Devon Friday Fun!
Sunday, June 02 2013
Gambler’s Choice Keeps Spectators On Edge By Devon Walder Spectators crowded the stands for tonight’s Gambler’s Choice as the riders warmed their horses in the Gold Ring.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Degele Qualifies Two Young Horses at Gold Coast May Show
Wednesday, May 29 2013
Loxahatchee, FL (May 28, 2013) – “I love when horses want to overachieve,” says USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist, Heidi Degele, of Mesa Farms in Loxahatchee, about qualifying Young Horse division candidates, Lakota and Don Fredo HD. Both are now also both qualified for the USDF Region 3 championships in Georgia after strong finishes at Gold Coast Dressage May show. “Lakota got 67% in Prix St. Georges to finish second and won his first Intermediaire I with a 67%
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Devon – Carriage Pleasure Drive
Wednesday, May 29 2013
What a Pleasure By Veronica J. Finkelstein This year’s slogan could have been “keep calm, and drive on.” This year, unfortunately, the weather was not entirely conducive to a traditional Devon pleasure drive. Typically the carriage drive begins in the fields at St.
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Devon – Day 2
Sunday, May 26 2013
Chilling Out in the Junior Under Saddle By Devon Walder On a cold spring night, May 24, Devon day two began the evening with spectators huddled under their jackets for warmth. These past two days have been filled with challenging weather, but Devon fans certainly don’t let that stop them
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2013 Parelli Summit to Feature Progressive Format with In-Depth Education
Monday, May 20 2013
Every year, hundreds of horsemen and women from around the world gather in Pagosa Springs, CO for the annual Parelli Summit. This exclusive members-only three-day event is an experience unlike any other: an intimate, educational and exciting celebration of horsemanship
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The Growing Sport of Western Dressage
Monday, May 20 2013
Chances are you’ve heard that no matter what discipline you ride, schooling your horse in basic dressage can improve his performance in your chosen discipline. The emerging sport of western dressage builds on that idea, only western dressage takes it one step further by allowing western horses and riders to compete using western tack. What we think of as today’s Western riding has been in practice since the 1700’s, originating on ranches and in the practices of the Spanish vaqueros
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Fieldstone Spring Festival Kicks Off With Competitive First Day of Show Jumping Competition
Friday, May 17 2013
Halifax, MA – May 15, 2013 – The first day of the Fieldstone Spring Festival welcomed the top riders in the nation to the new and improved Fieldstone Show Park. After an overhaul, the Fieldstone Show Park kicked off the first day of the weeklong show with thrilling hunter and jumper competition
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Get Creative with Summer Horse Camps
Friday, May 17 2013
Summer brings with it the excitement of horse camps – perhaps you’re running one yourself this year. Camps are a great way to provide young riders with a fun, safe introduction to horses, but there’s only so much time that they can spend in the saddle. Have you started to brainstorm activities to keep campers entertained while they’re not riding?
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