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2014 Summer in the Rockies Designated a World Champion Hunter Rider Event

Saturday, April 12 2014 by Editor

Parker, CO – March 28, 2014 - Colorado Horse Park’s six-week premiere AA-rated Summer in the Rockies show circuit is the place to be for outstanding show jumping sport in the most picturesque of settings that offers something for everyone in the family. Plus, Colorado Horse Park has increased the Summer in the Rockies cash and prizes to over $1 million for 2014

Published in Show World, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: archives, beach, between the ears, education, february-2014, higher education, hopeful-amateur, horse, september-2012, show world, the-barn-book, tucker the wunderkind

Full Gallop March HT

Monday, March 31 2014 by Editor

Three of us competed at the Full Gallop HT yesterday! It was a windy but great day. The courses were WONDERFUL! Brendan Quinn competed in the PT division. It was a small divison of three but Brendan rocked it! He was tied for 2nd after dressage with a 37.70

Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: aisling-carroll, beyond the track, education, higher education, in the irons, november-2013, pacer pride, pony tales, university

Horse History – April 1, 2004 – Zenyatta Born

Monday, March 31 2014 by Editor

She may have been born on April Fool’s Day, but Zenyatta’s racing career was no joke.

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: archives, barn, chasin', december-2013, equine history, florida, higher education, notes from the field, september-2013, tails & trails

SMU Places Third at Invitational

Tuesday, March 25 2014 by Editor

Hey Y’all. Big congratulations to Sylvia de Toledo for placing third at the Pin Oak Charity Invitational on Sunday, March 23rd. We are all so proud of Sylvia! Sylvia and her giant championship donut Coach Burton, Sylvia, and SMU intern Taryn Kobeski SMU Equestrian, currently ranked 10th in the nation, is now awaiting the draw for the 2014 NCEA National Championships, in Waco, Texas (April 17-19)

Published in Pony Up!, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: archives, between the ears, february-2013, higher education, notes from the field, september-2012, september-2013, spring-opener, tucker the wunderkind, wordpress-org

Are You Ready to Breed Your Mare?

Friday, March 21 2014 by Editor

Having a new foal in your barn come next spring may sound tempting, and maybe you’re toying with the idea of breeding your mare.

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: archives, between the ears, chasin', december-2013, higher education, hopeful-amateur, indoor-shows, notes from the field, pony tales, september-2013, show world, the hopeful amateur

Pine Top Ht and more!

Sunday, March 16 2014 by Editor

This weekend we had two compete at the Pine Top HT. Brendan Quinn in the PT division and Hannah Cangillia went Training.

Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: aisling-carroll, archives, education, higher education, laurengallops, pacer pride, show world, wordpress-org

Meet Our Members: Aisling Carroll

Tuesday, March 11 2014 by Editor

Name: Aisling Carroll Year in school: Freshman Major: biology Hometown: Louisville, KY Horse Name: Fluff Breed: Thoroughbred Age: 9 Level: preliminary Where do you keep your horse/Train with?: I train with Deborah Iezzi in KY and consider her my main trainer. I work with Pippa Moon while I am at school and also ride with Jan Byyny as much as I can. How did you start riding?: My parents train race horses so I have been around horses starting from a very early age. They signed me up for proper riding lessons when I was very young, and I have been doing it ever since. Biggest riding accomplishment?: Winning my first CIC* last summer.

Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: between the ears, december-2013, higher education, more-showing, november-2013, pacer pride, south carolina, the hopeful amateur, tucker the wunderkind

2014 Live Oak International Driving and CSI2*W Showjumping Continues to Raise the Bar

Saturday, March 08 2014 by Editor

Ocala, FL (March 7, 2014) - Never has an international-level equestrian competition in the Sunshine State offered so much for so many. The Live Oak International CAI/CSI-W 2*, March 19-23, at Live Oak Plantation, will provide spectators the chance to watch some of the sport’s most celebrated equestrian athletes. Top athletes entered to compete include 2012 British Olympic Team Gold Medalist Ben Maher, 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist Cian O’Connor, Olympian McLain Ward, and 10-time National Four-in-Hand Champion Chester Weber. And if all that is not enough horse power, the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be on display as well

Published in Show World, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: archives, december-2012, higher education, notes from the field, november-2013, pacer pride, pony tales, show jumping, show-world, tails & trails, usef

Mantras and Riding

Friday, March 07 2014 by Editor

Do you have a mantra? Many people use mantras today in their meditation, work, and life. Have you ever thought about applying a mantra to your riding?