Finding a great boarding barn
Friday, July 26 2013
As horse people we spend huge portions of our lives at the barn with our horses. If you don’t have a barn of your own, you’ll entrust your horse’s care and safety to a boarding barn. When your horse’s well-being and your peace of mind are at stake, it’s important to investigate any potential boarding barns carefully to ensure that they’re a good match for all involved
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Policewoman Olivia Adams changes the lives of victims through the magic of horses!
Thursday, July 25 2013
After years in the police force, Olivia Adams helps to change and enrich the lives of abused women and children. Olivia Adams – Horse Synergy Box Farm Sticklynch Somerset BA6 8NA Equine Facilitated Therapy I am writing as a private individual who is driven by the need to help victims of emotional and physical abuse. I was previously a Policewoman and specialised in working with victims of abuse therefore witnessing the damage done to both women and children. After my time in the force I was driven to pursue a path that would enable me to help survivors, and set up Horse Synergy. I love to work and help the victims who come to me and aim to help in any way I can. I will explain exactly what it is that I do.
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Professional Hunters Top Leader Board on First Day of Kentucky Summer Horse Show
Thursday, July 25 2013
Lexington, KY – July 24, 2013 - Beautiful, sunny skies, inviting hunter courses and top levels of competition greeted riders at the Kentucky Horse Park for the first day of the Kentucky Summer Horse Show. The Green Hunters kicked off the competition in the Stonelea Ring, where Colleen Acosta and Kelley Farmer each earned blue ribbons, while Molley Sewell dominated the Green Conformation Hunters. Shawn Casady and Ascot wrapped up the day with wins in the High Performance Hunters, while Kelly Mullen and Donato scored top calls in the Performance 3’6″ Hunter division
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Importance of Ventilation for Your Barn
Thursday, July 25 2013
The last few weeks have been HOT – so today, Christy Schultess, Classic Equine Equipment President and CEO, discusses the importance of ventilation and the different options available with Classic Equine Equipment stalls. Ventilation is important for every barn, for the health and comfort of the horses. In areas which are very warm during the summer, many people prefer to have either bars or mesh in the bottom portions of their doors.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Beverley Widdowson named FEI Owner of the Year for second year running
Wednesday, July 24 2013
Beverley Widdowson (GBR), owner of the 10-year-old bay stallion Big Star ridden by Olympic team gold medallist Nick Skelton, has been awarded the prestigious title of FEI Owner of the Year for the second year running by the FEI and the Jumping Owners Club. A year ago, Beverley Widdowson picked up the coveted owner’s prize with her 12-year-old grey gelding Carlo 273, ridden by Nick Skelton to double bronze at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2011 in Madrid (ESP), and which is now the new top horse of Sergio Alvarez Moya (ESP). “To win this award for the second year running is an incredible feeling, and is testament to all the hard work of everyone on the team involved in the success of Big Star – I am over the moon,” said Beverley Widdowson.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
The Marwari
Monday, July 22 2013
The Marwari is an interesting, unique looking breed. Its long history dates back to the 1100’s, making today’s breed an important part of Indian culture. History The Marwari breed originated in the Marwar region of India
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Molly Ashe and Kennzo Top the $20,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at Horse Shows by the Bay
Monday, July 22 2013
The Connecticut-based professional travels to Flintflields Horse Park for the blue ribbon she lost last year. Traverse City, MI – July 20, 2013 - Molly Ashe returned to Horse Show by the Bay this year on a mission.
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Hannah Holik and Dahlila Conquer the Competition in 3’6″ Performance Hunters at Summer in the Rockies V
Friday, July 19 2013
Parker, CO – July 18, 2013 - Hannah Holik is moving up the ranks in the jumpers and showing that she is capable of dominant performances in the hunter ring as well. She and Czech Mate LLC’s Dahlila notched two wins on Wednesday and placed well on Thursday to secure the championship in the 3’6″ Performance Working Hunters, with Ashley Keeler and Emma Willsky’s Simply Said taking the reserve.
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Subtle Irony- Available for Adoption!
Thursday, July 18 2013
Subtle Irony is a 5yr old 16.3h , bay thoroughbred, gelding by Artie Schiller. He is located in Lexington, KY for a $700 adoption fee. He is a graduate of the elite thoroughbred nursery at Winstar He is a cool, level-headed guy who has been nicknamed “Vitto”.
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
“Two Stepping Under the Stars”
Thursday, July 18 2013
The San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition would like to announce a new summer event “ Two Stepping Under the Stars ” on Saturday, August 10 th .
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs