I Love The Story of Snowman – And The Photos!
Thursday, May 02 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan The de Leyer kids grew up with Snowman, who retired from the show ring in 1962. Photo from the Private Collection of Harry de Leyer In the May issue of Sidelines, Emily Riden wrote a story for us called “Harry de Leyer and Snowman: A Cinderella Story Becomes a Film.” It’s a great story and when I read Emily’s story I rushed out and bought the book “The Eighty Dollar Champion.” I loved the book and the story of Harry, a Dutch immigrant, and his horse Snowman
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
The Camargue Horse
Monday, April 29 2013
Have you ever visited southeastern France?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Nation’s Best Compete for Interscholastic Equestrian Association Championship
Wednesday, April 17 2013
Cleveland Heights, Ohio—April 12, 2013–More than 350 of the nation’s leading middle school and high school equestrians will converge on The Coliseum at New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, New York Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21 to compete for top honors in Hunt Seat Classes in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association National Finals (IEA).
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Ice-Vibe: Prevention, Recovery, Rehabilitation
Monday, April 15 2013
KINSTON, North Carolina (April 8, 2013) – Horseware® is happy to announce the addition of Ice-Vibe Hock and Ice-Vibe Knee to the revolutionary Ice-Vibe range. Ice-Vibe Hock and Ice-Vibe Knee are designed to help prepare horses’ legs before exercise and reduce soreness and swelling after exercise.
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Rolex Riders at ‘Thoroughbreds For All’ to Receive Recognition by The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Incentive Program
Friday, April 12 2013
A celebration and symposium of Thoroughbreds in Second Careers on April 26 presented by New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and Retired Racehorse Training Project April 10, 2013 -Lexington Kentucky- This year’s Thoroughbreds For All event will offer dinner followed by a special presentation by The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program to recognize and award the 17 riders who will be competing at Rolex on registered Thoroughbreds. The rest of the evening will consist of educational and entertaining sessions about selecting and working with off-the-track Thoroughbreds
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Valiant the Blind Dressage Horse to Perform and Present Valiant: Life Is a Horse Documentary Trailer at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival Nations…
Friday, April 12 2013
Saturday night, the audience at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival Nations Cup in Wellington, Florida will be in for an unexpected treat.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Spring Cleaning Suggestions
Friday, April 12 2013
As spring finally brings with it warmer weather, chances are you’ll be spending plenty of time in the saddle.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Sons of the Wind Farm Features Exhibitions and Classical Dressage Clinics in Midwest Tour
Friday, April 05 2013
Merrimac, MA – April 2, 2013 – The Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian Arts is gearing up for its 2013 Tour, where they will be conducting informational clinics for dressage riders and trainers, as well as showcasing the talent of their Lusitano mounts. The first stop of the tour will be at Cornell University from April 5-7, 2013, and then they will be traveling to the Midwest Horse Fair in Wisconsin from April 18-21. During these events, Sons of the Wind will be teaching clinics focused on helping riders make the best use of simple dressage exercises to improve their training.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Polo Women Celebrate at the National Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame
Friday, April 05 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Polo is a great sport to watch! There’s lots of polo in Wellington, Florida, and Wellington is also home to the National Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame. If you are in Wellington and have a chance to visit the National Museum of Polo, you won’t be disappointed!! Here’s the latest news from the National Museum of Polo – which recently held a reception for the Women’s Championship Tournament: Amy and Allie Azzaro Reception Kicks-Off Women’s Championship Tournament at National Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame The Women’s Championship Tournament (WCT) Teams, family and friends came together for a high-energy reception at the Lake Worth-based National Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame to celebrate the of the annual tournament which kicks off on April 4 at Marc and Melissa Ganzi’s Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington. Legendary polo player and founder of WCT, Sunny Hale led the program
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Double Dan Horsemanship Featured at Equine Affaire
Friday, April 05 2013
Dan James of Double Dan Horsemanship heads to Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio, North America’s premier equestrian gathering. On April 11-14, 2013 Dan James of Double Dan Horsemanship is making an appearance as a featured presenter at Equine Affaire Ohio. James is bringing along the Double Dan Horsemanship American Performing Horse Team to make a special appearance in Fantasia
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs