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ASPCA Maclay Regionals Features Top Young Juniors Riders Across the Country

Saturday, September 21 2013 by Editor

Lexington, KY – Sepetmber 20, 2013 – It was an exciting weekend for the top equitation riders as they competed in numerous ASPCA Maclay Regionals to vie for a spot in the coveted Finals at the Alltech National Horse Show. The competition was stiff as the top junior riders went head-to-head in a battle of the best and the chance to take it all. In Region 2 the winning honors went to Michael Hughes, while Hunter Holloway took the Region 5 title. Kelli Cruciotti was presented with the Region 6 Championship, while Haley Stradling piloted her mount to the Region 7 top honors.

Published in Show World, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: beyond the track, education, educationhorse, hunter, hunter holloway, in the irons, kelli cruciotti, show-world, sidelines-magazine, the classic insider

Wellington Barnes and Noble Goes Big Over Small Equines This Saturday

Thursday, September 19 2013 by Editor

Wellington, FL (September 19, 2013) – Families and horse lovers, mark your calendars now for 11:00 a.m. this Saturday, September 21, when Wellington’s Barnes and Noble Booksellers at 10500 West Forest Hill Boulevard goes big over small equines with an appearance by American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) hooved ambassadors and namesakes, ‘Barnes’ and ‘Noble.’ The two ‘Minis’ are brothers as identical as bookends, and will be part of a family-friendly morning festival celebrating The Big Book of Small Equines, co-authored by Florida horsewomen and equine publishing professionals Johnny Robb (JRPR, Inc.) and Jan Westmark (Sidelinesmagazine). Mini horse enthusiasts will also have the chance to purchase The Big Book of Small Equines and have it signed by either Johnny Robb or the ponies, who will ‘sign’ their names with paintbrushes.

Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs

Tagged under: amhr, beyond the track, improved-smart, in the irons, jan westmark, johnny-robb, jrpr, mini horses, pony tales, september-2012, show world, the classic insider

Economical Price, European Elegance: Kimberwick Stalls

Thursday, September 19 2013 by Editor

About a month ago we introduced you to the Classic Equine Equipment Integrity Stall Series. Today, Jim, Classic Equine Equipment Sales Consultant, discusses the Kimberwick Stall Series . Classic Equine Equipment’s Kimberwick stall is a more economical option which still features the styling of the European Stall Series.

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: chasin', classic, classic-equine, in the irons, laurengallops, olympic sidelines, the classic insider, the-barn-book

Guest Post: Diagnostic Imaging for Your Horse

Tuesday, September 17 2013 by Editor

What do you do when your horse develops a lameness? If the lameness is pronounced or persistent, you will call your equine veterinarian. Your veterinarian is an expert in movement and anatomy, but he or she may recommend diagnostic imaging to better understand the nature and extent of an injury

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: archives, barn, beyond the track, chasin', classic, horse health, hunting, in the irons, january-2013, show world

Laurence Blais Tetreault Named Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for August

Tuesday, September 17 2013 by Editor

OTTAWA, ON, Sept.16 2013 — Laurence Blais Tetreault of Montreal, QC has been named the Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for August.

Published in Show World, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: archives, athlete, between the ears, education, in the irons, obstacle-clinic, show-world, suncast-caitlin, the classic insider, tucker the wunderkind, wordpress-org

Pre-Season Win for the Mustangs

Sunday, September 15 2013 by Editor

Hey Y’all. I am so excited to announce SMU Equestrian beat Baylor University in the pre-season scrimmage on September 14th. SMU and BU tied after both hunt seat and western disciplines competed, with the final score of 11-11

Published in Pony Up!, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: archives, between the ears, dallas, higher education, in the irons, let-the-season-begin, november-2012, pony tales, schaefer-raposa, season-begin, september-2013

Grand Champions Polo Club 2013 Fall Season Countdown Begins

Friday, September 13 2013 by Editor

WELLINGTON, FL-Sept. 13, 2013—The two-week countdown has begun for the fall polo season in Wellington. After a successful spring season, Grand Champions Polo Club will host what promises to be one of the most competitive fall seasons in club history

Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs

Tagged under: between the ears, february-2010, history, horse, horse country chic, hunting, in the irons, podium-hopeful, september-2012, september-2013, show world, the classic insider

Diary of a Podium Hopeful: The Trainer

Friday, September 13 2013 by Editor

by Sophie St.Clair As I examine the last year of competition with Sjapoo and contemplate the experience I have in front of me it occurs to me that I am not alone in that process. Over the last year my trainer David Sterckx has been prepping in his own way.

Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs

Tagged under: between the ears, educationhorse, in the irons, jumper, pony tales, september-2010, september-2011, september-2012, sophie st. clair

Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam Tops $8,000 Danbury Porsche Audi 1.40m Open Jumper Aboard Solerina at 2013 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W

Thursday, September 12 2013 by Editor

North Salem, NY – September 11, 2013 – The 2013 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W returned to the picturesque Old Salem Farm today to kick-off the week-long international jumping competition featuring the world’s top athletes. Thanks to phenomenal reviews from 2012, a large number of entries created a section split for the day’s main event on the Grand Prix Field: the $8,000 Danbury Porsche Audi 1.40m Open Jumper class. During the first section, it was Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam and Solerina who bested Todd Minikus and Uraguay by three seconds at the end of the class with a quick and clear jump-off.