Meet Our Members: Manon Quilodran
Monday, December 23 2013
Manon is one of our new freshman to join the team! Always has a smile on her face and has an amazing mother who supports our team greatly! We are so excited to have her join us in Aiken! Name: Manon Quilodran Year is school: Freshman Major: Biology, pre- vet hopeful Hometown: Poolesville Horse Name: Orison Breed: OTTB Age: 11 Level: Novice, moving up to Training Where do you keep your horse/Train with?: At Chime Bell Station with Kate Brown How did you start riding?: my best friend had a birthday party at the barn her horse was kept at, I wanted to ride immediately after and two weeks later I started at a hunter lesson barn in MD. Biggest riding accomplishment
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Italian Luca Maria Moneta Claims the Alltech Christmas Puissance
Sunday, December 22 2013
[LONDON] – Under the gaze of an enthusiastic full house at Olympia, The London International Horse Show, Italian Luca Maria Moneta leapt to victory and claimed the Alltech Christmas Puissance title for 2013. Surprisingly, this is Moneta’s first puissance win and quite a win it was with him clearing the 7ft 2in jump in the final round. After going head-to-head with one of Britain’s top riders, Guy Williams on grey mare Richi Rich III, in round five, Luca’s gallant nine-year-old mare Quovo de Vains made it through to the final round.
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Is a Round Pen or Arena in Your Future?
Thursday, December 19 2013
As we head into the new year are you thinking about your training and competition goals for 2014? Having a safe and appropriate space to train and ride in is essential for every rider, and it also makes the rides much more enjoyable Did you know that the quality of Classic Equine Equipment products extends beyond just barns
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Local Charities Biggest Winners At Dec.19-20 Piaget World Snow Polo Championship At Wagner Park
Thursday, December 19 2013
Snow Polo returns to downtown Aspen. ASPEN, COLO.–Dec.
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Abaco Barb
Monday, December 16 2013
Have you ever heard of the Abaco Barb? Although only recognized relatively recently, the Abaco Barb’s origins reach back to the 1500s and the Spanish explorers.
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Big Dog Ranch Rescue was selected to participate in the FTI Great Charity Challenge 2014!
Monday, December 16 2013
The 2014 Challenge Over the past 4 years, the FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge presented by Fidelity Investments® distributed over $4.2 million to more than 90 Palm Beach County charities. We have set our fundraising goals high for 2014 and hope to exceed our $1.5 million target! Applications for the 2014 Great Charity Challenge are now closed. A random drawing of all charities that applied and were approved took place on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL
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Equestrian Sport Productions’ Year End Awards Show Wrap-Up, December 7-8, 2013 : Henrik Gundersen and Adlanteur Top $25,000 ESP Year End Grand…
Thursday, December 12 2013
Wellington, FL – December 9, 2013 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) hosted its Year-End Awards Show on December 7-8, 2013, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL.
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Jacksonville Winter Series ready to kick off its 2014 season
Wednesday, December 11 2013
December 8 th , 2013 Contact: Equus Events, Inc 803-643-5698 The 2014 Jacksonville Winter series held January 15 th -Feburary 2 nd in Green Cove Springs, FL is just around the corner. JP Godard of Equus Events, Inc. has taken over managing duties for the event which holds an “AA” USEF rating. “I am very excited to be a part of the Jacksonville Winter Series team. What a great way to kick of the 2014 season”, quoted Godard. The show series has been selected as a prestigious World Champion Hunter Rider qualifying event and will feature: -$25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby (week 2) - USHJA Pre-green Incentive Stakes classes (each week) - NAL/TIP Children’s/Adult Jumper Classics (each week) -NAL/TIP Children’s/Adult Hunter Classic’s (each week) -$2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby (each week) -Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper Classic (each week) - $10,000 Open Jumper Classic (week 3) Hunter Classics will also be held throughout the series for nearly every hunter division. As always the event will offer plenty of its well known southern hospitality and exhibitor parties which are not to be missed
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Dressage at Holiday & Horses Wrap-Up, November 30-December 1, 2013
Friday, December 06 2013
Wellington, FL – December 3, 2013 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) hosted its Dressage at Holiday and Horses competition this weekend at The Stadium at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL. Home to the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), the beautiful facility featured two days of national competition on Saturday and Sunday, November 30 and December 1, 2013. Dressage at Holiday and Horses featured a full line-up of classes to appeal to horses and riders of all levels.
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Can your Horse Benefit from Liberty Work?
Wednesday, December 04 2013
When you first got your horse, did you climb up into the saddle pretty soon afterwards? Depending on your horse’s age and training, you might have started right up with riding and schooling, getting to know each other.
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