New! Trainer Pro Joins Tredstep’s High-Performance Glove Collection
Tuesday, October 22 2013
DUBLIN, Ireland – 21 October 2013 – In keeping with their tradition of products developed ‘for the rider, by the rider,’ Tredstep Ireland has introduced the Trainer Pro, a newly designed, sturdy high-performance glove intended to be worn daily as an all-round glove; but with the added advantage of perfect grip in wet or dry conditions.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Harrisburg Hangover
Monday, October 21 2013
Harrisburg hangover is an equestrian affliction that affects the rider and trainer population that competes at the renowned Pennsylvania Farm Complex. The disease occurs mainly during junior weekend when the show is at peak capacity, and the junior equestrians are vying for the coveted USEF Medal Finals.
- Published in In the Irons, Z-Blogs
Polo School At Grand Champions Hosts CHA Certification Clinic Oct. 21-24 At Jim Brandon Equestrian Center
Monday, October 21 2013
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Ellen Toon Wins Amateur-Owner Grand Hunter Championship at Pennsylvania National Horse Show
Sunday, October 20 2013
Harrisburg, PA – October 19, 2013 – Ellen Toon, of South Salem, NY, and her aptly named horse INVINCIBLE, were crowned Amateur-Owner Grand Hunter Champions today at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. This is the third time the pair have won this prestigious title. Toon and INVINCIBLE also won their third Amateur-Owner Hunter 36 & Over Championship, while Nancy Hooker and CASTLEWALK, owned by Richard Prant, were Reserve Champions.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Good Food Hunting: Arugula Beet Salad
Thursday, October 17 2013
By Kat Wojtylak Arugula Beet Salad is a lovely and easy way to appreciate beets, but also to enjoy good food without a ton of preparation. This salad comes together with the nutty creaminess of the pistachio, sweetness from baked beets, peppery arugula and some tangy pecorino cheese
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Classic Q&A: Important Considerations When Planning Your Barn
Thursday, October 17 2013
Building a barn is an exciting time. Your dream barn is probably filled with all kinds of great options, like heaters and wash stalls. But when you sketch out the barn’s layout, there are many important aspects that often go overlooked, and this can lead to trouble and necessitate problem-solving down the line
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
New York Times bestselling author Rita Mae Brown THE LITTER OF THE LAW
Wednesday, October 16 2013
A Bantam Books Hardcover to be published on October 22, 2013 “As feline collaborators go, you couldn’t ask for better than Sneaky Pie Brown.” —The New York Times Book Review “A master of the cozy cat genre.” —Publishers Weekly “[An] essential purchase for all mystery collections.” —Booklist The national bestsellerdom of Rita Mae Brown and her intrepid feline partner-in-crime Sneaky Pie has proven to be one of the most successful writing partnerships in the mystery genre today. This fall, the dynamic writing duo are back with THE LITTER OF THE LAW (Bantam Hardcover; October 22, 2013), the next mystery in their New York Times bestselling series featuring ex-postmistress Mary “Harry” Haristeen and her tiger cat detective Mrs
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Orlov Trotter
Tuesday, October 15 2013
The Standard bred dominates the world of harness racing today, but long before the Standard bred existed, the Orlov Trotter was revered by Russians for its speed and endurance as a harness and cart horse. History The Russian Count Alexey Orlov is responsible for the Orlov Trotter’s origination in the late 1700s
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Jump Ahead with a Jeté!
Tuesday, October 15 2013
Schleese Saddlery, long known as a significant player in the dressage saddle market, and specializing in saddles made specifically for women, has now ventured into the hunter/jumper market with its revolutionary Jeté saddle. The word Jeté comes from the French and in its verb form (jeter) simply means “to jump”. Jeté itself is a noun and means ‘the Jump’ – in ballet the term “Grand Jeté” connotates a classical leap high in the air in full split extension
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Horses Will ROAR with Animal Planet! – October 14 – November 12
Tuesday, October 15 2013
WESTPORT, CT – October 14, 2013 – Starting today – October 14 through November 12, horse lovers everywhere will have the opportunity to prove that “Horses Have the Loudest ROAR” in the Animal Planet ROAR (Reach Out. Act
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