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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

Tagged under: beyond the track, february-2013, higher education, national-hunter, palm beach, pilots-harlu, tails & trails, victoria colvin

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

Tagged under: between the ears, breed-profiles, chasin', classic, classic-equine, december-2013, february-2013, higher education, notes from the field, pacer pride, show world, technology

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

Tagged under: between the ears, beyond the track, child-pack, december-2013, february-2013, higher education, in the irons, pacer pride, the-barn-book, tucker the wunderkind

Mickie Sage Pilots Harlu to the Blue in the USHJA National Hunter Derby at Spring Warm-Up II at Colorado Horse Park

Monday, May 26 2014 by Editor

Parker, CO – May 8, 2014 – The $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby and the Mini Prix both were set to run at the same time during Spring Warm-Up II at the Colorado Horse Park. Professional Mickie Sage planned to compete horses in both classes putting her a little under the gun

Published in Show World, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: beyond the track, chasin', early-leaders, higher education, hunter, november-2012, pacer pride, pacer-pride, presented, rolex-kentucky, september-2013, tails & trails

Paradise, Honor Roll and more!

Monday, May 26 2014 by Editor

It has been pretty quiet for the team this month, however we have meetings set up this coming week to organize with our new officers and make a plan! We have a lot to do to get ready for next semester and especially our Collegiate Team Challenge at Full Gallop in November! Send invites, order ribbons and awards, find sponsors and donors, get our teams together and more! If any person or business is interested in being apart of USC Aiken’s FIRST EVER collegiate team challenge please contact me at marissajcollins@gmail.com ! Paradise Farm HT was yesterday and it was a great day! Beautiful weather…a bit hot at times though! The show ran great and from what I heard from many friends they all had a great day. I competed in the Open Training division and placed second! The xc course was a blast! Paradise has always been one of my favorite events! Every semester the USCA Equestrian program dose an honor roll! Congratulations to the following Equestrian Club members who have been named to the Equestrian Club Honor Roll for the Spring 2014 semester

Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: archives, chasin', classic-insider, education, higher education, hopeful-amateur, in the irons, pacer-pride, south carolina, the classic insider

Basic Human First-Aid That Any Horse Person Should Know

Friday, May 16 2014 by Editor

Do you know what to do in the event that a rider is injured and is left unconscious? Could you recognize the signs of shock, and do you know how to treat it? If you spend time around horses, then it’s possible that you will have to help a rider in a serious situation.

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: Along for The Ride, between the ears, december-2013, february-2014, higher education, industry, laurengallops, november-2013, tails & trails, the classic insider

Finding the Right Summer Horse Camp for Your Child

Thursday, May 15 2014 by Editor

Attending a summer horse camp can be a life-changing experience for your child.

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: Along for The Ride, child, february-2014, higher education, hopeful-amateur, in the irons, november-2013, pony tales, show world, tails & trails, the classic insider, the hopeful amateur

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

Tagged under: architect, beyond the track, february-2013, february-2014, higher education, hopeful-amateur, september-2013, the classic insider, the-barn-book, tucker the wunderkind

The Newfoundland Pony

Monday, May 05 2014 by Editor

Originating from the island of Newfoundland in Canada, the Newfoundland Pony is a hardy, well-tempered, and willing pony.

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: Along for The Ride, classic, classic-equine, cool, higher education, november-2013, september-2013, show world, the-barn-book, tucker the wunderkind

Are You Prepared for Roadside Emergencies When Trailering?

Friday, May 02 2014 by Editor

When you trailer your horse to events like shows and clinics more frequently during the summer, your chance of running into a mechanical problem on the road increases. Before you leave the barn with your horse, take a moment to make sure that your truck and trailer are stocked with the equipment that you might need in the event of a breakdown. Tire Changing Equipment You don’t want a flat tire to sideline your trip.