASPCA Maclay Regionals to vie for a spot in the coveted Finals at the Alltech National Horse Show. The competition was stiff as the top junior riders go head-to-head in a battle of the best and the chance to take it all.
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Dalmatian Rescue Fall Frolic
Saturday, September 22 2012
Join us for the 2012 FALL FROLIC, Sunday, October 7th Noon – 4pm at the Tigertail/Bill Metcalf Lake 580 Gulfstream Way, Dania Beach, Fl. 33004 (behind Outdoor World/Bass Pro Shops, west of I-95 between Stirling & Griffin Roads) $1 park entrance for Dal Rescue guests $8 lunch with beverage and dessert Raffle, silent auction and lots of fun at the lake! Thanks to the City of Dania Beach and Performance Pups, Inc. for helping make this a successful day for Dalmatian Rescue and Pets at Risk! All proceeds from this event will benefit the orphans! Pati Dane, Director Dalmatian Rescue/Pets At Risk P.O. Box 640108 North Miami Beach, Fl. 33164 (305) 940-3320 office/fax fladalrescue@aol.com www.dalmatianrescue.com www.dalmatianrescue.petfinder.org See us on Facebook at Dalmatian Rescue So Fla “A little patience and love will be rewarded with a loyal lifelong friend.”
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