A Horse in Need of a Home, and the Susan G. Komen Ride for the Cure
Wednesday, October 02 2013
So I am resurrecting the blog, but for a couple of very good reasons. Actually, it’s because I need your help with a couple of things. (Isn’t that just like me?
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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: The Championship and Final Entry
Wednesday, October 02 2013
by Sophie St.Clair Last week I travelled to Sacramento to compete in the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur West Regional Jumper Championship. The event was held at Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta, CA
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Capital Challenge Horse Show Begins with Equitation Weekend Division Championships
Tuesday, October 01 2013
Upper Marlboro, MD – September 28, 2013 – The Capital Challenge Horse Show began today at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. This is the first day of the Capital Challenge Equitation Championship Weekend, presented by Bigeq.com . The Capital Challenge Horse Show runs through Sunday, October 6
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The Criollo
Monday, September 30 2013
The Arabian is famous for its incredible endurance, but did you know that the Criollo’s endurance and stamina rivals that of the Arabian? This lesser-known breed may even be a better endurance horse than the Arabian, a fact that South American riders are well aware of. History The Criollo’s history began when Spaniards shipped 100 purebred Andalusian stallions to Buenos Aires in the 1500s
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Proud Flesh
Wednesday, September 25 2013
Horses are so accident-prone that most any horse owner is all too familiar with the process of cleaning and caring for wounds. You’ve probably seen your horse heal himself a number of times, but do you know how to tell if something goes wrong? Proud flesh can occur as wounds heal, and knowing when to intervene is important to your horse’s health
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The Equestrian Sport of Polo
Monday, September 23 2013
Polo is a fast-paced sport that is thrilling for participants and audience members, alike. Polo players must have a versatile set of skills, and lightning-fast reflexes. The horses which become polo ponies are highly athletic and responsive
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Barbara Ann Merryman Pilots El Paso to Victory in the Phelps Media Group Southeast Junior Medal
Sunday, September 22 2013
Jacksonville, FL – September 21, 2013 – The third day of the 2013 Southeast Medal Finals was another booming day at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center.
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Friday Is Barns’ Night Out at the Alltech National Horse Show
Saturday, September 21 2013
[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – Horse-crazy kids will put the horses out to pasture and pull on their party boots for Alltech’s Barn Night in the Bluegrass, presented by Group C, at the Alltech National Horse Show. During this barn bazaar on Friday, Nov
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Check Out PSdressage.com for Coverage of Saugerties CDI-W and Dressage at Devon
Friday, September 20 2013
Saugerties, NY – September 19, 2013 - The best dressage riders in North America are facing off in two highly-regarded competitions, and PSdressage.com is on hand to give you an inside look. The action begins this weekend in Saugerties, NY, and moves to Devon, PA, for Dressage at Devon the following week. Saugerties is home to the New England Dressage Association’s Fall Festival of Dressage
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Aiken Fall Festival Series Wrap Up
Friday, September 20 2013
September 18 th , 2013- The 2013 Aiken Fall Festival horse show series came to a close this past Sunday. The two week hunter/jumper show ran from September 5-8 and 12- 15 at Highfields Event Center in Aiken, SC and was managed by Equus Events and show organizer JP Godard. Gold sponsors of this year’s event included: The Willcox, The Barn Book, Sidelines Magazine, The Stables Restaurant at Rose Hill, Fenwick Equestrian, Dietrich and Company Equine Insurance The Mark Lexton Collection, DFG Stables, Gamboa Veterinary Services, EquiFit, Inc., One K Helmets, Holley Tractor, Integrity Fine Equestrian Linens Silver Sponsors- Aiken Yoga, CrossFit Aiken, Equine Divine, Finally Farm, Oak Manor Saddlery, Sandra Thomas, The Aiken Horse Hospitality Sponsors- Allison Mills, Beaver River Farm, Booth Parker, Brick Church Farm, Bridlewood Farm, Christison Stables, DFG Stables, Gagne International, Hot To Trot Boutique, Liz Tarumianz, The Willcox, The Stables Restaurant at Rose Hill A special thanks to title sponsors; Holley Tractor for sponsoring the National Hunter Derby Friday, September 6 th , The Willcox for sponsoring the $15,000 Jumper Classic on Saturday, September 14 th , and The Tack Room for sponsoring Zone 4 Horse of the Year Finals. Friday evening featured the 2 nd annual Bridles and Birdies Relay Challenge which took place out on the grass field. The event combines two of Aiken’s greatest passions, horses and golf. 11 teams composed of professional and amateur riders along with 5 local celebrities all competed in a unique relay that combined a jumping course and a golf related course consisting of several golf challenges. “I’m super excited by the turnout this year, it’s awesome,” said Megan Godard, Equus Events.
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